French Creek Theatre announces auditions for... ANNIE Book by Thomas Meehan Lyrics by Martin Charnin Music by Charles Strouse Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc. Directed by Monica Olejko Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Billionaire Oliver Warbucks is a man who thinks he has everything. Eleven-year-old Annie is an orphan with nothing. When the unlikely pair meet, together they find the thing that was missing in each other. Everyone's favorite optimist lights up the stage this holiday season in the inspiring musical sensation that will leave audiences singing, "Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you, tomorrow! You're always a day away!" PERFORMANCES December 1-17, 2017 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM AUDITIONS Tuesday, September 19th 5PM - 7PM OPEN CALL - no appointment necessary Seeking actors ages 18+. Principal roles still available. Actors should prepare one song, and have another to sing if asked. Accompanist provided. All actors cast receive a stipend. Questions or for more info email<mailto:fctheatre@metroparks.cc> or call (440) 949-5200 Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com> CHARACTER BREAKDOWN Warbucks A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish. Gender: male Age: Can play 40 to 55 Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Grace Farrell Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle. Gender: female Age: Can play 20 to 35 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Servants The servants at the Warbucks mansion. Includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette. Gender: both Age: 20 to 50 Miss Hannigan The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold. Gender: female Age: Can play 30 to 45 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Rooster Miss Hannigan's no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man. Gender: male Age: Can play 25 to 35 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Lily Rooster's girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and bimbo. Gender: female Age: Can play 20 to 30 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Bert Healy The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents. Gender: male Age: Can play 30 to 45 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: E4 Roosevelt The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks. Gender: male Age: Can play 40 to 60 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3 Ensemble Servants (Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh), Boylan Sisters, Cabinet Mambers, Hooverville Citizens Gender: both French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054