ANNIE
Script
courtesy of Stefany S., modified by directors)
SCENE 1 -In the orphanage in the middle of the night. Annie is awake. Molly is having a nightmare.
Molly: Mamma! Mommy!
Pepper: Molly! Wake up and be quiet so I can sleep!
July: Ah, leave Molly alone. She ain't hurtin' ya.
Pepper: You wanna make somthin' out of it July? (Starts to beat up July)
ALL: (scream)
Annie: (shoves Pepper off of July) Stop it! Lay off July! If Hannigan wakes up she'll get sore! (Then to Molly) It's OK Molly. You were just having a nightmare.
Molly: I miss my mommy and daddy.
Pepper: Ugh—Molly, we ain't got parents and we ain't never gonna have em. That's why we're called orphans.
Annie: I'm not an orphan! My parents are alive and they’re comin' to get me someday.
Molly: Yeah! And Annie's got a note that proves it! (Sticks out tongue at Pepper) Will ya read it to me Annie?
July: Oh, brother.
Pepper: Here we go again.
Annie: (Reading the note) Please take care of our little darling, her name is Annie. (Pepper joins in) She was born on October the 28th. (July joins them) We have locked half a silver locket around her neck so that when we come back for her you will know that she’s our baby.
(Pepper and July laugh)
Annie: Do you wanna sleep with your teeth inside your mouth or out? Now get to sleep! I know these don't mean anything to you, but they're everything to me. They're proof I got parents.
Molly: Ya really think they're out there Annie?
Annie: Uh-huh. And I'm gonna meet em someday.
SONG - MAYBE
(As the song ends Annie begins putting some stuff into a bag)
July: (waking up) What now?
Annie: If my folks haven't found me then I'm gonna find them.
Pepper: Again?
July: Oh my goodness, oh my goodness!
Annie: (shines flashlight in Pepper's eyes) Pepper! Watch out for Molly!
Molly: But what if Miss Hannigan catches you?
Annie: She won't.
(Annie creeps to the opposite side of the stage)
Ms. Hannigan (jumping out from behind a curtain): Boo! Tryin' to make a break again! (grabs flashlight from Annie)
(Annie turns over in a position as to be spanked)
Ms. Hannigan: What are you doin'?
Annie: Aren't ya gonna beat the tar outta me?
Ms. Hannigan: Have I ever hit any of ya?
Annie: No, but you threaten and that's worse.
Ms. Hannigan: (Laughs) I know. Kid, if you think it's bad in here it's lousy out there. I'm doin' you a favor by not lettin' ya go. What do ya say?
Annie: (murmuring) I love you Ms. Hannigan
Ms. Hannigan: I can't hear ya.
Annie: (yelling) I love you Ms. Hannigan!
Ms. Hannigan: Rotten orphan.
Annie: I'm not an orphan. My parents left me with a note sayin' they'd come back for me.
Ms. Hannigan: (Laughs) That was 1922. This is 1933. You're an orphan. (Enters the sleeping area and blows whistle quite a bit) Rise and shine! Rise and shine!
July: But it's in the middle of the night.
Ms. Hannigan: (mimicking) But it’s in the middle of the night! Annie here tried to run away, again. So as a little welcome home party you’re all gonna clean this dump till it shines like the top of the Chrysler building. What do ya say?
ALL: (in a bummed out way) We love you, Ms Hannigan.
Ms. Hannigan: And I love you. Now scrub these floors, and strip them beds. Get to work. (ALL groan) Now!
SONG - HARD KNOCK LIFE
Ms. Hannigan: (pleasantly) Good morning children.
ALL orphans: Good morning Ms. Hannigan.
Molly: (From pile of sheets) Good morning Ms. Hannigan.
Ms. Hannigan: What are ya doin' in there?
Molly: Nuthin'.
Ms. Hannigan: You days are numbered. (Grabs pillow from her) Get her outta there.
July: Ms. Hannigan, may we please have our breakfast now?
