'Annie Get Your Gun': effortless dancing and energetic delivery

You ve heard of happily ever after, but what about "scrappily ever after"? Annie Get Your Gun tells the story of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler and how they made their way to an ending of "scrappily ever after .  Their heartwarming story came to life in Upper Dublin High School s recent performance of Annie Get Your Gun.

Since Annie Get Your Gun came to Broadway in 1946, it has spawned a movie and several revivals, as well as popularizing several catchy songs that are well-known today.

As Annie says, there s no business like show business.  In fact, show business is demanding yet rewarding, and it was evident that the entire company worked hard to provide a rewarding and energetic show.  Their hard work was especially apparent in their seemingly effortless dancing and energetic delivery of their lines.

Annie Oakley (Natalie Crane) seemed at home on the stage, both when singing and when acting. Her enthusiasm and sincerity was compelling, whether she was performing in Buffalo Bill s Wild West show or lamenting her inability to get a man with a gun.  Frank Butler (Anthony Aquino) brought enthusiasm to his role with his well-delivered lines. Together, they meshed well, causing the audience to root for them to finally have that scrappily ever after ending.

Every time Buffalo Bill Cody (Steven Aronow) appeared onstage, he made his presence known, delivering his lines with a punch that made the audience erupt in laughter more than a few times.  Dolly Tate (Elizabeth Tanous) provided the perfect foil to Annie, sticking her nose in the air at everything that seemed beneath her.  During the song I Got the Sun in the Morning , Jessie (Luda Gorsinsky) stole the show with her unexpected and beautiful performance with her violin. While some actors struggled with speaking clearly, for the most part, the cast gave a strong performance.

The props, lighting, and orchestra provided support for the entire cast behind the scenes. The props fit the storyline well and enhanced the performance. The signs which were projected onto the stage creatively defined the setting for Buffalo Bill s Wild West shows and other scenes throughout the show. Lastly, the UDHS Pit Orchestra did a fantastic job of maintaining the volume and keeping up with the pace of the difficult score.

Much like its heroine, Upper Dublin High School s performance of Annie Get Your Gun hit the bulls-eye in every way.