Annie
Character Descriptions
Annie – Annie is a tough streetwise urchin who is, nevertheless; vulnerable when she
thinks she might lose what has become most important to her: a newfound “family”
who loves her. Throughout the show she shows independent, needy, maternal, and
hopeful qualities. Although she is at times aggressive or crafty, there is no doubt that
Annie is a friendly and caring child. This character may be asked to sing.
Miss Hannigan – Miss Hannigan is the evil orphanage matron. Her distaste for her job
and the children is obvious in every move she makes. She is predictable and funny in
her ridiculous, cruel ways. This character may be asked to sing.
Oliver Warbucks – A powerful, self-assured billionaire who always has his mind on
business. While sometime gruff and abrupt he has a kind heart. At first he is awkwardly
affectionate toward Annie, but he soon finds himself completely charmed by her.
Grace Farrell – She is the beautiful and loyal private secretary to Oliver Warbucks.
Grace is mature, calm, and classy. She is businesslike when dealing with Miss Hannigan
and Warbucks, yet maternal toward Annie. This character may be asked to sing.
Rooster Hannigan– Miss Hannigan's despicable brother. Rooster is flashy and self-
assured. His “moves” are as smooth as a gambler’s, sly, and deceiving.
Lily St. Regis – Lily is Rooster’s airhead girlfriend. She is always distracted, although
she manages to pick up on any conversation involving money.
Orphans - These girls are gritty, neglected, vulnerable, yet basically honest, and
potentially lovable. They mischievous fun with each other and also have “sibling-style”
fights.
Molly - The littlest orphan.
Pepper - The toughest girl in the orphanage.
Duffy - The oldest girl in the orphanage.
Kate - The next to littlest orphan.
Tessie - The crybaby in the orphanage.
July - The quietest orphan.
Servants - Oliver Warbucks’ domestic staff. Their presence, posture, and speech is
proper and fastidious. Their heads are always held high, with pleasant, yet guarded
emotions.
Drake - The English butler.
Cecille - A French maid.
Annette - A French maid.
Mrs. Greer - The head housekeeper.
Mrs. Pugh - The chef.
Mr. Bundles McCloskey - The laundryman who serves the orphanage. He has an
innocent, flirtatious relationship with Miss Hannigan.
Lt. Ward - A policeman who returns Annie to Miss Hannigan after she escapes from the
orphanage.
Policeman - Lt. Ward’s police partner.
Dog Catcher - A person who captures stray dogs on the streets of New York.
Bert Healy - A flamboyant and popular radio personality.
Boylan Sisters (Connie, Ronnie, Bonnie) - Assistants to Bert Healy.
Star-To-Be - A young, aspiring Broadway actress.
Tentative Dance Ensemble Roles:
Orphan Ensemble - Orphans in Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Downtown Ensemble-Dancers who live in the depressed area of NYC
Servant Ensemble - Servants in Oliver Warbucks’ mansion.
Usherettes - Fancily dressed ushers at Radio City Music Hall.
NYC Dance Ensemble-42nd Street Dancers
Tentative Character Ensemble Roles:
NYC Characters- Pedestrians on New York City streets.
