With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
 

PRODUCTION INFORMATION: 

Vocal Auditions are
April 7th 6 - 9pm 
April 8th 6 - 9pm 

Dance auditions will follow Vocal Audiitons if needed. 
 

Callbacks are by invitation only April 12th.  

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Rehearsals May 10 - September 5.  
No Rehearsals May 24 - June 6th, July 5 - 11

Performances: September 5 - 14th
(must be available for10am school performnaces on Sept 5th & 12th) 

 

Audition appointments are available but not required.   Email info.obctheater@gmail.com to schedule an appointment or for additional information.   
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AUDITION INFORMATION 

Please prepare a 32-bar cut (1 minute of music) in the style of the role you’re auditioning for. No acapella singing - an accompanist will be provided.  Music from the show is encouraged.  

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Video submissions are accepted but not preferred - you must be able to attend in person callbacks.  Video submissions will need to be sent by April 7 to info.obctheater@gmail.com and need to include your preferred role and any conflicts with the rehearsal dates.     

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CASTING INFORMATION

Character Descriptions for Annie:
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN 
Annie: Must be able to appear age 11

Energetic and optimistic orphan who never gives up hope that better days are ahead. Sings "Maybe" and "Tomorrow" Voice Range: Low A to High F 

 

Oliver Warbucks: Must be able to appear age 40 - 60.
A powerful billionaire, who always has his mind on business, but has a kind heart looking for someone to love. Sings "Something Was Missing" and "I Don't Need Anything But You". Vocal Range: Baritone to a high F. The role involves some dance.

 

Rooster: 
Miss Hannigan's greedy and dishonest brother. Sings "Easy Street" Vocal Range: Tenor to high G.

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Grace Farrell:
Loyal and intelligent private secretary to Oliver Warbucks. Vocal Range: Soprano to high G

 

Miss Hannigan: Must appear 30 - 60 

Desperate and unhappy with her lot in life, she is the alcoholic orphanage matron who is Annie's nemesis. Sings, "Little Girls" and "Easy Street" Vocal Range: Alto A to D The role involves some dance.

 

Lily St. Regis: 25 - 35.
Shady, floozy girlfriend of Rooster.  Must be a strong actor and dancer.  Sings "Easy Street" Vocal Range: Soprano up to a high G

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Roosevelt: Age 40-65. The President of the United States of America, who takes an immediate liking to Annie and her optimism. Must be able to imitate Roosevelt.

 

Bert Healy: Must be able to appear age 30-55. A popular radio announcer. Sings "You're Never Fully Dressed without a Smile". Vocal Range: Tenor to F#. This role may be doubled with chorus.

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ORPHANS: 

Duffy: 14 or younger.  

The oldest girl in the orphanage. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life", "Never Fully Dressed Reprise", and "New Deal For Christmas." Voice Range: Low A to High F

 

July:  

The quietest girl in the orphanage. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life", "Never Fully Dressed Reprise" and "New Deal for Christmas." Voice Range: Low A to High F

 

Kate:

The second to youngest orphan. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life" and "Never Fully Dressed Reprise", and "New Deal For Christmas." Voice Range: Low A to High F

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Molly: 

One of the youngest orphans. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life", "Never Fully Dressed Reprise", and "New Deal For Christmas." Voice Range: Low A to High F

 

Pepper:

The toughest girl in the orphanage. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life" and "Never Fully Dressed Reprise", and "New Deal For Christmas." Voice Range: Low A to High F

 

Tessie:

This is the crybaby of the orphanage. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life", "Never Fully Dressed Reprise" and "New Deal For Christmas." Voice Range: Low A to High F

 

ENSEMBLE ROLES: 

Bundles McCloskey: Age 25-60. The laundry man who flirts with Ms. Hannigan and aids Annie's attempt to escape. Spoken (no singing). May be doubled with Chorus.

 

Jimmy Johnson: Must be able to appear age 25-55. Silly radio personality on Bert Healy's radio show. This role is doubled with chorus.

 

Fred McCracken: Must be able to appear age 25-55. Puppet wrangler. Uses a dummy on Bert Healy's radio show. Baritone. This role is doubled with chorus.

 

Harold Ickes: Age 25-60. An associate of President Roosevelt. This role is doubled with chorus.

 

Louis Howe: Age 25-60. An associate of President Roosevelt. This role is doubled with chorus.

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The Lovely Boylan Sisters: (Connie, Ronnie, Bonnie) Ages 20-40. Singing group that sing back up to Bert Healy. Must be able to sing well and harmonize.

 

Star to Be: Age 18-25. Aspiring Broadway actress who sings during NYC. Mezzo. This role is doubled with chorus.

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Orphans: We will be casting 6 - 10 girls to be orphans.  Must be strong singers, actors & dancers.   
 

Adult Company: Age 16 and up. Male and Female. Need to be strong singers & dancers.  Addiitonal roles such as Perkins, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Hull, Morganthau & Perkins will be cast from the Ensemble.  

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