"Annie, The Musical" Looking for Actors and Ensemble
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Directors are seeking actors for our upcoming production of "Annie" the musical! See more details below. About the project: With a heart full of hope, little orphan Annie sets out to find the family she’s always dreamed of. Featuring iconic songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” this beloved classic returns with a contemporary spirit—reminding us that sunshine is still just a day away. Additional info: In-person callbacks for adults will be held on December 7th. REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Rehearsals begin May 29th, 2026. Performances begin June 24th, 2026 and closes August 2nd, 2026, with six - eight performances per week: Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm and 6:00pm. Seeking AEA and non-AEA actors of all abilities, ethnicities, ages, and gender expressions. All actors will be considered for all roles. If interested, please note that directors will also accept video submissions as first-round auditions for individuals from out of town. ALL ACTORS: Prepare a short cut of a song from the show or in the style of the show that showcases your vocal range.
16 roles
Male-identifying, Baritenor: Warbucks is a highly successful businessman who made a fortune as an industrialist in World War I. Warbucks is confident, intimidating, and a bit stiff. At first, he is unsure and awkward around Annie, but warms up to her and eventually learns to love her as a father.
Female-identifying, Soprano: Oliver Warbucks’s secretary; she is poised, sophisticated and savvy, yet gentle and warm. Grace acts as a welcoming motherly figure to Annie and is able to access Warbucks’s gentler side.
Female-identifying, Alto Belter: The disillusioned, bitter, and cruel matron of the orphanage. Her distaste for her job is evident in everything she does. Looking for a larger-than-life comedic character actress with a strong belt to match. New York accent a plus.
Male-identifying, Tenor: The flashy, self-assured con-man brother of Miss Hannigan. He poses as Annie’s father in order to claim a cash reward. Looking for a strong dancer and excellent comedic chemistry with the actress playing Lily. New York accent a plus.
Female-identifying, Character Soprano: Rooster’s airheaded girlfriend. She poses as Annie’s mother in order to claim a cash reward. Looking for a strong dancer - seductive, ditzy, and annoying, all at the same time. Also looking for excellent comedic chemistry with the actor playing Rooster. New Jersey accent a plus.
All Voice Types: Excellent singer/dancer/actors to play various roles around New York City in the 1930’s, including street vendors, unhoused people, tourists, newsboys, street cleaners, Broadway ushers, news reporters, and more. They will also appear as Warbucks’s staff who take care of his mansion.
Featured Ensemble. Male-identifying: Should be an actor who can convincingly pass as FDR. He has a bit of solo singing and speaking lines.
Female-identifying, Mezzo-Soprano Belter: Featured soloist in “NYC”, the Star-ToBe is a young actress who recently moved to New York City to become a Broadway star.
Male-identifying, Tenor: A classic 1930’s radio announcer, with solo in “Never Fully Dressed”. Should be able to change vocal quality or accents to create different radio characters.
Female-identifying, Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano: A trio of 1930’s radio singers, should be able to hold close harmonies.
The policeman who questions Annie about Sandy.
Male-identifying: The laundryman who collects laundry from the orphanage. He is friendly to the kids, but avoids Miss Hannigan’s romantic advances.
An unhoused person who sells apples on the streets of New York.
Staff who work at the Warbucks mansion.
Members of President Roosevelt’s cabinet.
Male-identifying: Attorney & associate justice of the Supreme Court who is hired to help Warbucks legally adopt Annie.
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