Leapin’ Lizards! Amityville High School’s Annie is a Hit

Amityville Memorial High School’s Drama Club recently performed its rendition of the musical Annie to packed houses. The performance was so well received that the Babylon Citizen Council on the Arts has nominated the Amityville Drama Club for three Town of Babylon Youth (TOBY) Awards. The nominations are for: Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Hayley Jacobsen as Miss Hannigan); Outstanding Dance; and Outstanding Stage Crew. Winners will be announced at the regional TOBY Award ceremony on Tuesday, May 24th at 7 pm in the Lindenhurst High School Auditorium.

Amanda Ramirez starred as everyone’s favorite little orphan, Annie, while Katie Staley played Grace Farrell. Matthew Miller starred as Oliver Warbucks, and Hayley Jacobsen gave the award-nominated performance of Miss Hannigan. Melissa Asbell directed the show with Marisa Peragine assisting and choreographing. Leonora Coletti served as Musical Director.

Additionally, students from Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School and Edmund W. Miles Middle School will be recognized as “Future TOBY Stars” for their work on the production. Students who will be recognized are: Halle Woelk, Aidan McGlone, Meghan Jacobsen, Madison Daly, Kyle Monte and Kyle Hobson. Congratulations to all.