Westerville Parks and Recreation Civic Theatre presents

AUDITION PACKETAUDITIONS:

Saturday, May 6 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 7 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Recreation Program Center 64 E Walnut Street

Westerville, Ohio 43081

CALLBACKS: Tuesday, May 9

6 p.m. Campus Center Theatre

100 W. Home Street, Otterbein University

PERFORMANCE DATES: July 27 – July 30

To schedule an audition, please visit http://www.westerville.org/arts to fill out an audition registration form.

Contact Program Leader at 614-901-6536 or email at derrick.mcpeak@westerville.org for more information.

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AUDITION INFORMATION

WHEN: Saturday, May 6, 2017 – 10 AM to 4 PM; Sunday, May 7, 2017 – 10 AM to 2 PM. Auditions are made by appointment.

WHERE: Recreation Program Center, 64 E Walnut Street, Westerville, OH 43081.

HOW TO REGISTER: Please visit and click on the audition registration link. This will take you to a form where you may enter your information and preferred time of audition. You will receive a confirmation email/phone call of your audition within two business days.

WHO: We welcome auditions for people of all ages! Children must be 7 years old at the time of audition.

COST: For actors, singers, and dancers: $125 for children ages 7-12, $75 for youth ages 13-17, $50 for adults 18+. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those in need of financial assistance.

HOW TO AUDITION: Groups of 15 performers will sing, and dance in one hour blocks. You may audition for a specific role or for the ensemble. The dance audition will be movement based. No formal dance training is necessary.

• SONG SELECTION: We want you to be comfortable and confident at auditions. If you have a musicaltheatre song that is in the style/range of the character(s) that you will be auditioning for, then PLEASEaudition with that song.

o Please prepare 16 -32 bars of any musical theatre song (enough to cover one verse and onechorus). If there is a key change or large note at the end, sing those notes if they arecomfortable.

o If you are completely stuck or do not have other material, feel free to sing from the show.There are cuttings attached to the back of this packet.

o Be sure to bring sheet music that is clearly marked and placed in plastic sheets, or a binder, thatcan easily sit on a piano. ACAPELLA MUSIC WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• AUDITION ATTIRE: Wear clothes that are comfortable and appropriate that you can move easily in.Please keep your hair tied back and away from your face. Wear shoes you can dance in. No flip flops orboots. Sneakers or smooth bottom shoes work well. If you are a dancer, please wear dance attire andbring jazz, character, and tap shoes.

o Please Note: There will be no time to change clothes between your dance audition and singingaudition. Please plan accordingly.

• HEADSHOT/RESUME: A picture is REQUIRED for your audition. Professional headshots are notnecessary. A school photo or other clear photograph will be accepted. While resumes are not requiredfor this audition, it is always encouraged to have a resume at the audition. This is particularly helpful ifyou have extensive dance or vocal training. A sample resume is attached to the back of the packet.

• CONFLICTS: Please be sure to bring a list of conflicts with you to auditions. Make special note of anyconflicts that occur between July 16 and July 31.

CALLBACKS: Callbacks for leads will be held on Tuesday, May 9 at the Campus Center Theatre, 100 W. Home Street, on the campus of Otterbein University. You will be notified by email about a callback and must respond within 24 hours to reserve your callback time. You will be asked to sing specific songs and read from the script. You will be emailed all additional songs and audition scenes for your own study.

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ABOUT THE MUSICAL

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 is the perfect family-friendly musical.

THE CREATIVE TEAM

Directors: Luke Bovenizer and Matt Wolfe

Musical Director: Kelsey Burkett

Choreographer: Miss Cindy/Generations PAC

Orchestra Director: John Vermeulen

Production Manager: Derrick McPeak

Stage Manager: Emily Helderman

Costume Designers: Jude Berger & Sharon Kegg

Lighting Designer: Derryck Menard

Technical Director: Jamie Schwanekamp

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS, MUSIC DIRECTOR, & CHOREOGRAPHER

Westerville Parks and Recreation Civic Theatre prides itself on bringing top notch theatre to the community, using residents and friends of Westerville to assemble the cast, crew and orchestra. This year, we are so proud to be celebrating 5 years of excellence with a title that is sure to please the audiences.

Annie has been a mainstay in the theatre since its release in 1977 and now, 40 years later, we are excited to bring it to our summer theatre experience.

This ensemble cast show tells a story of a little girl who is looking for love in the cold, harsh realities of a world that is not made for her, and she finds that love in the unlikeliest of places -- Oliver Warbucks.

