ANNIE JR. - The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Non Equity Auditions

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati holding auditions for “Annie JR.” at Kenwood Towne Centre

TOMORROW Tuesday, August 13 from 1 PM to 5 PM

Best time for shooting video or photos: 1 PM to 2 PM in the Center Food Court Area

“Are you our Annie?” The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati is asking that question as they look for the next star to take the stage as the beloved redhead in their production of “Annie JR.” opening at the Taft Theatre in October. Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13 from 1 PM to 5 PM at Kenwood Towne Centre, girls at least nine years-old can audition to be the lead in “Annie JR.” by pre-registering with The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati. A limited number of spots are available.

Email Tina Marshall at
tina.marshall@thechildrenstheatre.com or call at
513-569-8080 x22 to make an audition appointment. Email is preferred. Please share your name, your child’s age, and phone number.

On August 13, one person will be chosen to compete as a finalist for the starring role of Annie in The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's production of Annie JR.

Auditions will be located in the Center Food Court area.

YOU SHOULD PREPARE:

• A memorized monologue (1 minute max).
• A memorized song that best shows your vocal range. (16 BARS only). Remember your PIANO SHEET MUSIC for your song. An accompanist will be provided. The sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line.
• You may be asked to show us your dance ability, so come prepared. Wear appropriate shoes. No flip flops. Wear appropriate dance clothes please.
• Please bring a RECENT 8x10 headshot and UPDATED performance resume.
• Please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes ahead of your appointment to fill out paperwork. If we are ahead of schedule, we will audition you early.
• Due to concentrated rehearsal periods, we ask that you don't have any conflicts during rehearsals. In an effort to best facilitate all rehearsal times, all those auditioning will be asked to list all conflicts at the time of the audition. Please take note of when rehearsals begin and bring your calendar with you to the audition.

Visit
www.thechildrenstheatre.com for more information.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati opens its 89th MainStage season with “Annie JR.” directed and choreographed by Roderick Justice. Book by
Thomas Meehan, music by
Charles Strouse, lyrics by
Martin Charnin, presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols, originally produced by Irwin Meyer, Stephen R. Friedman, Lewis Allen, Alvin Nederlander Associates, Inc., The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Icarus Productions. Based on“Little Orphan Annie”® by Permission of The Tribune Media Services, Inc.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls, Annie escapes to the wondrous and magical world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and finds a family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

“Annie JR.” runs October 18-26, 2013. Season and single tickets on sale now. Call
513-569-8080 x10 for ticket information.

“Annie JR.” is made possible by the generous support of Edyth B. Lindner. The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. The Children’s Theatre's Season Sponsors are the Charles H. Dater Foundation and the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

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