Audition Information

About Annie

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow." 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. ANNIE will be performed at the Seymour Community Arts Centre, 13 - 21 November, 2021.

About Seymour Performers Workshop

Seymour Performers Workshop (SPW) has established itself as one of Central Victoria’s premiere arts organisations. Since its inception in 2003 more than 500 actors, singers and musicians from Seymour and surrounding districts have been given the opportunity to experience the thrill of performing in front of live and appreciative audiences. More than 7000 audience members have enjoyed SPW events from small dinner cabarets to Broadway musicals and everything in between.

Audition Details

What Date Time Venue

Audition Sunday 20 June 2pm – 4pm Children age 6 – 15 4pm – 6pm Adults 16+

The Schoolhouse Theatre

Audition Thursday 24 June 7pm – 8.30pm Children age 6 – 15 8.30pm – 10pm Adults 16+

The Schoolhouse Theatre

IMPORTANT: Please book your audition online at www.trybooking.com/BRZGP

Production Schedule

What Date Call Time Venue 1st Rehearsal Read Through

Sunday 18 July 2pm – 5pm The Schoolhouse Theatre

Rehearsals 18 July – 28 October

Thursdays Sundays

7pm – 9.30pm 2pm – 5pm

The Schoolhouse Theatre OR Les Bell Pavilion

Theatre Bump-in Saturday 30 October From 10am Seymour Community Arts Centre

Stage Rehearsal Sunday 31 October 11am - 5pm Seymour Community Arts Centre

Stage Rehearsal Thursday 4 November 7pm Seymour Community Arts Centre

Stage Rehearsal Saturday 6 November - TBC 11am Seymour Community Arts Centre

Tech Rehearsal Sunday 7 November 11am Seymour Community Arts Centre

1st Dress Rehearsal Monday 8 November 7.00pm Seymour Community Arts Centre

2nd Dress Rehearsal Thursday 11 November 7.00pm Seymour Community Arts Centre

Opening Night Saturday 13 November 5.00pm Seymour Community Arts Centre

2nd Performance Sunday 14 November 12noon Seymour Community Arts Centre

Stage Rehearsal Wednesday 17 November 7.00pm Seymour Community Arts Centre

3rd Performance Friday 19 November 6.00pm Seymour Community Arts Centre

4th Performance Saturday 20 November 6.00pm Seymour Community Arts Centre

5th Performance Sunday 21 November 12noon Seymour Community Arts Centre

Please note - we are aiming to hold a ‘rehearsal intensive’ over one weekend, with dates to be decided based on cast and crew availability. Wherever possible evening rehearsal times for our younger cast members will finish by 8.30pm, except when we are getting closer to final rehearsals.

Key Contacts

Director Peter Read 0413 153 509 pjread3660@gmail.com

Producer Julie Blyth 0411 756 736 info@spworkshop.org.au

Creative, Technical and Support Team

Director Peter Read

Vocal Director Kathy Daly

Musical Director Paul Lejins

Choreographer Kimberley Read

Stage Manager Bernadette Young

Front of House Glenys Lejins

Publicity Julie Blyth

Venue Details

Rehearsals: The Schoolhouse Theatre, 50 Tallarook Street Seymour Rehearsals: Les Bell Pavilion, Kings Park, Seymour Final Rehearsals & Performances: Seymour Community Arts Centre, Anglesey Street, Seymour

Show Commitment Seymour Performers Workshop is committed to providing high quality performance and production experiences to its members and audiences. It is our aim as an organisation that everyone associated with our group has a positive experience in a safe, respectful, inclusive and harmonious working environment. Staging a major musical is an enormous undertaking that takes many hours of work behind the scenes from volunteers, and a significant financial investment from the organisation. We ask all involved with our productions to help support us and work together to achieve our goals. All cast members will be expected to be available for all required rehearsals and performances, unless otherwise discussed with the production team. It is understood that occasionally people may be sick or have special commitments, so please inform the director of any absences as soon as possible. All cast will be required to: ▪ Become a financial member of Seymour Performers Workshop – $10 per individual or $30 per family. Please go to www.spworkshop.org.au/membership for more information.

▪ Pay a $40 show participation fee – this helps to offset production costs such as costumes, sets, make up and the after show party. Can be paid in full at www.trybooking.com/BDIEP. Or in 4 x $10 instalments over 4 months.

▪ Agree to abide by the Seymour Performers Workshop Code of Conduct. Please go to www.spworkshop.org.au/about to read this.

