“Annie” Costume List
Orphans
The clothes should not fit very well – either too big or too small
Ask your mom/dad/big brother or sister to borrow something old
Use something you have outgrown but can still fit a little (pants too short etc)
Shirt: long sleeved or short
Can have buttons, no buttons or missing buttons
With paint on it or holes in it
Ask your dad for something he paints in
Pants/Skirt/Skort: no blue jeans (they were not popular at that time)
Holes in the knees is great!
One leg cut off or shorter than the other
Again, with paint on it
Socks/stockings
One each from 2 different pairs (so they do not match in size and/or color)
No socks is fine too
Old shoes with holes if you have them
Bare feet will also be fine – not every orphan had shoes
Hair: no pretty hair things for this part
Simple pony tail with rubber bands or just hanging long
Warbucks Mansion Staff
These clothes should fit! And be neat and clean.
Shirt: Plain white (girls can have lacy trim or designs on their shirt)
Pants/Skirt: Dress code
I would prefer something dark, but if you only have tan/khaki, use it (don’t go buy)
Shoes: Nice, dressy (no sport shoes)
Ties for the boys if you have one
Hair should be nice & neat; use headbands, barrettes or whatever makes your hair pretty
Staff prop:
Bring a broom, feather duster, rag, sponge, dust pan, cleaning cloth – something to clean with
New York Scene
Bring a jacket or coat and hat to put over your mansion outfit
Scarves and mittens/gloves are also fine (bring a store bag to keep them together)
Other possible items:
Large stuffed dog to “walk” on a leash (they should slide across the stage floor)
A bag of some sort or briefcase
Newspaper or book to read
Wrapped boxes as though carrying gifts for Christmas
Annie
Red dress & nice shoes
White knee socks if you have them
Rag rollers for hair (think Mrs. Potter talked to you about this – we can try it & see)
Orphan clothes
Coat for mansion/NYC (dressy if possible)
Miss Hannigan
One piece dress or skirt and blouse with necklace that is “too much” bling (think Mardi Gras beads)
The city of NY does not pay you enough to look really good; be a little dumpy
Large sweater or cardigan & “old lady” shoes – even sport shoes will work if they are old
Thick headband or scarf around your head
Miss Farrell
The professional business woman look: clean cut, high class
Nice shoes & hair done in a pretty style
This can be a dress or skirt and blouse
Feminine briefcase or carry bag that looks classy: think Coach
Coat for NYC (dressy if possible)
Oliver Warbucks
The billionaire – look like one!
Snazzy clothing: suit, tie, dress shoes, briefcase
Bald head optional – this one is up to you, Knox!
Coat for NYC (dressy if possible)
Drake
The head of the household staff
Refined & super neat!
Moustache if you have one; bald head optional
Dress one step higher than the rest of the staff
Dress pants in a dark color
Long-sleeved white shirt
Bowtie if we can find one; regular dark tie if we cannot
A vest or jacket of some sort
Dress shoes
Optional: carry a white towel draped over one arm