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

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!

Rehearsal Information
Dates: Monday April 8th – Thursday May 30th*
Time: 3:10-5:30pm
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

Production Team
Director: Casey Marie Holmes
Assistant Director: Lindsay Fitzgerald
Music Director: Haley Garland
Choreographer: Alissa Paris
Costume Director: JoEllyn Jolstad
Tech Director: Laina Grendle
Program Manager – Musicals: Katie Langemo
Musical Program Coordinator: Taliah Howze-El

Cast List

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.

History of the Anwatin Musical

Since 1999, Project Success has produced musicals in partnership with Anwatin Middle School. Past productions include: