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Bill Berloni, an animal trainer known for preparing dogs for acting roles in theater and film, rescued a dog named Addison from being euthanized at an animal shelter in Tennessee. Addison has since starred as Sandy in the musical "Annie" across over 40 productions nationwide and will perform her role until February next year at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Minnesota. Trainer Landon Tate Boyle says Addison is so skilled that she often skips warm-ups, referring to her as a professional who performs but also tells the truth without pretense.
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A stray dog named Addison, who was days away from being euthanized at an animal shelter in Tennessee, has become a star performer in theater productions. Rescued by Bill Berloni, an experienced animal trainer known for preparing dogs for acting roles, Addison was brought to New York City where she successfully auditioned and began her career as Sandy in the musical Annie. As of now, Addison has starred in over 40 productions nationwide since 2018. When not performing or rehearsing, she resides on a 90-acre farm in Connecticut with other animals used for acting roles. Her handler, Landon Tate Boyle, notes that Addison is so experienced in her role that she sometimes skips warm-up exercises due to familiarity with the performance routine.
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A shelter dog got a second chance at life as a theater performer after an animal trainer rescued her from being euthanized.
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trainer → get → her
The dog, named Addison, was spending her retirement at a pound, according to The Minnesota Star Tribune.
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dog → name → Tribune
She was days from being euthanized when word reached Bill Berloni, a prolific animal trainer who specializes in preparing dogs for acting roles in theatre, film and television, the outlet reported.
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outlet → euthanize → theatre
'Somebody reached out to us on Instagram saying there’s this little dog in Tennessee that’s going to be euthanized.
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that → reach → Tennessee
We get a lot of messages like that, unfortunately,' Berloni told The Minnesota Star.
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Berloni → get → Star
'With the help of volunteers and drivers, she made her way to NYC where she immediately passed her audition and a star was born,' Addison's actor bio stated.
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bio → make → audition
Today, Addison has performed in the musical Annie as Sandy, the titular character's trusty sand-colored sidekick, in more than 40 productions nationwide.
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Addison → perform → productions
When she's not on the stage or rehearsing with her not-so-fluffy co-stars, Addison lives on a 90-acre farm in Connecticut with a menagerie of other performers.
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Addison → rehearse → performers
According to trainer Landon Tate Boyle, who stands in for Berloni, Addison possesses a natural affinity for acting and prefers to skip warm-ups and dive straight into rehearsing, the Minnesota Star reported.
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Star → accord → rehearsing
Addison will perform as Sandy in the musical Annie at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Minnesota from October to February
'[Addison] doesn’t like to do warm-up exercises sometimes because she’s done this role a thousand times, she’s such a pro,' animal handler Landon Tate Boyle, right, told the Minnesota Star Tribune
Addison has a natural affinity for acting, according to animal handler Landon Tate Boyle
'She doesn’t like to do warm-up exercises sometimes because she’s done this role a thousand times, she’s such a pro,' he told the outlet.
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he → perform → outlet
He continued: 'Addie is not acting, she’s living real life.'
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she → continue → life
Addison will perform her role as Sandy the dog from October 2 to February 27 of next year at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Chanhassen, Minnesota, the nation's largest dinner theatre company.
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Addison → perform → Chanhassen
Addison's primary scene partners are young actresses Eve Scharback and Alayna Gardner, who take turns playing Annie.
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who → take → Annie
'If you were to ask me what superpower a dog has that could save the world, I would say they don’t lie,' Berloni told the Minnesota Star.
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Berloni → ask → Star
He continued: 'Addie is performing, but she’s going to tell you the truth.
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she → continue → truth
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'Addison dedicates this performance to all the people who believe every animal deserves a loving home,' the program for Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' production of Annie stated.
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program → dedicate → Annie
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