Audition Information

ANNIE
Book by THOMAS MEEHAN
Music by CHARLES STROUS
Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN
Original Broadway Production Directed by MARTIN CHARNIN
Based on “Little Orphan Annie”
By Permission of the Tribune Content Agency, LLC
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

PRODUCTION STAFF
Director: Rebecca Curci
Producers: Kathee Boyer and Ken Rayzor
Music Director: Eric Schultz
Choreographer: Paige Pensivy
Assistant Choreographer: Melina Ortega
Costume Designer: Mary Lynn Dlaehlin
Technical Director: Patrick Duffy
Set and Props: Tom Glauser
Stage Manager: Mars Tobin

REHEARSAL DATES
November 3rd, 2025 through January 29th, 2026
Monday – Thursday: 7:00–10:00pm
6:00pm call time tech week
Saturdays during the day
One Sunday for Tech, January 18, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsal end time is highly approximate. There will be no specified end time
during tech week. We will be very respectful of everyone’s time.

PERFORMANCE DATES
January 30th – March 1st, 2025 (19 performances over 5 weeks)
Weekends 1 and 2 | FRI 7:30, SAT 7:30, SUN 2:00.
Weekends 3, 4 and 5 | FRI 7:30, SAT 2:00 and 7:30, SUN 2:00.
There is one school show performance on Wednesday February 4th, 2026.
All performances are mandatory.

AUDITION LOCATION
High Street Arts Center 45 E. High Street Moorpark, CA 93021

OPEN CALL AUDITION | NON-EQUITY | NON-PAID

SPECIAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Please prepare one (1) minute of a musical theatre song in the style of the show and
  bring an alternate selection as a backup (in some cases, the casting team may wish to
  hear more). Do not sing a song from the show. You may not sing a cappella.
• Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.
• An instrumental track from a phone or other device, please have the audio edited, cued,
  and saved locally on your device. No streaming audio or wireless access will be
  provided.
• Dance will be taught at the CALLBACK. There will be no dance call at the initial audition
  for ADULTS. If you are called back, dance is mandatory. Please wear/bring appropriate
  clothing and dance shoes, jazz shoes or sneakers
• Please provide a résumé and headshot, if you have one.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please list ALL commitments and potential commitments that occur during the rehearsal
  period – even those that are on days which are not currently listed as rehearsal days.
  The rehearsal schedule will be built around the cast’s availability.
• No conflicts will be accepted for performance dates or the week before opening. No
  additional conflicts will be accepted after casting.
• Registering in advance for a specific evening is highly encouraged but not required.
• You may audition without appointment by arriving 15 minutes prior to the scheduled
  audition time. Post-audition feedback will not be given.

TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT:
PRE-REGISTER: https://bit.ly/AnniePreRegHSAC
EMAIL: casting@highstreetartscenter.com
PHONE: (805) 529-8700

IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE
The High Street Arts Center is a highly active local organization that attracts participants of all
ages. Because of this, and for the safety of all involved, we conduct background checks. We
use the same channels as organizations like Boys and Girls Club and Little League. Those who
take part in this production, both cast and crew, will be asked to provide home address, date of
birth, and social security number. All personal information will be deleted and destroyed
following the screening. We do this for the protection of children.

SHOW INFO PLOT SUMMARY
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide
phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved
book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin
Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”
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. She is determined to find the parents
who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by
the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie
escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss
Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She
finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace
Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Sandy will be played by a real dog.

AUDITION SIDES:
Link: https://bit.ly/AnnieSides

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, and body types.

Annie | Female presenting | Age 10-12 | A3-G5
A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-
voiced.

Warbucks | Male presenting | Age 40-55 | B3-Gb5
A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish.

Grace Farrell | Female presenting | Age 20-35 | Bb3-G5
Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle.

Featured Orphans | Female presenting | Ages 6-13
The other kids in the orphanage with Annie. These kids are gritty, neglected and vulnerable,
yet basically honest and potentially lovable. Includes Molly, Kate, Tessie, Pepper, July, and
Duffy.

Miss Hannigan | Female presenting | Age 30-45 | A3-F5
The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and
cold.

Rooster | Male presenting | Age 25-35 | B3-G5
Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man.

Lily | Female presenting | Age 20-30 | B3-G5
Rooster’s girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and
bimbo.

Bert Healy | Male presenting | Age 30-64y5rt|fgE4-G5
The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth
parents. Tap is encouraged.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt | Male presenting | Age 40-60 | Eb3-F4
The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks.

Featured Servants | Any gender | Ages 20-50
The servants at the Warbucks mansion. Includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, and Annette.

Boylan Sisters and Showgirls | Female presenting | Ages 16+
A trio who perform as backup singers for Bert Healy on his radio show.

Adult Ensemble | Any gender | Ages 16+
Servants, Cabinet Members, Hooverville Citizens, New York Citizens.

Child Ensemble | Any gender | Ages 6-15
Orphans, Hooverville Citizens, New York Citizens.

Audition Dates / Times:

AUDITION DATES and TIMES
Monday October 20 – Wednesday October 22, 2025
6:30 PM – Auditioners: 15 and under
7:30 PM – Adult Auditions: 16+
Callbacks will be Saturday October 25, 2025, by
invitation only, not all roles will be called back.

Audition Information

Audition Location:
High Street Arts Center
45 E High Street
Moorpark, CA 93021

To Make an Appointment:
Call: (805) 529-8700
Email: Boxoffice@HighStreetArtsCenter.com

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IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE
The High Street Arts Center is a highly active local organization that attracts participants of all ages. Because of this (and for the safety of all involved), we conduct background checks. We use the same channels as organizations like Boys and Girls Club and Little League. Those who take part in this production, both cast and crew, will be asked to provide home address, date of birth, and social security number. All personal information will be deleted and destroyed following the screening. We do this for the protection of children.

Audition Dates / Times:

• Audition Dates TBA