Adult Roles

Oliver Warbucks : Must be able to appear age 40-65, Male. A powerful billionaire, who always has his mind on business, but has a kind heart looking for someone to love. Sings “Something Was Missing” and “I Don’t Need Anything But You”. (Vocal Range: Baritone to a high F.) Must be able to sing and act. The role involves a very small amount of dance. May be required to SHAVE head.

Grace Farrell : Must be able to appear age 25-35, Female. Loyal and intelligent private secretary to Oliver Warbucks. She brings Annie and Warbucks together. Sings “I think I’m Gonna Like It Here”, “NYC”, “You Won’t Be an Orphan For Long” and “I Don’t Need Anything But You”. (Vocal Range: Soprano to high G). Must be able to sing, act and dance.

Miss Hannigan : Must be able to appear age 35-60, Female. Desperate and unhappy with her lot in life, she is the alcoholic orphanage matron who is Annie’s nemesis. Sings, “Little Girls” and “Easy Street”. (Vocal Range: Alto A to D) Must be able to sing, act and dance.

Lily St. Regis : Must be able to appear age 25 – 35, Female. Shady, floozy girlfriend of Rooster. Sings “Easy Street”. (Vocal Range: Soprano up to a high G) Must be able to sing, act, and dance.

Rooster : Must be able to appear age 25-45. Male. Miss Hannigan’s greedy and dishonest brother. Sings “Easy Street” (Vocal Range: Tenor to high G). Must be able to sing, act, and dance. Roosevelt : Age 40-65, Male. The President of the United States of America, who takes an immediate liking to Annie and her optimism. Must be able to imitate Roosevelt and be able to sing and act. Sings “Tomorrow Reprise” and “New Deal For Christmas.” (Vocal Range: Baritone). Adult Ensemble: Age 16 and up. Male and Female. Townspeople who appear in Hooverville,

Cabinet Members, NYC, Radio Show and may appear as servants at Warbuck’s Mansion. Must be able to sing, act, and dance. Additional songs may include “We’d like to thank you Herbert Hoover”, “NYC”, “I think I’m Gonna Like it Here”, “You Won’t Be An Orphan For Long”, “I Don’t Need Anything But You” and “New Deal For Christmas.” And others, depending on Role(s) & Numbers cast in.

