Elgin Summer Theatre holds 'Annie' audtions May 10-17

Leapin' Lizards!

Elgin Summer Theatre announces open auditions for "Annie," one of the world's best-loved musicals. Auditions will be held May 10-17 at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in downtown Elgin.

For more information on auditions and participant requirements, visit www.hemmens.org/est, e-mail to est@cityofelgin.org, or call Jen Prise at (847) 931-5904.

Auditions for girls, ages 8 to 15, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12 and noon Saturday, May 14. Possible callbacks will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17.

Auditions for adults, age 16 and older, will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, to Thursday, May 12, and again at 7 p.m. Monday, May 16. Possible callbacks will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17.

“Annie” is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

This is the fourth production for the Elgin Summer Theatre after a 12-year hiatus. Other productions have included "Hair," "Grease" and last summer's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Sponsored by the City of Elgin, EST is a showcase for local talent in all age ranges.

Performances for "Annie" will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, July 15-23, and 3 p.m. Sundays, July 17 and 24.

Tickets are $15. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Hemmens box office, online at www.hemmens.org, or charge by phone at (847) 931-5900.