Cast Set for ANNIE, Coming to Zach Theater This Summer

Zach Theater has revealed the cast and creatives for Annie. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Cassie Abate with musical direction by Spencer Hansen and choreography by Kiira Carper. Annie features an adult and youth cast, playing June 24–August 2, 2026 at The Topfer at Zach.

Leaping Lizards! Annie takes the stage this summer in a contemporary staging highlighting the musical’s enduring message of hope. With iconic songs like “Tomorrow” and “Hard-Knock Life,” this beloved classic by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, and Thomas Meehan continues to inspire audiences of all ages with the story of the girl who believes brighter days are around the corner.

The title role of Annie will be shared by the talents of youth actors Layla Ramos and Charlotte Storm as the spunky and optimistic orphan.

Annie will also star Jamie Goodwin as billionaire businessman, Oliver Warbucks; Jamie Karen as the disillusioned orphanage matron, Miss Hannigan; Tiffany Solano as Grace Farrell, Yurel Echezarreta as Miss Hannigan’s scheming younger brother, Rooster Hannigan; and Sara Burke as Rooster’s egotistical gold-digging girlfriend, Lily St. Regis.

Rounding out the youth cast, Annie will be joined by other orphans at the “New York Municipal Orphanage” played by Sophia Ghangurde and Yujo Park as Duffy; Isabella Johnson and Emily Wolfman as July; Caroline Copeland and Amelia Galindo as Pepper; Leili Ahmadyar and Camille Myers as Tessie; Olivia Feuerberg and Areli Knox as Kate; and Monroe Bowcutt and Billie Grace Lit as Molly.

Completing the adult cast: Noah Claiborne Wood as Bert Healy; Bob Brandenburg as President Franklin D. Roosevelt; Ian Bethany, Maclain Dessatti, Gianna Kohl, Malia McLellan, Emily Snouffer, Grisham Locke, and Laura Jane Jones as ensemble.

In addition to direction by Cassie Abate with music direction by Spencer Hansen and choreography by Kiira Carper, the production team for Annie includes: Abbigayle Scott as assistant choreographer; Wilson Chin with tour scenic design; Susan Branch Towne as Costume Designer; Benjamin Gantose as lighting designer; Darby Smotherman as sound designer; additional props by Brady Flock; Anna Fugate-Downs as hair & makeup designer; Leigh’Ann Andrews as AEA stage manager; Casey Boriskie as AEA assistant stage manager; Gloria Labatut Davies as assistant stage manager; KayCi Wolf as production assistant; Victoria Salzar and Aidenne Despres as student actor supervisors; and Gabby Carney as dog supervisor.

Special events in celebration of Annie:

Pay What You Wish Week

Wednesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 28, 2026

Pride Night

June 25, 2026 at 7:30pm

Zachademia Night

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 7:30pm

Champagne Opening

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:30pm

ASL Performance

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