Annie, Oliver Warbucks, Grace Farrell, Miss Hannigan, Rooster Hannigan, Lily St. Regis, Orphans (Molly, Kate, Tessie, Pepper, July, Duffy + additional), Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, Annette, Bert Healy, Boylan Sisters, President Roosevelt, Ensemble.

Directed by Trinidad Snider. Musical Direction by Bradley Wyner. Choreography by Kenya Woods. Assistant Direction/Choreography by Jailyn Harris. Stage Management by Julie Billinghurst.

NOTE: All audition nights are now at capacity. Please contact Trinidad Snider at tsnider@nearwesttheatre.org with questions.

• ·Sunday, August 23 — 6:00pm–9:00pm (KIDS ONLY — FULL)
• ·Monday, August 24 — (FULL)
• ·Tuesday, August 25 — 7:00pm–10:00pm

Anyone auditioning must stay for the entire session. Kids are welcome to sign up on other nights if unavailable Sunday.

Saturday, August 29 — 10:00am–4:00pm

Near West Theatre

6702 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102

No preparation required. No headshot or resume needed. Group experience featuring theatre games, improvisation, characterization, and movement. Come in comfortable clothing.

September 20 – November 11, 2026.

• ·Sundays: 1:00pm–9:00pm
• ·Monday–Thursday: 7:00pm–10:00pm (youth under 16 typically released by 9:30pm)

Dress rehearsal week: November 15–19 (mandatory, 6:00pm–11:00pm)

Sitzprobe/Dry Tech: possibly Saturday, November 14 (daytime)

10 performances:

• ·Friday, November 20 at 7:30pm
• ·Saturday, November 21 at 7:30pm
• ·Sunday, November 22 at 2:00pm
• ·Friday, November 27 at 7:30pm
• ·Saturday, November 28 at 7:30pm
• ·Sunday, November 29 at 2:00pm
• ·Wednesday, December 3 at 7:30pm
• ·Thursday, December 4 at 7:30pm
• ·Friday, December 5 at 7:30pm
• ·Saturday, December 6 at 7:30pm

Near West Theatre is committed to diverse, inclusive casting without regard to disability, race, age, sexual orientation, color, gender identity, national origin, or ethnic origin.

• ·ANNIE (female-presenting youth, approx. ages 10–13) — Resilient, optimistic, streetwise orphan. Strong singing voice and excellent acting skills. Double cast.
• ·OLIVER "DADDY" WARBUCKS (male-presenting adult) — Wealthy industrialist whose tough exterior gives way to warmth. Commanding stage presence and strong singing voice.
• ·GRACE FARRELL (female-presenting adult) — Warbucks' secretary. Intelligent, elegant, compassionate.
• ·MISS HANNIGAN (female-presenting adult) — Matron of the orphanage. Larger than life, comedic, frustrated. Exceptional comedic timing and strong singing voice.
• ·ROOSTER HANNIGAN (male-presenting adult) — Miss Hannigan's scheming brother. Charismatic con artist with strong comic instincts and movement ability.
• ·LILY ST. REGIS (female-presenting adult) — Rooster's glamorous girlfriend. Stylish, witty, over-the-top. Strong singing and movement.
• ·ORPHANS (all double cast, female-presenting youth) — Molly (ages 7–9), Kate (8–10), Tessie (9–12), Pepper (11–14), July (10–13), Duffy (10–13), plus 4–6 additional orphans (ages 8–14).
• ·DRAKE (male-presenting adult) — Warbucks' butler.
• ·MRS. PUGH (female-presenting adult) — Warbucks' cook.
• ·MRS. GREER (female-presenting adult) — Warbucks' housekeeper.
• ·CECILLE & ANNETTE (female-presenting adult or older teen) — Maids in the Warbucks household.
• ·BERT HEALY (male-presenting adult) — Charismatic radio personality. Strong singing voice.
• ·THE BOYLAN SISTERS (three female-presenting performers) — Close-harmony trio. Strong vocalists with movement ability.
• ·PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (Caucasian male-presenting adult) — Calm, compassionate, warm authority.
• ·ENSEMBLE — All ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, and experience levels welcome. Portraying Hooverville residents, Cabinet members, New Yorkers, servants, party guests, police officers, radio performers, street vendors, and more.

Questions: tsnider@nearwesttheatre.org