AUDITION NOTICE FOR “ANNIE” THE MUSICAL
YARDLEY PLAYERS THEATRE COMPANY IS HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS
FOR THE EVER-POPULAR MUSICAL, “ANNIE”.
DATES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010 FROM 12 NOON TO 5 P. M.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010 FROM 1 P. M. TO 4 P. M.
PLACE:
WEST
WINDSOR, NEW
DATES OF PERFORMANCES: APRIL 23, 24, 25, 30, MAY 1, 2
ALL ROLES OPEN:
FEMALES:
MISS HANNIGAN- A mean spirited, loud, director of an all girls’ orphanage
Strong singer, dancer, actress (25-40+) alto-mezzo soprano
Audition song: “Little Girls”
GRACE FARRELL-A sweet, kind efficient secretary to Oliver Warbucks
Strong singer, actress (25-40) soprano
Audition song: “We Got Annie”
Good singer, dancer, actress (25-40) soprano
Audition song: “Easy Street”
BOYLAN SISTERS-3 women who sing as a trio on the Bert Healy radio show
Good singers (20-40+) alto, 2nd soprano, 1st soprano
Audition song: “You’re Never Fully Dressed”
STAR TO BE-A Broadway star want-to-be with a small solo
Strong soprano (18-25)
Audition song “NYC”
PERKINS-A member of FDR’S cabinet (25-40+) small solo
Audition song: “Tomorrow”
ANNETTE, CECILLE, MRS. PUGH-Maids with small amount of solo singing lines
Audition song: “I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here” or “NYC”
MALE ROLES:
OLIVER WARBUCKS-Wealthy, workaholic who becomes soft hearted when he takes in
an Orphan, Annie, and falls under her charms (30-50) Baritone
Audition song: “Something was Missing” or “NYC”
ROOSTER HANNIGAN-Miss Hannigan’s brother, a con artist, cold, calculating, unscrupulous
Strong singer, dancer, actor (25-40) baritone
Audition song: “Easy Street”
DRAKE-Oliver Warbuck’s
Good actor, singer
Audition song: “We Got Annie” or “New Deal”
BERT HEALY-Radio host (30-50) Good actor with entertaining personality
Audition song: “NYC”
FDR-President with strong acting and authoritative character (40+)
Audition song: “New Deal”
LT. WARD-Policeman who returns Annie to the orphanage; flirts with Miss Hannigan
Good acting skills, some comedic timing (30+)
Audition song: “NYC”
BUNDLES-(Laundry man), DOG CATCHERS-small amount of lines, (30-50+)
Audition song: “NYC”
CHILDREN’S ROLES
ANNIE-An orphan who plays an 11 year old with a strong charming personality (10-13) mezzo
Excellent singing, acting, and dancing required
Audition song: “Maybe” or “Tomorrow”
MAIN ORPHANS-Molly (7-8), Kate (8-9), Tess ((9-11), Pepper (11-13) July (12-13), Duffy (13-15),
Strong singing, acting, and dancing (9-15)
Audition song: “You’re Never Fully Dressed” or “Hard Knock Life”
ORPHAN CHORUS-Group of girls with good singing and dancing skills (7-15)
Audition song: “You’re Never Fully Dressed” or “Hard Knock Life”
Some of the girls in the orphan chorus can audition for tap dancing.
ADULT CHORUS-Group of men, women, girls, and boys who sing and have good stage movement.
(7-50+), some with lines and small solo singing.
Audition song: “NYC”, or “We’d Like to Thank You” (Hooverville) or “New Deal”
All auditioners should be prepared to sing and should wear comfortable shoes for dance movement. Orphans who are auditioning for tap dancing should bring tap shoes if you own them.
AUDITION APPOINTMENT REQUIRED.
PLEASE CALL MARGE SWIDER (DIRECTOR) at
215-968-1904 to schedule an appointment.