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ANNIE
(Music: Charles Strouse, Lyrics: Martin Charnin, Book: Thomas Meehan
based on the Tribune Media Service Comic Strip LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE)
Executive Director: Paul Garman
Artistic Director/Director: Steven Glaudini
Choreographer: Roger Castellano
Musical Director: Daniel Thomas
Contract Type: LOA/WCLO
Equity Salary: $875/week (09-10 rates, currently in negotiations with Equity for 10-11 rates),
five-week contract, favored nations
Non-Equity Salary: $1000 lump sum, favored nations
Call type: Equity Principal, Equity Chorus, Non-Required Principal, Non-Required Chorus
First Non-AEA rehearsal: October 4, 2010
First Equity rehearsal: October 11, 2010
Opens: October 29, 2010
Closes: November 14, 2010
Performances held at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach.
Audition Location:
Musical Theatre West - Reiner Rehearsal Hall
4350 E. 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
Audition Dates and Times:
Monday, September 13, 2010:
11:00 AM-6:00 PM: Adult Equity Principal Auditions (lunch from 2:00 - 3:00)
Monitor will arrive at 10:00 AM
6:30 PM: AEA/Non-AEA Adult Male Movement Call
8:00 PM: AEA/Non-AEA Adult Female Movement Call
All roles available to performers of any union status. Equity contracts will be considered for the roles of all adult principals plus a minimum of three ensemble roles. All interested in Adult Ensemble MUST attend the appropriate movement call on Monday September 13th.
Auditions for orphans will be scheduled via submissions only.
To submit for orphan roles (including Annie), please mail headshot and resume to:
Musical Theatre West
Attn: Annie
4350 E. 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
No phone calls. No emails. Non-union submissions must be received by August 18, 2010.
There will be NO OPEN CALL FOR CHILDREN'S ROLES.
Preparation:
Best song in traditional musical theatre style. The score will be provided.
Non-union auditionees, please limit song to ONE MINUTE.
Character Breakdown
ANNIE: An eleven-year-old orphan, optimistic and "spunky", seeking her parents.
MISS HANNIGAN: The unpleasant orphanage matron, disillusioned, she hates children, but is fond of alcoholic beverages. 40s to mid-50s.
OLIVER "DADDY" WARBUCKS: Billionaire businessman who opens his home – and heart – to Annie. Mid-40s to 50s.
GRACE FARRELL: Warbucks' faithful secretary, who loves Annie from the start. 25-35.
ROOSTER HANNIGAN: Miss Hannigan's no-good brother, out for the quick buck. 30-50.
LILY ST. REGIS: Rooster's floozy girlfriend, is smarter than she appears. 30-40.
MOLLY: The Littlest orphan. To play 7 YEARS OLD.
KATE: The next to littlest orphan. To play 8 YEARS OLD.
TESSIE: The cry baby orphan. To play 10 YEARS OLD.
PEPPER: The toughest orphan. To play 12 YEARS OLD.
JULY: The quietest orphan. To play 13 YEARS OLD.
DUFFY: The biggest orphan. To play 13 YEARS OLD.
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT: President of the United States, he aids Warbucks in the search for Annie's parents. 50s to 60s.
ENSEMBLE: Seeking versatile character actors and actresses to play multiple roles which include: Drake the Butler, Warbucks' staff, Bert Healy, The Boylan Sisters, Radio Show personalities, F.D.R's Cabinet, Hooverville Bums, etc...20s to 50s. All ethnicities. MUST attend the appropriate movement call on Monday September 13th.
All roles available to performers of any union status. Equity contracts will be considered for the roles of all adult principals plus a minimum of three ensemble roles. All interested in Adult Ensemble MUST attend the appropriate movement call on Monday September 13th. Please submit for orphans roles. There will be NO OPEN CALL FOR CHILDREN'S ROLES. |
