Kids and Teens Needed for "Annie Jr." Show

Lead A spirited, plucky orphan who clings to hope of finding her parents. She must convey toughness, vulnerability, optimism and charm. Strong acting and singing skills required.

Lead The cruel, cynical matron of the orphanage. She dislikes children, complains about her job, and is comedic in her bitterness. Requires strong comic timing and character work.

Lead / Supporting The dignified, composed secretary to Oliver Warbucks. She shows care and maternal warmth toward Annie, while remaining professional. Requires poise and a lyrical voice.

Lead A wealthy industrialist who gradually grows fond of Annie. Needs to appear confident, authoritative, but softening toward Annie.

Supporting Miss Hannigan’s sly con-artist brother. He and Lily scheme to fake being Annie’s parents. Needs swagger, cunning, comedic presence.

Supporting Rooster’s accomplice/girlfriend; a “gold-digging” type, vain and somewhat scatterbrained. Plays off Rooster for comic effect.

Featured Annie’s dog (stray she adopts). In the JR version, Sandy often is played by a human actor. No major spoken lines but is present emotionally and visually.

The youngest orphan (age ~6). Innocent, sweet, often comforted by Annie.

A slightly older orphan. She has her own personality within the ensemble.

Described as the “cry baby” of the group (age ~11) in MTI’s casting notes.

The “toughest” of the orphans (age ~12). She’s more assertive, tougher in demeanor.

Somewhat quieter, more introspective orphan (age ~13).

The oldest orphan (age ~13). Holds some authority among the orphans.

Supporting / ensemble The domestic staff of Warbucks. They serve mainly in scenes at the mansion. They maintain propriety, perform simple spoken and singing ensemble parts.

Supporting / ensemble The domestic staff of Warbucks. They serve mainly in scenes at the mansion. They maintain propriety, perform simple spoken and singing ensemble parts.

Supporting / ensemble The domestic staff of Warbucks. They serve mainly in scenes at the mansion. They maintain propriety, perform simple spoken and singing ensemble parts.

Small (few lines) Opens Scene 2, speaks with Annie, sells apples on the street. Good for a younger or less experienced actor.

Non-singing / cameo The policeman who questions Annie about Sandy or her whereabouts.

Featured / non-singing (or limited) Radio personality / announcer. Helps publicize Annie’s search for her parents.

Small speaking The laundry man at the orphanage who, in the JR adaptation, is involved in Annie’s escape.

Featured / cameo In JR, Roosevelt is invoked to help, with a brief speech. Often non-singing or minimal singing.

Small speaking Assistant to President Roosevelt. Often a non-singing cameo.

Ensemble / Featured Onstage in the “N.Y.C.” number. Glamorous, singing backup. (StageAgent)

Small / ensemble Ushers Warbucks, Grace, Annie to their seats in a theater in “N.Y.C.” Has a line + ensemble singing.