In the heartwarming musical "Annie," set in 1930s New York City during the Great Depression, we follow the spirited and optimistic orphan named Annie. Raised in an orphanage run by the strict and often inebriated Miss Hannigan, Annie dreams of one day reuniting with her parents who left her on the orphanage's doorstep as a baby.

Annie's life takes a sudden turn when Grace Farrell, the assistant to billionaire Oliver Warbucks, chooses Annie to spend the Christmas holidays at the Warbucks mansion. Initially wary of each other, Annie and the stoic Warbucks quickly develop a strong bond, with Annie's infectious optimism melting Warbucks' business-focused exterior.

As Annie settles into life of luxury at the mansion, Warbucks becomes determined to help her find her parents. He offers a substantial reward which attracts a flood of imposters claiming to be Annie's parents, but none are genuine. Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan and her scheming brother Rooster plot to impersonate Annie's parents to claim the reward themselves.

Throughout the musical, Annie's infectious spirit touches the lives of everyone she meets, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Ultimately, Annie's unwavering hope and determination inspire those around her, proving that even in the face of hardship, kindness and optimism can prevail.

The story of "Annie" culminates in a heartwarming and joyful finale, as Annie discovers that sometimes, family is found not through blood relations, but through the bonds of love and compassion. With memorable songs like "Tomorrow," "It's the Hard Knock Life," and "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile," "Annie" celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the power of believing in a brighter tomorrow.

St. Mary's Cast:
Annie: Halle Galles
Sandy: Mekhi
Warbucks: Hunter Pick
Grace: Jacie Homan
Drake: Austin Klein
Hannigan: Claire Schroeder
Molly: McKenna Loutsch
Pepper: Octavia Galles
Duffy: Zajara Galles
July: Ava Garvin
Tessie: Grace Galles
Kate: Josie Schwickerath
Rooster/Announcer: Landon Waldschmitt
Lily: Megan Roling
Mr. Bundles/Man: Beau Johnson
Lt. Ward/Judge Brandeis: Blaine Arens
Dog Catcher/Man 2: Elijah Schroeder
Sophie/Servant: Hayden Tentinger
Apple Seller/Eleanor/Cecille: Maddie Kelley
Burt Healy/Man 1: Lucas Sheehan
Roosevelt: Isaac Conover
Connie Boylan/Servant: Laney Klein
Bonnie Boylan/Mrs. Greer: Breeana Sheehan
Ronnie Boylan/Mrs. Pugh: Allie Nacke
Annette: Faith Kelley
Marine: Zander Donovan
Star to Be: Quinn Homan
Orphans: Braya Homan, Lilly Klein, and Savanah Sheehan
Homeless Urchins: Keaton Sheehan and Jaxon Schuttpelz