Website Drury Lane Theatre
Drury Lane is seeking non-union young performers for the roles of MOLLY, PEPPER, DUFFY, KATE, and TESSIE. The roles of ANNIE, ALTERNATE/UNDERSTUDY ANNIE, and JULY have been cast. The Orphans will be performing 8 shows per performance week. There will be two external young performer swings who will cover the orphans. One will cover Molly, Kate, and Tessie and the other will cover Pepper, Duffy, and July.
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Theatre & Rehearsal Studio Location – 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Director – Scott Weinstein
Choreographer – Mara Newberry Greer
Music Director – Julia Schade
Artistic Director/Casting Director – Matthew D. Carney
Casting Associate – Mitzi Smith
1st Possible Rehearsal – October 8, 2026
Technical Rehearsals – October 28 – November 1, 2026
Previews – November 4 – 11, 2026
Press Opening – November 12, 2026
Anticipated Closing – January 10, 2027
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
We are currently only accepting video submissions. Please use THIS GOOGLE FORM for audition materials and full instructions on how to submit your video submission. Audition videos are due no later than 11:59pm Sunday, May 17, 2026. In person callback auditions will be held May 29-30, 2026.
Time Commitment:
Young performers will rehearse 10/8/26 - 11/1/26 up to 24 hours per week in the evening on weekdays and during the day on weekends. They will perform 8 shows per week.
STANDARD PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
W-TH 1:30p, TH-F 7p, SA 3p & 8p, SU 2p & 6p
PRESS OPENING WEEK:
W 1:30p & 7p, TH 7:30p, F 7p, SA 3p & 8p, SU 2p & 6p
THANKSGIVING WEEK:
W 1:30p & 7p, TH - DARK, F 1:30p & 7p, SA 3p & 8p, SU 2p & 6p
CHRISTMAS WEEK:
TU 1:30p & 7p, W 1:30p & 7p, TH - DARK, F - DARK, SA 3p & 8p, SU 2p & 6p
NEW YEARS WEEK:
W 1:30p & 7p, TH 3p, F 7p, SA 3p & 8p, SU 2p & 6p
Character Type/Restrictions:
PLEASE NOTE - All orphan roles will require strong singing and choreography/dance/movement.
These girls are gritty, neglected, vulnerable, but honest and lovable. They have mischievous fun with each other and have "sibling-style" fights.
MOLLY - The littlest orphan; appears to be 6 or 7 years old.
PEPPER - The toughest girl in the orphanage; appears to be 12 years old.
DUFFY - The oldest girl in the orphanage; appears to be 13 years old.
KATE - The next to littlest orphan; appears to be 6 or 7 years old but slightly older than Molly.
TESSIE - The crybaby in the orphanage; appears to be 10 years old.
The roles of ANNIE, ALTERNATE/UNDERSTUDY ANNIE, and JULY have been cast.
To apply for this job please visit forms.gle.