Breakfast with ‘Annie’ Set for October 30 in Valparaiso

Chicago Street Theatre is offering a unique opportunity to personally meet and dine with the young cast of its holiday musical production of “Annie.” Breakfast-with-Annie

Breakfast with Annie will be held from 9:30 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso. The cast will perform and visit with those who attend. Seating is limited to 200 guests.

The part of Annie is being played by 7 ½-year-old Giana Gavaller, a second-grader at Northview Elementary School in Valparaiso. She is the only child of Mike and Kim Gavaller.

I just started singing six months ago,” reveals Giana. “I saw something on YouTube and started singing all of the ‘Annie’ songs.” Before long, she had them memorized. It wasn’t long before she and her mom saw the call for auditions at Chicago Street Theatre. Giana was among 100 girls who auditioned for a part in the show.

She is excited to be a part of the production and is looking forward to performing in front of a live audience.

My whole Brownie troupe is coming to see me, and also my teacher and my principal.”

Directed by Jonni Pera, Giana is joined by a cast of orphans played by Zhuri Bryant, Anna Fry, Lily Dashiell, Juna Johnson, Sophia Tufariello, Jessica Sanchez, Madison Hall, Laura Riggle, Maddi Reese Ames, Laney Roberts, Eden Roberts, and Emma Ewing.

Tickets for the hot buffet breakfast are $18 for adults and $8 for children ages 3-12. Children ages 2 and younger will be admitted at no charge. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at (219) 464-1636 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or online at www.chicagostreet.org. A silent auction to benefit the education programs at Chicago Street Theatre will be held during the event.

Annie” will be performed Nov. 19 – Dec. 4 at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St. in downtown Valparaiso. Tickets for the show are currently on sale and may be purchased using the same information above.

Photo: front to back, left to right

Row 1: Giana Gavaller (Annie), Maddi Reese Ames

Row 2: Anna Fry, Laney Roberts

Row 3: Laura Riggle, Madison Hall, Eden Roberts

Row 4: Juna Johnson, Lily Dashiell, Zhuri Bryant, Jessica Sanchez