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PARKERSBURG — Auditions for “Annie” will be held beginning Sunday at the Actors Guild of Parkersburg.

Auditions for girls only will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Adult auditions and call backs will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

If necessary, additional call back auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

A real dog will be used in the show, so those auditioning cannot have dog allergies.

“Annie” is the story of an 11-year-old orphan who dreams of finding her real parents. Set in New York City during the Great Depression, the show features orphans, billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his assistant Grace Farrell and the scheming Miss Hannigan who runs the orphanage.

Auditions will include singing, dancing and reading from the script. Music and scene selections are available at the Guild’s website, https://www.actors-guild.com/annie.html.

The show will run Nov. 7-23.

Ages are the character’s age and not necessarily the actor’s age. Characters are:

* Annie, age 10-12: a street-wise orphan who is charming, spunky, friendly and big-voiced.

* Oliver Warbucks, age 40-55: a billionaire businessman with a warm heart. If the actor is not already bald, he will need to shave his head for the show.

* Grace Farrell, age 20-35: the poised, sweet, and gentle secretary to Oliver Warbucks.

* Miss Hannigan age 30-45: the orphanage matron who hates children, but is fond of liquor.

* Rooster, age 25-35: Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother, a sleazy and slick con man.

* Lily St Regis, age 20-30: Rooster’s bimbo girlfriend.

* Bert Healy, age 30-45: a radio personality.

* Franklin Delano Roosevelt, age 40-60: 32nd president of the United States and a friend of Oliver Warbucks.

* Orphans, ages 6-13.

The ensemble includes servants, Roosevelt’s cabinet and Hooverville residents.

The production staff is: David Rexroad, director; Marsha Mueller and Ethan Schaffer, assistant directors; Marsha Parsons, musical director; Morgan Fearnow, choreographer; Terri Borrelli, production assistant; Meryl Walker, costumer; Nathan Arnold, technical director; Michele McClung, stage manager; and Deanna Spring and Charlie Matthews, advisers.

The show is sponsored by Hughes Family Chiropractic.