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Annie Jr.

Grades PreK-12

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Students in Grades PreK through 12 this school year: Join us for our Youth Theatre Jr. Companies, Companies, and Jr. Troupe Fall 2024 Musical: Annie Jr.!

Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

There are three ways for students to participate onstage in Annie Jr.:

  • Jr. Companies – All students in grades PreK-K and 1-2, performing in a couple of scenes and a pre-show song and dance routine! No audition required. Monday rehearsals only until tech.
  • Companies – Students in grades 3-5 and 6-12, playing various Ensemble and Featured roles. Auditions are encouraged but not required; everyone is welcome! Monday rehearsals only until tech.
  • Jr. Troupe – Selected students in grades 3-12, playing Supporting and Lead roles (Character descriptions and the script will be provided in advance.) Auditions required; everyone will be cast in either the Companies or Jr. Troupe! Rehearsals throughout the week as called.

Important Dates & Times

How to Prepare for Auditions (Optional, Grades 3-12 only)

  • Fill out your student’s Registration Form (registration is closed).
  • Headshots and resumes are encouraged (but not required) and can be emailed to theatre@cfcarts.com at least 48 hours prior to your audition in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. If emailed late or in a different format, we may not be able to access your resume. Please do not bring hard copies to your audition.
  • Prepare and memorize a 16 to 32-bar selection from a musical theatre song. Please do not sing selections from any version of Annie or The Addams Family. Please bring sheet music with full piano accompaniment, three-hole-punched, double-sided, and in a three-ring binder. An accompanist will be provided. Tracks may not be used. Students may not sing a cappella (without accompaniment.) If you need assistance locating appropriate sheet music, please contact us at theatre@cfcarts.com at least 48 hours before your audition (but preferably sooner!) and we will help you.
  • All auditioners will participate in cold readings from Annie Jr. The script will be made available before auditions. Students do not need to memorize any part of the script or prepare a monologue. Students may also be asked to read scenes from The Addams Family even if not auditioning for that show.
  • Please bring a water bottle. Food and gum are not permitted.
  • Dance or athletic shoes required. No restrictive attire, open-toed shoes, flip-flops/sandals, heels, or skirts/dresses without leggings or shorts beneath.
  • Auditions, as well as rehearsals, are closed to parents and other visitors. For safety reasons, only students and approved staff/volunteers are permitted.
  • Students may choose to attend our Audition Prep Workshop on Wednesday, August 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at our audition and rehearsal location of First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789). Students will gain familiarity with the shows and characters, have the opportunity to participate in a mock acting audition and receive feedback, and participate in a Q&A session with casting staff. You can register your student for the Audition Prep Workshop on their Registration Form (registration is closed) and use the links below to pay. We offer a sibling discount for this workshop!

Aug 14 | Audition Prep Workshop (Optional, Grades 3-12 only)

Want to audition for the Jr. Troupe - Supporting and Lead roles? Students in grades 3-12 may choose to attend our Audition Prep Workshop, Wednesday, August 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at our audition and rehearsal location of First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789). Students will gain familiarity with the shows and characters, have the opportunity to participate in a mock acting audition and receive feedback, and participate in a Q&A session with casting staff. We offer a sibling discount for this workshop!

Aug 16 - 17 | Auditions (Optional, Grades 3-12 only)

Auditions will take place on August 16 and 17 (callbacks for selected students August 18) at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) and are fully optional for Grades 3-12. (Students in Grades PreK-2 may not audition in advance.) These auditions will determine the lead and supporting roles for our Jr. Troupe as well as featured roles for our Companies. Auditions are for placement only - there’s a role for all actors in this production!

Students may audition for the Troupe Fall 2024 Musical, The Addams Family, at the same time if desired. Please click the link for more information! Please note that students can only do either Annie Jr. or The Addams Family, but will not be able to do both.

If your young actor wishes to participate without auditioning, that is completely fine! You will be able to note that preference on your student’s registration. We are happy to find a place in this production for your young performer, even if they are audition-shy!

Audition blocks:

Audition blocks are listed below, and you can select which one your student will attend on your student’s registration form. Students must stay for the duration of their audition block.

  • Block A - Friday, August 16, 5:30-8 p.m.
  • Block B - Saturday, August 17, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Block C - Saturday, August 17, 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Block D - Saturday, August 17, 4-6:30 p.m.
  • Callbacks will be held for selected students on Sunday, August 18, sometime between 2-6 p.m. Students will be informed of their callback status and exact call time by email no later than 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 17.

Aug 18 | Callbacks (Audition Follow-Up)

Callbacks will be held for selected students on Sunday, August 18, sometime between 2-6 p.m. Students will be informed of their callback status and exact call time by email no later than 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 17.

Aug 26 - Oct 28 | Rehearsals (Required)

All students will rehearse on Mondays at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) from August 26 to October 28. (No rehearsal September 2 for Labor Day, but we will have rehearsal on October 14.) Rehearsals will take place at the following times:

  • Jr. Company (Grades PreK-2): 6-7:15 p.m. (check-in from 5:45-6 p.m., 1.25 hours of rehearsal)
  • Company and Jr. Troupe (Grades 3-12): 5:30-7:30 p.m. (check-in from 5:15-5:30 p.m., 2 hours of rehearsal)
  • Jr. Troupe students may be asked to stay as late as 8 p.m. some Mondays.

Jr. Troupe students will also rehearse on an as-called basis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Fridays at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) from August 27 to November 1 (No rehearsal October 31 for Halloween, but we will have rehearsal October 25) anytime between 5:30-8 p.m. Important things to note for Jr. Troupe rehearsals:

  • Not every Jr. Troupe student will be called to every rehearsal! A full rehearsal schedule will be released after auditions by Wednesday, August 21. The number of rehearsals required will depend on the size of your student’s role.
  • All Jr. Troupe students should plan to attend every Monday rehearsal as listed above and of course, all tech and dress rehearsals as listed below.

