Monmouth Community Players to hold Auditions for “Annie - the musical”
MCP is excited to announce auditions for its final show of the 2018-2019 season “Annie - the musical”. The show is being directed by Josie French of Lewiston, assistant directed by Tim MacLeod of Auburn, and produced by Cindy Dunham of Windham.
Auditions are scheduled for Annie, the Orphan girls and other chorus kids on Saturday, February 2nd, from 5-8pm. Adults and teens audition on Feb 3rd and 4th from 6-8pm. All those auditioning will start with a closed singing audition, followed by a mini choreography audition, and end with cold reads. The hope is that all will hear by Friday the 8th.
Annie tells the story of a irrepressible young orphan who, in the midst of the Great Depression, must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical, but comical, Miss Hannigan. Annie’s seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. Quickly, she charms the hearts of the household staff and even the seemingly cold-hearted Warbucks cannot help but learn to love this wonderful girl. He decides to help Annie find her long lost parents by offering a reward if they would come to him and prove their identity. The production won seven Tony Awards in 1977, including Best Musical, and there have been three different film versions of the musical. The play features Broadway classics like “Tomorrow”, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile”, and “I Don’t Need Anything but You”.
The show dates are April 26 - May 5, 2019. For more information, or with questions concerning the auditions or the show, please feel free to email the director at
storytwist@yahoo.com, or the assistant director at
timbrains@gmail.com. Rehearsals will take place every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-8:30, and Sunday from 2-5pm. Come to auditions with all known conflicts please.
Cast of Characters:
Annie (10-12)- A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced.
Oliver Warbucks (40-55) - A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish.
Grace Farrell (20-35) - Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle.
Orphans - The other girls in the orphanage with Annie. These girls are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially loveable. Includes Molly - the littlest (6), Kate - the second littlest (7), Tessie - the cry-baby (10), Pepper - the toughest (11), July - the quietest (13), and Duffy - the biggest (13). Orphans will be double-cast as an A and B cast.
Miss Hannigan (35-55) - The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold. A dark comedienne tour de force
Rooster Hannigan (30-50) - Miss Hannigan's no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man.
Lily St Regis (20-35)- Rooster's girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and bimbo. Comedic skills a plus
Bert Healy - The ultimate 1930’s era radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents. May double as other characters
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (40+)- The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks.
Ensemble (various ages 15+)- The servants at the Warbucks mansion, includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette. Will also double as other characters in the show such as Boylan Sisters, Cabinet Members, Hooverville Citizens, People of New York.
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