The musical Annie – a children's and youth project for everyone!
The goal was to perform the musical Annie 10 times in the association UNTS (Unga Nora Theater Company) that was formed for the project. The purpose was to increase the quality of life for the youth in Bergslagen through the art form of musical. The activities included planning, rehearsals, development of scenery and costumes, lighting and lighting technology – as well as the performance of the musical. The project encompasses so much more!
The project is nominated for the best Leader project for Youth 2026!
The motivation from LUS states
The project is proof that you should dare to put words to your dreams!
A group of young people at the cultural school mentioned the musical dream to just the right adults who captured the idea.
Together, an association was formed, funding was sought, and all free time was spent rehearsing the script and dance choreography.
The voluntary value exceeded the monetary amount by far.
About the project
The purpose of the project was simply to increase the quality of life for the youth in Bergslagen through the art form of musical.
The goal of the project was to perform the musical Annie in Nora 10 times in the fall of 2025.
The activities in the project were planning, rehearsals, development of scenery and costumes, lighting and lighting technology. As well as the performance of the musical. The costs included the installation of a new curtain for Nora City Theater, as well as the purchase of sound technology.
Excerpted from the board's motivation for the project support:
The youth get to be involved in all parts of the production and with support from the adults, their many years of dream comes true – to perform the musical Annie on stage.
The project lays the foundation for future collaborations and productions with the newly formed theater association.
The project is considered to be of public benefit as it is rural youth who will benefit from the project. The ambition is that the performance will reach a broad audience.
More information
Contact project manager and producer Malena Frööjd.
https://www.na.se/noje/musikalen-annie-kommer-till-nora-enorm-satsning/
Faith in the future and community
”The projects in UNTS will make new friends and create new ideas for future collaborations.
We give newcomers contact with the Swedish theater scene.
We inspire young people to further their studies in the cultural sector.
We give the municipality a lift of joy.
Imagine being able to go down to town and see a musical – in little Nora!
What should we create next? And with whom? ”"”
About the project
Project period
2025-2026
Project owner
Young Nora Theatre Company
Project Manager
Malena Froöjd
Contact information
malena.froojd@unganorats.se
About the project
The LAG board has chosen to prioritize the Musical Annie – a children's and youth project for everyone! with approval as it will in its entirety lead to the fulfillment of the goals of the local development strategy. The project will lead to improved living conditions for the young people who are attracted by theater and music. They get to be involved in all parts of the production and with support from the adults their long-standing dream is coming true – to perform the musical Annie on stage.
The project lays the foundation for future collaborations and productions with the newly formed theater association.
The project is considered to be of public benefit as it is rural youth who will benefit from the project. The ambition is that the performance will reach a broad audience.
About financing
Total project budget
625 000 crowns
Leader funding
62 %
Private co-financing, ticket revenues
38 %
Nonprofit resources
at least 1,000,000 SEK
Leader support consists of funding from the EU, the state and Leader Bergslagen.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Rural Development Fund