Ms. Hannigan: No, you may have it later. Role call! (Orphans line up and Ms. Hannigan walks through the line looking at each orphan.)
July: I love you Ms. Hannigan.
Pepper: I love you Ms. Hannigan.
Molly: I love you Ms. Hannigan.
Annie: I love you Ms. Hannigan.
Ms. Hannigan: YOU (pointing at Annie) come here. (Grabs Annie by the collar, drags her away.)
SCENE 2 - In Ms. Hannigans office, there's a desk and one or two chairs)
Ms. Hannigan: If the board of orphans finds out that you kids wanna get outta here, they'll start snoopin' around here and I could loose my job.
Annie: But I thought you hated your job.
Ms. Hannigan: O, no, I love my job. It's kids I hate. You wait here I'm gonna cook up your punishment and it's gonna be a doozy. (Ms. Hannigan walks to one side of the stage as Annie exits.)
Molly: Ms. Hannigan, Ms. Hannigan, we saw a mouse! A mouse!
Ms. Hannigan: What do I look like—the exterminator?
July: There! It's up there! (Pointing)
Pepper: No, it's there! (Pointing)
July: I tell ya it's there. (Points as Pepper stomps on Ms. Hannigan's foot and drops the mouse down the back of her shirt)
Ms. Hannigan: Outta my sight, scram!
Orphans: (Exit)
SONG - LITTLE GIRLS
Annie: (Enters office)
Ms. Hannigan: (Enters office) Ok, missy. I don't want ya to ever do this again, so your gonna scrub every inch of this dump with this. (pulls out a tooth brush) Glad ya still here?
Annie: (mumbling) Yes Ms. Hannigan.
Ms. Hannigan: Liar! What's the one thing I always taught you?
Annie: Never tell a lie.
Ms. Hannigan: That's right.
Grace: (Enters office) Excuse me, I was told that I'd find a Ms. Hannigan here.
Ms. Hannigan: And who might you be?
Grace: I am Grace Farrell, the board of orphans said that-
Ms. Hannigan: Look, it was all a big mistake. For some reason Annie was awake and trying to get out and (In exasperation) please, don't fire me!
Grace: I think you must have me confused with someone else.
Ms. Hannigan: Oh, I get it. Listen honey, if you're peddling beauty products, I don't need 'em. (Starts to stand up)
Grace: I do not peddle anything. I am personal secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks.
Ms. Hannigan: (Sits back down in disbelief) The Oliver Warbucks?
Grace: Yes.
Ms. Hannigan: The richest man in the world.
Grace: Yes. The board of orphans sent me here to extend Mr. Warbucks’s personal invitation to an orphan to spend the holidays in his home.
Ms. Hannigan: I'm an orphan. I can be ready in ten minutes.
Grace: An orphan child, maybe like this one. (Gestures toward Annie)
Annie: Great idea! I'm a child and I'm an orphan.
Ms. Hannigan: Liar! Annie ain't no orphan. (pulls Annie next to her) She's my little girl and she ain't nuthin' but trouble.
Grace: That seems hard to believe.
Ms. Hannigan: Look. You can have any orphan in the joint, just not Annie.
Grace: If this has something with the orphanage or losing your job then perhaps the board of orphans should know about it.
Ms. Hannigan: (after a pause) She's all yours. Merry Christmas.
Grace: Good. If you'll sign the paper work and get Annie's coat.
Ms. Hannigan: Coat? Why would a kid need a coat?
Grace: We'll buy you one on the way out of town. (Grace and Annie begin to leave)
Ms. Hannigan: (rolls her eyes)
Annie: (to other orphans) You'll never guess what I get to do! I get to go away for a while!
Orphans: (Cheer and say things like "bye Annie" as Grace and Annie leave)
SCENE 3 - In Mr. Warbuck's house. Benjamin is bustling around
Annie: (Looking around) Gee, it's really big.
Grace: Benjamin, Benjamin, this is our guest, Annie. Annie, this is Benjamin.
Annie: Hello…Benjamin.
Benjamin: (Bows)
Grace: May I take your coat?
