About:

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.

Audition Process:

Sign-up for a time-slot at the link below.

Complete the Audition Form at the second link below.

If you have a headshot and resume, we will ask you to upload it when completing the Audition Form. We also ask that you bring a hard copy of each with you as well.

For auditions, either:

1. Prepare a 60-second piece in the style of the show and upload/link a track in your Audition Form, linked below, or

2. Prepare one of the following numbers (tracks that will be used at auditions are linked. (Note: the tracks will be audio only at the audition- auditioners will not be able to see the video with words to the songs):

• Hannigan- Little Girls (Beginning to 1:30)

• Orphans- Maybe (Beginning to 1:20) or Tomorrow (Beginning to 1:22)

• Lily and Rooster- Easy Street (Beginning to 1:33)

• Warbucks- Something Was Missing (Beginning to 1:45)

• Other/Ensemble- NYC (Beginning to 1:20)

Auditioners may be asked to read a short excerpt from the script.

Those who are called back will be asked to sing a specific song from the show, cold read from the script and participate in t dance audition.

Auditions and Callbacks will be recorded.

Child and Youth Safety Information:

All cast members and production team members 18-years-old and older will undergo a background check. Additionally, there will be a training session about Arcadia Theater’s Child and Youth Safety protocols that every volunteer 18 and older must attend (likely during one of the scheduled rehearsals).

Rehearsals:

Beginning Tuesday, September 16, 2025, rehearsals will be Sunday (2-5PM), Tuesday (7-10 PM), Thursday (7-10PM). We will make every effort to have actors younger than 18 out by 9PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays prior to tech week.

Rehearsals September 16, 2025 through November 21, 2025 will be at Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4655 Webb Bridge Rd, 30005.

Rehearsals after November 21, 2025 and performances will be at the APC Theater, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta, GA 30009

Tech week is Saturday, November 29, 2025 (note this is the Saturday after Thanksgiving) through Thursday, December 4, 20205.

Shows are December 5, 2025 through December 21, 2025, Friday & Saturday evenings at 7:30, and Sunday at 2:00 PM.

No conflicts tech week or show dates.

Roles:

All roles are non-Equity; no pay, no fee. Arcadia Theater encourages diversity when casting shows and encourages all interested actors to audition.

• Annie

A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced.

• Warbucks

A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish.

• Grace Farrell

Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle.

• 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.

• Miss Hannigan

The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold.

• Rooster

Miss Hannigan's no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man.

• Lily

Rooster's girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and bimbo.

• Bert Healy

The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents.

• Roosevelt

The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks.

• Ensemble Roles: All roles are both speaking and singing roles.

The servants at the Warbucks mansion (includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette), Three Boylan Sisters, Star-to Be, Bundles (Laundry Man), US Cabinet Members, Hooverville Citizens, Radio Show cast of characters, Policemen, Dog Catchers, NYC Passerby, Usherette.

• Sandy

Well-trained sandy-colored dog who follows direction and comes when called! Must be good with children.

Questions?

Please 1) sign up for an Audition Slot & 2) complete the Audition Form.

Sign Up for an Audition Slot

Complete  Audition Form 

You will need a resume (if you have one), a headshot or clear face picture and your conflicts with scheduled rehearsals.