Lindsay as "Annie"
&
Kaleigh as "Molly"
in
LA Valley College's production of
ANNIE
November 2007
".....Orphans, outlaws and FDR all sing and dance their way through the Great Depression in the Valley College Theatre Arts Department's delightful production of "Annie."
......Cathy Pyles directs this show in its five performance run at Valley's Mainstage Theatre with a light touch that is served up like great comfort food, and she knows the make or break aspect of the production is in finding the right Annie. Happily Pyles has found the right little girl to put on the trademark red dress.
Young Lindsay Ryan fits into the title role with a grace seldom seen in someone of her age. Ryan mixes moxie with genuine adorable as she belts out such famous tunes as "Tomorrow" with total conviction, and most important she never crosses the line of too cutesy.
The rest of the orphans do their part, singing and scrubbing floors like most old- time kids. Kaleigh Ryan amps up the cute factor through the roof as Molly the youngest of the cast who is so sweet you may need to see a dentist after the show....."
-Brad Taylor, LA Valley Star, November 14, 2007
Molly as "Tootie Smith"
in
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
at
Stages St. Louis
September 2006
"...Three other special mentions go to: Ben Nordstrom as Lon Smith, Molly Ryan as Tootie Smith, and Zoe Vonder Harr as Katie. While I expected Nordstrom and Vonder Harr to turn in their usual flawless performances, I was extremely impressed by Ryan. This pint-sized actress has a ton of talent and fantastic comedic timing. I heard that this little lady is headed to Broadway and judging by her performance, it looks like she will be there for sometime."
“...Meet Me in St. Louis” was a fine choice for Stages St. Louis to end their 20th (!) season. The overall production was top-notch and highly enjoyable. I am excited to see what the next 20 years holds for Stages St. Louis. With a stunning new venue in the works, it looks like the sky's the limit for this outstanding theatre company."
-Jim Campbell, The Vital Voice, September 2006
"Our local talent also shines with performances from Zoe Vonder Haar, Ben Nordstrom, John Flack and a wonderful little Molly Ryan as the spunky Tootie Smith...
...A landmark season- the 20th- is a winner once again for Stages. They continue to outgun everyone else in town with the total package when it comes to musicals. Don’t miss Meet Me In St. Louis....."
-Steve Allen, KFUO-FM, September 14, 2006
"As sweet and bubbly as an ice-cream soda (with two straws), "Meet Me in St. Louis" makes sure that Stages St. Louis' 20th anniversary season finishes with dessert...
Director Michael Hamilton knows that the Smith sisters are the life of the show, and he's cast them well. The teenagers, Esther (Julie Hanson) and Rose (Melinda Cowan), are flirtatious and full of life. The little girls (Molly Ryan alternating with Abigail Isom, Alexis L. Kinney alternating with Berklea Going) are adorable mischief-makers..."
-Judith Newmark, St. Louis Post Dispatch, September 14, 2006
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