"Anastasia" the Musical Needs Performers
Seeking cast for "Anastasia" the musical. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Anastasia is a musical play with music and lyrics by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally. Based on the 20th Century Fox Animation 1997 film of the same name, the musical adapts the legend of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaeva of Russia, who was rumored to have escaped and survived the execution of the Russian Imperial family. Many years later, an amnesiac young woman named Anya hopes to find some trace of her past by siding with two con men, who wish to take advantage of her resemblance to Anastasia and present her to the Dowager Empress, Maria Feodorovna as her long lost granddaughter. This story will take audiences from the early days of Russia’s communist regime to the roaring 20’s in Paris where the former Russian aristocrats have fled. The story includes flashbacks with the Romanov Family and a beautiful ballet sequence as Anya presents herself to the world and the Dowager Empress in Paris. Additional info: Playhouse is holding early auditions for adult lead, supporting and featured parts. Some roles will be double cast and some roles may be either gender. Recurring conflicts will impact casting. No conflicts beginning Saturday, November 1st. Please come with 16-32 bars of music from the show of your choice. Bring sheet music. Performance dates: November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3 PM. If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
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. Vocal Range: G3-F5 Belt to D5; Soprano/Mezzo/Singer who can move well.
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 & is not above lying, cheating, & 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 Dimitry to look inward & figure out how to put the one he loves before himself. Vocal Range: A2-G4/Baritenor/ Singer who can move well.
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-F4. Comic Baritone/Singer/Strong mover.
65+. 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 shrap 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. Vocal Range: F3-Bb4. A regal Mezzo.
Gleb fully believes in the Communist ideals he follows. Loyal, honest, and hardworking, 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: A2-Gb4 Baritone with a strong upper extension.
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). Comedienne with sex appeal. Vocal Range: G3-C5 Jazzy Mezzo with an upper extension. Strong Mover.
A loving father. He tries to keep the peace between his mother, the Dowager Empress, and the Tsarina.
A stern and devout mother, burdened by grief over her son's fragile health and consumed by paranoia about the crumbling regime.
A dignified White Russian intellectual, authoritative and formidable, who is deeply grieved by leaving his homeland. Baritone.
He's one of the presumptive Romanov heirs. A snob.
Gleb's superior. Singing and lines.
Count & Countess Gregory: Former Russian Aristocrats still clinging to their airs and old ways. Featured in Land of Yesterday.
Count & Countess Gregory: Former Russian Aristocrats still clinging to their airs and old ways. Featured in Land of Yesterday.
Paulina, Dunya, Marfa: Prostitutes who audition for the Fake-Anastasia scheme.
Paulina, Dunya, Marfa: Prostitutes who audition for the Fake-Anastasia scheme.
Paulina, Dunya, Marfa: Prostitutes who audition for the Fake-Anastasia scheme.
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