Annie: Will I… get it back?
Grace: Of course you will. (Removes coat and hands it to Benjamin)
Benjamin: (Exits politely)
Grace: Now, what do you want to do first?
Annie: (First looks around) The floors, I'll scrub them, and then I'll do the windows. (Rolls up sleeves and takes a step to the left)
Grace: (Laughing lightly) Annie, Annie, your Mr. Warbucks guest. You're here to have fun.
Annie: Really?
Grace: Really. Mr. Warbucks told me to make sure you have a great time. Now, as for the work around here…Benjamin can help you with anything you may need! And speaking of clothes, let's get you into some new ones. Benjamin has laid them all out. They're right back here in this room. You hurry along and get changed. Benjamin!
Benjamin: (Enters and nods head)
Grace: Have you dealt with the Simmerson issue for Mr. Warbucks?
Benjamin: Just this morning.
Grace: Good, than I'll have you start working on that pile of paperwork. The one in Mr. Warbucks's office.
Benjamin: Right away. (begins to exit)
Grace: Oh, and Benjamin. This room is filthy! You know how Mr. Warbucks doesn't approve of dust in his home.
Benjamin: Of course. (exits)
Grace: (picks up telephone) Hello…may I speak with the information desk please…oh this is…well this is Grace Farrell personal secretary to…yes, the Oliver Warbucks…thank you…has Mr. Warbucks arrived yet…wonderful…I think that Annie will be anxious to see him…yes of course…thank you. (hangs up). Annie? Are you ready yet?
Annie: (runs out and stops). Golly, I feel like a princess! (runs to Grace and gives her a hug)
Grace: And you look like one too. (gives Annie a hug and then spins her around and out)
Mr. Warbucks: (enters and looks stern)
Annie: (spins into him)
Mr. Warbucks: Who are you?
Annie: I’m Annie, sir.
Grace: (straightens dress) Welcome home, Mr. Warbucks. How was your trip?
Mr. Warbucks: Is there any reason why you are here?
Grace: With all the negative press you’ve been receiving, sir, Annie is the orphan you invited to stay with you.
Mr. Warbucks: You’re a girl. Orphans are boys.
Grace: You didn’t ask for a boy, sir.
Annie: Ah, gee, Mr. Warbucks, sir, that’s OK. You can trade me in for a boy. I really like seeing your house. It sure is big!
Grace: (gives Mr. Warbucks a look)
Mr. Warbucks: Uh… Annie, I couldn’t be more delighted for you to stay with me. (To Grace): What are we supposed to do with her?
Grace: Well, it’s Annie’s first night here, so…
Mr. Warbucks: Soo… (as if he doesn’t care)
Grace: How about a broadway show?
Annie: Wow, I’ve never been to one of those before!
Mr. Warbucks: Then we will attend a broadway show. (ALL exit)
SCENE 4 - (3 weeks later) In Ms. Hannigan’s office. Ms. Hannigan and Grace are seated at the desk.
Ms. Hannigan: Just let me make sure I heard you right. My Annie is being adopted by your millionaire? It’s only been 3 weeks!
Grace: Actually, he’s a billionaire. And yes, he’s going to tell her tonight.
Ms. Hannigan: Well, ain’t she the lucky one?
Grace: If you’ll just sign here please. (Pushes paper and pen in Ms. Hannigan’s direction)
Ms. Hannigan: Sure, will you just excuse me for one moment? (Ms. Hannigan exits and screams at the top of her lungs and then re-enters) Now, where were we?
Grace: (Pushes paper in Ms. Hannigan’s direction again)
Ms. Hannigan: (signs)
Grace: Thank you. Good day. (Exits)
Ms. Hannigan: Whatever. (Puts head in hands)
Rooster: (Enters stage) Hey, sis. Glad to see me?
Ms. Hannigan: Don’t it show? Did they let you outta prison or did you escape?
Rooster: I cut a deal with the warden.
Ms. Hannigan: Rooster, you're the only con I know that can con a cop.
