Annie - April 04 - April 05, 2025

Francis Walsh Intermediate School

 CAST & 8TH GRADE BIOS 

  • Corinne Frohlich head shot

    Corinne Frohlich

    as Annie

    Corinne Frohlich (Annie) is excited to be in her first Walsh musical. She has previously performed in Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Moana, and more. When she is not on the stage she is reading, swimming in the pool, playing ukulele, and visiting her family. "Thank you Mum, Dad, Nathan, Steve Wilder, New Haven School for Performing Arts, and all my friends and teachers. I hope you like the show!”

  • Tessa Vallen head shot

    Tessa Vallen

    as Miss Hannigan

    Tessa Vallen (Miss Hannigan) is in her third and final show at WIS! In previous years, she’s been in: Guys and Dolls (Arvide Abernathy), The SpongeBob Musical (Squidward). Other productions outside of WIS include : Finding Nemo (Dory), Legally Blonde (Ensemble), Little Mermaid (Sister), and many more. In her free time she enjoys swimming, singing, dancing, and seeing shows with her “sister,” Celia. "I would like to thank all my directors, especially Mr. Chris, Ms. Hartney, and Mr. White. Thank you to my mom, dad, sister and Jeanette for helping me get this far, as well as Celia, Elle, Ang, Paige, and Joe.”

  • Joseph Schettino head shot

    Joseph Schettino

    as Oliver Warbucks

    Joe Schettino (Oliver Warbucks) is excited for his 4th and final WIS musical and very excited to play the role of Oliver Warbucks! Joe has had the time of his life in his past shows playing a Who (Seussical), Joey Biltmore (Guys and Dolls), and Perch Perkins (The Spongebob Musical). He is thankful for all the wonderful memories with his castmates and crew. In his free time, Joe enjoys spending time with his friends and family. He is sad to be leaving Walsh and the great people in the Music Department, but is excited to continue auditioning for musicals in Branford High School. “Special thanks to Mr. Chris, Ms. Hartney, Ms. Sophia, our producers, and the musical crew for everything you have done for me. Special thanks to my Dad, Mom, Brother, Grandma, Grandpop, and Aunt, for their love and support. I dedicate my performance to the memory of my Papa and my Grammy.”

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