Open Auditions
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Pre-Audition Workshop for Children:
Saturday, Mar 6 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at St James Episcopal Church (355 W Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009). Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. $20 registration fee per child includes all materials. (no charge for children of St. D's members). | Go to Children's Workshop Registration Form
Children’s Auditions:
Saturday, Mar 13, 1:00* at St Dunstan’s Theatre. Registration begins at 12:00 p.m.
*Girls being considered for the part of Annie will be requested to join the adult auditions at 7:30 both Monday and Tuesday, Mar 15 and 16.
Adult Auditions:
Monday and Tuesday, Mar 15 & 16 at 7:30 p.m. @ St Dunstan’s Theatre. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
Performance Dates:
June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 (with rain dates of June 6, 13 and 20). Performed in the Outdoor Greek Theatre.
Rehearsal Dates:
March 17 – June 2 (including Memorial Day, May 31).
Rehearsal days will generally be on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings.
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Please bring a list of ALL conflicts during the rehearsal period to be listed on audition form – NO conflicts will be accepted for May 31.
For scripts or questions: Contact Director, Elizabeth Robinson | elizabethsings@sbcglobal.net or 248-506-6443.
For Song Cuts: Contact Ryan Dawley | rcdawley@gmail.com
St Dunstan’s Open Casting Policy:
If you are an adult, non-member and are cast, you will be required to join at current membership requirements. Children auditioning will have different requirements. For more details, please contact Elizabeth Robinson.
Roles:
All cast members, with the exception of FDR (unless double cast), will be required to do
some “dance” and movement. Please be prepared to learn a short dance sequence at
auditions, wearing comfortable/dance shoes and clothing you can move in.
Annie: Spunky, friendly, big-voiced, street-wise and lovable urchin – must have tons of energy and sparkle to win everyone’s hearts.
Approx. age – 11. Song - "Fully Dressed" (Childrens) and "Tomorrow".
Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks: Millionaire work-a-holic turn warm-hearted father figure.
Range – Baritone (C – high F). Song – "NYC" and "Something Was Missing".
Grace Farrell: Faithful assistant to Warbucks, champion of Annie and eventually, romantic interest of Warbucks.
Range – Soprano (A – high G). Song – "I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here"
Ms. Hannigan: Cantankerous and mean director of orphanage, seemingly hates little girls, hates her job even though she’s glad to have one.
Range – Mezzo (A – A flat). Song – "Easy Street".
Rooster: Hannigan’s no-good brother, scheming to get more in life.
Range – Baritone (B – high G). Song – "Easy Street".
Lilly: Rooster’s floozy of a girlfriend, “blonde bombshell” and not smart.
Range – Soprano (D – high G). Song – "Easy Street".
Bert Healey: Radio personality, overly-dramatic voice.
Range – Baritone (E – high F sharp). Song – "Fully Dressed". May also be in ensemble.
Boylan Sisters: Radio singers, three sisters.
Ranges – Soprano, Mezzo and Alto. Song – "Fully Dressed". May also be in ensemble.
Star-To-Be: Eager new arrival to NYC with hope of making it big. Lots of eager energy!
Range – Mezzo-Soprano (B flat – E flat). Song – "NYC". May also be in ensemble.
FDR: The classic American President, bigger-than-life presence in a wheel chair.
Range – Baritone (C flat – E sharp). Song – "Fully Dressed". May also be in ensemble.
Orphan Ensemble: Girls ages 6 - 13 (may be older as long as they look young).
All Children Auditioning for Ensemble: Song - "Fully Dressed" (Childrens)
Main Orphan Ensemble Roles: Songs - "Fully Dressed" (Childrens) and "Maybe"
Molly: Youngest orphan, approx. 6 years old
Pepper: Toughest orphan, approx. 12 years old
Duffy: Biggest orphan, approx.13 years old
July: Quietest orphan, approx.13 years old
Tessie: Cry Baby orphan, approx. 10 years old
Kate: Next to littlest orphan, approx. 7 years old
Ensemble: Ensemble members may play multiple roles throughout the show, may of which are featured parts (Hooverville Residents, Warbucks’ servants, FDR’s cabinet members, etc.). Song - "NYC"