Rooster: Thanks. Hey, meet my new gal. (Lily enters) Lily…Lily…(trying to come up with her last name) …Lily…
Lily: St. Regis, Miss Lily St. Regis. I'm named after the hotel. (Neither Hannigan nor Rooster speak) (Lily, looking around): Real nice place ya got here.
Ms. Hannigan: (Rolls eyes) Spill it Rooster, what do you want?
Rooster: Well, me and Lily was in the neighborhood and… I need ten bucks to tie me over.
Ms. Hannigan: Ten Bucks?! I ain't got ten cents! Get out and take the St. Regis here with ya. From all your lying schemes, you otta have enough money without having to ask me.
Rooster: Sis, don’t act like you ain’t doing just as bad as me.
Lily: (Breaking in.) We’re all doin’ lousy.
Rooster: Aggie, how is it us Hannigans always end up with the fuzzy end of the lollypop? We need something big to kick us into the easy life.
SCENE 5 - In Mr. Warbucks' house, there should be some furniture so that Annie, at least can sit.
Grace: Benjamin!
Benjamin: (Enters, nods head, and hands her a jewelry box and then exits)
Grace: Here you go, sir. (Hands Mr. Warbucks a jewelry box)
Mr. Warbucks: Oh, good.
Grace: Is everything all right? I'm sure you'll do fine. Tell her how you feel and speak from your heart.
Mr. Warbucks: Right.
Annie: (Runs in) Benjamin said we could have the picnic right here.
Mr. Warbucks: Sounds delightful. Uh, Annie, before we, uh…there's something I want to ask you. I never realized-
Grace: Until he met you.
Mr. Warbucks: Right. What's life about if you have no one to share it with? Do you follow me?
Annie: Yes sir… no, not really.
Mr. Warbucks: Oh, well, maybe this will explain it better. (Hands jewelry box to Annie)
Annie: (opening it) Oh, gee, thank you, sir.
Mr. Warbucks: I noticed that old broken one you always wear and I thought, off with the old and on with the new.
Annie: No, I don't want a new one! My parents gave me this one sayin' they'd come back for me some day. Ya been real nice to me Mr. Warbucks, but all I want are my parents.
Mr. Warbucks: If it's your parents you want then I'll find them for you, but I'll need that note and your locket so that the FBI can trace them to your mother and daddy.
Grace: If Mr. Warbucks says he can find your parents he will, even if he has to pull every string he has, right up to the president of the United States.
Annie: (Reluctantly gives up locket and note) Thank you sir. (sadly)
Grace: Annie, we're going to find your parents.
Annie: I'd like to go write to the kids about this, ok?
Mr. Warbucks: Of course. (ALL exit)
SCENE 6 - In the orphanage. “Smile” is playing in the background on the radio.
July: (Whistles or hums)
Orphans: (carefully enter one at a time, except Pepper who busts right on in.)
Radio Announcer: And so we come to the conclusion of another show, and a special thank you to our guest Annie.
Annie: Thank you.
Molly: It's Annie on the radio!
Pepper: Who cares!
July: Shh!
Radio Announcer: And remember, Mr. Warbucks is giving out a 50, 000 dollar reward to the couple who can prove that their Annie's parents.
July: 50, 000 dollars!
Radio Announcer: This is Bart, telling you to smile, smile, smile
Pepper: (Gets up and turns off the radio) Goodnight!
Molly: Hey that's my favorite!
Pepper: You're a bunch a' saps! Who cares if Annie was on the radio?
Molly: I care!
July: Me too! I think it'd be fun to be on the radio.
SONG - SMILE
Ms. Hannigan: Do I hear happiness in here? (Orphans stop laughing, but still smile) I still see smiles. (Orphans stop smiling) That's more like it.
Molly: Ms. Hannigan, Annie was on the radio, they're sendin' out a search for her parents.
July: And there's a 50, 000 dollar reward!
July: Isn't it great?
Ms. Hannigan: Great. Get to bed!
July: But what about our dinner?
Ms. Hannigan: What about it?
