Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Based on Little Orphan Annie (R) by permission of the Tribune Media Services Inc.

Its upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history—what girl hasn’t dreamed of performing the title role or playing the outrageous Miss Hannigan? Cast size is flexible, and the age range of the parts makes Annie Junior ideal for productions involving different grade levels, or for middle school where students may be maturing at different rates. The bright, tuneful score is easy to sing and filled with familiar numbers.

ANNIE Jr. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

ANNIE, age 11. Spunky, tough, street-wise kid. Sometimes aggressive. Independent, crafty, needy,
motherly, friendly, caring. Will go to any extent to gain the love of a family to which she can belong. Strong
vocally and strong actress.

LEAD ORPHANS. Must have the ability to have mischievous fun with one another.
MOLLY, age 6. Tiniest. Frightened (looks to Annie for mothering.)
KATE, age 7. Next smallest
TESSIE, age 10. Most emotional. Cries or laughs easily. Her phrase is “O, my
goodness, O, my goodness.
PEPPER, age 12. Toughest. Stands up for herself and defends everyone.
JULY, age 13. Quietest.
DUFFY, age 13. Tallest, most mature.

MISS HANNIGAN. The villainous director of the orphanage. Must play comedy well. More mature voice.
Has to change character from being mean to falsely loving in a split second. Likes to think of herself as a diva.
Loves to flirt.

BUNDLES & McCLOSKEY. Laundry man. Character actor. Flirts with Miss Hannigan.

APPLE SELLER, DOG CATCHER. No solo singing but dialogue with ANNIE.

SANDY. Male dog which can be played by a tiny male or female student. Sings.

LT. WARD (Policeman). No solo singing.

GRACE FARRELL. Attractive, classy, tall, well-dressed. Private secretary to OLIVER WARBUCKS. More
legit voice.

OLIVER WARBUCKS. Middle-aged billionaire. Self-assured and confident. Posture, walk and speech
patterns have to be more mature. Completely charmed by ANNIE.

MANSION STAFF (all must be strong singers)

DRAKE. English butler. Head servant. Ideally, should be tall enough to carry ANNIE.
CECILLE & ANNETTE. French maids. Could be dancers in addition to singers.
MRS. GREER Head housekeeper.
MRS. PUGH (pronounced “pew”). Cook.

STAR-TO-BE. Solo in NYC. A young “GRACE FARRELL.”

USHERETTES. Small solos in NYC

ROOSTER HANNIGAN. MRS. HANNIGAN’s brother. Flashy. Self-assured. Moves smoothly in a gangster
way. Wide vocal range. Must be able to play off of LILY. They are a team. Comedy role with Brooklyn
accent.

LILY ST. REGIS. ROOSTER’s girlfriend. Airhead. Looking good and money are all that matter to her. Also
wide vocal range. Comedy role with Brooklyn accent.

BERT HEALY. Head of the Oxydent radio show. He’s a scene-stealer. Has to be number one.

BERT HEALY’S GIRLS. Three harmonizing voices on his radio show.

RADIO ANNOUNCER Has to have professional sounding speaking voice and manner

SOUND EFFECTS MAN. Be able to handle old-fashioned sound effects props. Comedian.
Radio Announcer and Sound Effect Man could be played by one or two people

PRESIDENT FDR. Must look mature, be comfortable in a wheelchair and be able to imitate President
Roosevelt’s voice and mannerisms.

LOUIS HOWE. FDR’s assistant.

OTHER NEEDED CHARACTERS: CHAUFFER, SERVANTS, ORPHANS, NEW YORKERS & A PARADE
OF NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CHARACTERS ON TIMES SQUARE, THE “CROSSROADS OF THE
WORLD.”