Thursday, March 22, 2018

audition notice - ANNIE & NEWSIES - Valley Youth Theatre - April 10 & 11

Auditions for VYT's production of Annie will be April 10 & 11 at 3:45pm

VYT is also encouraging anyone interested in auditioning for our August show, Newsies, to come “Audition 2-for-1” at Annie auditions for both shows.

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 on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, 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 conspiracies, adopts a lovable mutt named Sandy, befriends President Franklin D. Roosevelt and finds a new home and family with billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.

Auditions will be held: April 10th and 11th

Annie is not just a show for young girls!! There is an incredible Ensemble in addition to the orphans.
Registration begins at ~3:30pm, auditions generally begin at 4:15pm after a brief welcome speech that parents are requested to stay for.

Please make sure to have a prepared song. We will have a pianist available as well as a boom box that can play CDs, as well as anything requiring an AUX cord.

Please make sure to bring a head shot and resume along with your audition form that you can download and fill out at http://www.vyt.com/auditions/how-to-audition/

Calendars with specific dates and times will be available to view at auditions.
Rehearsals may begin as early as April 23, 2018

Performances are June 15th - July 1st

Cast of Characters:

**Please Note vocal ranges & character ages listed are guidelines, not set in stone**

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."
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Molly
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Molly is the littlest orphan.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A3

Kate
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Kate is the next-to-youngest.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Tessie
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Tessie is the cry baby at age 11.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Pepper
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Pepper is the toughest at age 12.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: C4

July
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. July is the quietest at age 13.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Duffy
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Duffy is the oldest at age 13.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4

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. She has a small solo at the beginning of "N.Y.C."
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: D4

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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: G3

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.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

ENSEMBLE ROLES:
Drake And Servants
Drake and the Servants are the loyal domestic help of Oliver Warbucks. This group of performers sings with the ensemble and can be double cast as New Yorkers in "N.Y.C."
Gender: Both

Apple Seller
The Apple Seller opens Scene 2 speaking to Annie and giving her an apple.
Gender: Both

Lt. Ward
Lt. Ward is the policeman who questions Annie about Sandy, the stray dog.
Gender: Male

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.
Gender: Male

Bundles
Bundles is the laundryman for the orphanage.
Gender: Male

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!"
Gender: Male

Louis Howe
Louis Howe is President Roosevelt's trustworthy aide.
Gender: Male

Star(s)-to-be
Star(s)-To-Be is a glamorous diva in the number "N.Y.C.".
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Usherette
The Usherette ushers Warbucks, Annie and Grace to their seats in the Roxy at the end of "N.Y.C." She has one line and then sings with the ensemble.

New Yorkers
The New Yorkers are comprised of a wonderfully colorful collection of characters, usually identified by their occupation.
Gender: Both

The roles of Daddy Warbucks and Miss Hannigan will be played by adults and have been cast.

We strongly encourage everyone interested in auditioning for our 30th Anniversary kickoff production of Disney's Newsies to also audition for Annie. Please bring 2 separate audition forms to the Annie auditions if interested in Newsies as well.

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