NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A Deep East Texas theatre sold out its opening night of "Annie" - and is nearly sold out for its final weekend of performances.

Lamp-Lite Theatre's production of the beloved musical opened to a packed house, featuring one of the largest casts in the theatre's history: more than 70 performers, four dogs and a first-time director making her debut behind the scenes.

A Dream Come True for a Lamp-Lite LiferShari Ellsworth has been part of Lamp-Lite Theatre since she was five years old - performing on stage, running lights and sound, managing productions from the wings.