Star Center Theatre: Annie Jr Auditions
- When: Saturday, August 26, 2023, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
Mark Your Calendars!!!! Auditions. Play production program. Ages 6-16. The show dates are November 10-19.
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie, the world-wide phenomenon, was the winner of seven TONY Awards including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin features theatre hits including "Tomorrow" and “Hard Knock Life.”
Seeking Actors Ages 6-16
Character Breakdown - STAY TUNED. Link to detailed audition packet which contains production fees, specific character information, audition sides and monologues and music for auditions will be posted shortly.
Ages listed are “STAGE ages” not chronological.
ANNIE – 11 year old streetwise orphan; motherly to fellow orphans while independent & tough; must be a strong actor who can maintain focus and stay in character and display clear physical control for a lot of onstage pantomimed action; requires an outstanding vocalist with a clear, strong sound; must create a friendly & caring character that the audience will love!
ORPHANS – Gritty, neglected & vulnerable little girls of varying ages; must have mischievous fun & “sibling-style” fights; must be vocally strong & visually expressive - be able to dance & move well on stage;
MOLLY – The littlest who is 6 yrs. old
PEPPER – 12 yrs. old,tough
DUFFY – 13 yrs. Old, the oldest & biggest; somewhat of a leader
KATE – Next-to-littlest who is 7
TESSIE – Cry-baby who is 10
JULY – The quietest who is 13
MISS HANNIGAN – Head of the Orphanage & a definite “has-been”; hates her job & the children, but hilarious to watch; must have great comedic timing & be a strong singer & performer; needs to make the audience delight in anticipation of what she will do next!
ROOSTER – Miss Hannigan’s younger thief of a brother; a hustler by all accounts. Flashy & self-assured; Needs to make a great team with Lily; big character part – a New York accent could be a real plus; needs to be a strong singer, dancer, & presence on stage.
LILY– Rooster’s friend – ditsy, checks her make-up in the mirror often, big New York accent. Needs to be able to dance & sing well. Must play up to Rooster – character part.
OLIVER WARBUCKS – A self-made millionaire who spent his life building his career & not his personal relationships; a kind man, but a bit brusque and not used to children, pleasantries, or emoting; His posture, walk, and speech patterns are very important. Can sing well or speak-sing if the actor playing him has a booming voice & stage presence.
GRACE FARRELL – Oliver Warbucks “right hand” person. She is sophisticated, mature, calm, cool, & together; she should seem responsible & have great timing when speaking & moving so that she has everything under control. Needs to be a strong singer & stage presence. Sings I THINK I’M GONNA LIKE IT HERE, NYC, & TOMORROW (REPRISE)
ENSEMBLE ROLES:
SANDY – Annie’s faithful dog companion, played by a human; non-speaking but sings and dances
BUNDLES McCLOSKEY – The orphanage laundry man; flirts w/ Hannigan
APPLE SELLER – Sells apples, interacts w/ Annie on the street
DOGCATCHER – Looking for strays; interacts with Annie on street
LT. WARD – Police Officer; interacts w/ Miss Hannigan
DRAKE – Warbuck’s English butler; in several scenes
MRS. GREER - Warbuck’s housekeeper
MRS. PUGH - Warbuck’s cook
CECILLE – Warbuck’s French maid
ANNETTE - Warbuck’s French maid
STAR-TO-BE – Solo part in” NYC”; just arrived in New York; hoping to make it big
MAN IN BROWNSTONE WINDOW – Yells a line in “NYC”
USHERETTE – One line in scene 5; works at the movie theater
RADIO ANNOUNCER – Not onstage – comes thru Hannigan’s radio
SOUND EFFECTS MAN – Non-speaking acts out sounds onstage & cues audience
BERT HEALY – host of radio program
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT – President of US; character actor; lines in final scene
LOUIS HOWE – Pushes FDR’s wheelchair; one line
POLICEMAN – Non-speaking role in final scene
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