upcoming Auditions

CALLBACKS:  Some people may be asked to attend callbacks on September 22 and September 23.  You will be notified if you are asked to attend. If you are not called back or are unavailable during these times, you will still be considered for casting.  

IF YOU INTEND TO AUDITION, TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:    

• REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will typically be held Monday-Friday anywhere from 5:00- 10:00 pm. Note: We make every effort for students/minors to leave rehearsal before 9:00 pm, but some later evenings until 10:00 pm may be required. There will be some Saturday morning or afternoon rehearsals and possible Sunday afternoon or evening rehearsals.  Actors may not be called for every rehearsal or for the full length of a rehearsal until the final weeks.  The first cast meeting will be September 28.   

• OFF BOOK: Actors are asked to be “off book” (all lines memorized) by  October 30.   

• CONFLICTS: When listing conflicts on your audition form, please give exact days and times; we may be able to schedule around your pre-existing conflicts. No conflicts after Nov. 20. 

• ABSENCES: Cast members are allowed two (2) excused absences from rehearsal. NO UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL BE ALLOWED.  Please note that no cast member may miss his/her scheduled rehearsal for any reason after November 13.     

• TECHNICAL REHEARSALS: Before auditioning, please take note that tech weekend is scheduled for November 21 – 24, with dress rehearsal continuing after a Thanksgiving break. Dress rehearsals will be scheduled for November 28-December 1. The specific schedule will be announced the week leading up to these days.     

• COSTUMES: You may be asked to provide supplementary costume pieces (such as undergarments and socks) and/or shoes.    

By auditioning, you agree to the following:    

Being a part of a QCT production is a HUGE commitment, but the reward is worth it! You will be expected to work as needed outside of rehearsals on your lines, music, and choreography; you will attend all scheduled rehearsals; and you will be willing to step outside your comfort zone and try something new. Please only audition if you are ready to commit to the above.  Let’s work hard and have some fun!    

​Annie | Annie is a complex, tough, streetwise urchin who is surprisingly vulnerable when she thinks she might lose what has become most important to her: her newfound “family.” Motherly, independent, overwhelmed, and hopeful. She should be strong vocally and musically and be able to light up the stage in “Tomorrow!” A3-D5 

Molly | The Orphans are gritty girls who are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Molly is the littlest at age 6.
A3-B4 

Kate | The Orphans are gritty girls who are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Kate is the next-to-youngest at age 7. C4-C5 

Tessie | The Orphans are gritty girls who are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Tessie is the crybaby at age 11. A3-C5 

Pepper | The Orphans are gritty girls who are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Pepper is the toughest at age 12. C4-Bb4 

July | The Orphans are gritty girls who are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. July is the quietest at age 13. C4-D5 

Duffy | The Orphans are gritty girls who are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Duffy is the oldest at age 13. C4-D5 

Miss Hannigan | Miss Hannigan is a definite “has-been.” Her distaste for her job should ooze from every line she delivers. A strong actress with excellent comic timing. She must have a strong, versatile singing voice and be able to create a character that is larger than life. G3-D5 

Grace Farrell | Grace Farrell is Oliver Warbucks’s calm, cool, and classy secretary. She appears businesslike when dealing with Miss Hannigan and Warbucks, yet maternal toward Annie. Can always appear “in control” and sophisticated. She has a small solo at the beginning of “N.Y.C.” A great feature part for an actress who is likable, sweet, and confident. D4-C5 

Rooster Hannigan | Rooster Hannigan and Lily St. Regis are the comic team who claim to be Annie’s parents but are revealed to be Miss Hannigan’s swindling brother and his sleazy girlfriend in disguise. These characters play off each other constantly. Consider casting performers of contrasting heights. The flashy, self-assured Rooster can even be shorter than his airhead accomplice, Lily. Cast a boy for Rooster who can convincingly pull off the “smooth gambler” persona, and vocally and physically handle “Easy Street.” G3-Bb4 

Lily St. Regis | Rooster Hannigan and Lily St. Regis are the comic team who claim to be Annie’s parents but are revealed to be Miss Hannigan’s swindling brother and his sleazy girlfriend in disguise. These characters play off each other constantly. Consider casting performers of contrasting heights. The flashy, self-assured Rooster can even be shorter than his airhead accomplice, Lily. Lily is a perfect role for a naturally funny actress who has a good sense of timing and is a strong singer. Bb3 – Bb4 

Oliver Warbucks | Oliver Warbucks is the daunting millionaire who made his fortune during World War I as an industrialist. This is a challenging role. Actor who can appear middle-aged, self-assured, and confident. In the beginning, Warbucks is awkwardly affectionate toward Annie and then finds himself completely charmed by her. A3-D5 

Lt. Ward | Lt. Ward is the policeman who questions Annie about Sandy, the stray dog. This is a non-singing role. 

Bert Healy | Bert Healy is the classic announcer on a radio show of the era. This is a non-singing role and is perfect for someone who is naturally funny with a big voice. 

Mr. Bundles | Bundles is the laundryman for the orphanage. This is a minor speaking role and is perfect for the actor who can create a likeable character.  

President Franklin D. Roosevelt | President Franklin D. Roosevelt is enlisted by Oliver Warbucks to help locate Annie’s parents. He will be pushed onstage in a wheelchair and delivers a momentous line about “A New Deal!”  

Louis Howe | Louis Howe is President Roosevelt’s trustworthy aide. 

Star-To-Be | Star-To-Be is a glamorous diva in the number “N.Y.C.” Ab3-D5 

All actors will be considered regardless of gender identity/expression, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, age, ability, body type, etc.   

Please prepare up to one minute of a song from ANNIE or another song in a similar musical style. Cuts for specific characters will be provided. Please also select one set of sides below to read in your audition with a reader. Not all characters have sides and songs selected, but we will cast all characters from these materials. Sides and music will be available upon request beginning Tuesday, September 8. Sides do not need to be memorized for auditions.      

• A live piano accompanist will be provided; therefore, bring the sheet music of your audition song with your measures clearly marked for the accompanist. A Bluetooth speaker will be available if you would rather sing to an accompaniment track (no vocals on the track).     

• After you sing your song, you may be asked to do some additional singing coached by the vocal director.    

Director | Shoshana Canali
Choreographer | Cheryl Spielbauer 
Vocal Director | Jessi Sparks
Costume Designer | Clara Jean Kelly  
Scenic Designer | Seth Campbell 
Lighting Designer | TBD
Stage Manager | Allyson Carlson