NOTE FOR ALL AUDITIONING: It is the intent of the production team to use a real dog for the part of Sandy. This canine cast member will be in regular attendance at rehearsals to get used to being around the group. Interaction with this cast member will be limited to only the handler/trainer and those individuals that will actually be on stage with Sandy. This will keep the dog safe and ensure success for those scenes. Those with potential allergies related to dogs and/or pet dander need to be aware of this and take proper steps to maintain their health and wellbeing.

Ages and genders listed below are as defined by the playwrights and may not be entirely reflected in casting.

Annie (female, appears age 11), Energetic and optimistic orphan who never gives up hope that better days are ahead. Vocals: a “belter” with range of alto to mezzo soprano. May be required to dye hair

Oliver Warbucks (male, appears age 40+), A powerful billionaire who always has his mind on business, but has a kind heart that’s looking for someone to care for. Vocals: baritone or second tenor. The role requires a small amount of dance; actor will be asked to shave head bald. 

Miss Hannigan (female, appears age 40+), An orphan matron with distaste for her job and children in general. Vocals: strong alto. Comedic timing and physical presence a must.

Rooster Hannigan (Male, appears age 30+), Miss Hannigan’s greedy and dishonest brother; flashy and self-assured. Vocals: strong baritone or second tenor.

Grace Farrell (Female, appears age 25+), The loyal private secretary to Oliver Warbucks; mature, calm, and classy. Vocals: alto to mezzo soprano. 

Lily St. Regis (Female, appears age 30+), Rooster’s airhead girlfriend, always distracted but always money-focused. Vocals: soprano.

Franklin D. Roosevelt (Male, appears age 50), Wheelchair-bound President. Vocals: baritone or bass.

THE ORPHANS, gritty, neglected, and basically honest and lovable. 

• Molly (appears age 6-7), the littlest orphan. 
• Pepper (appears age 12), the toughest girl in the orphanage
• Duffy (appears age 13), the oldest girl in the orphanage
• Kate (appears 6-7), slightly older than Molly
• Tessie (appears age 10), the crybaby of the orphanage
• July (appears age 13), the quietest orphan
• Orphan Ensemble (appearing ages 6-13), 6-8 more orphans to round out the group

THE ENSEMBLE (Adults & Older Children), encompassing a variety of roles and assigned to choruses. These will require solo lines and sung solos

THE SERVANTS, Oliver Warbucks’s domestic staff. Their presence, posture, and speech is proper and defined.

• Drake, the English butler
• Cecille, a French maid
• Annette, a French maid
• Mrs. Greer, the head housekeeper
• Mrs. Pugh, the chef
• Servant Ensemble, 5-6 additional members

NEW YORK CITY CHORUS, consisting of various scenes throughout NYC. Many chorus members will have additional roles in other scenes. The following characters have at least one line of dialogue or solo singing line:

• Bundles McCloskey, a laundryman who serves the orphanage and has an innocent, flirtatious relationship with Miss Hannigan
• Lt. Ward, a policeman who returns Annie to Miss Hannigan after she escapes the orphanage
• Policeman, Lt. Ward’s partner
• Dog Catcher, a dog catcher
• Usherette, an usherette
• Bert Healy, the ultimate radio personality. Vocals: second tenor or baritone that can sing in a vaudeville style
• Boylan Sisters, three assistants to Bert Healy. Vocals: sing in harmony
• Star-To-Be, a young aspiring Broadway actress. Vocals: Mezzo belt with a big solo
• Jimmy Johnson, a personality on the Bert Healy Show
• Sound Effects Man, a staffer on the Bert Healy Show
• Fred McCracken & Wacky, ventriloquist and dummy on the Bert Healy Show
• Judge Brandeis, A judge hired by Warbucks to hold Annie’s adoption
• Roosevelt’s Cabinet Members, six various members
• Hooverville Folks, 12+ homeless and jobless folks living in shantytowns