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Auditions – Annie
February 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Denton Community Theatre is holding auditions for Annie, Book by Thomas Meehan; Music by Charles Strouse; Lyrics by Martin Charnin; Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of the Media Tribune Services, Inc. Directed by John Evarts, auditions will be held on Feb. 3, 4 at 7:00pm at the Campus Theatre located at 214 W. Hickory in Denton.
About the show:
The beloved musical tells the story of a plucky orphan’s adventures as she escapes from the evil Miss Hannigan and finds a place to belong with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary, Grace and a dog named Sandy. Family friendly fun for ages 4 and up.
Auditions are open – no appointments. Resumes and headshots are appreciated, but not required. Auditioners Should Prepare 16-32 Bars–Preferably Something From A Broadway Musical–Which Best Demonstrate The Auditioners’ Vocal Range.
Auditioners MUST Bring Sheet Music–Clearly Marked With Minimal Page Turns–For The Accompanist. Auditioners Should Come Dressed For Movement And Be Prepared For Cold Readings From The Script
Roles available:
Annie
A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced.
Gender: Female
Age: 10 to 12
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Warbucks
A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: Gb
Vocal range bottom: B3
Grace Farrell
Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Orphans
The other girls in the orphanage with Annie. These girls are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially loveable. Includes Molly, Kate, Tessie, Pepper, July, and Duffy.
Gender: Female
Age: 6 to 13
Servants
The servants at the Warbucks mansion. Includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette.
Gender: Both
Age: 20 to 50
Miss Hannigan
The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Rooster
Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Lily
Rooster’s girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and bimbo.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Bert Healy
The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: E4
Roosevelt
The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Ensemble
Servants (Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh), Boylan Sisters, Cabinet Mambers, Hooverville Citizens
Gender: Both
Performances are March 29, 30 & Apr. 4, 5, 6, 2019 at 7:30pm and March 31 & April 7, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Campus Theatre.