More than the familiar tunes, Annie provides us an opportunity to tell a story with heart, compassion and truth. A show that is appropriate for all ages, races and genders, Annie is sure to go down in our book as a very special summer.

While the show is certainly focused on a little girl and her friends in the orphanage, there are many parts and places for an ensemble to shine. What makes Westerville Parks and Recreation Civic Theatre unique is our dedication and commitment to telling a story with people of all ages, from all walks of life. We hope you and your family will join us, for what is sure to be a wonderful time.

For the audition, we ask that you come ready to dance and sing a song that you are confident and comfortable with. Young singers should use their most “pure tone” voice in auditions. We’ll see you there!

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CAST OF CHARACTERS

ANNIE A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced. Gender: Female Age: 8 to 12, appears to be 10 years old Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3

WARBUCKS A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish. Gender: Male Age: 30+ Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: B3

GRACE FARRELL Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle. Gender: Female Age: 20+ Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

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 and Ensemble. Gender: Female Age: 7 to 15

MISS HANNIGAN The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold. Large movement/dance role. “Belter” voice preferred. Gender: Female Age: 30+ Vocal range top: F5 (high belt) Vocal range bottom: A3

ROOSTER Miss Hannigan's no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man. Large movement/dance role. “Crooner” voice preferred. Gender: Male Age: 25+ Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3

LILY Rooster's girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and bimbo. Large movement/dance role. Gender: Female Age: 20+ Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3

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BERT HEALY The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents. Character voice required. Gender: Male Age: 16+ Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: E4

ROOSEVELT The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks. Gender: Male Age: 40+ Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3

SERVANTS The servants at the Warbucks mansion. Includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette. Gender: Both Age: 15 to Adult

STAR-TO-BE (NYC SOLOIST) “Belter” voice preferred. Gender: Female Age: Any Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

ENSEMBLE Boylan Sisters, Cabinet Members, Howe Hooverville Citizens Gender: Both Age: 7 to Adult

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What if I have vacations/conflicts? A: We understand that conflicts will happen. Please bring any conflicts with you to auditions. If we are aware

of conflicts in advance, we can be sure to plan around them.

However, the weeks of JULY 16 and JULY 23 are mandatory and cannot be accommodated.

Q: Why do I have to pay? A: Registration fees are paid to the City of Westerville Parks and Recreation Department. The purpose of this

show is educate and to train. You are registering and paying a fee for a course offered through the Parks and Recreation Department.

Registration fees include: Qualified instruction, all rehearsal materials, a t-shirt, two complimentary tickets to the performance of your choosing.

Scholarships and payment plan options are available for those who require financial assistance.

Q: When are rehearsals? A: Rehearsals will begin for everyone MAY 30. The breakdown is listed below. An informational meeting will

be held on Thursday, May 25 for those cast in the production. Parents of children cast should also plan on attending.

Please note: Rehearsal dates and times may shift due to availability of space and personnel.

• May 30 – July 15o Rehearsal will be MONDAY thru FRIDAY, 6 PM – 9 PMo Ensemble members should plan on attending three rehearsals per week. These rehearsals will be

a mixture of singing, acting, and dance.o Featured dancers and singers should plan on attending four rehearsals a week.o Leading characters will most likely be called to rehearsal five days a week. Please be available for

any rehearsal.• July 4

o 4th of July Parade: On Monday, July 4th our show will have a float entered into the annual parade.If you are in town on that day, please plan on attending the parade. More information will beavailable once rehearsals begin.

• July 17 – July 30o Rehearsals will be MONDAY thru FRIDAY, 6 PM – 10 PM and SATURDAYS 12 PM – 5 PMo Everyone is expected to be at these rehearsals. THEY ARE MANDATORY.

Q: Do I have to find my own costume? A: There is a working costume shop that will provide costumes. Cast and crew members are encouraged to

volunteers. Shop hours will be posted once rehearsals begin.

You may be asked to bring in basic clothing items. These include: Undergarments, undershirts, socks and shoes. Characters shoes are encouraged.

Q: How can other members of my family or my friends get involved without being in the cast? A: We are always looking for volunteers to help with the following:

• Set and Costume Construction, Painting• Set Painting• Ad sales and poster distribution

• Providing snacks and setting up meals• Helping to look after kids in the cast during

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youremail@email.com

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Theatre

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Film/TV

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Project Title Type of Role Studio/Director/Production Company

Commercials

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