July: Ya didn't give us any.
Ms. Hannigan: Scatter! (sits down at desk) 50,000 dollar reward. Man, I hate that kid so much I could be her mother.
Rooster: (Enters with Lily) Hey, sis. Ya hear about Warbucks' plan to find that orphans parents?
Ms. Hannigan: What do you think I am? Deaf?
Rooster: Aggie, we're gonna blow this town with all the dough we'll ever need. I've got a plan.
Ms. Hannigan: I'll bet it's fool proof.
Rooster: 100%! We're gonna fool Warbucks and get all that money!
Ms. Hannigan: You and every other con artist.
Rooster: Sure, but them other cons ain't got an artist workin' up in Brooklyn makin' fake birth certificates. And those other cons ain't got a sister who knows everything there is to know about the kid.
Ms. Hannigan: Yeah, yeah, I know all about Annie. So, here's the split, half for me, half for you two.
Rooster: Deal.
Lily: Wait just a minute.
Ms. Hannigan: Do you wanna be cut outta the deal completely?
Lily: Gee no!
Ms. Hannigan: One last detail. Once we get the kid, what do we do with her?
Rooster: We’ll figure it out when we get there.
ALL: (laugh)
Rooster: Then, once we get rid of the kid…we head straight for…
Lily: Straight for where Rooster?
Rooster: (sings REPRISE for EASY STREET)
SCENE 7 - In. Mr. Warbucks' house. Mr. Warbucks and Grace are looking through stacks of paper and discarding them.
Grace: Sir, I think every liar in New York showed up on our doorstep. So many stories and no body mentioned a locket.
Annie: (Runs in) Did they show up yet?
Mr. Warbucks: It appears that everybody who claims to be your parents are fakes.
(There is a knocking noise and Benjamin enters)
Annie: I'm sure my real parents will show up! Maybe they got lost or something.
Benjamin: (holds out letter for Grace)
Grace: This just arrived from the FBI.
Mr. Warbucks: The information about Annie's locket. (Reads letter) Annie, 90,000 of your type of locket have been sold. It is impossible to trace your parents through it. I'm so very sorry. (Passes note to Annie)
Grace: I'll go… um… check on the…(Exits)
Annie: (Sits down and reads the note) You did the best you could sir. Thank you for all you’ve done. I’ll be alright.
Mr. Warbucks: Annie, I love you as if you were my own little girl. I want to adopt you. Would you consider it?
Annie: It's just that I love my real mother and father so much I don't know if I could love someone else.
Mr. Warbucks: I understand.
Annie: (Thoughtfully) Mr. Warbucks, if I can't have my real parents I think I'd really like it if you'd be my father.
Mr. Warbucks: (hugs Annie) I have an idea. Grace!
Grace: (Enters) Yes, sir. Is everything alright?
Mr. Warbucks: Couldn't be better. Phone Justice Brandice and ask him to come over and sign the adoption papers.
Grace: Oh, that's wonderful news! (hugs Annie) When shall I tell the Judge to come?
Mr. Warbucks: Let's have the adoption tonight! And a big party too! Tell Benjamin to order flowers, champaign, and cavier!
Annie: Oh my goodness!
Mr. Warbucks: (swings Annie in a circle) Did you hear the little lady? Ice cream, roasted corn, and all the girls dresses left in the city of New York! And Grace, please extend our invitation to everyone in the house!
Annie: Miss Grace, will you be there too?
Mr. Warbucks: Grace, will you join us?
Grace: Well, I'd be honored!
Mr. Warbucks: Wonderful! Let's get ready! (Exits with Annie)
Grace: I'll take care of everything! Benjamin!
Benjamin: (Enters)
Grace: Benjamin, We've got to get this place ready, and quick! Now, here, I've got just the thing to make this celebration what it should be! (Goes to back stage and brings out a box of carnival-themed decorations)
Benjamin: (Goes to back stage and brings out another box)
Grace: (Begins to decorate and so does Benjamin) Oh, I almost forgot! (Goes to back stage and brings out a wrapped gift and sets it on the ground and exits)
Benjamin: (Continues dusting, straightening and decorating) Mr. Warbucks, the house is ready!
