Annie is a complex little girl. She is a tough, streetwise urchin who is nevertheless vulnerable when she thinks she might lose what has become most important to her: a newfound "family" who loves her. She has to be motherly in scene one, independent in scene two, overwhelmed in scenes four and five, needy in scene seven, and hopeful for the future in scenes ten and eleven. The actor who plays Annie needs a good understanding of subtext so she can act appropriately during the various scenes between Warbucks and Grace, and Miss Hannigan and Grace. Although she is at times aggressive or crafty, the audience should never doubt Annie is a friendly and caring child; she will go to any extent to gain the love of a family to which she can belong. Vocal Range A3 - E5
These girls are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially lovable. They have mischievous fun with each other as well as "sibling-style" fights. Actors will have a chance to shape their characters' personalities.
• Molly: The littlest, who is 6.
• Pepper: The toughest, who is 12.
• Duffy: The biggest, who is 13.
• Kate: The next to littlest, who is 7.
• Tessie: The cry-baby, who is 10.
• July: The quietist, who is 13.
This is the bitter woman who runs the orphanage. Her distaste for her job and the children that are part of it should be obvious in every line she speaks, every song she sings, and every move she makes. The actor who plays her must have an excellent sense of comic timing. Looking for someone who can be cynical and older-seeming. Vocal Range G3 - D5
Mr. Warbucks' secretary. She is a classy and businesslike when dealing with Miss Hannigan and Warbucks, yet motherly toward Annie. The actor playing Grace should be able to appear sophisticated and ready with an answer for just about anything. Just by entering a scene, she can make chaos come under control. Has a challenging song in "N.Y.C." Vocal Range A3 - D5
Warbucks must appear middle-aged, self-assured, and confident. Posture, walk, and speech patterns will be an important part of this actor's development of the character. At first awkwardly affectionate toward Annie, Warbucks soon finds himself completely charmed by her. Through Annie, he falls in love with New York City again. Vocal Range A3 - D5
Rooster is Miss Hannigan's broke, flashy, self-assured brother. He's a convicted felon, always looking for a scheme that will make easy money. Vocal Range Bb3 - Eb5
Lily is Rooster's girlfriend and ditzy sidekick, who plays comedically off of Rooster. She joins him in any nasty plot he comes up with. Vocal Range Bb3 - Eb5
Annie's stray dog friend is played by a human. He (or she) is scrappy and street-wise in his own way. Physical comedy a plus. Sandy will sing.
"The Oxydent Hour of Smiles" radio talk show host.
President of the United States of America at the time during which Annie takes place.
Warbucks lives in a splendid mansion and requires a large staff, including named characters Drake, Cecille, Annette, Mrs. Greer, and Mrs. Pugh as well as ensemble characters. These servants are highly skilled and fastidious, as suits a man of Warbucks' wealth and taste. Vocal range: A3 - D5
Other roles include additional orphans (boys and girls), Bundles McCloskey, Apple Seller, Dog Catcher, Lieutenant Ward, pedestrians, Chauffeur, Star-to-Be, Man in Brownstone Window, Usherette, Radio Announcer, Sound Effects Man, Louis Howe, and Policeman.