This story takes place during the Great Depression in NYC, where Annie is a resilient 11 year old girl who lives in an orphanage with the unlikely and unpleasant matron Miss Hannigan. Grace Farrell, assistant to the wealthy Oliver Warbucks, brings Annie to the Warbucks' home for Christmas one year as a publicity stunt framed as an act of charity. Surprised by his developing care for Annie, Warbucks considers adopting the child, until two characters come along claiming to be Annie's real parents. Will Annie's "forever home" be with these long-lost parents, or is she meant to find her new family in the Warbucks household? This classic story also features FDR and his cabinet of advisors, the hungry and homeless of depression-era NYC, performers in a radio show, the many colorful characters of the orphanage, and the attentive staff of the Warbucks household. Seeking a diverse cast, roles are available for all ages, ethnicities, and genders.
Directed by Jessie Thompson, Musical Direction by Thomas Putnam, Choreography by Taylor Nickerson. Audition materials to read and sing will be provided. Simple choreography will be taught for singers who are comfortable moving or dancing.
Auditions will be held at The Warehouse Theatre: 3 Central Ave. Wellsboro, PA 16901 Tuesday, April 8: Adults (18 and up) only - 6:00pm Wednesday, April 9: Kids & teens only - 4:00pm Thursday, April 10: Kids & teens only - 4:00pm Adults (18 and up) only - 6:00pm Saturday, April 12: Kids & teens only - 9:30am Adults (18 and up) only - 10:30am Performances: July 10, 11, 12, 13 at Straughn Auditorium, Mansfield |
Casting: Please note that smaller roles may be double or triple cast where possible. LINKS to the AUDITION MUSIC is below.
People of the Orphanage: Miss Hannigan - Salty matron of the orphanage - age 30s-50s Bundles - Good-natured laundry delivery man - any age (adult) Rooster - Hannigan's troublesome brother - male 30s-50s Lily - Rooster's girlfriend - female 30s - 50s Orphan girls... Molly - age 6 Kate - age 7 Tessie - age 10 Annie - age 11 Pepper - age 12 July - age 13 Duffy - age 13 Orphan ensemble - various ages People of Hooverville: Men, Women & Kids of Hooverville - all ages Eddie - adult, any age Sophie - adult, any age Police Officers (2 actors) - adults, any age Apple Seller - any age Warbucks household: Grace Farrell - Warbucks' assistant - female 20s - 40s Drake - Warbucks' butler - adult, any age Cecille & Annette - Warbucks' maids - teens and up Mrs. Greer - Warbucks' head housekeeper - age 30s and up Mrs. Pugh - Warbucks' cook - age 30s and up Servants - teens and up who dance or move well Oliver Warbucks - wealthy workaholic, male 30s and up Brandeis - a lawyer - any age People of NYC: Star-to-Be - young performer just arriving in NYC - teen or young adult to play early 20s Usherette - teen or young adult NYC kids and adults who move well or dance - all ages Assistant Dog Catcher - age teens, early 20s Dog Catcher - age 40s and up Officer Ward - age 30s and up Radio Show cast: Sound Effects Person - adult, any age Jimmy Johnson - the Radio Announcer - adult, any age Fred McCracken - Ventriloquist with "Wacky" his puppet - any age The Boylan Sisters - 3 singing sisters, teens or adults any age Bert Healy - Radio show host - adult any age People of the White House: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - 32nd President of the United States 4 Cabinet Members: Ickes, Perkins, Hull & Morganthau - men and women, any age Howe - Marine guard, adult any age |
What to expect at auditions:
- Auditions will start with group singing, followed by the opportunity to sing by yourself if you would like to audition for a particular character or have a featured role. (Please see links to the music we will be using below. The music will also be taught at the auditions.)
- Next a simple dance/movement routine will be taught which we will do as a group.
- Finally, those who would like to audition for a speaking role will be given the opportunity to read short scenes from the script.
AUDITION MUSIC
AUDITION SCENES
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A motley band of thirteen dwarves and a mysterious wizard are joined by a reluctant burglar to deliver action-packed battles, raucous songs, and along the way find something Precious.
Directed by Cody Losinger.
Audition materials to read and sing will be provided. Auditions will be held at The Warehouse Theatre: 3 Central Ave. Wellsboro, PA 16901 Friday, May 2 - 6:30pm Saturday, May 3 - 10:30am Sunday, May 4 - 1:30pm Performances: August 7, 8, 9, 10 at The Warehouse Theatre |
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Special note: Casting will not be based on gender and will be based on the best fit for the character. All genders are valid and all roles are fluid for casting. Looking to cast high school aged actors as well as adults in the following roles:
- Bilbo - a young and sheltered Hobbit who secretly dreams for more
- Gandalf - a wise traveling wizard
- Dwalin - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company, younger brother of Balin
- Balin - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company, older brother of Dwalin
- Kili - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company, brother of Fili
- Fili - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company , brother of Kili
- Dori - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company, brother of Nori
- Nori - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company, brother of Dori
- Ori - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company
- Gloin - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company, brother of Oin
- Oin - the dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company, brother of Gloin
- Bifur - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company, cousin of Bofu and Bombur
- Bofur - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company, brother of Bombur
- Bombur - a dwarf that is part of Thorin’s company, brother of Bofur
- Thorin - leader of the dwarves
- Hobbit Grocery Boy / Essie (a troll) / Goblin Attendant / First Elf Guard
- Bert (a troll) / Great Goblin / Second Elf Guard
- Tom (a troll) / Attendant Goblin / Gollum / Elf Queen / Smaug
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Broadway Under the Stars is a collection of both well-known Disney musical theater favorites and unknown show-tune gems. Singing, dancing and a festive night of music, refreshments, exciting raffles and good company is what our very popular annual end-of-summer celebration is all about.
Directed by Kacy Hagan. Audition materials to sing will be posted here as the audition dates approach.
Auditions will be held at The Warehouse Theatre: 3 Central Ave. Wellsboro, PA 16901 Sunday, June 29 - 1:30pm Monday, June 30 - 6:30pm Tuesday, July 1 - 6:30pm Performance: September 13 at Vineyard Church, Wellsboro |
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Hotel Frankenstein is a play that features a descendant of Dr. Victor Frankenstein who operates a mysterious "hotel" where he attempts to bring his ancestor's monster back to life, often involving secret passages, complex schemes, and a quest for the perfect brain to complete the creature, all while comically navigating themes of love, morality, and the dangers of scientific ambition.
Directed by Titus Himmelberger.
Audition materials to read will be provided. Auditions will be held at The Warehouse Theatre: 3 Central Ave. Wellsboro, PA 16901 Friday, August 15 - 6:30pm Saturday, August 16 - 10:30am Sunday, August 17 - 10:30am Performances: October 31, November 1, 2, 7, 8 at The Warehouse Theatre |
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