Annie KIDS Cast List and Character Breakdown

Annie KIDS cast list and character breakdown from Teton Music

Teton Music provides this Annie KIDS cast list to help school directors review roles, plan auditions, and choose the right Broadway Junior materials for younger performers.

Quick Details for Schools

  • Cast Size: Medium (11 to 20 performers)
  • Cast Type: Children
  • Dance Requirements: Standard
  • Best For: Elementary and younger theatre programs wanting classic musical theatre, strong ensemble work, and iconic songs students already know

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Annie KIDS is a Broadway Junior KIDS title intended for accredited schools using student performers. If you are a community theatre, children’s theatre, or a non-school program without an academic curriculum, your order may not be eligible.

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Annie KIDS Cast of Characters

The Annie KIDS cast list includes iconic Broadway characters, memorable featured roles, orphan ensemble opportunities, and flexible New Yorker scenes that help younger performers shine. This show is especially useful for elementary theatre programs wanting recognizable songs, strong female roles, and classic musical theatre storytelling.

Quick Casting Insight: Annie KIDS works best when you have a confident Annie, a hilarious Miss Hannigan, believable chemistry between the Orphans, and ensemble performers who can create the worlds of the orphanage, New York City, and the Warbucks mansion.

Annie
Annie is tough, streetwise, independent, and surprisingly vulnerable beneath her confident exterior. She desperately wants a family and lights up the stage in songs like “Tomorrow.” Cast an excellent actress and strong singer capable of balancing optimism, strength, and emotional honesty.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: A3–D5

Molly
Molly is the youngest orphan at age six. Like the other orphans, she should feel mischievous, lovable, and emotionally connected to the group. Cast a visually expressive young performer who works naturally with the orphan ensemble.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: A3–B4

Kate
Kate is one of the younger orphans and should feel playful, expressive, and believable as part of the orphan “family.”
Gender: Female | Vocal range: C4–C5

Tessie
Tessie is the crybaby orphan and brings comic personality to the group scenes. This role works well for a performer with expressive reactions and strong ensemble awareness.
Vocal range: A3–C5

Pepper
Pepper is the toughest orphan and often leads the girls into trouble. Cast a performer with strong energy, bold personality, and confidence onstage.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: C4–Bb4

July
July is the quietest orphan but still contributes to the strong chemistry of the orphan ensemble.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: C4–D5

Duffy
Duffy is the oldest orphan and helps anchor the orphan group dynamic. Cast a strong ensemble performer with stage confidence.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: C4–D5

Miss Hannigan
Miss Hannigan is one of musical theatre’s great comic villains. Bitter, dramatic, and larger-than-life, she despises running the orphanage and makes her misery known constantly. Cast a terrific comedic actress with strong timing and a versatile singing voice.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: G3–D5

Grace Farrell
Grace Farrell is Oliver Warbucks’s classy and composed secretary. She balances professionalism with genuine warmth toward Annie. This is a strong featured role for a sweet, confident actress and singer.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: D4–C5

Rooster Hannigan
Rooster Hannigan is Miss Hannigan’s flashy, smooth-talking brother who schemes alongside Lily St. Regis. Cast a performer with comic swagger, strong physicality, and enough vocal confidence for “Easy Street.”
Gender: Male | Vocal range: G3–Bb4

Lily St. Regis
Lily St. Regis is Rooster’s glamorous but not-too-bright partner in crime. This role is perfect for a naturally funny actress with strong comic timing and vocal confidence.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: Bb3–Bb4

Oliver Warbucks
Oliver Warbucks is the powerful millionaire industrialist who slowly softens after meeting Annie. This role requires an actor who can appear authoritative and commanding while eventually revealing warmth and affection.
Gender: Male | Vocal range: A3–D5

Sandy
Sandy is Annie’s lovable stray dog companion. Though Sandy has no lines, the role often becomes a favorite with audiences, especially during “Tomorrow.”
Gender: Any | Vocal range: F4–D5

