Casting Call for "Anastasia!" Musical Show

Vocal range G3-F5, Belt to D5. Disney-esque Soprano or Mezzo. Must be able to handle some dance movement. Anya is brave, fiery, witty, and above all determined. With no memory of her life before age 17 and having lived through the horrors of the Russian Revolution, Anya jumps at the sound of gunshots and is distrustful of strangers, but there is steel hiding just beneath the surface. Anya is strong-willed and compassionate.

Vocal range A2-G4. Must be able to handle some dance movement. Dmitry is a scoundrel with a heart of gold. A street rat who grew into a conman, Dima does all he does to get out of poverty and is not above lying, cheating, and stealing to do so–that is until he meets Anya.

Vocal range A2-F4. Must be able to move in various numbers. Vlad is Dmitry’s partner in crime (literally) and surrogate father. Before the revolution he scammed his way through society pretending to be a count. Vlad is dramatic, crafty, and a big softie at heart. While he, like Dmitry, is not above lying, cheating, and stealing, he cares greatly for his loved ones and is generally affable, though he can be calculating when he needs to be.

Vocal range A2-Gb4. Baritone with a strong upper extension. Gleb is the villain of the show, though not a bad person. He fully believes in the Communist ideals he follows. Loyal, honest, and hard working, Gleb almost has the potential to be a hero (he’s very much the hero of his own story). A deeply conflicted person, Gleb’s infatuation (and borderline obsession) with Anya leads to his battle with the idea of doing one’s duty vs. doing what is right.

Vocal range G3-C5 (Briefly sings a B5 at the end of Land of Yesterday, but the rest of the role is very Mezzo). Jazzy Mezzo with an upper extension. Ideally, must be a strong dancer. Lily is the lady in waiting to the Dowager Empress. She has been by the Dowager’s side since before the revolution. Lily is clever, dutiful, and above all fun (when not working for the Dowager). She deals with her exile from Russia with a sort of resigned dark humor…and a LOT of vodka.

Vocal range F3-Bb4. A regal Mezzo. The Dowager Empress has lost everything she once held dear and must now put up with imposter upon imposter never allowing her to grieve in peace. She is icy, proud, and regal (not to mention intimidating) to all but her family. Though, she does have a very sharp wit. She is especially warm with Anastasia both when a child and after it’s revealed that Anya really is the princess. She commands authority and attention the minute she enters a room.

(the other Romanov sisters): Are featured dancers.

(Prostitutes who audition for the fake Anastasia scheme) Featured speaking roles. May be played by the same actresses as the other Romanov sisters.

Featured dancers in the ballet sequence. May be played by the same actresses as all four Romanov sisters.

Featured speaking roles and both roles require some movement.

Featured singing role in “Stay I Pray You”.

Featured speaking and singing role.

Featured dancers in the ballet sequence.

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