Mr. Warbucks: (Enters) Benjamin, it's never looked better!
Benjamin: (Bows politely and exits)
Mr. Warbucks: Annie, are you ready?
Annie: (Enters) Leapin lizards! Just look at this place!
Mr. Warbucks: You know what, Annie? I think I'm the luckiest man in the world!
Annie: And I think I'm the luckiest kid!
Annie and Mr. Warbucks: (Laugh together)
Grace: (Enters)
Benjamin: (Enters) Mr. Warbucks, Justice Brandice is here, but before you start…may I introduce…the Mudges.
Rooster and Lily: (Enter and are weeping)
Rooster: There she is.
Annie: Who are you?
Lily: We're your mummy and daddy.
Rooster: We're Rolf and Shirley Mudge.
Lily: Ain't she beautiful, Ralfy?
Rooster: A regular doll.
Mr. Warbucks: Annie…Mudge? Uh, perhaps we should discuss this more. Please, won't you sit.
Rooster and Lily: (Sit in chairs)
Mr. Warbucks: (Sits down)
Lily: Well, we was just kids, poor, sick…
Rooster: And dumb to leave you. You see, a nice man in Canada offered us a job on a farm.
Lily: No babies allowed. We had no choice. We had to leave you for a little while.
Mr. Warbucks: Eleven years is more than a little while.
Grace: Yes, you have a touching story but…
Rooster: I suppose you'd like to see some ID. Here are our driver licenses and Annie's birth certificate.
Mr. Warbucks: (Looking at them) Everything seems to be in order, but I'll send it to the FBI just to be sure. (Hands the papers to Benjamin)
Benjamin: (Takes the papers, exits, and returns))
Rooster: Finally, we saved up enough money to come looking for our little girl.
Lily: We went straight to where we left her, and the nice lady at the orphanage said that we'd find Annie here.
Rooster: I still can't believe we found our baby.
Lily: Me neither. (starts sobbing again)
Mr. Warbucks: There is one more thing…
Rooster: Oh! Shirley, she still has it! (holds locket pieces together) Perfect fit. Well, if you'll get Annie's things we'll be on our way…ahhh…with Annie…and…uhhh…I heard something about money...
Mr.Warbucks: Uh, yes. You heard correctly…$50,000 infact.
Rooster: And in what form is this money?
Mr. Warbucks: Certified check. You can pick it up tomorrow with Annie.
Lily: Tomorrow?
Mr. Warbucks: We want Annie to spend the morning with us.
Rooster: We've lived without her for eleven years, I guess one more night won't hurt.
Mr. Warbucks: Benjamin, will you show the Mudges to the door?
Benjamin: (nods and escorts them out)
Mr. Warbucks: Well, ummm…what wonderful news.
Annie: (Runs to back corner of stage crying)
Grace: (Goes after her)
Mr. Warbucks: (Sighs and exits opposite way)
Annie: (Sits down, sobbing)
Grace: (Rubbing Annie’s back ) Oh, Annie. …at least you have your parents… (then sings, comforting Annie)
SONG- TOMORROW
SCENE 8 - The orphanage; Lily, Rooster and Ms. Hannigan are talking, orphans sit on the floor talking quietly
Ms. Hannigan: Come one! Why can't I go with you guys?
Lily: Because ya can't leave children all alone, that's why.
Ms. Hannigan: Rooster!
Rooster: What?!
Ms. Hannigan: (Pulls him closer by the neck collar) Promise me you'll be back by noon.
Rooster: Have I ever let you down?
Ms. Hannigan: Okay, then…(lets him go)…
Rooster and Lily: (Exit quickly)
Ms. Hannigan: (Sits down) He's never let me down, except for that one time…or two times…or…ROOSTER!!! You ain’t leavin’ me again! (Runs after them)
July: Ms. Hannigan, ya can't leave us alone. (gives a wry smile)
Ms. Hannigan: Darn kids! Alright, ya gotta keep up with me!
