Performers Needed for "Anastasia" The Musical Show
The company is holding auditions for "Anastasia" the musical and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. Additional info: Callbacks will be held in person by invitation Sunday, August 11th. Rehearsals will begin October 7th, and will be four days a week (Mon, Tues & Thurs evenings and Saturday days). A more complete rehearsal schedule will be provided at callbacks. Performances will be December 5-22, 2024 (with Saturdays as matinee performances). Please prepare; a verse and chorus of two contrasting Musical Theatre songs and a 1-2 minute monologue. An accompanist will be provided but you must bring sheet music – clearly marked and in a three-ring binder. Please – no outside accompanists or acapella singing. Please apply if interested.
27 roles
A lost soul, but one with great strength, pride, determination, and dignity. As the story progresses, she begins to discover her sense of self and the possibility that she may be the missing daughter of Tsar Nicholas II. Range: G3-F5, Belt to D5
The formidable and imperious grandmother of Anastasia. Anastasia is her favorite grandchild, and she loves her with all her heart. She never gives up the belief that her granddaughter might be alive but finally, after years of enduring impersonators, she becomes bitter and hardened. Range: F3-Bb4
Confidante and lady-in-waiting to the Dowager Empress. She’s compassionate, respectful, and good at her job, but also delightful and worldly when she’s not with the Dowager. Range: G3-C5
An opportunist trying to make it on the streets of Russia by selling stolen objects from the Tsarist past. He creates the scheme to find an Anastasia impersonator in order to gain the reward for her safe return. He’s tough, persuasive, and daring. Range: A2-A4
Dmitry’s right hand man, and because of his romantic relationship with Lily, arranges a meeting between Anya and the Dowager Empress. Range: A2-F4
A son of the Russian revolution. As a career officer in the Bolshevik secret police, he is a passionate defender of the hardwon gains of the new order. His attraction to Anya puts him in violent conflict with himself. Range: A2-Ab4
Anastasia’s mother and Tsarina of Russia
A presumptive Romanov heir.
Anastasia’s father and Tsar of Russia
Ballet dancer in Swan Lake
Ballet dancer in Swan Lake
Ballet dancer in Swan Lake
A Count from Old Russia who, saddened, plans to leave his country. Range: A2-Eb4
Gleb’s very powerful superior
Anastaisa’s sister
Anastaisa’s sister
Anastaisa’s sister
Russian woman who ‘audition’ for the ‘role’ of Anastasia
Russian woman who ‘audition’ for the ‘role’ of Anastasia
Russian woman who ‘audition’ for the ‘role’ of Anastasia
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