URGENT UPDATE: Auditions for the beloved musical “Annie” are taking place on December 13, 2023, at the Mineral Area College Fine Arts Theater. This is a prime opportunity for local talent, as the auditions will kick off at 10 a.m. for actors 14 and under and 3 p.m. for ages 15 and up.
Directors are eager to cast this iconic production, and callbacks are scheduled for December 14 at 6 p.m. Interested performers should prepare a 60- to 90-second song and bring their own accompaniment track on a device compatible with a Bluetooth speaker. Note that acapella performances are not permitted, and video auditions will not be accepted.
Those auditioning will receive a preparation bundle via email, which includes character monologues and a choreography video to aid in their preparation. Auditioners are encouraged to wear appropriate dance attire, memorize their dance routines, and be ready to showcase both dance and monologues at the audition.
The roles available include the titular character Annie, Daddy Warbucks, Grace Farrell, Miss Hannigan, and many more ensemble members. Rehearsals are set to take place on weekdays from January 5 to February 25, 2024, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Performances are slated for February 26-28 at 7 p.m. and March 1 at 3 p.m.
Director Kaity Conaway, a Farmington teacher, expressed her excitement:
“I’m super excited to get to direct Annie because it’s one of the first movie musicals I remember watching as a kid,”
she stated. Conaway emphasized her enthusiasm for the musical’s choreography, stating,
“Annie has so many fun opportunities for choreography, both dance and just organized movement, so I’m super excited to see what that looks like.”
This is Conaway’s first time directing outside the Farmington School District, adding to her anticipation to engage with a different theater community.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a classic musical that continues to inspire audiences worldwide. Share this news with friends and fellow performers to spread the word about this exciting opportunity at MAC!
