[Capdist-auditions] Annie Auditions

[Building and Technical Manager]

HI:

The Glove Performing Arts Center is holding auditions for Annie. Auditions September 10 and 12 at 630 PM and callbacks if needed the 14th at 630 PM.

The Hand In Glove Players are having auditions for their upcoming show Annie!
 Directed by Will Eagan
 Musical Director: Bryan Cerny
 Choreographer: Devan Rowe
 Auditions will be on September 10 and 12 at 630pm and callbacks if needed the 14th at 630.
 Theatre resume and photo preferred but not required.

 For the singing portion kids who are:
 -Auditioning for Annie will be asked to sing "Tomorrow".
 -Auditioning for any of the other orphans will be asked to sing "Hard Knock Life".
 Adults: Pick a song from the show or in the style of the show and bring sheet music, you may be asked to sing with or without piano accompanyment.
 Rehearsals will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:30-9:00
 Show dates are November 30, December 1, and December 2.


 Characters:

 Annie: Must be able to appear age 11, Female. Energetic and optimistic orphan who never gives up hope that better days are ahead. Sings "Maybe" and "Tomorrow". (Voice Range: Low A to High F.) Must be able to sing, act, and dance.

 Oliver Warbucks: Must be able to appear age 40-65, Male. A powerful billionaire, who always has his mind on business, but has a kind heart looking for someone to love. Sings "Something Was Missing" and "I Don't Need Anything But You". (Vocal Range: Baritone to a high F.) Must be able to sing and act. The role involves a very small amount of dance.

 Grace Farrell: Must be able to appear age 25-35, Female. Loyal and intelligent private secretary to Oliver Warbucks. She brings Annie and Warbucks together. Sings "I think I'm Gonna Like It Here", "NYC", "You Won't Be an Orphan For Long" and "I Don't Need Anything But You". (Vocal Range: Soprano to high G). Must be able to sing, act and dance.

 Miss Hannigan: Must be able to appear age 35-60, Female. Desperate and unhappy with her lot in life, she is the alcoholic orphanage matron who is Annie's nemesis. Sings, "Little Girls" and "Easy Street". (Vocal Range: Alto A to D) Must be able to sing and act. The role involves a very small amount of dance.

 Rooster: Must be able to appear age 20-45. Male. Miss Hannigan's greedy and dishonest brother. Sings "Easy Street" (Vocal Range: Tenor to high G). Must be able to sing, act, and dance.

 Lily St. Regis: Must be able to appear age 20-35, Female. Shady, floozy girlfriend of Rooster. Sings "Easy Street". (Vocal Range: Soprano up to a high G) Must be able to sing, act, and dance.

 Roosevelt: Age 40-65, Male. The President of the United States of America, who takes an immediate liking to Annie and her optimism.
 Sings "Tomorrow Reprise" and "New Deal For Christmas."

 Other oprhans:

 Duffy: Must be able to appear age 16, Female. The oldest girl in the orphanage. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life", "Never Fully Dressed Reprise", and "New Deal For Christmas." 

 July: Must be able to appear age 12-16, Female. The quietest girl in the orphanage. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life", "Never Fully Dressed Reprise", and "New Deal For Christmas." 

 Kate: Must be able to appear age 8-12, Female. The second to youngest orphan. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life" and "Never Fully Dressed Reprise", and "New Deal For Christmas." (

 Molly: Must be able to appear age 6, Female. One of the youngest orphans. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life", "Never Fully Dressed Reprise", and "New Deal For Christmas." 

 Pepper: Must be able to appear age 10-14, Female. The toughest girl in the orphanage. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life" and "Never Fully Dressed Reprise", and "New Deal For Christmas." 

 Tessie: Must be able to appear age 9-14, Female. This is the crybaby of the orphanage. Sings "It's A Hard Knock Life", "Never Fully Dressed Reprise" and "New Deal For Christmas." 

 Other adult roles:

 Bert Healy: Must be able to appear age 30-55, Male. A popular radio announcer. Sings "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile".

 Lt. Ward: Must be able appear 20-60, Male. NYPD officer who is suspicious of Annie.

 Bundles McCloskey: Must be able to appear age 20-60, Male. The laundry man who flirts with Ms. Hannigan and aids Annie's attempt to escape.


 -Other roles to be cast as well. Sides will be provided for reading.
 Any questions, contact auditions at glovetheatre.org. Hope to see you there!

Marc Norton

Building and Technical Manager

Glove Performing Arts Center
42 N. Main ST
PO BOX 566
Gloversville, NY 12078
www.glovetheatre.org