Springfield Actress plays orphan in "Annie"

Leapin’ Lizards! Young talent from right outside the Springfield region is featured in the Walnut Street Theatre’s production of the Tony-Award winning musical ANNIE, playing now through January 7.

ANNIE is a spunky orphan in 1930s New York City determined to find her parents. In one fun-filled adventure after another, ANNIE foils Miss Hannigan's evil schemes, befriends President Roosevelt and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Camiel Warren-Taylor, an actress from Sharon Hill and a student at Holy Child Academy, plays the orphan Kate in all weekend performances of the musical. She returns to the Walnut after playing a Munchkin in last year’s production of The Wizard of Oz.

Warren-Taylor is also a member of the Theatre School at Walnut Street Theatre, along with all 25 of her orphan cast-mates.

ANNIE runs at the Walnut November 7 through January 7. For more information visit www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org.

[Photo credit: Camiel Warren-Taylor (second from right) and orphans in Annie at the Walnut Street Theatre, Photo by Mark Garvin; Photo 2: Camiel Warren-Taylor, Photo courtesy of Walnut Street Theatre.]