Zilker Theatre Productions Announces...
Stage & Music Direction by MICHAEL McKELVEY
Performance Dates & Rehearsals...
Performances will be Thursdays-Sundays, July 9-August 14, 2010
Rehearsals are currently scheduled to begin May 24, 2010
Audition Information...
Primary auditions are scheduled for Saturday, March 6 and Saturday, March 20; callbacks will be held Sunday, March 21.
- All roles are currently open.
- Children 7 years of age and older are invited to audition.
- ZTP warmly encourages actors of all ethnic/racial backgrounds to audition.
All auditions are by appointment. To schedule an appointment or ask questions, please contact us at zilkerauditions@yahoo.com
Please note:
- AEA Members: At this time, ZIlker Theatre Productions is unable to hire Actor's Equity Association members. We are hopeful to be able to work out an agreement sometime in the future.
- Performer Stipend: Due to the lean economic times, Zilker Theatre Productions is not able to offer a performer stipend for the 2010 production of Annie. ZTP means no disrespect, is very appreciative of the hard work and talent of all who audition, and would like to thank everyone in advance for their understanding. It is hoped that a return to providing a performer stipend will be possible next year.
What to Prepare...
Prepare to sing 16-32 bars of a song (no rock or pop; up tempo preferred; a selection from Annie will be accepted).
Bring sheet music (already in your key) for the pianist.
No a cappella or taped accompaniment allowed.
Wear comfortable clothing for the dance audition, which will be in the form of a group dance call.
Bring a headshot and resumé.
About the Show...
The popular comic strip heroine—Little Orphan Annie—takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals! The show has music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin and book by Thomas Meehan, with stage and music direction by Michael McKelvey.
Annie is the story of a spunky depression-era orphan, determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family (and home) with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell... and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Annie features the songs:
- Tomorrow
- Hard Knock Life
- Easy Street
- and many, many more!
Character Breakdown...
ANNIE — Spunky, friendly, big-voiced, street-wise orphan
ORPHANS — Children living at the orphanage with Annie
BERT HEALY — Radio personality
BOYLAN SISTERS — Three singing sisters who perform on "Oxydent's Hour of Smiles" radio program
BUNDLES McCLOSKEY — The Laundryman
DRAKE — Warbucks' English Butler
FDR — The President
GRACE FARRELL — Faithful assistant to Warbucks
LILY — Rooster's floozy girlfriend
MISS HANNIGAN — Cantankerous and mean orphanage director
MRS. GREER — The Housekeeper
MRS. PUGH — The Cook
OLIVER WARBUCKS — Warm-hearted, stiff-collared host to Annie for 2 weeks
ROOSTER — Miss Hannigan's no-good brother
Schedule an Audition Appointment or Get More Information...
Zilker Theatre Productions is the producer of the nation's longest continuously running outdoor musical with free admission. Zilker Theatre Productions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with an audience of 50,000+ annually, with a completely self-generated budget of over $150,000. Approximately 50% of its funds are raised through contributions of individuals and audience members. This year, Zilker Theatre Productions is excited to celebrate 52 years of the Zilker Summer Musical.
Celebrating 53 years of family-oriented musical entertainment!
the longest running outdoor production of its type in the United States
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