Cast Descriptions
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Annie is a complex little girl. She is a tough, streetwise urchin who is nevertheless vulnerable when she thinks she might lose what has become most important to her: a newfound “family” who loves her. She has to be motherly in scene one, independent in scene two, overwhelmed in scenes four and five, needy in scene seven, and hopeful for the future in scenes ten and eleven. The actor who plays Annie must be strong vocally and musically. She must be capable of vocal projection without strain. She also needs a good understanding of subtext so she can act appropriately during the various scenes between Warbucks and Grace, and Miss Hannigan and Grace. Although she is at times aggressive or crafty, the audience should never doubt Annie is a friendly and caring child; she will go to any extent to gain the love of a family to which she can belong.
Gender: femaleVocal range top: E5Vocal range bottom: A3 -
Molly, Tessie, July, Duffy, Kate and Pepper. These girls are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially lovable. The actors portraying them must be able to have mischievous fun with each other as well as “sibling-style” fights. Each student should be able to create and shape her own character. Children auditioning for these roles need to have vocal strength and be visually expressive.
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This woman is definitely a “has-been.” Her distaste for her job and the children that are part of it should be obvious in every line she speaks, every song she sings and every move she makes.
Gender: femaleVocal range top: D5Vocal range bottom: G3 -
Grace is mature, calm, cool and “together.” She is classy and businesslike when dealing with Miss Hannigan and Warbucks, yet maternal toward Annie. The student playing Grace can set herself apart from the other characters simply by the sophisticated way she walks. Grace should seem ready with an answer for just about anything.
Gender: femaleVocal range top: D5Vocal range bottom: A3 -
Rooster and Lily are quite the team — “team” being the operative word, as the characters play off each other constantly. Rooster is flashy and self-assured. His “moves” should be as smooth as a gambler’s, as should be the message he sells in “Easy Street.” Must be a strong singer that can blend with Mrs. Hannigan and Lily. Also, must be a strong comedic actor.Gender: maleVocal range top: Eb5Vocal range bottom: Bb3
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Rooster and Lily are quite the team — “team” being the operative word, as the characters play off each other constantly. Lily (airhead that she is) is always distracted, although she manages to pick up on any conversation involving money. She never acts as the leader, always bringing up the rear while tripping over her own feet (it is difficult to walk and check your makeup in a compact at the same time). Must be a strong singer and comedic actress.Gender: femaleVocal range top: Eb5Vocal range bottom: Bb3
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Mr. Warbucks must appear middle-aged, self-assured and confident. At first awkwardly affectionate toward Annie, he soon finds himself completely charmed by her. He begins his transformation when he views “N.Y.C.” through Annie’s eyes and falls in love with the city again…and with her. The student who plays Warbucks will need to be extremely focused throughout the show. His posture, walk and speech patterns are very important.Gender: maleVocal range top: D5Vocal range bottom: A3
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In this production, Sandy is played by a human. Sandy is Annie’s canine friend and scrappy in her own right. This dog also has to sing.
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Warbucks English Butler. Must be able to sing, act and dance.
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Warbuck’s housekeeper. Must be able to sing, act and dance.
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Warbuck’s Cook. Must be able to sing, act and dance.
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President of US. Must be a strong character actor.
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Host of a radio program. Must have an excellent voice with excellent diction and lots of personality.
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Additional servants, orphans and street people will be added into some of the bigger musical numbers. Students may double between parts mentioned above and one of these parts.
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