Drake and Servants
Drake and the household servants create the polished world of the Warbucks mansion. These roles are excellent for ensemble performers and can be double cast as New Yorkers in “N.Y.C.”
Gender: Any

Apple Seller
The Apple Seller opens Scene 2 and interacts with Annie early in the show. This small role works well for a newer performer.
Gender: Any

Lt. Ward
Lt. Ward is the policeman who questions Annie about Sandy. This non-singing role is excellent for a performer capable of portraying an authoritative adult.
Gender: Male

Bert Healy
Bert Healy is the radio announcer personality of the era. This featured non-singing role is perfect for a naturally funny performer with a large speaking voice.
Gender: Male

Mr. Bundles
Mr. Bundles is the orphanage laundryman. This smaller speaking role works well for a performer still growing into larger parts.
Gender: Male

President Franklin D. Roosevelt
President Roosevelt assists Warbucks in the search for Annie’s parents. This role is ideal for a performer not yet ready for a larger singing role but comfortable delivering a memorable moment onstage.
Gender: Male

Louis Howe
Louis Howe is President Roosevelt’s aide and is a strong smaller featured role for a newer performer.
Gender: Male

Star(s)-to-Be
The Stars-To-Be appear during “N.Y.C.” and provide glamorous featured vocal moments. Feel free to split this role among multiple strong singers.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: Ab3–D5

Usherette
The Usherette helps guide Warbucks, Annie, and Grace during “N.Y.C.” and sings with the ensemble.
Gender: Any

New Yorkers
The New Yorkers create the colorful world of 1930s Manhattan. Roles can include street vendors, taxi drivers, pickpockets, tourists, mothers, children, reporters, and more. These ensemble parts are a fantastic opportunity for students to develop strong character work and historical context.
Gender: Any

Why Teachers Choose Annie KIDS

  • Recognizable songs like “Tomorrow” instantly connect with students, parents, and audiences.
  • Strong orphan ensemble gives younger performers many memorable moments onstage.
  • Miss Hannigan, Warbucks, Grace, Rooster, and Lily provide standout featured character roles.
  • Flexible New Yorker scenes allow schools to expand ensemble participation creatively.
  • Classic musical theatre storytelling makes Annie KIDS an approachable introduction to Broadway-style productions.

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How to Cast Annie KIDS Successfully

  • Prioritize strong chemistry among the Orphans so they feel like a believable family.
  • Choose an Annie who can balance toughness, warmth, and emotional sincerity.
  • Cast Miss Hannigan with strong comic timing and fearless character commitment.
  • Use New Yorker ensemble roles to maximize participation and encourage creative character work.
  • Look for performers who can clearly distinguish the worlds of the orphanage, mansion, and New York City.

Before You Order

If you're considering Annie KIDS for your school, reviewing the cast list is the most important first step. This helps determine whether the vocal demands, featured comedy roles, orphan ensemble, and 1930s New York setting fit your students.

As a trusted Broadway Junior supplier, Teton Music helps schools move from planning to production with clear product options, fast turnaround, and personal support when questions come up.

  • Do you have a confident young performer ready for Annie?
  • Can your orphan ensemble create believable chemistry together?
  • Do you have strong comic actors for Miss Hannigan, Rooster, and Lily?
  • Would your students enjoy a classic Broadway-style musical?

Important School Licensing Note

Broadway Junior and KIDS titles are licensed for accredited school programs using student performers. Orders are reviewed for eligibility, and performance rights must be handled properly before presenting the show.

FAQ: Is Annie KIDS a good choice for elementary school productions?

Yes. Annie KIDS is one of the most popular elementary theatre productions because it combines recognizable music, flexible ensemble opportunities, strong female roles, and approachable Broadway storytelling.

FAQ: How many performers do you need for Annie KIDS?

Annie KIDS is commonly suited for medium casts of 11 to 20 performers, though New Yorker and ensemble scenes can often be expanded for larger groups.

FAQ: What role is most important to cast well?

Annie and Miss Hannigan are the two most important featured roles. Annie anchors the emotional heart of the story, while Miss Hannigan drives much of the comedy and energy.

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