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Aynsley Vermilya
as Miss Hannigan
Aynsley is a junior at Oak Hill. She’s involved with the swim team, FCA, Eagle Review, JCBodyshop, and Enlightened. This is Aynsley's second time performing in Annie. In second grade she played Kate (and it's just as fun this time around!). Her previous performances include roles in The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Little Women, and Fiddler on the Roof. Aynsley would like to thank Miss K and Jeremy for giving her the opportunity to expand her acting repertoire by challenging her to play the bad guy for once and believing she could do it, Regan for teaching Zeke, Brea, and her how to shimmy and dance with style, her parents for their constant support, all of her “Little Girls” who have brought so much joy to this show, Tiernan for being so encouraging, and everyone in the audience because this show couldn’t happen without you! Aynsley’s favorite memories include all the popcorn, giggles, and in-between rehearsal dinners with the orphans!
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Marissa O'Blenis
as Grace Farrell
Marissa is a senior this year. She has performed in three other musicals at Oak Hill: The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and Fiddler on the Roof, along with two plays: O What a Tangled Web and Check Please: Takes 1, 2, & 3. She also worked as a stage manager for the play Harvey. Besides drama, Marissa is also involved in Eagle Review, Academic Team, National Honor Society, Golden Quill Writing Club, Pages to Popcorn Book Club, and Spanish Club. Marissa would like to thank God for the opportunities she has encountered through being a part of drama, all the parents (especially her own!) for all they do, and the rest of the cast for the hard work they have put in. Marissa’s favorite memory from the show is the rehearsal where everyone had to learn how to waltz. Her favorite line is, “Annie was on the radio!” -Molly “Yeah, I heard it. Next thing you know they’ll make a musical about her.” -Miss Hannigan.
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Zekiel Cox
as Rooster
Zekiel is a sophomore at Oak Hill. He is involved with cheer lifting, the school's show choir, and the school's drama department. His favorite line from the show is when Miss Hannigan says, "Why any kid would want to be an orphan is beyond me." Zekiel's favorite memory from the show was cleaning the dressing rooms. Zekiel would like to thank his grandparents, Tom and Linda Scott, for always supporting him, and his fellow cast members for always putting up with his shenanigans. He would also like to thank Miss K for believing in him, helping where he needed it, and always being honest.