New Tampa Players is seeking a diverse cast to tell this story. Auditions are open to all, and no roles are pre-cast.
Character Descriptions:
Annie
Annie is a complex, tough, streetwise urchin who is surprisingly vulnerable when she thinks she might lose what has become most important to her: her newfound "family." We are looking for a spunky, energy-filled actress, who can be independent, confident, and hopeful. We will be casting two Annie’s. Each Annie will perform 4 performances.
Actresses wishing to be cast of Annie must be willing to alter their hair (dye, braids, extensions, etc) to play the role. This will be discussed at callbacks.
Annie must be comfortable with dogs. Sandy will be played by a trained dog.
Gender: Female
Age: 10-12
Vocal Range Top: G5
Vocal Range Bottom: A3
The Orphans:
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. We are looking for orphans who can have fun together and have a little bit of a mischievous streak. Each actress should be able to shape her own distinct character, be a good singer and visually expressive. Age range of 7-13
Miss Hannigan:
Miss Hannigan is the head of the orphanage where we meet Annie and the orphans. She is disillusioned and bitter, but has a fondness for liquor. We are looking for a strong, comedic actress. She must have a strong versatile singing voice and be able to create a character that is larger than life.
Gender: female
Age: 30-45
Vocal Range Top: F5
Vocal Range Bottom: A3
Grace Farrell:
Grace Farrell is Oliver Warbucks's calm, cool and classy secretary. She appears businesslike when dealing with Miss Hannigan and Warbucks, yet maternal toward Annie. We are looing for an actress that is poised, sweet, and gentle. She also has the opportunity to tap dance.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Rooster Hannigan:
Rooster Hannigan is the upto- no- good brother of Miss Hannigan and co-conspirator in the plot to pretend to be Annie’s parents. Rooster is sleazy, confident, with a suave personality with dance skills.
Rooster & Lily have consensual romantic touching, close physical contact and suggestive dancing.
Gender: Male
Age: 25-35
Vocal Range Top: G5
Vocal Range Bottom: B3
Lily St. Regis
Lily St. Regis is the girlfriend of Rooster and co-conspirator in the plot to pretend to be Annie’s parents. She is considered to be a floozy. We are looking for a comic actress that can create a character larger than life.
Rooster & Lily have consensual romantic touching, close physical contact and suggestive dancing.
Gender: Female
Age: 20-30
Vocal Range Top: G5
Vocal Range Bottom: B3
Oliver Warbucks
Oliver Warbucks is the successful businessman who made his fortune during World War I as an industrialist. We are looking for an actor who can appear confident, but awkward and authoritative and stubborn, but also warm and genuine.
Actors wishing to play Daddy Warbucks must be comfortable shaving their head close to tech week.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: B3
The Ensemble:
Annie is a fun ensemble show with many parts and songs. We are looking for comedic actors and actresses who enjoy creating different characters and having fun with music and choreography to be in the ensemble.
The Servants
Drake, Annette, Cecille, Mrs. Pugh and Mrs. Greer are the featured servants in the Warbucks Mansion.
Hooverville and the Streets:
Apple Seller, Lt. Ward, Bundles, the Dog Catcher, Sophie, and Citizens of Hooverville are all characters that Annie meets while running away from the orphanage
The Radio Show:
Annie meets Bert Healy, Boylan Sisters, Jimmy Johnson, Fred McCracken, and the Foley Artist are all characters Annie meets at the Radio Show
The President and HIs Cabinet
Annie meets FDR, his trusty aide, Howe, and his cabinet on a trip to the White House with Daddy Warbucks.
Star To Be
Star To Be is a featured soloist in the musical number NYC, and she has just landed in the big city to find her future.