▪ Obtain and provide evidence of a working with children check if 18 or more years of age – this can be obtained for free. Please visit www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au for more information. ▪ Help with bump in and bump out. Where possible we would like cast members to assist SPW with promotions and fundraising to help support our group and the Annie production. This may include participating in events and activities such the SPW Trivia Night, Tastes of the Goulburn, distributing posters, sharing social media posts and any other fundraising and promotional activities that may be undertaken.

Annie Character Descriptions Lead Characters

Annie A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced. Playing age: 8 - 14 Oliver Warbucks A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish. Playing age: 40 to 55 Miss Hannigan The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold. Playing age: 30 to 45

Supporting Characters

Grace Farrell Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle. Playing age: 20 to 35 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. Playing age: 6 to 15 Rooster Miss Hannigan's no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man. Playing age: 20 to 35 Lily Rooster's girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and bimbo. Playing age: 20 to 35 Bert Healy The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents. Playing age: 30 to 45 President Roosevelt The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks. Playing age: 40 to 60

Ensemble

The servants at the Warbucks mansion. Includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette. Boylan Sisters, Cabinet Members, Hooverville Citizens

Audition Requirements Please come prepared to sing one of the following songs from the show: Annie: Maybe Adult leads: Easy Street Adult & children ensemble: You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile If you wish to audition for a lead or supporting role please also prepare another song of your own choice (this can be from Annie or another musical in the style of the show), and bring along your own backing track. If you would like to audition for a lead or supporting role please familiarise yourself with the audition scripts listed at the end of this information pack. You don’t need to memorise these. Please note everyone will be required to do a group dance audition.

COVID Safety To assist us to be Covid Safe please observe the following protocols for auditions: Pre-Booking – please pre-book your audition time. We will advise you of any changes to audition times and dates depending on government guidelines at the time. www.trybooking.com/BRZGP Symptoms - if you feel unwell or have any COVID symptoms (chills, sore throat, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath or loss of sense of smell) – inform the Producer, Julie Blyth (0411 756 736), get a COVID test immediately and isolate. Exposure - If you are diagnosed with COVID, identified as a close contact of someone with COVID or have visited a declared hotspot at a relevant time, do not attend your Audition. Inform the producer and follow directions given. QR Code - you must register your attendance at the Audition using the QR Code at the venue. If you cannot use the QR Code, register your attendance on the hard copy register. Face Masks - You should carry a mask at all times and wear it if requested. You are likely to be requested to wear a face mask at all times EXCEPT when auditioning depending on government guidelines at the time. Sanitise – you must sanitise your hands upon entry/exit to/from the venue. Social Distancing – maintain social distancing at all times and avoid communal sharing. Bring your own water bottle. Density limits – to reduce the number of people in the venue, please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to your allotted audition time. At the end of your audition, please depart promptly. Anyone not auditioning will not be permitted into the venue. If required, children under 18 may have one accompanying adult who may wait in the reception area. Dress for it – make sure you have warm outer wear as there may be increased ventilation in the venue.

Lyrics

Maybe You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile

Maybe far away Or maybe real nearby

He may be pouring her coffee

She may be straightening his tie. Maybe in a house

All hidden by a hill She's sitting playing piano,

He's sitting paying a bill!

Betcha they're young

Betcha they're smart Bet they collect things

Like ashtrays, and art! Betcha they're good --

(Why shouldn't they be?)

Their one mistake Was giving up me!

So maybe now it's time,

And maybe when I wake They'll be there calling me "Baby"...

Maybe.

Hey, hobo man Hey, Dapper Dan

You've both got your style

But Brother, You're never fully dressed

Without a smile!

Your clothes may be Beau Brummelly They stand out a mile --

But Brother,

You're never fully dressed Without a smile!

Who cares what they're wearing

On Main Street,

Or Saville Row, It's what you wear from ear to ear

And not from head to toe (That matters)

Easy Street

It ain't fair How we scrounge

For three of four bucks

While she gets Warbucks

The little brat!

It ain't fair this here life Is drivin' me nuts!

While we get peanuts

She's livin' fat!

Maybe she holds the key That little lady

To gettin' more bucks

Instead of less

Maybe we fix the game With something shady

Where does that put us?

Give you one guess

Easy street Easy street

Annie is the key Yes sirree

Yes sirree

Yes sirree Easy street

Easy street That's where we're gonna be!

Audition Script Female Roles - Women's dialogue: Act 1, Scene 3 pages 22 - 25

Audition Script Male Roles - Men's dialogue: Act 2, Scene 3 pages 95 - 99