ANNIE AUDITIONS AUGUST 24 & 26, 2025

Fairfield Center Stage (Christy McIntosh-Newsom, Artistic Director; Eli Newsom, Executive Producer) is holding OPEN AUDITIONS (in-person and video submissions) for its upcoming fall musical production of ANNIE on August 24th and 26th 2025. See below for audition specifics including times. The show will run November 14-30 at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational in downtown Fairfield. Seeking a diverse cast of adult (16+) and child (ages 6+) singers, actors, and dancers of all /types to join our production. FCS is a community theater group, Non-Equity, no pay.

The staff for ANNIE includes Christy McIntosh-Newsom (Director), Ken Legum (Music Director), and Mia Tommins (Choreographer). The production will run downtown Fairfield at performance venue Wakeman Hall (inside of First Church Congregational of Fairfield). Rehearsals are generally Mon-Thurs evenings (6-9:30pm, children typically released by 8pm until weeks closer to opening night when hours become extended), and Sundays 3-7pm. Actors will not be needed every day until we get closer to opening. Required sitzprobe rehearsal (sing through with the orchestra) will occur on Sat Nov 8 at noon. All tech rehearsals are required and will take place the evenings of Sun Nov 9-13. Rehearsals will begin on or around Sun Sep 21 @ 3pm.

When: 
In-person open call auditions will occur on Sunday Aug 24 from 3-5pm for kids ages 6-15, and 5-7pm for adults (ages 16+), and Monday Aug 26 from 5-6:30pm (all ages ok). If you are unable to attend in-person auditions you may submit your initial audition virtually (see below for submission instructions). Appointments are highly recommended for in-person auditions. See below for the audition signup link. If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, please cancel your audition appointment and submit an audition video.  

Callbacks, if needed, for ANNIE will take place on Tues Aug 26th in the evening. Note that not all roles require a callback. 

Where:
Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational,
148 Beach Rd in downtown Fairfield (free parking lot onsite)

What to prepare:
Please prepare a brief song (under one minute) in the style of the show (singing from the show is ok). Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A capella singing is discouraged, and bluetooth/mobile devices with backing tracks will not be permitted.

After reserving an audition time slot, you will receive a link to fill out a digital audition form as well as submit a resume/headshot/recent photo.

Appointments: As a convenience and to shorten wait times, we offer a limited number of audition appointment time slots. RESERVE AN AUDITION TIME SLOT here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4EAAAC2EA0FC1-57534787-fairfield

Please make a note of your appointment time and date as you may not receive a reminder. Audition slots are limited, first-come, first-served. 

VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: If you are submitting your audition virtually,  please submit (1) a video of you singing (guidelines follow) and (2) the audition form (link below). Video: sing an approximate one-minute section of a song in the style of the show (contemporary musical theater (comedic song) or comedic christmas song - singing from the show is ok). Please use an accompaniment track (i.e. karaoke track, piano track, other instrumental track, guitar, etc). Some backing tracks can be found on YouTube. Please no a capella singing, as the production team needs to hear singing with accompaniment. 

AUDITION FORM FOR VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS: CLICK HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKY6hYH6BxQuUoWJdlR1I38Zh7FZ1Xz-4NAORqZCNMF5QUIA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111315389528557100467

For virtual auditions, please film in landscape mode in a well-lit room. We want to see you! Start by telling us your name, age (if under 16), and a 1-2 sentence intro about yourself.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO:
Email your audition via a private or unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link by no later than 7pm on Sunday Aug 25 to info@fairfieldcenterstage.org with the subject line ANNIE AUDITION. Please no email attachments - send a link to a hosted, playable video. Videos that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. If we need to see you at callbacks, you will be notified by Mon Aug 26 by noon (callbacks will be that evening). 

Questions?
info@fairfieldcenterstage.org

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Fairfield Center Stage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more info about FCS visit www.FairfieldCenterStage.org

Character Descriptions:
A NOTE ON CASTING: We are committed to inclusive casting. Seeking actors, singers and dancers of all physical types, gender identities, racial identities, and physical abilities. 

ANNIE

Annie: A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced. Must be able to carry the entire show and have minimal conflicts, as this character appears in nearly every scene. May double cast. 
Gender: Female
Age: 10 to 12
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Warbucks: A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Grace Farrell: ROLE IS NOT AVAILABLE Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle. THIS ROLE IS CAST AND NOT AVAILABLE
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 35
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. May double cast. 
Gender: Female
Age: 6 to 13

Servants: The servants at the Warbucks mansion. Includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette.
Age: 16 to 50

Miss Hannigan: The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold. Strong comedian and mover.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Rooster: Miss Hannigan's no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man. Strong comedian, singer and mover.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
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. Strong comedian, singer and mover.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Bert Healy: The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
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 to 60
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Ensemble: Servants (Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh), Boylan Sisters, Cabinet Members, Hooverville Citizens. Ages 7-80