• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Orphan Annie finds home at Nolan

Nolan Middle School students presented 'Annie Jr.'


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 8:40 a.m. March 10, 2017
  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • Share

Who’d give up a chance to live in a mansion for a simpler life?

A red-headed girl named Annie.

The orphan’s tale came to life March 9 and March 10, at Nolan Middle School, during performances of “Annie Jr.”

Hallie Monserez, as Miss Hannagan, sings about Annie, the orphan.
Hallie Monserez, as Miss Hannagan, sings about Annie, the orphan.
Maids Saige Keller, Mikayla Stokes and Caryes Moore welcome Annie to the Warbucks mansion while singing
Maids Saige Keller, Mikayla Stokes and Caryes Moore welcome Annie to the Warbucks mansion while singing "I Think I' m Going To Like It Here."
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, is in awe upon entering the Warbucks mansion.
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, is in awe upon entering the Warbucks mansion.
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, center, is carried by maids Kathryn Clark and Ella Hansen  as part of her welcome to the Warbucks mansion.
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, center, is carried by maids Kathryn Clark and Ella Hansen as part of her welcome to the Warbucks mansion.
Maids and staff at the Warbucks mansion welcome orphan Annie to her new home.
Maids and staff at the Warbucks mansion welcome orphan Annie to her new home.
New York City shoppers Amelina Vang and Alicia Hebert sing
New York City shoppers Amelina Vang and Alicia Hebert sing "NYC."
On the streets of New York City,
On the streets of New York City, "star-to-be" Hennessy Luciano shows off her vocal talents.
Oliver Warbucks, played by Marcus Gonzalez, walks with Annie (Ellie Smyth) home from a show.
Oliver Warbucks, played by Marcus Gonzalez, walks with Annie (Ellie Smyth) home from a show.
Grace Farrell, played by Loganne Digma, tells Miss Hannagan (Hallie Monserez) that her employer, Mr. Oliver Warbucks, wants to adopt the orphan Annie.
Grace Farrell, played by Loganne Digma, tells Miss Hannagan (Hallie Monserez) that her employer, Mr. Oliver Warbucks, wants to adopt the orphan Annie.
Rooster, played by Clayton Murry, laments how life isn'   t fair.
Rooster, played by Clayton Murry, laments how life isn' t fair.
Oliver Warbucks (Marcus Gonzalez) grapples with the news that Annie does not want to be adopted. He comes up with a plan to find her parents.
Oliver Warbucks (Marcus Gonzalez) grapples with the news that Annie does not want to be adopted. He comes up with a plan to find her parents.
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, says she doesn'   t want to be adopted. She wants to be reunited with her parents.
Annie, played by Ellie Smyth, says she doesn' t want to be adopted. She wants to be reunited with her parents.
Girls at the orphanage listen to Annie go on the radio in a plea to find Annie'   s parents.
Girls at the orphanage listen to Annie go on the radio in a plea to find Annie' s parents.
Jackson Day, as Bert Healy, hosts Oliver Warbucks and Annie on his radio program.
Jackson Day, as Bert Healy, hosts Oliver Warbucks and Annie on his radio program.

 

Latest News

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board at a November meeting. Nick Gladding, third from the right, is stepping down as he prepares to take his oath of office for Town Commission on March 23.
  • March 23, 2026
Town to host meet and greet with board applicants
Manatee County staffers flew DJI drones in 2021 to help the town of Longboat Key monitor red tide blooms in the gulf.
  • March 23, 2026
Drone replacement costs add to Manatee County expenses
The the site of the proposed 1899 Fruitville apartment development is outlined in red.
  • March 19, 2026
Proposed apartments would replace Breakfast House and more on Fruitville
The Well Sarasota would include 28 condominiums and 72 hotel/condo units.
  • March 19, 2026
Is the hotel/condo trend coming to Sarasota?

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Neighbors

Sarasota's Tracy Tutton and Tania Cook, sisters from Canada, enjoy drinks while listening to Sweet Fleet at My Hometown Fest on March 21.
  • March 21, 2026
My Hometown Fest event raises funds for kids with speech needs
Lakewood Ranch's Kathleen Flesch, Sonia Levy, Jane Imperiale and Peri Ann Aptaker dress for the Palm Royale-themed Divas and Dogs fundraiser that will benefit The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.
  • March 21, 2026
Divas and Dogs brings together fashion and animal lovers
Sarasota Crew's championship-winning Women's U16 Eight boat races past opponents at Nathan Benderson Park in June 2025. The USRowing Youth National Championships are one of the biggest events on the local sports calendar for 2026.
  • March 20, 2026
Watersports events line up at Benderson Park in April
Esplanade residents have an assembly line to stuff Comfort Cases backpacks to be delivered to foster kids.
  • March 18, 2026
Esplanade pulls together to support foster kids
Sarasota's Tony Mullet, Dianne Gardner, Annelle Mullet,
Dave Gardner and Denise Miller get their green on to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Lakewood Main Street on March 17.
  • March 18, 2026
A green day on Lakewood Main Street to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Preston Bowers volunteers for TOPSoccer, and Chris Collins manages the program.
  • March 18, 2026
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit soccer program is tops

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now