UPDATE: Auditions for the beloved musical “Annie” are set to take place on December 13, 2023, at the Mineral Area College Fine Arts Theater. This is a crucial opportunity for aspiring actors, with sessions scheduled at 10 a.m. for performers aged 14 and under, and at 3 p.m. for those aged 15 and up.
This iconic musical, rooted in a poem from 1885, promises to bring joy and excitement to the stage, and the urgency to audition cannot be overstated. Callbacks will occur the following day, December 14, at 6 p.m. at the MAC, ensuring a quick turnaround for hopeful actors.
Participants must prepare a 60- to 90-second song and provide their own accompaniment track on a device compatible with Bluetooth speakers. Note that acapella auditions will not be accepted, and video submissions are off the table. To streamline preparation, audition bundles containing character monologues and choreography videos will be emailed to actors after they submit their audition forms.
Kaity Conaway, a dedicated educator and director, is thrilled to helm this production. “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 expressed. “It’s one of the ones that made me want to do theatre, so getting to direct it is extremely exciting!”
The available roles are extensive, including the titular character Annie, Warbucks, Grace Farrell, and several ensemble members. Rehearsals are slated for weekdays from January 5 to February 25, 2024, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.. Performances will be held on February 26-28 at 7 p.m. and March 1 at 3 p.m.
Conaway is particularly eager about the 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.” Despite auditions being on the horizon, she has already witnessed some of the impressive choreography crafted by Janna Hagerty and London Miscisin, adding to her enthusiasm.
This is a significant milestone for Conaway as it marks her first directing role outside the Farmington School District. “I’m excited to learn how it’s different and what it looks like from a director’s perspective to do a show with a different theatre,” she noted, highlighting her eagerness to embrace new challenges.
Don’t miss this chance to step into the spotlight! Mark your calendars for December 13, and prepare to showcase your talent in one of the most loved musicals of all time. Share this urgent news with fellow performers and spread the word about this exciting opportunity at MAC!
