ANNIE (Tour) Equity Principal Actors - Annie on Tour LLC Auditions

ANNIE (Tour) - Equity video submissions Annie on Tour LLC | Rockville, MD

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

5:55 PM - 6:00 PM (E)

CONTRACT

Touring Agreement

$884 weekly minimum (Level 7)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in the Touring production of ANNIE (See breakdown).

Based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short song in the style of the score. If being seen for ANNIE, please sing something in your full belt voice (no FUN HOME or MATILDA material please). If you do not have access to accompaniment of your own, you may use the material at the following link:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/xg2mbhibvetsvoac80i1t/AEj7wQRRN0PPW_nHNFcpXXM?rlkey=l9p2chhzf34i3r4lgjxz4a8z6&st=jdtgemy5&dl=0 .

The Equity video submission deadline is Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at 6pm ET.

LOCATION

Via Submission

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Book: Thomas Meehan

Music: Charles Strouse

Lyrics: Martin Charnin

Producer: CRC Productions, Crossroads Live Executive Producers: Carolyn Rossi Copeland, Angela Rowles

General Manager: Deana Marie Kirsch Director: Jenn Thompson

Choreographer: Patti Wilcox

Musical Supervisor: Matt Smedal

Associate Choreographer: Jessica Blair Casting Director: Paul Hardt, Hardt Casting, LLC

Viewing submissions:

Casting Director: Paul Hardt

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: October 14, 2024

First Performance: November 12, 2024 Closes: May 18, 2025

This production will also play New York City for a 5-week engagement over the holidays and then resume the bus and truck tour in the new year.

OTHER

The employer will accept 126 video submissions from Equity members. Members will sign up online for one of the 126 slots. Only members who get one of the 126 slots will receive a confirmation e-mail with the preparation and submission information. After members' submissions have been viewed, the employer will notify each member who viewed their audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

ANNIE (Tour)

SEEKING:

[ANNIE] Female identifying, to play 11 years old. 4’8” or less. Spunky, friendly, big voice. A tough yet charming and streetwise orphan, who is independent, hopeful, and wise beyond her years. She acts as a leader/mother figure to the other orphans while yearning for parents of her own. Has an excellent and accurate singing range, great comedic timing, and be a good mover. Any ethnicity.

[OLIVER WARBUCKS] OFFER OUT. Male identifying, 40s to early 50s. An extremely successful and wealthy businessman with a gruff exterior hiding a surprisingly warm heart. Blunt and bullish, yet capable of great tenderness, sharp humor and unexpected vulnerability. ACTOR MUST BE WILLING TO SHAVE HEAD FOR THE ROLE (or discuss alternatives). Dynamic and charismatic character with comic chops and heart. Baritone: C to high F. Also seeking possible future replacements.

[MISS HANNIGAN] OFFER OUT. Female identifying, to play late 30s-mid 40s. Bitter and aggrieved, Matron of the orphanage, disappointed with her life and circumstances. Hates children, loves booze. Equal parts scary and funny - NOT A CARTOON VILLAIN. A highly skilled, physically comedic character who sings and moves well. Also seeking possible future replacements.

[GRACE FARRELL] CAST. Female identifying, late 20s-mid 30s. Warbucks’ elegant, charming and highly capable secretary. An early feminist with brains and beauty to spare. A charismatic singer with strong dance skills and solid comic instincts. Seeking future replacements only