Annie, the musical | Can’t wait to get on stage

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A week before the premiere of the musical Annethe performers of the Quebec adaptation of the Broadway classic took to the stage of the Théâtre Saint-Denis to present a preview of their work.

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Elise Fiola

Elise Fiola
The Press

  • PHOTO DENIS GERMAIN, SPECIAL COLLABORATION

    “It’s like a bootcamp hard enough to [les jeunes actrices] : dancing, singing, etc. But also, it’s an experience that fills them, that puts them in a good mood”, summarizes the director Serge Denoncourt. Kayla and her understudy, Ange-Élie Ménard (in the center of the photo), abound in the same direction by explaining that they feel privileged to participate in this work and to assist in the construction of this show.

  • In this adaptation, the director wants to pay homage to the musicals of the 1930s by adopting an aesthetic with an old-fashioned, nostalgic side. The choreographer Wynn Holmes did her research to succeed in recreating the styles of yesteryear: “It was to see what the movements were in those years and how we can keep that with an energy of today in the interpretation. »

    PHOTO DENIS GERMAIN, SPECIAL COLLABORATION

    In this adaptation, the director wants to pay homage to the musicals of the 1930s by adopting an aesthetic with an old-fashioned, nostalgic side. The choreographer Wynn Holmes did her research to succeed in recreating the styles of yesteryear: “It was to see what the movements were in those years and how we can keep that with an energy of today in the interpretation. »

  • The two young actresses, who speak to the

    PHOTO DENIS GERMAIN, SPECIAL COLLABORATION

    The two young actresses, who speak to the “we”, immediately clarify that they do not feel a sense of competition. “They are the two best friends in the world,” says Serge Denoncourt. “They are great. We learn by watching them: work, discipline, availability, freedom… It’s really beautiful, ”underlines Geneviève Alarie, who plays the evil alcoholic boss of the orphanage, Miss Hannigan, one of her favorite characters in the story. .

  • “I put on Les choristes a few years ago, where we saw solidarity between boys, and I find it fun that there is a response, with Annie, of solidarity between girls. I find that it sends a beautiful image to the little girls who will come to see the show, ”says Serge Denoncourt. Over the course of the rehearsals, “the little ones opened up, we saw them unfold. I saw them become actresses, I found that very moving, very touching, ”adds Geneviève Alarie, who often shares the stage with them.

    PHOTO DENIS GERMAIN, SPECIAL COLLABORATION

    ” I climbed The chorists a few years ago, where we saw solidarity between boys, and I find it fun that there is a response, with Anne, solidarity between girls. I find that it sends a beautiful image to the little girls who will come to see the show, ”says Serge Denoncourt. Over the course of the rehearsals, “the little ones opened up, we saw them unfold. I saw them become actresses, I found that very moving, very touching, ”adds Geneviève Alarie, who often shares the stage with them.

  • “We have all become a big family,” says Kayla Tucker, happy and grateful to be in the spotlight. “For us, the stage is like our second home. The entrance to the theater is really extraordinary, ”adds Ange-Élie Ménard, who also plays the role of an orphan.

    PHOTO DENIS GERMAIN, SPECIAL COLLABORATION

    “We have all become a big family,” says Kayla Tucker, happy and grateful to be in the spotlight. “For us, the stage is like our second home. The entrance to the theater is really extraordinary, ”adds Ange-Élie Ménard, who also plays the role of an orphan.

  • For Serge Denoncourt, this show is anchored in a particular moment:

    PHOTO DENIS GERMAIN, SPECIAL COLLABORATION

    For Serge Denoncourt, this show is rooted in a particular moment: ” Anne, it just says, “Tomorrow the sun is going to shine, let’s keep the faith, keep going, it’s going to end up being fine.” So after this time of COVID-19 and with inflation, Annie, she’s like, “Hey, let’s keep smiling, we’re gonna get through it.” »

  • “I hope that many people will come, with their families, and come out with a smile on their face because they will have had a good time”, wishes David Savard, who plays the millionaire Oliver Warbucks, who will adopt the orphan. For his part, Serge Denoncourt is sure that the story will make viewers experience different emotions in addition to making them fall in love with his “two Annies”.

    PHOTO DENIS GERMAIN, SPECIAL COLLABORATION

    “I hope that many people will come, with their families, and come out with a smile on their face because they will have had a good time”, wishes David Savard, who plays the millionaire Oliver Warbucks, who will adopt the orphan. For his part, Serge Denoncourt is sure that the story will make viewers experience different emotions in addition to making them fall in love with his “two Annies”.

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