New York City / Hooverville (Adult Ensemble) Named Adult Ensemble Roles Lt. Ward : Must be able appear 20-60, Male. NYPD officer who is suspicious of Annie. Bundles McCloskey : Must be able to appear age 20-60, Male. The laundry man who flirts with Ms. Hannigan and aids Annie’s attempt to escape. Spoken (no singing). Star to Be : Must be able to appear age 16-25, Female. Aspiring Broadway actress who sings during NYC. Mezzo. Apple Seller: Must be able to appear 18-40, Female. Down & out apple seller in the city. Dog Catcher : Any age, Male. The stray dog catcher in the city Assistant Dog Catcher : Any age, Male Sophie : Must appear 25-60, Female. Woman in Hooverville who befriends Annie & offers her food. Sings solo lines. Man 1, 2, 3 & 4 : Must be able to appear 16-80, Male. Men in Hooverville. Woman 1, 2, 3 & 4 : Must be able to appear 16-80, Female. Women in Hooverville Eddie : Must be able to appear 18-45, Male. Hooverville citizen Usherette : Must be able to appear 16-25, Female. Woman who works at The Roxy Cop : Any age, Male: Breaks up the crowd outside The Roxy Brandies : Must be able to appear 40+, Male. Judge who finalizes Annie’s adoption Announcer & Kaltenborn : Any age, Male: offstage News & Soap Opera announcer voice Radio Show Roles (Adult Ensemble) Bert Healy : Must be able to appear age 30-55, Male. A popular radio announcer. Sings “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile”. (Vocal Range: Tenor to F#) Jimmy Johnson : Must be able to appear age 20-55, Male. Silly radio personality on Bert Healy’s radio show. Fred McCracken : Must be able to appear age 20-55, Male. Puppet wrangler. Uses a dummy on Bert Healy’s radio show. Baritone. The Lovely Boylan Sisters: (Connie, Ronnie, Bonnie ) Must be able to appear ages 20-40, Female. Singing group that sing back up to Bert. Must be able to sing well and harmonize. (Vocal Range: Requires 1 Alto, 1 First Soprano, 1 Second Soprano.) Roosevelt’s Cabinet Roles Must be able to sing harmony Harold Ickes : Must be able to appear age 20-60, Male. An associate of President Roosevelt. Perkins : Must be able to appear age 20-60, Male or Female. An associate of President Roosevelt. Hull : Must be able to appear age 20-60, Male or Female. An associate of President Roosevelt. Morganthau : Must be able to appear age 20-60, Male or Female. An associate of President Roosevelt. Louis Howe : Must be able to appear age 20-60, Male. An associate of President Roosevelt. Warbucks Mansion Roles (Adult Ensemble) Must be able to sing & dance Cecille and Annette : Must be able to appear age 20-60, Female. Maids at Warbucks’ home. Drake : Must be able to appear 25-60, Male. Head butler in the Warbucks’ home. Mrs Greer : Must be able to appear 25-60, Female. Oliver Warbuck’s head housekeeper. Mrs Pugh : Must be able to appear 25-60, Female. Oliver Warbuck’s cook Servants: Must be able to appear age 20-60, Male & Female. Additional staff in Warbucks’ home. Youth Roles Annie : Must be able to appear age 11, Female. Energetic and optimistic orphan who never gives up hope that better days are ahead. Sings “Maybe” and “Tomorrow”. (Voice Range: Low A to High F.) Must be able to sing, act, and dance.

Duffy : Must be able to appear age 16, Female. The oldest girl in the orphanage. Sings “It’s A Hard Knock Life”, “Never Fully Dressed Reprise”, and “New Deal For Christmas.” (Voice Range: Low A to High F). Must be able to sing, act, and dance. July : Must be able to appear age 12-16, Female. The quietest girl in the orphanage. Sings “It’s A Hard Knock Life”, “Never Fully Dressed Reprise”, and “New Deal For Christmas.” (Voice Range: Low A to High F) Must be able to sing, act, and dance. Kate : Must be able to appear age 8-12, Female. The second to youngest orphan. Sings “It’s A Hard Knock Life” and “Never Fully Dressed Reprise”, and “New Deal For Christmas.” (Voice Range: Low A to High F) Must be able to sing, act, and dance. Molly : Must be able to appear age 6, Female. One of the youngest orphans. Sings “It’s A Hard Knock Life”, “Never Fully Dressed Reprise”, and “New Deal For Christmas.” (Voice Range: Low A to High F) Must be able to sing, act, and dance. Pepper : Must be able to appear age 10-14, Female. The toughest girl in the orphanage. Sings “It’s A Hard Knock Life” and “Never Fully Dressed Reprise”, and “New Deal For Christmas.” (Voice Range: Low A to High F) Must be able to sing, act, and dance. Tessie : Must be able to appear age 9-14, Female. This is the crybaby of the orphanage. Sings “It’s A Hard Knock Life”, “Never Fully Dressed Reprise” and “New Deal For Christmas.” (Voice Range: Low A to High F) Must be able to sing, act, and dance. Orphan Ensemble : Must be able to appear age 6-16, Female. Sing “It’s A Hard Knock Life”, “Never Fully Dressed Reprise” and “New Deal For Christmas.” (Voice Range: Low A to High F) Must be able to sing, act,and dance. Youth Ensemble : Age 8-16, Townspeople who appear in Hooverville and NYC Must be able to sing, act, and dance. Kid : Must be able to appear 10-14, Male. Ringleader of boys posse outside The Roxy