How this 11-year-old is tackling one of the biggest roles for a child actor

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Harper Rae Asch is no stranger to the stage. The 11-year-old actor has performed in musicals like “Matilda,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “White Christmas.” But she’s gearing up for her biggest show yet this spring, when she steps into the title role of “Annie” at the Stratford Festival. 

Asch, who was born in the U.S. but now lives in Canada, was selected for the part last year following a nationwide casting search. She recently spoke with the Star before the start of rehearsals about her relationship with the beloved musical, how she was bitten by the theatre bug and a prophetic moment at the Stratford Festival two years ago.

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