Isabella Marquez performs the lead role of Annie during the parish performance of the musical hit, “Annie Jr.” The dog Crash, who played Sandy, is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. The sold-out performances in February brought fans to watch the drama ministry at St. Oliver Plunkett Church, in Snellville.

A musical favorite filled the seats at St. Oliver Plunkett Church, in Snellville.

St. Oliver’s Drama Ministry performed “Annie Jr” to three sold-out shows in early February.

Annie was played by Isabella Marquez. Chuck Westbrook performed as Daddy Warbucks. The beloved dog Sandy was played by Crash, who is actually a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. It’s the canine’s second time playing Sandy.

A cast of 50 and a crew of 20 helped make this a great success. It was led by director Beth Mappes, assistant director Robbie Summerour, choreographer Katie Summerour, and music director Lucas McHenry.