ANNIE INFORMATION

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Performance Dates

• Friday, December 4 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 PM
• Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 PM
• Friday, December 11 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, December 12 at 7:00 PM
• Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 PM

Auditions & Rehearsals

Auditions will be held May 18 & 19 at the Elkader Opera House.  You can attend either or both dates.   We ask that students auditioning for orphans come at 6 PM.  Older students and adults should come at 7:15 PM.   Doors will be open at 5:30 PM.  Please plan to come early to fill out your audition sheets so we can start auditions promptly at 6 PM.

What to expect at auditions?  We will learn an excerpt from a song together and then actors will have the opportunity to sing that as a solo.  We will learn a quick dance from our choreographer and we will read a few scenes.  Please bring a list of conflicts from July thru December.  (The more thorough, the better!)

A few choreography sessions will take place in July and August, with full rehearsals beginning in October and November.

Rehearsals are scheduled around conflicts provided at auditions and typically run:

• Monday–Thursday: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

• Occasional Sundays at 2:00 PM

No experience is necessary! Just a willingness to learn and be part of the process. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved on stage, this is a great show to jump in. It’s a big cast, a lot of fun, and one that brings the whole community together.

Character Breakdown

Annie
A spunky, optimistic orphan who never gives up hope. Strong singer with lots of personality.

Oliver Warbucks
A wealthy businessman with a commanding presence who slowly reveals a softer side.

Grace Farrell
Warbucks’ assistant. Warm, poised, and caring.

Miss Hannigan
The comedic villain of the show. Runs the orphanage and is constantly overwhelmed and frustrated.

Rooster Hannigan
Miss Hannigan’s scheming brother. Big personality and strong comedic timing.

Lily St. Regis
Rooster’s partner in crime. Flashy, funny, and full of attitude.

Orphans
A group of girls with lots of energy, humor, and heart. Great roles for younger female performers.

Ensemble
Includes New Yorkers, servants, radio performers, and more. Plenty of opportunities for featured moments.

CHARLIE BROWN INFORMATION

Auditions & Rehearsals

Auditions will be held May 18 & 19 at 7:15 PM.  You can attend one or both auditions.   We are looking/hoping for an all high school cast for this show!

Rehearsals will take place in August and September, with scheduling built around conflicts provided at auditions. No experience is necessary.

Performance Dates (note: this show opens on a Saturday!)

• Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 PM
• Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 PM
• Friday, October 9 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, October 10 at 7:00 PM
• Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 PM

Character Breakdown

Charlie Brown
The lovable underdog. Thoughtful, determined, and often unsure of himself, but always trying his best.

Snoopy
Charlie Brown’s imaginative dog. Playful, confident, and often lost in his own daydreams.

Lucy Van Pelt
Bold, outspoken, and full of confidence. She always has something to say and usually says it loudly.

Linus Van Pelt
Lucy’s younger brother. Gentle, wise beyond his years, and rarely seen without his blanket.

Schroeder
A serious piano player with a deep admiration for Beethoven. Focused and a bit oblivious to everything else.

Sally Brown
Charlie Brown’s younger sister. Sweet, dramatic, and not always thrilled about school.