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.
Director - Melinda Robertson
Assistant Director - Angie Wadsworth
Vocal Director - Will Edgar
Orchestra Director - Cathi Wickett
Benefactor, patron, season and general admission tickets will go on sale June 15, and are $18.00 for adults and $15.00 for youth.
The box office is staffed on weekdays, starting June 15, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM and 6:30 - 7:30 PM, and one hour before each performance. For reservations, call our Box Office at 641-792-1230.
You are welcome to leave a message with your ticket request and phone number and the staff will reserve your tickets and call you back with confirmation.
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow." 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.
Please enter through the basement on the west side of the building to fill out audition sheets.
Youth audition time (Kindergarten - 8th grade): 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Youth will sing “Happy Birthday" as a group.
Those auditioning for the role of Annie will require a one-minute solo of their choice not featured in this production.
Principle roles require a one-minute solo of their choice not featured in this production.
The Ensemble will sing as a group.
| Roles | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Annie | Female; appears to be 11 years old. She is a tough, streetwise kid who is vulnerable when she thinks she might lose what has become most important to her: a newfound “family” who loves her. Throughout the show she exhibits independent, needy, maternal, and hopeful qualities. Although she is at times aggressive or crafty, there is no doubt that she is a friendly and caring child. The part requires an actress who can act motherly, independent, overwhelmed and hopeful. She should be strong vocally and musically and be able to light up the stage in Tomorrow. Vocally, she needs to be a “belter” with a solo-quality voice and a vocal range of alto to mezzo soprano. Annie has about 140 lines and sings in 11 numbers. |
| Oliver Warbucks | Male; appears to be 40+ years old. He is a powerful, self-assured billionaire who always has his mind on business. While sometimes gruff and abrupt he has a kind heart. At first, he is awkwardly affectionate toward Annie, but he soon finds himself completely charmed by her. Vocally, he needs to be a strong baritone or second tenor with a solo-quality voice. Warbucks has over 100 lines and sings in 7 numbers. |
| Miss Hannigan | Female; appears to be in her 40s (or older) with some mileage. She is the orphanage matron. Her distaste for her job and the children is obvious in every move she makes and every line she delivers. She is predictable and funny, in her ridiculous, cruel ways. Looking for an actress who can act with her whole body and a very good sense of comedic timing. Vocally, she is a strong alto with a solo-quality voice. Hannigan has over 100 lines and sings in 4 numbers. |
| Grace Farrell | Female; appears to be in her 30s. She is the loyal private secretary to Oliver Warbucks. Grace is mature, calm, and classy. She is businesslike when dealing with Miss Hannigan, yet maternal toward Annie. Vocally, she is an alto to mezzo soprano with a solo-quality voice. Grace has over 100 lines and sings in 5 numbers. |
| Rooster Hannigan | Male; appears to be mid-30s (or older). Miss Hannigan's despicable brother. Rooster is flashy and self-assured. His “moves” are as smooth as a gambler’s: sly, and deceiving. The actor playing this role should bring a sense of fun to the character and have a good sense of comic timing. Vocally, he needs to be a strong baritone or second tenor with a solo-quality voice. Rooster has just over 50 lines and sings in Easy Street. |
| Lily St. Regis | Female; appears to be similar in age to Rooster. Lily is Rooster’s airhead girlfriend. She is always distracted, although she manages to pick up on any conversation involving money. Like Rooster, the actress playing this role should bring a sense of fun to the character and have a good sense of comic timing. Vocally, she is a soprano. Lily has just over 30 lines and sings in Easy Street. |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt | Male; Appears to be early 50s and can be made to resemble the US President. This person will be performing in a wheelchair. Vocally, he is a baritone or bass. FDR has over 50 lines and sings in Cabinet Tomorrow and New Deal for Christmas. |
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| THE ORPHANS | These girls are gritty, neglected, vulnerable, yet basically honest, and potentially lovable. They have mischievous fun with each other and also have “sibling-style” fights. |
| Molly | The littlest orphan; appears to be 6 or 7 years old. |
| Pepper | The toughest girl in the orphanage; appears to be 12 years old. |
| Duffy | The oldest girl in the orphanage; appears to be 13 years old. |
| Kate | The next to littlest orphan; appears to be 6 or 7 years old but slightly older than Molly. |
| Tessie | The crybaby in the orphanage; appears to be 10 years old. |
| July | The quietest orphan; appears to be 13 years old. |
| Orphan Ensemble | Up to 6 more orphans to round out the group. They will sing and dance in all the orphan numbers and sing in support from the wings for group numbers. |
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| ENSEMBLE | Adults and older children who are not orphans. The remaining actors in the company play a number of different roles and will be assigned to either the Servant Chorus or in the New York City Chorus. There are several opportunities to be assigned a line or a solo in various numbers and some ensemble members will have the opportunity to be in other scenes. All will assist in singing in the group numbers either on stage or in the wings. All must sing and move well. Specialty dancers will be included in this group. |
Who's Who in the Cast and Crew
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| TBD | Annie |
| TBD | Oliver Warbucks |
| TBD | Miss Hannigan |
| TBD | Grace Farrell |
| TBD | Rooster Hannigan |
| TBD | Lily St. Regis |
| TBD | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| TBD | Molly |
| TBD | Pepper |
| TBD | Duffy |
| TBD | Kate |
| TBD | Tessie |
| TBD | July |
| TBD | Orphan Ensemble |
| TBD | ENSEMBLE |
Music Director: Cathi Wickett
| Instruments | Musicians |
|---|---|
| Flute | Bobbi McCleary |
| Clarinet | Deb Stoulil Pam Andrews |
| Saxophone | Nathan Dickerson |
| Trumpet | Jim Beerends Joel Jones |
| Trombone | Nicholas Tremel Noah Tremel |
| Bass | Chas Beeler |
| Drums | Carston Hinderberger |
| Violin | Kelilah Brown |
| Cello | Alisha Jones |
| Piano | Greta Wallace |
| Stage Manager | Linda Malsom |
| Stage Crew | N/A |
| Lights | Andy Malsom |
| Sound | Suzanne Von Seggern |
| Set Design / Construction |
N/A |
| Props | Sue Beukema Jenny Swersie |
| Costumes | Sue Beukema and Cast |
| Hair & Makeup | Tiffini Steele |
| Producer | N/A |
| Poster Design | Jennifer Brown |
| Playbill & Social Media | Stephanie Alexander |
| Website | Scott Schaeffer |
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