Music by Charles Strouse; Lyrics by Martin Charnin; Book by Thomas Meehan
Directed by Bronwyn Sprunger; Choreographed by Emery Treadway; Music Directed by Hugh MacDonald; Stage Managed by Ruth Thomas
2026 Second Stage Production: Annie KIDS
About The Show: Annie KIDS
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. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Through her journey, she foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations and finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Now accepting cast auditions for our Second Stage production of Annie KIDS!
Casting Audition Information
The Second Stage series offers experienced teen artists the opportunity to take on leadership roles by directing and supporting a cast of younger performers in a 30-minute KIDS musical. Auditions are open to students ages 6 to 13.
Production Timeline:
- Auditions (Ages 6–13): February 6 (5–8 PM)
- Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Saturdays, February 10–March 28 (6:30–8:00 PM)
- Tech Week: March 31–April 2 (5–8 PM)
- Performances: April 3 – April 4
What to Prepare:
- (1) 32-bar cut or 1-minute selection of a song.
- Think a verse and a chorus or chorus and a bridge.
- If you have sheet music, you are welcome to bring it to have our accompanist play.
- Additionally, we welcome karaoke tracks or a cappella singing. Songs should ideally be from Broadway or Disney, but any song that shows off your range and style is appropriate.
- (1) short monologue that shows your narrative ability.
- This can be a poem, a selection from a book or play, or even a short story about your own life!
Please bring sheet music in the correct key with your cuts clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided.
*If unavailable for auditions, you may submit a video audition no later than 7 PM on February 6th, 2026 to be considered for callbacks.
If you need ideas or help with material please see our audition resources folder.
ROLES:
Please note, for a character’s gender/age, this is the gender/age they are portrayed as on stage. Casting is open to any gender identity that is comfortable presenting as the character.
Annie
Annie is a complex, tough, streetwise urchin who is surprisingly vulnerable when she thinks she might lose what has become most important to her: her newfound “family.”
Sandy
Sandy is the stray dog that Annie adopts.
Molly
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Molly is the littlest.
Kate
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Kate is the next-to-youngest.
Tessie
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Tessie is the cry baby.
Pepper
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Pepper is the toughest.
July
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. July is the quietest.
Duffy
The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and lovable. Duffy is the oldest.
Miss Hannigan
Miss Hannigan is a definite “has-been.” Her distaste for her job should ooze from every line she delivers.
Rooster Hannigan
Rooster Hannigan and Lily St. Regis are the comic team who claim to be Annie’s parents but are revealed to be Miss Hannigan’s swindling brother and his sleazy girlfriend in disguise.
Lily St. Regis
Rooster Hannigan and Lily St. Regis are the comic team who claim to be Annie’s parents but are revealed to be Miss Hannigan’s swindling brother and his sleazy girlfriend in disguise.
Oliver Warbucks
Oliver Warbucks is the daunting millionaire who made his fortune during World War I as an industrialist. In the beginning, Warbucks is awkwardly affectionate toward Annie and then finds himself completely charmed by her.
Grace Farrell
Grace Farrell is Oliver Warbucks’s calm, cool and classy secretary. She appears businesslike when dealing with Miss Hannigan and Warbucks, yet maternal toward Annie.
Drake And Servants
Drake and the Servants are the loyal domestic help of Oliver Warbucks.
Apple Seller
The Apple Seller opens Scene 2 speaking to Annie and giving her an apple.
Lt. Ward
Lt. Ward is the policeman who questions Annie about Sandy, the stray dog.
Bert Healy
Bert Healy is the classic announcer on a radio show of the era.
Bundles
Bundles is the laundryman for the orphanage.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt is enlisted by Oliver Warbucks to help locate Annie’s parents.
Louis Howe
Louis Howe is President Roosevelt’s trustworthy aide.
Star(s)-To-Be
Star(s)-To-Be is a glamorous diva in the number “N.Y.C.”
Usherette
The Usherette ushers Warbucks, Annie and Grace to their seats in the Roxy at the end of “N.Y.C.”
New Yorkers
The New Yorkers are comprised of a wonderfully colorful collection of characters, usually identified by their occupation.
TUITION: $500
Tuition Assistance:
We want every student to feel welcome on our stage. To keep our programs strong amid rising costs, tuition will increase slightly this year. We understand that changes like this can be challenging, so families may use a discount code to continue at the previous rate if needed which will be made available during casting. Additional tuition assistance and work-study options are also available—please submit applications by January 20th so we can process them in time. (Applying for assistance will never affect casting decisions.) Our priority is keeping theatre accessible for all. Tuition Assistance Application Link
If you are interested in working on any of our productions this coming season, please fill out the form and we will be in contact as positions come up. Please fill out the following information to the best of your ability. If you have any questions, or anything about the requirements for this audition or filling out this form are a barrier to you participating, please email AlexRobinson@Studio-East.org for assistance and accommodations.
Show information, including dates, can be found at this link.
Please note, these are unpaid roles for students 10-20yrs old, however, they do not have tuition attached.
Location
10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