Nov 4 - 7 | Tech & Dress Rehearsals (Required)

Tech and dress rehearsals will take place at the following days and times at Trinity Preparatory School (5700 Trinity Prep Ln, Winter Park, FL 32792):

  • Jr. Company (Grades PreK-2):
    • Monday, November 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 7, 5:30-8 p.m.
  • Companies and Jr. Troupe (Grades 3-12):
    • Monday, November 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, November 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, November 6, 5:30-9 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 7, 5:30-9 p.m.

All cast must attend all their scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

Nov 8 - 9 | Performances (Required)

Performances will take place on Friday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, November 9 at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Preparatory School (5700 Trinity Prep Ln, Winter Park, FL 32792). See below for show day schedules:

  • Friday, November 8, 5:30 p.m. call time, 6:30 p.m. performance, estimated end time around 8:30-9 p.m. (Jr. Companies students released to parents at intermission unless staying to watch Act 2 with their teachers)
  • Saturday, November 9, 2 p.m. call time, 3 p.m. performance, estimated end time and dinner break start between 4:30-5 p.m.
    • Students in grades 3-12 may stay through the break or leave with parents and return by 5:30 p.m.
    • Students in grades PreK-2 are released to parents at intermission as usual (unless staying to watch Act 2 with their teachers, in which case they are released to their parents directly after the show) and may not stay through the break
  • Saturday, November 9, 5:30 p.m. call time, 6:30 p.m. performance, estimated end time between 8-9 p.m.
    • All Jr. Troupe and Companies students in grades 6-12 must stay for strike until latest 10 p.m.
    • All Companies and Jr. Troupe students in grades 3-5 are released following the performance end time as soon as their personal costumes are neatly hung and dressing rooms are clean
    • All Jr. Companies students in grades PreK-2 are released to their parents at intermission as usual unless staying to watch Act 2 with their teachers

Audience members may purchase in-person tickets on the event page.

All cast must attend all their scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

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Tuition

There is a seasonal $35 registration fee per student, which covers all enrollments in Youth Theatre Programs from August to December 2024. Click to pay.

Tuition for all performers is as follows: (scholarships and payment plans available; see below.)

  • Jr. Companies (All Grades PreK-2): $175, click to pay
  • Companies (Grades 3-12, Featured and Ensemble Roles): $200, click to pay
  • Jr. Troupe (Grades 3-12, Lead and Supporting Roles): $225 (A link will be sent to those accepted after auditions)

There are four ways to make a payment option on the Payment Form.

  • Complete the tuition payment in full via the link above. The options you can choose from are paying online (small convenience fee applies), mailing a check (made out to CFCArts) to PO Box 720517 Orlando, FL 32872 (please email theatre@cfcarts.com once check is posted), or bringing a check or cash to your first rehearsal on August 26.
  • Select "I would like a CFCArts Staff Member to reach out to me" to set up a tuition payment plan of three installments. The first installment will be due no later than Monday, August 19, the second installment no later than Monday, September 23, and the third and final installment no later than Monday, October 21. Students must have tuition paid in full to perform in the production. Installment payments may be made online or by mailing a check (made out to CFCArts) to PO Box 720517 Orlando, FL 32872 (please email theatre@cfcarts.com once check is posted, and be sure to set up your payment plan with us first.)
  • Select "I would like to apply for a Scholarship" to complete the application as a part of your student’s Payment Form to be considered for a need-based scholarship for this program. Any remaining balance for your student’s tuition will be due no later than Monday, October 21. Students must have their remaining tuition balance paid in full to perform in the production. Payment of the remaining balance may be made online (a link will be provided, a small convenience fee will apply) or by mailing a check (made out to CFCArts) to PO Box 720517 Orlando, FL 32872 (please email theatre@cfcarts.com once check is posted.)
  • CFCArts is a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES, formerly Gardiner Scholarship) direct pay provider, and the FES can be used to cover program tuition. Simply select "I would like to apply for a Scholarship" and there will be a place to include your student’s FES ID number. We will then reach out to you about next steps.

      Financial Assistance

      CFCArts is a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES, formerly Gardiner Scholarship) provider, and the FES can be used to cover program tuition! CFCArts financial assistance is also available and can be applied for on your Registration Form (registration is closed).

      Music Therapy

      CFCArts Youth Theatre Programs are proud to have a fully licensed, board-certified Music Therapist involved in our programs! Our Music Therapist consults on curriculum development, trains our staff members with arts-based classroom management and intervention skills, and is available as a resource for students and staff alike throughout the rehearsal and show process as needed.

      Service Project

      Central Florida Community Arts exists to serve and build community through the arts. With our mission in mind, our Youth Theatre Program students for each production have the opportunity to participate in a service project to benefit another non-profit organization in Central Florida - and to build friendships and bond with their castmates! These service projects are carefully selected to align with the message of the story that our students are telling on stage.

      For this production, we are proud to partner with Foundation for Foster Children, which supports local children in foster care in Central Florida. Just like Annie, these children may not be able to be with their families, but still want to feel valued - so we are partnering with FFC to create and provide handcrafted birthday cards for them!

      Casting Policies

      Please click here for a thorough review of our casting policies.

      Staff

      Click here to meet the Annie Jr. staff!

      Registration

      Please follow these steps to register your student.

      • Please register for an audition, or to participate without auditioning, by filling out the Registration Form (registration is closed).
      • Make the $35 seasonal registration fee payment. If applicable, use the links above to pay for the Audition Prep Workshop.

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