Call To Audition: "Annie" the classic musical for Hottentots Holland Dramatic Society

The Hottentots Holland Dramatic Society is proud to present the off-Broadway classic musical, "ANNIE", in association with SHIRAZ - directed by Darryl Spijkers, with choreography by Sumé Lötter. 

Show dates: 13 – 28 JUNE 2014 at the Playhouse, Somerset West

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Be part of this amazing musical production. Rehearsals will be scheduled per scene and group so that no time is wasted. Music rehearsals take place from late FEB until mid April after which dance and acting rehearsal commence. All rehearsals will take place in Somerset West. 

Date: Sunday, 9 February 2014
Time: 13:30 - 15:30, 15:45 - 17:00, 17:00 - 19:00, 19:00 - 21:00
Venue: Playhouse Theatre, Somerset West
Callbacks: Sunday, 16 February 2014

Please click the READ MORE link below for full character descriptions and additional information

AUDITION DETAILS

Children’s Roles: Girls aged 6 - 14
Annie, Molly, Pepper, Duffy, July, Tessie, Kate and other orphans.

• Prepare: Sing the song ‘Maybe’ from Annie and be prepared to say lines from the musical in an American accent. Scripts provided. 
  
• TIME: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Sunday 09 FEB. Book your slot by emailing Daneel Van Wyk
  

Male Roles: 3 Leading men
Oliver ‘Daddy’ Warbucks, Billionaire businessman who opens his home – and finally his heart – to Annie 
Daniel ‘Rooster’ Hannigan, Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother, out for a quick buck
Franklin D. Rooselvelt, President of the USA and friend to Daddy Warbucks

• Prepare: Sing the song ‘Tomorrow’ from Annie and be prepared to say lines from the musical in an American accent. Scripts provided. 
  
• TIME: 3.45pm – 5.00pm Sunday 09 FEB. Book your slot by emailing Daneel van Wyk
  

Female Roles: 3 Leading ladies
Grace Farrell, Daddy Warbuck’s faithful secretary who loves Annie from the start
Lily St. Regis, Rooster’s girlfriend, is smarter than she appears from the name of the hotel
Miss Hannigan, The orphanage matron, disillusioned and comic. Hates children but fond of alcoholic beverages. 

• Prepare: Grace auditions to sing the song ‘getting to Know You’ from The King and I or ‘My Favourite Things’ from The Sound of Music and be prepared to say lines from the musical in an American accent. Scripts provided. Hannigan auditions to sing and perform ‘Big Spender’. 
  
• TIME: 5.00pm – 7.00pm Sunday 09 FEB. Book your slot by emailing  Daneel van Wyk
  

Chorus Roles: 7 men, 11 women
A male and female chorus of all ages is required. There are many cameo and solo singing and speaking roles in the chorus. All are in American / British accents. 
Roles include: Judge Brandeis, Bert Healy, The Boylan sisters, Drake, Mrs Pugh, Lt. Ward, Dog catcher, Harold Ikes, Perkins, Howe. 
The chorus performs various roles but certain parts can remain specialised. 

• Prepare: Sing the song ‘Tomorrow’ from Annie and be prepared to say lines from the musical in an American accent. Scripts provided. Be prepared to do basic movement routine. 
  
• TIME: 7.00pm – 9.00pm Sunday 09 FEB. Book your slot by emailing Daneel van Wyk
  

Dancer Roles: New York City Parade, 20th century Fox performers, Servants, White House Staff
A sound ability in modern dance and/or ballet will secure a selected group of nimble boys and girls place to add vibrancy to selected musical numbers.

• Prepare: A dance routine will be taught and you will be required to perform it. 
  
• TIME: 7.00pm – 9.00pm Sunday 09 FEB. Book your slot by emailing Daneel van Wyk