Tickets Now on Sale for ‘Annie’ Musical by YPAC

Leaping lizards! Scores of community youth will bring an American classic to life Nov. 9 and 10 with Your Performing Arts Center (YPAC). Two casts – one based in Yorkville and one of Plainfield – will stage “Annie,” the Broadway musical, featuring favorite songs like “Hard Knock Life” and “Tomorrow.”

“This production is a full-length show, complete with all the Broadway songs you know and love, period-style costumes and sets, and fun choreography,” said Beth Jackson, Your Performing Arts Center’s (YPAC) Theatre Community Director. “These students work hard to hone their skills and are excited to share their talents with their communities.”

The shows feature youth, ages 5 to 17, who have been working closely together on the show for weeks, under the direction of YPAC staff. The 89 cast members represent several towns, including Yorkville, Plainfield, Plano, Oswego, Montgomery, Naperville, and Joliet, Newark, and Romeoville.

Tickets now are on sale for all four shows. The Plainfield cast will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 and 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, and the Yorkville cast performs at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 10. All performances are at Community Christian Church, 24035 W. Riverwalk Court, Plainfield. To order tickets online through Nov. 7, visit www.tututix.com/client/yorkvilleperformingartscenter; they also will be available at the door for additional fee.

Led by Jackson, the YPAC theatre team for this Fall 2018 production includes Plainfield Director Aaron Flynn-Holbach, Yorkville Director Ryan Neil, Creative Director Mia Mellecker, Choreographer Amanda Arnold, Stage Manager Emily Schreiber. Assistant Stage Manager Miranda Knox, Productions Director Bridget Nameche and other amazing instructors and parent volunteers. This marks the 19th PAC theatre production since the arts center was first opened by Brian and Emily Weber in Yorkville.

To learn more about YPAC programs in music, dance and theater, visit ypacarts.com.