Taking It Off for Annie

Dave Rhinard (Oliver Warbucks) gets his head shaved by Clarissa Carroll at A Cut Above the Rest as Karen Hughes (Grace Ferrell) and Dianna George (Miss Hannigan) look on—all for the Soo Theatre production Annie, which opens at 7:30 p.m. August 9.

Hairspray may be a box office hit at the movie theaters, but hairspray is not needed at the Soo Theatre—at least not for Dave Rhinard. Playing the role of Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks in the Soo Theatre's production of Annie, Rhinard agreed to do more that just let his acting prowess shine—he's allowing his well-shaped head to shine too. That's right, the classic character of Warbucks sports the no-hair look and so does Rhinard now.

No stranger to the stage, Rhinard is both acting in and directing the Broadway hit musical. With a talented cast of sixty-four humans and two canines, it's no small feat balancing the demands of actor and director. But Rhinard embraces the dual responsibilities with a professionalism that shows. Fellow performer Melanie Case is, “inspired by Dave's dedication to his character and to the show.”

The Greater Sault Area is in for a treat as the curtains open for Annie. Show times are August 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. and August 12 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the Soo Theatre office or by phone (906-632-1930): $20 for reserved seating, $15 general admission, and a $5 discount is available for children 8 and under.