AUDITION INFORMATION
https://www.actors-guild.com/annie.html
AUDITION FORM
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AUDITION DATES:
August 17, 2025 @ 2:00 – Girls Only (Ages approximately 6 – 13)
August 17 & 18, 2025 @ 6:30 – Adults and Call Backs
August 19, 2025 @6:30 – Additional Call Backs if Necessary
LOCATION: Actors Guild of Parkersburg Rehearsal Hall
724 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
(Enter through the black door on Market Street and go up the stairs to the top floor)
NOTE: Auditions will consist of reading, singing, and dancing from the script and score. Specific scenes and songs will be posted here prior to audition dates. Please check back.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, November 7 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 8 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 9 @ 2:30 pm
Friday, November 14 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 15 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 16 @ 2:30 pm
Friday, November 21 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 22 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 23 @ 2:30 pm
PRODUCTION STAFF:
David Rexroad – Director (
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Marsha Mueller & Ethan Schaffer – Assistant Directors
Marsha Parsons – Musical Director
Morgan Fearnow – Choreographer
Terri Borrelli – Production Assistant
Meryl Walker – Costumer
Nathan Arnold – Technical Director
Michele McClung – Stage Manager
Deanna Spring & Charlie Matthews – Advisors
OVERVIEW:
In 1933 New York City during the Great Depression, Annie is an eleven-year-old orphan who dreams of finding her real parents. The broken locket around her neck is the only thing she has left by them. Grace Farrell, the assistant to billionaire Oliver Warbucks, comes to the orphanage, asking for an orphan to spend Christmas at his mansion. Seeing how poorly Miss Hannigan, who runs the orphanage, treats Annie, Grace insists on taking her. Warbucks, who assumed all orphans were boys, at first is not happy with Annie. But he soon he is won over by Annie’s warmth and charm and decides to officially adopt her.
Meanwhile, when Miss Hannigan learns of Annie’s adoption, she is furious that the orphan she hated so much will suddenly have everything. Her ne’er-do-well bother Rooster and his girlfriend Lily stop by the orphanage looking for a handout. Rooster realizes they can use this situation to their advantage and get Annie back and land on Easy Street.
Warbucks buys Annie a new locket to replace her broken one. When Annie bursts into tears and explains that the locket was left by her parents, Warbucks pledges to find them, no matter what it takes.
Annie appears on Bert Healy’s radio show where Warbucks announces he is offering $50,000 to the couple that can prove they are Annie’s parents. However, all of the people who show up to claim Annie are frauds and Annie agrees to accept Warbucks’s offer of adoption.
But Hannigan knows the secret of the locket and Rooster and Lilly come forward in disguise with forged documents and a fake half of the broken locket. A sad Warbucks requests that Annie be allowed to stay for one more night and be taken away on Christmas morning. The next morning Warbucks receives a visit from President Roosvelt and the Secret Service to tell him that they have finally learned that Annie’s real parents are dead.
When Rooster and Lilly show up that morning to claim the prize, they are arrested and taken away. Warbucks officially adopts Annie, and they will live happily ever after!
PRINCIPAL ROLES:
Annie (10-12; Vocal Range: Top: G5, Bottom: A3)
A street-wise orphan. She is charming, spunky, friendly and big-voiced. (Please do not alter your hair for auditions.)
Oliver Warbucks (40-55; Vocal Range: Top: Gb5, Bottom: B3)
A billionaire businessman with a warm heart. He can be stiff-collared and bullish. (He is also bald. If the actor is not already bald, he will need to shave his head for the show. Guys, hair does grow back quickly!)
Grace Farrell (20-35; Vocal Range: Top: G5, Bottom: Bb3)
Faithful secretary to Oliver Warbucks. She is poised, sweet and gentle.
Miss Hannigan (30-45; Vocal Range: Top: F5, Bottom: A3)
The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. She is disillusioned and bitter.
Rooster (25- 35; Vocal Range: Top: G5, Bottom: B3)
Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother looking for a quick buck. He is a sleazy, slick con man.
Lily St. Regis (20-30; Vocal Range: Top: G5, Bottom: B3)
Rooster’s girlfriend who is also out for a quick buck. She is a bimbo and a floozy.
Bert Healy (30-45; Vocal Range: Top: G5, Bottom: E4)
A smooth radio personality who helps Annie on his broadcast.
Roosevelt (40-60; Vocal Range: Top: F4, Bottom: Eb3)
The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks.
Orphans
The gritty yet vulnerable girls who are Annie’s companions at the orphanage. They are basically honest and lovable, with big singing voices.
Molly – The littlest at age 6.
Kate – The next to youngest at age 7.
Tessie - The cry- baby at age 11
Pepper – The toughest at age 12.
July – The quietest at age 13.
Duffy – The oldest at age 13.
The Servants
Loyal domestic help of Oliver Warbucks. Also, can be part of the ensemble.
Drake – The English Butler.
Cecille – A maid.
Annette – A maid.
Mrs. Greer – The housekeeper.
Mrs. Pugh – The cook.
F.D.R.’s Cabinet
Also, can be part of the ensemble
Ickes
Perkins
Hull
Morganthau
Howe
Sandy
Annie’s orphan canine friend.
A separate audition will be held for this role at a later date.
(Please note we are using a real dog, so anyone in the show cannot have dog allergies.)
ADDITIONAL ENSEMBLE:
Hooverville Residents, New York City Residents, The Boylan Sisters, etc.
Men (14-60+, All Ranges)
Women (14-60+, All Ranges)
(Age ranges listed are the character’s age not necessarily the actor’s age)
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