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AUDITION NOTICE: Annie - BMT and BJT

Title: Annie

Presented By: Brisbane Musical Theatre (BMT) and Brisbane Junior Theatre (BJT)

Genre: Musical Theatre


Synopsis:

Annie is an uplifting story set during the Great Depression. It follows an 11-year-old orphan named Annie, who dreams of finding her parents. After escaping from the cruel Miss Hannigan, she finds a new family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, but her journey to happiness is fraught with challenges, including the conniving plans of Miss Hannigan and her brother Rooster. The story is filled with hope, love, and the belief that tomorrow will be a better day.

Written By: Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin, Book by Thomas Meehan.


Audition Info

Audition Date: Saturday, 14th September 2024

Audition Time: 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm

Audition Location and Address: Emerge Church, 1 Coorparoo Place, Warner (Upstairs Room)

Audition Requirements:

  • Prepare 32 bars of a song of similar style for lead roles.

  • Please bring your sheet music on the day.

Audition Registration:

Call/Text Sara Reynolds at 0404 891 400 or email sara_reynolds@mac.com to book your audition time.

Audition Pack: Click here



Available Roles:

Lead Roles:

  • Annie: Mezzo Soprano (F5-A3), Age 11 or looks it on stage.

  • Warbucks: Baritone (F4-C3), Age 40-60.

  • Miss Hannigan: Alto (D5-A3), Age 40-60 (mature looking).

  • Grace Farrell: Soprano (G5-A3), Age Late 20’s-40’s or looks it on stage.

  • Rooster Hannigan: Tenor (G4-B2), Age Late teens to early 30’s.

  • Lily St. Regis: Soprano (G5-D4), Age Late teens to early 30’s.


Orphans:

  • Molly: Vocal Range (F5-A3), Age 5-8.

  • Pepper: Age 12-14.

  • Duffy: Age 12-14.

  • Kate: Age 8-9.

  • Tessie: Age 8-9.

  • July: Age 8-9.

  • Orphan Ensemble: Up to 6 more orphans.


Ensemble:

Adults and children playing various roles, including:

  • Bert Healy: Radio personality.

  • Servant Chorus: Adults and older children as Warbucks' domestic staff.

  • New York City Chorus: Adults and children in various scenes throughout New York City.


Creative Team:

  • Director/s: Jack Bradford, Jose De Andrade

  • Music Director: Mark Bielby

  • Choreographer: Jada Parsons

  • Production Manager/Assistant Director: Sara Reynolds


Important Dates/Info:

  • Open Night: Monday, 9th September at 6:30 pm, Emerge Church, 1 Coorparoo Place, Warner (upstairs room).

  • Auditions: Saturday, 14th September, in hour time slots according to roles.

  • Call Backs: Wednesday, 18th September at 6, 7, and 8 pm (callback songs in pack).

  • Production Fees: $50 production fee and a refundable $25 script fee (redeemable upon script return in original condition).


Rehearsal Times (Beginning October 6th, 2024)

  • Sundays: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Mondays: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM


Performance Dates:

  • January 9th, 2025 (pm)

  • January 10th, 2025 (pm)

  • January 11th, 2025 (am and pm)

Performance Location and Address: Emerge Church, 1 Coorparoo Place, Warner, QLD




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