"Anastasia" The Musical Looking For Performers
Seeking cast for "Anastasia" the musical. See more info below. Rate: All performers will be paid a per-performance stipend. Additionally, those cast will be given the opportunity to join the restaurant service staff (if legally eligible, and following training) where they may earn gratuities. Must reside within driving distance to Hagerstown, MD. Housing is not provided. Additional info: Swings/understudies may be cast/considered. The role of Anya may be double cast or understudied with guaranteed performances. Please bring headshot and resume with you to audition. Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show to be sung a cappella. You may be asked to learn/sing a song from Anastasia at auditions, so familiarity with the cast recording is highly encouraged, but not necessary. Be prepared to perform cold readings from the script. There will be a dance audition, so please bring or wear clothes that you can move in and that show choreographer how you move. While in-person auditions are preferred/will be given priority for this production, directors will accept video submissions if auditionees are unable to appear in person: see the attachment. Performance Dates: Friday and Saturday evenings November 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, December 6, 7, 13, 14, 21 and Sunday matinees December 8, 15, 22. If you are interested, please apply.
26 roles
Mid-20s. G3-F5, Soprano/Mezzo. 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. Her mantra, “Home, love, family” is her goal. All she knows is her family is in Paris and she will find them however she can.
Range: A2-G4 Dmitry is a scoundrel with a heart of gold. A street rat who grew into a con man, Dmitry 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. What starts as just another scheme (albeit much bigger than anything he’s tried to pull off before) turns into the adventure of a lifetime that requires Dmitry to look inward and figure out how to put the one he loves before himself.
Mid 30s. A2-Gb4. 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.
Playing age: 80 Range: F3-Bb4. The Dowager Empress has lost everything she once held dear and must now put up with imposter upon imposter who claims to be Anastasia, never allowing her to grieve in peace. She is icy, proud, and regal (not to mention intimidating) to all but her family. Though she has a very sharp wit, she has a warmth and deep love for Anastasia. She commands authority and attention the minute she enters a room.
The Romanov family. Featured and ensemble role.
The Romanov family. Featured and ensemble role.
The Romanov family. Featured and ensemble roles.
The Romanov family. Featured and ensemble roles.
The Romanov family. Featured and ensemble roles.
Citizen of St. Petersburg. Featured and ensemble role.
Citizen of St. Petersburg. Featured and ensemble role.
Citizens of St. Petersburg. Featured and ensemble roles.
Citizen of St. Petersburg. Featured and ensemble role.
Citizen of St. Petersburg. Featured and ensemble role.
Citizen of St. Petersburg. Featured and ensemble role.
Citizens of St. Petersburg. Featured and ensemble roles.
Citizens of St. Petersburg. Featured and ensemble roles.
Citizens of St. Petersburg. Featured and ensemble roles.
Parisian citizens. Featured and ensemble roles.
Parisian citizens. Featured and ensemble roles.
Parisian citizen. Featured and ensemble role.
Parisian citizen. Featured and ensemble role.
Parisian citizen. Featured and ensemble role.
Parisian citizen. Featured and ensemble role.
Parisian citizens. Featured and ensemble roles.
Featured and ensemble roles.
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