AUDITION INFORMATION
ANNIE
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Except where historical significance, age, gender or racial specificity are required by the narrative, all actors will be considered for open roles regardless of gender identity, age or race. While casting decisions are subjective and driven by the vision of the director and the creative team, Civic Theatre is committed to a diverse and inclusive cast, crew and staff whenever possible. However, we are often contractually constrained from making substantive changes to characters. While we may actively seek a diverse cast, actors should be prepared to execute portrayals in accordance with the script.
Audition Dates
Auditions : August 17 or 18 @ 7pm
Please fill out the audition form completely including conflicts (required), headshot & resumé (not required). You will have the opportunity to select your audition date. 24 hours before your selected date you will be provided with a specific time. Video auditions will be accepted. In general, we cannot arrange for individual times outside of the scheduled auditions. Should we deem it necessary, we MAY schedule alternate dates at a later time.
Callbacks TBD
Details
Director: Emily Rogge Tzucker
Choreographer: Kasey Walker Lewellyn
Music Director: Eden Franco
Production Dates
Rehearsals:
In general, rehearsals will be held Sunday 2:00pm - 5:00 PM and 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (through October and early November), Monday through Thursday 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm. All actors are not called for all rehearsals. Actual schedule will be determined once the show is cast.
Performances: December 4 - 26, 2026
Fridays at 7:00 PM
Saturdays at 2:00 and 7:00 PM (performance times vary by date)
Sundays at 2:00
Additional 7:00 PM performances December 16, December 17, December 22, December 23
12:00 PM performance on December 24
What To Prepare:
- Please prepare 16 bars of a Musical Theatre song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided.
- Please be prepared to dance - you will be given an opportunity to change into comfortable clothing after your vocal audition
- You will be asked to read a side from the show. These sides will be at a link provided once you fill out your audition form.
SHOW SYNOPSIS
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow."
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.
ANNIE CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
All ages listed are "stage age", not necessarily for the age of the actor.Annie
The title character. The spunky and optimistic 11-year-old orphan who is looking for her birth parents. She ends up getting adopted by Oliver Warbucks. Tap dance experience a plus!
Age: 10 to 12
Vocals: Belter
Oliver Warbucks
Billionaire businessman who opens his home – and his heart – to Annie. (Please let us know if you are willing to shave your head for the role.)
Age: 40 to 60
Vocals: Baritone
Grace Farell
Oliver Warbucks’ faithful secretary who loves Annie from the start.
Age: 20 to 35
Vocals: Soprano
Miss Hannigan
The disillusioned orphanage matron. She hates children, but is fond of alcoholic beverages.
Age: 35-65
Vocals: Mezzo/Belter
Rooster Hannigan
Miss Hannigan's younger brother, a convict who escaped jail, so he could plot to abduct Annie and bring her back to his sister.
Age: 25 to 35
Vocals: Baritone
Lily St. Regis
Rooster's girlfriend, an egotistical gold digger. She and Rooster pose as Annie's "parents", so they can fool Warbucks and get their hands on a $50,000 reward.
Age: 20 to 35
Vocals: Mezzo/Belter
Orphans
6-10 orphans will be cast.
Ages are stage appearance and not necessarily age of actor.
Vocals: Belter
Molly: The youngest orphan, Annie's best friend. Spunky and really wants a family. 6-9 years old.
Pepper: The bossiest orphan, who likes to take control and is rivals with Annie. A bully who tends to complain and roughhouse. 12 years old.
Duffy: The oldest orphan, who often hangs around with Pepper. 12-13 years old
July: The quietest orphan, who is mother-like to all the other orphans. 12-13 years old
Tessie: The crybaby orphan, who is known for the line "Oh my goodness". 10-11 years old
Kate: The shyest orphan, who rarely speaks but has a mischievous side. Enjoys playing tricks on Miss Hannigan. 7 years old.
Ensemble
Featured Roles from the Ensemble - There are MANY opportunities for featured roles with lines and solos.
Bert Healy: The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents.
Age: 30 to 40
Vocals: Baritone
Roosevelt: The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks.
Age: 40 to 60
Vocals: Baritone
The Boylan Sisters: Singers on the Bert Healy Show who hope to be famous someday.
Star-to-Be: An upcoming Broadway star, who sings a solo in "N.Y.C."
Age: 18-25
Vocals: Mezzo/Belter
Servants in Mansion, Roosevelt’s Cabinet Members, NYC people, Radio Station Employees
Operating Partners