ALL: (Exit)
SCENE 9 - Mr. Warbucks’s house, Annie is sitting with her bag…waiting.
Mr. Warbucks: (Enters with Grace) We love you Annie.
Grace: (nodding)
Mr. Warbucks: I wish I could do something…
Annie: You gave me my parents back. Thank you so much. (Thoughtfully, looking off glumly): So, I’m really a Mudge… Annie Mudge.
Rooster and Lily: (Enter)
Rooster: Where's our little girl…(sees Annie and walks a few steps towards her while Lily says her line)
Lily: Well, we'd better be on our way with our little Annie…
Rooster: (Stops walking) And our little check.
Grace: So soon?
Lily: Sorry, we ain't got time.
Mr. Warbucks: Very well, I'll get your check. Benjamin!
Benjamin: (Enters) Yes, sir.
Mr. Warbucks: Do you have the check?
Benjamin: Right here, sir. (Hands him check and exits)
Mr. Warbucks: Here is the check.
Rooster: Thank you (he grabs the check and starts to retreat)
Lily: We'd better get goin'
Rooster: See ya…
Lily: Goodbye…
Grace: Aren't you forgetting something?
Lily: Oh, yes (grabs Annie harshly) This is gonna take some getting used to. (rush out)
Ms. Hannigan: (bursting in) You messed with the wrong girl, Rooster!
Rooster: What are you doin' here?
Ms. Hannigan: Makin' sure I get my fair share! (grabs check from Rooster) Out of my way! (Orphans enter and jump out in front of her)
Orphans: WE LOVE YOU MISS HANNIGAN!
Ms. Hannigan: (screams)
Rooster: Run for it Aggie!
Benjamin: Mr. Warbucks! (hands him a folded paper)
Mr. Warbucks: Everybody freeze, including the alleged Mudges! Or should I say (reading note) Ms. Agatha Hannigan and Daniel Francis Hannigan also known as Rooster Hannigan, also an excaped convict.
Lily: Also known as "the game is over Rooster”!
Mr. Warbucks: Ms. Lily St. Regis also known as Ms. Sadie Jones, also linked to several crimes.
Rooster: Also known as "you messed it up big Lily!"
Benjamin: (Handcuffs Lily and holds Roosters hands behind his back)
Lily: Well, it’s not easy street but at least I'm wearin' silver!
Ms. Hannigan: It wasn't my idea! He made me do it! (Runs over to Annie) Annie, Annie! Tell these people how good I am to you!
Annie: Ms. Hannigan, I would but the one thing you always taught me was (pulling check out of Ms. Hannigan’s hand) never tell a lie (wry smile).
Ms. Hannigan: Brat! I never liked you…never! You are nuthin' but a little orphan! I've always been so good to ya and this is what I get!
Benjamin: (Takes Lily, Rooster and Ms. Hannigan off stage, the three of them grumble)
Annie: Ms. Hannigan's gone forever!
Orphans: (cheer)
Mr. Warbucks: And I'm going to make sure that you all get adopted into good homes!
Orphans: (cheer)
Benjamin: (Enters and hands Mr. Warbucks another paper)
Mr. Warbucks: (looking at letter) Annie, I have some important news for you. The FBI was finally able to trace the handwriting in your note. It belonged to a David and Margaret Bennett.
Annie: Where are they?
Mr. Warbucks: They passed away some time ago.
Annie: So, I really am an orphan. (sits down sadly)
Grace: Annie, are you alright?
Annie: I guess you have to look on the bright side, at least I'm not a Mudge!
All: (laugh)
Mr. Warbucks: I hope this is a start of a wonderful new life for all of us. Annie, would you still like to be Annie Bennett Warbucks?
Annie: I'd like that more than anything!
Mr. Warbucks: (hugs her) I love you very much!
Annie: And I love you Daddy Warbucks!
SONG- TOGHETHER AT LAST
Curtain call: Music: TOMORROW