Annie Character Breakdown
Annie – A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced.
Gender: Female presenting Age: 10 to 12 Vocal range:A3 to G5
Warbucks – A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish.
Gender: Male presenting Age: 40 to 55 Vocal range: B3 to Gb5
Grace Farrell – Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle.
Gender: Female presenting Age: 20 to 35 Vocal range: Bb3 to G5
Orphans – The other girls in the orphanage with Annie. These girls are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially loveable.
Gender: Female presenting Age: 6 to 13
- Molly – The youngest, Annie’s closest friend, and often depicted as the sweetest.
- Kate – The shyest and most reserved, often appearing as the second youngest.
- Tessie – Easily moved to tears, often repeating “Oh my goodness,” and generally quite emotional.
- Pepper – The toughest and most bossy, often clashing with Annie.
- July – The quietest and most nurturing, often acting as a mother figure.
- Duffy – The eldest orphan, a good friend to all.
Servants – The servants at the Warbucks mansion. Includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette.
Gender: Any Age: 20 to 50
Miss Hannigan – The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold.
Gender: Female presenting Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range: A3 to F5
Rooster – Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man.
Gender: Male presenting Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range: B3 to G5
Lily – Rooster’s girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and bimbo.
Gender: Female presenting Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range: B3 to G5
Bert Healy – The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents.
Gender: Male presenting Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range: E4 to G5
Roosevelt – The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks.
Gender: Male presenting Age: 40 to 60 Vocal range: Eb3 to F4
Ensemble – Servants (Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh), Boylan Sisters, Cabinet Members, Hooverville Citizens
Gender: Any