Character Descriptions

Annie

Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 7:30pm
or
Monday, September 10, 2018 at 7:30pm

Callbacks: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 8:00pm

Directed by Steve Isaacson
Choreographed by Ron Cisneros
Musical direction by David Williams

Opens Friday, November 2, 2018


Plot Synopsis

Please note: DMTC will be having all its performances during the air quality crisis

Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. 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 her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, ANNIE escapes to the wondrous and magical world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, ANNIE foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations and 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. 

Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by  Charles Strouse, Lyrics by  Martin Charnin. Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc.


All Roles Open

Role Description
Annie Annie is a tough, streetwise urchin who is nevertheless vulnerable when she thinks she might lose what has become most important to her: a newfound “family” who loves her. The actor who plays Annie must be strong vocally and musically. She must be capable of vocal projection without strain. Although she is at times aggressive or crafty, the audience should never doubt Annie is a friendly and caring child; she will go to any extent to gain the love of a family to which she can belong.
Miss Hannigan This woman is definitely a "has-been." Her distaste for her job and the children should be very obvious. The woman who plays her must have an excellent sense of comedic timing. The acrid delivery of her lines and the torch-like rendition of her songs must distinguish her from the other characters in the show.
Oliver Warbucks He must appear middle-aged, self-assured and confident. At first awkwardly affectionate toward Annie, he soon finds himself completely charmed by her. Billionaire businessman, who opens his home and heart to Annie.
Grace Farrell Grace is classy and businesslike when dealing with Miss Hannigan and Warbucks, yet maternal toward Annie.
Rooster Hannigan Rooster is flashy and self-assured. Acts as a team with Lily and the two play off each other constantly. Sings "Easy Street", the most vocally challenging number in the show.
Lily Lily is an airhead and always distracted. She never acts as the leader, always bringing up the rear while tripping over her own feet. Acts as a team with Rooster and the two play off each other constantly.
Molly, Pepper, Duffy, July, Tessie, Kate Other orphans in Miss Hannigan's orphanage
President Franklin D. Roosevelt Aids in the search for Annie’s parents
Bert Healy Radio announcer, who agrees to broadcast an appeal to Annie’s parents
Boylan Sisters Trio that sings on the radio
Lt. Ward A policeman sent to find Annie
Ensemble citizens of Hooverville, staff of the Warbucks mansion, etc.