FOUNTAIN HILLS THEATER AUDITIONS FOR ANNIE
WHAT: ANNIE
Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and a book by Thomas Meehan, based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip. .
WHERE: Fountain Hills Theater
11445 N Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
WHEN: Saturday, May 16, at 12:00pm, Sunday, May 17, at 6:00pm Callbacks, if required, Tuesday, May 19, at 7:00pm
Fountain Hills Theater announces the auditions for the musical Annie.
THE SUN’LL COME OUT TOMORROW!
Based on the beloved 1920s comic strip, Annie is a timeless, Tony Award-winning musical following a spunky, optimistic orphan in 1930s New York City. Determined to find her parents, she escapes a cruel orphanage to find a new life with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, featuring iconic songs like "Tomorrow" and "It's a Hard Knock Life".
Annie will play July 17 – Aug 9, 2026. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. All performances take place at Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Reservations: (480) 837-9661 x3 or visit fhtaz.org. Individual tickets are $40.00 for adults and $18.00 for youth 17 and under.
Auditions will be held Saturday, May 16th at 12:00pm and Sunday, May 17th at 6:00pm. Callbacks (if required) will be held Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00pm. Casting roles for ages 8 - 80. Visit
fhtaz.org to sign up and for full details. You can also submit a video audition. Call 480-837-9661 x3 for questions or additional information. Auditions take place at Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Fountain Hills AZ 85268.
Auditioners should complete the digital audition form available at the FHT website
fhtaz.org and bring a headshot and resume, if not already submitted via the website audition link. Auditioners are asked to sing 16- 32 bars of a song that best shows off their voice and range, this will be followed by a dance audition. An accompanist is provided. Please bring sheet music. Auditioners should be prepared with a short comic monologue.
Early video auditions - which must be submitted prior to May 16 – may be submitted via the link on the FHT website and can substitute for appearing at the regular auditions. The video should include a song showing off your voice and range, and a short monologue. The video should be uploaded with a headshot and resume (if available). However, if chosen from a video audition, candidates will be required to appear in person at the callbacks.
FHT seeks to include persons of every race, color, culture, age, gender, creed, physical disability, and sexual orientation. Character ages are not set in stone and all roles are open to all ethnicities unless otherwise stated. Actors should consider roles if they feel they can represent the characters and age range listed.
CASTING FOR:
Please note that the roles of Annie and Grace have been cast.
OLIVER WARBUCKS Male; appears to be 40+ years old. He is a powerful, self-assured billionaire who always has his mind on business. While some times gruff and abrupt he has a kind heart. Vocally, he needs to be a strong baritone or second tenor with a solo-quality voice. Oliver Warbucks is bald and clean shaven –the person chosen to portray the character will be required to shave his head and no facial hair will be allowed.
MISS HANNIGAN Female; appears to be in her 40s (or older) with some mileage. She is the orphanage matron. Her distaste for her job and the children is obvious in every move she makes and every line she delivers. She is predictable and funny, in her ridiculous, cruel ways. Looking for an actress who can act with her whole body and a very good sense of comedic timing. Vocally, she is a strong alto with a solo-quality voice.
GRACE FARRELL Female; appears to be in her 30s. She is the loyal private secretary to Oliver Warbucks. Grace is mature, calm, and classy. She is businesslike when dealing with Miss Hannigan, yet maternal toward Annie. Vocally, she is an alto to mezzo soprano with a solo-quality voice.
ROOSTER HANNIGAN Male; appears to be mid-30s (or older). Miss Hannigan's despicable brother. Rooster is flashy and self-assured. His “moves” are as smooth as a gambler’s: sly, and deceiving. The actor playing this role should bring a sense of fun to the character and have a good sense of comic timing. Vocally, he needs to be a strong baritone or second tenor with a solo-quality voice.
LILY ST. REGIS Female; appears to be similar in age to Rooster. Lily is Rooster’s airhead girlfriend. She is always distracted, although she manages to pick up on any conversa on involving money. Like Rooster, the actress playing this role should bring a sense of fun to the character and have a good sense of comic timing. Vocally, she is a soprano.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Male; Appears to be early 50s and can be made to resemble the US President. This person will be performing in a wheelchair. Vocally, he is a baritone or bass.
THE ORPHANS These girls are gritty, neglected, vulnerable, yet basically honest, and potentially lovable. They have mischievous fun with each other and also have “sibling-style” fights.
Molly—The littlest orphan; appears to be 6 or 7 years old.
Pepper—The toughest girl in the orphanage; appears to be 12 years old.
Duffy—The oldest girl in the orphanage; appears to be 13 years old.
Kate—The next to littlest; appears to be 6 or 7 years old but slightly older than Molly.
Tessie—The crybaby in the orphanage; appears to be 10 years old.
July—The quietest orphan; appears to be 13 years old.
Possible Orphan Ensemble—Up to 6 more orphans to round out the group. They will sing and dance in all the orphan numbers and sing in support from the wings for group numbers.
ENSEMBLE—Adults and older children who are not orphans. The remaining actors in the company play a number of different roles and will be assigned to either the Servant Chorus or in the New York City Chorus. All must sing and move well.
SERVANT CHORUS Oliver Warbucks’ domestic staff. Their presence, posture, and speech is proper and refined. Their heads are always held high, with pleasant, yet guarded emotions. They are on stage for I Think I’m Gonna Like it Here, You Won't Be An Orphan for Long, I Don't Need Anything But You, New Deal For Christmas and Tomorrow Bows.
Drake - The English butler.
Cecille - A French maid.
Annette - A French maid.
Mrs. Greer - The head housekeeper.
Mrs. Pugh - The chef.
Servant Ensemble - Servants in Oliver Warbucks’ mansion (5 or 6 of various ages).
NEW YORK CITY CHORUS This chorus consists of several scenes that take place throughout New York City. Many of these chorus members will have various cameo roles as well in other scenes. They are on stage for Hooverville, NYC, A New Deal for Christmas, and Tomorrow Bows.
Bundles McCloskey—The laundryman who serves the orphanage.
Lt. Ward—A policeman who returns Annie to Miss Hannigan
Policeman—Lt. Ward’s police partner.
Dog Catcher—A person who captures stray dogs on the streets of New York.
Usherette—An usherette.
Bert Healy—The ultimate radio personality. Second tenor or baritone that can sing in a Vaudeville style voice.
Boylan Sisters (Connie, Ronnie, Bonnie)—Assistants to Bert Healy. They sing in harmony.
Star-To-Be —A young, aspiring Broadway actress. Big belt voice.
Jimmy Johnson—A personality on the Bert Healy Show.
Sound FX man - A staffer on the Bert Healy Show.
Fred McCracken and Wacky—Personalities on the Bert Healy show; ventriloquist and dummy.
Judge Brandeis—Judge who Warbucks hires to hold the adoption of Annie.
Roosevelt's Cabinet Members—Ickes, Perkins, Hull, Morgenthau, Howe, and a Marine in uniform.
Hooverville Folks—Apple seller, Eddie, Sophie and others who live in shanty towns.
Annie is presented through Special Arrangement with Musical Theater International
