ANNIE
Run Dates: May 9 - May 25, 2025 Herberger Theater Center
Valley Youth Theatre's mission is to inspire young people to be the best they can be through a variety of performing arts opportunities. All roles will be played by young people unless otherwise noted. Our performers are not charged fees to be in our shows. There are no ticket quotas, costume or script deposits, ad sales or financial requirements of any sort to be in our mainstage shows.
Valley Youth Theatre welcomes all young people (age 20 and under) to audition. If you or your child need assistance auditioning, and your answer is not covered in this page, please contact VYT's Production Stage Manager, Morgan McCall at stagemanager@vyt.com or 602-253-8188 ext 308
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE: 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 the showstopper, "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.
CHARACTERS:
Annie – Energetic orphan who never gives up hope that better days are ahead. (Vocal range top: D5, bottom: A3)
Oliver Warbucks – A powerful billionaire, always focused on business, but with a kind heart looking for someone to love. (Vocal Range: Baritone to High F)
Miss Hannigan – Bitter, desperate, and unhappy, she is the alcoholic orphanage matron and Annie’s nemesis. (Vocal Range: Alto A to D)
Grace Farrell – Loyal, intelligent, and warm-hearted private secretary to Oliver Warbucks. She helps bring Annie and Warbucks together. (Vocal range top: C5, bottom: D4)
Rooster – Miss Hannigan's greedy and dishonest brother, always scheming. (Vocal range top: Bb4, bottom: G3)
Lily St. Regis – Rooster’s shady, airheaded, and manipulative girlfriend. (Vocal range top: Bb4, bottom: Bb3)
Bert Healy – A popular and charismatic radio announcer. (Vocal Range: Tenor to F#)
Roosevelt – FDR. The 32nd President of the United States, who takes an immediate liking to Annie and her optimism.
Drake – The formal and dignified head butler in Warbucks’ home.
Bundles McCloskey – The laundry man who flirts with Miss Hannigan and helps Annie escape.
Star to Be - An ambitious young actress in the "NYC" number, dreaming of Broadway success. (Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3)
THE ORPHANS
Duffy – The oldest and most mature girl in the orphanage, often acting as a leader among the orphans. (Vocal range top: D5, bottom: C4
July – The quietest and most gentle girl in the orphanage. (Vocal range top: D5, bottom: C4)
Kate – The second youngest orphan, sweet and eager to please. (Vocal range top: C5, bottom: C4)
Molly – The youngest orphan, innocent and full of curiosity. (Vocal range top: B4, bottom: A3)
Pepper – The toughest and most rebellious girl in the orphanage, always picking fights. (Vocal range top: Bb4, bottom: C4)
Tessie – The emotional and dramatic orphan, known for frequently crying. (Vocal range top: C5, bottom: A3)
Orphan Chorus – A group of orphans who live in Miss Hannigan’s orphanage
ENSEMBLE - A dynamic chorus of energetic, dancers, singers and performers of all ages, sizes and backgrounds. This includes New Yorkers, servants, and various other speaking and non-speaking roles.
*** Auditions for the role of Sandy, Annie's dog, will take place in April 2025. If your dog is interested, please email stagemanager@vyt.com. More information coming soon.
REHEARSALS AND TIME COMMITMENT:
Approximate rehearsal dates can begin as early as the week of March 10 and run though April 30, 2025 , Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Before tech, evening rehearsals will be 5p - 9p; tech rehearsals will be potentially until 10pm. We understand that some students may have conflicts where they may miss rehearsals, must arrive late or leave early. However, cast members will not be able to miss rehearsals during tech week or the run of the show.
Tech rehearsals start May 1. Opening night is May 9, 2025 and runs through May 25, 2025 with the possibility of performance through June 1, 2025. There are several weekday matinees for schools in addition to the traditional evening and weekend performances.
AUDITION DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:
Tuesday, March 4th at 4 pm. Doors Open at 3:30 pm. Wednesday, March 5th, 2023 at 4 pm. Doors Open at 3:30 pm.
You only need to attend one of these auditions. We hold auditions at our theatre:
Valley Youth Theatre 525 North First Street On the Southeast Corner of First Street & Fillmore in Downtown Phoenix Enter through the lobby.
Please note: The VYT parking lot is permit parking only. Public paid parking is available in the lot on the north west corner of 1st St and Fillmore and at meters surrounding the theatre. Please plan accordingly.
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