Auditions | Marshall Kids Theater

Auditions for Annie Kids

We are thrilled about this awesome opportunity for the kids of Marshall to explore theater locally, and our next show is sure to be amazing! Come join us! You will have a great time working together, learning about theater, and making friends and memories that last a lifetime. The performances are set to be held on June 27th and June 28th at 6:30pm.

Based on the popular comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie,” Annie KIDS tells of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who left her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR AUDITIONING.

Annie KIDS cast members should be kids between 6 and 11 years old. 12 and up will be crew members. Most roles require singing and dancing, although there are some non-singing and non-dancing roles. Whether it will be fun for them or not will depend on how much work they are willing to put into it. If you have more than 2 schedule conflicts, please contact us before auditioning to discuss whether your child will have enough rehearsals to learn their parts.

Parent Meeting and Parent Committees

A parent meeting of cast members will be held on June 16th at 6pm in person or on Zoom. Please have at least one parent/guardian attend the meeting. We will need 2 parents chaperones for each day of the rehearsals. If you work during those hours every day and cannot help, please let us know, so we can work it out.

Every production requires much preparation, so all parents are encouraged to sign up for an area in which they can assist. This is a community theater and its success relies on volunteer involvement of parents, so we need you to help your kids succeed!

Please read all the information, and follow directions for successful auditioning!

Audition Preparation:

Prepare a script excerpt. You don’t have to have it all memorized, but you need to know it well, so you can demonstrate your acting without worrying about the script. Don't come prepared for one role only, be prepared to read for any of the roles! Here is a list of characters just to get familiar with them.
Prepare a song, and choose about a minute of it, it should be between 30 and 60 seconds. We suggest finding a "karaoke" version on Youtube, so we can use it during the auditions as an accompaniment for your singing. The song can be anything, but it can't be a song from Annie KIDS musical. Show us your great stage presence. Act out your song!
If you want a dancing part, we might be asking to do a few simple moves so we can see your dancing skills!

If you are unable attend the auditions and would like to do a video recording for auditions, please email us at marshallkidstheater@gmail.com

For kids 12 and up who want to be on the crew team, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Steps for the Audition Process:

Audition workshops will be held on two days: Monday, June 2nd and 9th 5-7pm.
You can sign up for one of those two workshops.
Compare your calendar with the rehearsal and performance schedule. List any sure or potential conflicts on your audition application.
Kids will be all together in one room, and they will take turns reading from the script. If your child has a hard time reading on the spot, make sure you read with them at home, so they are ready.
If you don't have any theater experience, and don't know what to prepare for the auditions, just come as you are, and we'll read from the script together. However, you have a much better chance of being cast for a role if you come prepared, so read the “Audition Preparation” section carefully.

Audition Process:

Complete all the paperwork and have your picture taken by one of our volunteers.
Wait quietly in the foyer until your name is called. This is a good time to practice and prepare.
When you hear your name, enter the audition room.
Give your application to the audition panel and introduce yourself - give your full name and age.
Take a breath, plant your feet, and sing your prepared song.
Thank the audition panel for their time and return to the foyer to wait for your script reading audition.
Return to the audition room and read from the script with others.
You did it! Now you wait for the cast announcement and then rehearsals begin!

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals will be held on June 16-19 (Monday-Friday) 12:00-5:00 PM and June 23-26 (Monday-Thursday) 11:00-5:00 PM. We might not need all the kids for all the rehearsals, but we will have a set schedule before we start rehearsals.

Parents! Make sure your kids come to rehearsals prepared and well fed. Kids should wear comfortable shoes that are easy to dance in, no flip-flops, sandals or crocks.

Work at home:

All cast members are required to work on their lines, songs and dances at home. We will provide all the materials needed, but parents are required to help their children work on their parts and come to the rehearsals prepared. Songs and lines need to be memorized by the due date on the calendar.

Understudies will be assigned, and any actor, who misses rehearsals, doesn't learn their part on time, or has behavioral issues, might loose their role.

Costumes:

Some parts of the costumes will be provided for all cast members, however, there will be some items that will need to be supplied by the students such as shoes, accessories, undergarments, stage make-up items, etc.

Fees:

To cover the tuition, parents are required to secure a set amount in sponsorships. If you prefer, you can cover this amount yourself. If a family cannot secure sponsorships or pay the fee, they are expected to join the fundraising team to help find sponsors. Those who are were a part of the whole season with Mary Poppins JR don't need to raise additional support.

Forms to fill out:

Kids Cast Form - https://forms.gle/wgHTYJLnJM6tSfpK8
Kids Crew Form - https://forms.gle/TpssQHEvDdJF3pa2A
Parent Form - https://forms.gle/8ZkovCyB9piEQw5k7