Annie-Grace Flashcards
Act I
“That’s right.”
Knock
Enter
“Excuse me. I was told I’d find a Miss Hannigan here.”
“And who might you be?”
“I’m Grace Farrell. The City Board of Orphans said—“
“Look it was all a mistake. Somehow, Annie got in the laundry basket. Well, one thing led to another, and I had to call the cops. Please don’t fire me!”
“I think you might have me confused with somebody else.”
“Oh I get it. Uh, listen, honey, if you’re peddlin’ beauty products, I don’t need any.”
“Miss Hannigan, I do not peddle anything. I’m personal secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks.”
“The Oliver Warbucks?”
“Yes.”
“The richest man in the world?”
“Yes. The Board of Orphans sent me here to extend Mr. Warbucks’ personal invitation to an orphan to spend the holidays in his home.”
“I’m an orphan. I can be ready in five minutes.”
“An orphan child. Perhaps a child like this one.”
“Liar! Annie ain’t no orphan. She’s nothing but trouble.”
Annie smiles
“That seems hard to believe.”
“Look you can have any orphan in the joint, only you can’t have Annie.”
“If this has something to do with the laundry or the police, perhaps the Board of Orphans should know.”
“She’s all yours. Merry Christmas.”
“Good. If you’ll just sign the paperwork and get Annie’s coat.”
“Coat? Why would a kid need a coat?”
“Well buy you one at Bergdorf’s on the way uptown.”
“Bye, Annie!”
Exit
Scene change
Bustling servants
Enter with Annie
“Gee, it’s really big.”
“Everybody, this is our Christmas guest, Annie.”
to Annie
“Annie, this is… everybody.”
“Hello, everybody.”
To Drake
“Did Mr. Warbucks’ plane arrive yet?
Take off coat & hand to Drake
“Will I get it back?”
Chuckle
“Of course you will, honey. Now tell me, what would you like to do first?”
“Hmm… The floors. I’ll scrub them, and then I’ll do the windows!”
“No, Annie! You’re Mr. Warbucks’ guest. You’re here to have fun.”
“Really?”
“Really. Now, we’ve ordered in special things just for you. Mr. Warbucks instructed me to make sure that for the next two weeks… you’ll have a swell time here.”
I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here
Warbucks enters
“I’m Annie.”
Song ends
“Welcome home, Mr. Warbucks. How was your trip?—“
“Don’t ask me about my trip. It was a nightmare. My factories are shutting down right and left. It’s bad, very bad. I’ll be in mu study. Mrs. Pugh, bring me a sandwich.”
“President Roosevelt phoned. He’s awaiting your call at the White House.”
“Is there any particular reason why you’re here?”
“With all the negative press you’ve been receiving, sir…”
“Oh, yes, right.”
“Annie is the orphan you invited for Christmas.”
“You’re a girl. Orphans are boys.”
“You didn’t specify a boy, sir.”
“What are we supposed to do with her?”
“Well, it is Annie’s first night here, so…”