THE CAST
If you want to be the MOST prepared for participation in the summer show, my best advice is to go online and watch a production. There are several good versions available to watch for free on YouTube. Below is a breakdown of each character - who they are, what they’re like, what the vocal requirements are, etc. Age requirements for characters are fluid - the directors will make the best determination they can based on who auditions.
What's this show about?
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.
Leads & Supporting Characters
Annie
A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced.
*Note* This is a demanding role for a young voice. Training & vocal rest will be required.
VOCAL RANGE: A3 (top) G5 (bottom)
Warbucks
A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish.
VOCAL RANGE: G5 (top) to Bb3 (bottom)
Grace Farrell
Faithful secretary to Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle.
VOCAL RANGE: G5 (top) to Bb3 (bottom)
Miss Hannigan
The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold.
VOCAL RANGE: F5 (top) to A3 (bottom)
Rooster
Miss Hannigan's no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man.
VOCAL RANGE: G5 (top) to B3 (bottom)
Lily
Rooster's girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered
to be a floozy and a bimbo.
VOCAL RANGE: G5 (top) to B3 (bottom)
Bert Healy
The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the
search for her birth parents.
VOCAL RANGE: G5 (top) to E4 (bottom)
Roosevelt
The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and a friend of Warbucks.
VOCAL RANGE: F4 (top) to Eb3 (bottom)
Orphans
Duffy - Kate - Molly - Tessie - July - Pepper
Featured Characters
Drake - the Butler
Mrs. Greer - Head of the House
Cecille - House Seamstress
Annette - Chef & Dining Room
Mrs. Pugh - Linens & Housekeeping
Boylan Sisters - the Radio Show Singers
Bundles - Laundry Deliveryman
NYC Dog Catcher
Fred/Frieda & Wacky - the Ventriloquist & Dummy
Brandeis - Cabinet Member
Morganthau - Cabinet Member
Francis Perkins - Cabinet Member
Kattenborn - Cabinet Member
Hull - Cabinet Member
Howe - Cabinet Member
Lieutenant Ward - Hooverville
Apple Seller - Hooverville
Ickes - Hooverville
Usherette - NYC
Star-to-Be - NYC
Police Officer - NYC
Sophie & Betty - NYC
Ensembles
All ages and vocal ranges to play Hooverville Citizens, NYC Citizens, Orphans, Servants
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