Annie

Warm up those vocal chords, and get those dance shoes on!! Goose Creek Players is excited to announce that we have procured the rights to perform, Annie. The show will be presented: April 24 – 26 and May 1-3, 2026, at Franklin Park Arts Center.

We are looking forward to putting on this full length musical for you

Directors: Michael Goshorn,  John Mark Rogers

Musical Director:  Emily Woidka

Choreographer:  TBD

Audition Dates

  • Thursday, January 29,  Ashburn Library, Room C   7-9pm
  • Saturday, January 31, Purcellville Library, Robey Room, noon-2p

Potential Callback on Sunday Feb 1, Location TBD

A Note on “Ages” listed below.
All ages are “passable ages” . For example if the character calls for 10-12, but you are 8 and can pass as 10 or are 14 and can pass as 12 then that’s fine.
any teen that can pass as an adult can apply for Adult Ensemble.

A complete list of Ensemble Characters is available here:
if you want to select a specific character please be sure to note it on your audition form.

Audition Preparation Instructions

All auditioners except FDR, will be asked to sing a few bars of a song (See below for songs based on audition), and to perhaps try a few dance moves.

Also, each auditioner will be asked to do a cold read from the script, you may be asked to read with other people so we can ascertain your chemistry with other cast members.

Oliver Warbucks -precast

  

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* Annie   (if we get 2 really good candidates we will likely split the 8 shows between them)

A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced.
Gender: female
Age: 10 to 12
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
** DO NOT COME TO AUDITION dressed as Annie, we will ask you to leave. **
Be prepared to sing a portion of “Maybe” , and “Tomorrow”

Advanced Audition ↓

If you want to audition at a higher level, then look at these:

“Preferred” is just the music with no vocal underscore.  it checks to see if you can sing with the music without vocal cues.
“Easier” is the music with the vocal cues softly playing in the background.
We also provide the vocal line without music so you can hear it, but this is not an audition choice.

 
*Grace Farrell
Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Be ready to sing a portion of “I think I’m going to like it here”

Advanced Audition ↓

If you want to audition at a higher level, then look at these:

“Preferred” is just the music with no vocal underscore.  it checks to see if you can sing with the music without vocal cues.
“Easier” is the music with the vocal cues softly playing in the background.
We also provide the vocal line without music so you can hear it, but this is not an audition choice.

*Orphans
The other girls in the orphanage with Annie. These girls are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially loveable. Includes Molly, Kate, Tessie, Pepper, July, and Duffy.
Gender: female
Age: 6 to 13
Be prepared to sing a portion of  “Hard Knock Life” and “Dressed”

Advanced Audition ↓

If you want to audition at a higher level, then look at these:

“Preferred” is just the music with no vocal underscore.  it checks to see if you can sing with the music without vocal cues.
“Easier” is the music with the vocal cues softly playing in the background.
We also provide the vocal line without music so you can hear it, but this is not an audition choice.

*Miss Hannigan
The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Be prepared to sing a portion of “Little Girls” and/or “Easy Street”

Advanced Audition ↓

If you want to audition at a higher level, then look at these:

“Preferred” is just the music with no vocal underscore.  it checks to see if you can sing with the music without vocal cues.
“Easier” is the music with the vocal cues softly playing in the background.
We also provide the vocal line without music so you can hear it, but this is not an audition choice.

Rooster
Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man. (will also be part of the Hooverville ensemble, and NYC)
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Be prepared to sing a portion of “Easy Street” and “Hooverville”

Advanced Audition ↓

If you want to audition at a higher level, then look at these:

“Preferred” is just the music with no vocal underscore.  it checks to see if you can sing with the music without vocal cues. Emphasizing Rooster’s Harmony in the song.
“Easier” is the music with the vocal cues softly playing in the background.
We also provide the vocal line without music so you can hear it, but this is not an audition choice.

*Lily
Rooster’s girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and bimbo.(will also be part of the Hooverville ensemble, and NYC)
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Be prepared to sing a portion of “Easy Street” and “Hooverville”

Advanced Audition ↓

If you want to audition at a higher level, then look at these:

“Preferred” is just the music with no vocal underscore.  it checks to see if you can sing with the music without vocal cues. Emphasizing Lily’s Harmony in the song.
“Easier” is the music with the vocal cues softly playing in the background.
We also provide the vocal line without music so you can hear it, but this is not an audition choice.

*Bert Healy
The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents. Also part of other ensemble
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: E4
Be prepared to sing a portion of “Fully Dressed” and “Tomorrow”

Advanced Audition ↓

If you want to audition at a higher level, then look at these:

“Preferred” is just the music with no vocal underscore.  it checks to see if you can sing with the music without vocal cues.
“Easier” is the music with the vocal cues softly playing in the background.
We also provide the vocal line without music so you can hear it, but this is not an audition choice.

*Roosevelt
The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks. Strong personality
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 80
— Doesn’t actually have to sing, or dance —-

Cold Read at Audition.

*Optional – Sing Tomorrow

*Ensemble
  • Servants
    • Drake,
    • Mrs. Greer,
    • Mrs. Pugh,
  • Boylan Sisters,
  • Cabinet Members,
  • Hooverville Citizens
Gender: any
Age: 15-90
Be prepared to sing a portion of “Tomorrow”, and “Hooverville”
 

Advanced Audition ↓

If you want to audition at a higher level, then look at these:

“Preferred” is just the music with no vocal underscore.  it checks to see if you can sing with the music without vocal cues.
“Easier” is the music with the vocal cues softly playing in the background.
We also provide the vocal line without music so you can hear it, but this is not an audition choice.

ANNIE

Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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