"Annie, Jr." comes to SIC stage

A cast of 76 children are bringing the story of Little Orphan Annie to the Southeastern Illinois College stage with "Annie, Jr." this weekend.

Directed by Harrisburg High School's Hannah Drake, the production is part of SIC's Junior Falcon Productions, a summer drama and music program for Southern Illinois youth.

Ticket price is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Shows at the college will be at 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

There are two castings. Sophie Winkleman of Harrisburg plays the role of Annie in one casting and Lydia Rogers of Eldorado plays her in the other casting.