The sun has come out: Local actress takes school lead in “Annie”
Fishweir Elementary School student, Jetti Godwin, scored one of the biggest roles of her acting career last month when she was asked to play Annie in the school’s end-of-the-year production.
Godwin, a starlet in the making who began working on her lines in early January, said she was nervous when she came on stage. But she pressed on with encouragement from friends and family in the audience. This summer, Godwin is taking her talents on the road — learning new performance skills at such venues as the University of North Florida’s Camp Broadway.
Godwin shared a little bit about her neighborhood stage debut with The Resident:
What do you admire about Annie, the character? I admire that she is expresses who she really is and that she is so positive and strong even though she is an orphan. She has such a big heart.
How did you bring her to life on stage for your classmates? I just closed my eyes and imagined something good and then I went on stage and when I saw my family in the audience I pretended I was performing for my family like I usually do at home. From the start of the play I tried to act really tough and courageous.
What is your stage experience, and will we be seeing you in any lead roles again soon? Well I was in the Jungle Book, Dr. Seuss and High School Musical II at the JCA. I had a small role in The Wizard of Oz last year at Fishweir but this was my first lead. I’ve also performed singing at the Riverside Arts Market, the Jacksonville Arts Festival and Christmas in Avondale. Maybe you’ll see me on Broadway one day that is what people have been telling me.
What does it feel like to be up there in front of all your friends and family? It feels kind of awkward and a little scary but it’s really hard to describe how great it felt too.
What did your experience teach you? To never give up and always keep going and follow your dreams no matter what.
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