Anwatin Musical
Project Success works hand-in-hand with Anwatin Middle School students to produce and perform their annual school musical. The 2023-2024 production is Annie Jr.
Each year, up to 90 students work in front of and behind the scenes. For nine weeks, students act, dance, and sing in rehearsal with professional artists and work with high quality sound, sets, lighting, and costumes. Students perform at the end of process for their peers, family, friends, and community. The musical experience helps students build confidence, gain new skills, and learn more about themselves and each other through the power of theater.
Any questions regarding the Anwatin Musical can be directed to Katie Langemo, Program Manager – Musicals
Annie Jr. 
Featuring Anwatin Middle School actors & technicians
Dates: Friday May 31st & Saturday June 1st
6:30pm – Auditorium opens for seating
7:00pm – Performance
Location: Anwatin Middle School Auditorium – 256 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55405
Tickets: General admission tickets for all shows will be available at the school the night of each performance. There are no advance ticket sales or reservations. Tickets are pay what you can with a suggested donation of $5.00 (cash or check). Come watch Project Success middle school students shine on stage!
Participation Information
All Anwatin students are eligible to audition for the cast or apply for the tech crew. We encourage students of all abilities and experiences with musicals to apply! We work to include as many students as possible in the cast and tech crew, but are not able to guarantee a space for every student who auditions or applies. See below for details on these opportunities.
Cast Information
The cast is onstage singing, acting, and dancing in a variety of roles during the show. Parts available include lead roles who have many lines and often musical solos, supporting roles who have some line and generally shorter solos, and ensemble roles who usually sing and dance as a part of a group . All roles are critical to the success of the performance!
Audition Information
Dates: The week of March 25th – Exact dates to be determined.
Time: After school, 3:10PM start
Location: Anwatin Auditorium
No need to prepare anything for auditions! We will teach you a short song and dance and give you part of a script to read. Looking for auditioning tips? Click here. More information about auditions will be available on the Project Success bulletin board at Anwatin as well as in announcements during advisory.
Rehearsal Information
Dates: Monday April 8th – Thursday May 30th*
Time: 3:10-5:40pm
Location: Anwatin Auditorium
*Depending on your role, you will be asked to be at rehearsal 2-5 days a week.
Transportation: Transportation options include family pickup and an afterschool bus (available Monday-Thursday) through Anwatin’s Afterschool Program. Project Success can provide rides as needed using volunteer drivers.
Performance Dates
Friday, May 31st – Two school matinees + 7:00pm public performance
Saturday, June 1st – 7:00pm public performance
Tech Crew Information
The tech crew helps with the backstage elements of the musical, such as changing scenery on stage, managing props, and running spotlights.
Tech Crew applications will be available in the Anwatin Main Office in early May.
Tech Rehearsal Dates: Thursday May 23rd – Thursday May 30th
Tech Rehearsal Times: 3:10pm-6:40pm
Performances: Friday May 31st – Two school matinees + 7:00pm performance & Saturday June 1st – 7:00pm performance
History of the Anwatin Musical
Since 1999, Project Success has produced musicals in partnership with Anwatin Middle School. Past productions include:
1998-1999 Guys & Dolls
1999-2000 Annie
2000-2001 Bye Bye Birdie
2001-2002 The Music Man
2002-2003 Joseph
2003-2004 Here’s Where I Stand
2004-2005 Seussical
2005-2006 Little Shop
2006-2007 The Wiz
2007-2008 Here’s Where I Stand
2008-2009 Willy Wonka
2009-2010 High School Musical
2010-2011 Frog & Toad
2011-2012 Dear Edwina
2012-2013 Annie
2013-2014 Beauty & The Beast
2014-2015 Shrek
2015-2016 The Wiz
2016-2017 Charlie Brown
2017-2018 High School Musical
2018-2019 The Lion King
The Lion King, the 2019 annual production presented by Project Success and Anwatin Middle School, took the stage in June with a cast and crew of more than 50 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. Learn more about the production: