Seven Local Young People Performing at Little Theatre This Weekend

A number of Effingham young people are involved in the production of "The Lion King, Jr." this weekend at The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan.

18-year-old Aidan Braunecker is playing Scar. He is the son of Matt and Elizabeth Braunecker and is a senior at St. Anthony High School.

13-year-old Rowyn Frey is in Ensemble. Rowyn is in eighth grade at Effingham Junior High School. Rowyn's parents are Chad and Esta Frey.

12-year-old Henry Gannaway is a sixth grader at St. Anthony Grade School and is playing Simba. 18-year-old Nora Gannaway is a senior at St. Anthony High School and is playing Sarabi. Henry and Nora's parents are Nathan and Stephanie Gannaway.

16-year-old Ella Macklin is a junior at Effingham High School and is playing Nala. Ella is the daughter of Rob and Stacey Macklin. 

15-year-old Evie Sayne is a freshman at St. Anthony High School. She is the Ensemble and the Dance Captain. She is the daughter of Cory and Jamie Sayne.

18-year-old Anna Zaccari is a senior at St. Anthony High School and is playing Timon. She is the daughter of Phil and Cathy Zaccari.

"The Lion King, Jr" will be presented four times for the public...Friday, April 19 at 7:30pm, Saturday, April 20 at 10:30am and 2pm, and Sunday, April 21 at 2pm. Tickets are available at www.thelittletheatre.org.