"Anastasia Youth Edition" Needs Kids & Teens

The undisputed lead of the show. Anya’s journey is what the show is all about: her bravery, tenacity, and perseverance make her the hero of the story, even though she’s also the princess. This role requires your strongest singer and actor, as Anya has multiple solos and must portray a large emotional range throughout the show. Anya sings “Learn to Do It,” “Once Upon a December,” "Journey to the Past” and “In a Crowd of Thousands.” Mezzo/Soprano

A street urchin turned con artist. His career choices aren’t necessarily honest, Dmitry has a heart of gold and ultimately chooses what’s best for Anya, despite what he might want for himself. If Anya is the lead of the show, Dmitry is a close second – cast a mature, responsible performer with an innate charm and comic timing. Dmitry must be an excellent actor/singer and a good dancer. Dmitry sings “Learn To Do It,” “My Petersburg” and “In a Crowd of Thousands.” Tenor

A charming, jovial, intelligent character who should be played by an actor with great comic timing. Vlad serves as friend to Dmitry, the trio’s “in” with Lily, and as the buffer between Dmitry and Anya’s budding romance. This is the role for your strongest comedic actor. Make sure he reads as older onstage, is a good singer and fine mover, and pairs well with Lily. Vlad Popov sings “Learn to Do It.” Tenor.

The straight-laced Soviet officer with a softer side who is tasked with locating Anya. Though Gleb is the antagonist of the story, in his mind, he’s the hero– he truly believes in the Soviet cause and is doing his best to be a good soldier. Cast a strong actor and singer in this role who can understand the nuances of this character. Gleb sings “The Rumors Never End.” Tenor.

True royalty, and she knows it. Cast an actor who reads as older onstage, and can encompass both the Dowager Empress’s regal bearing but also her deep grief as losing her family. This character does not need to dance but should be an excellent actor and singer. The Dowager Empress sings “Once Upon a December.” Alto/Mezzo.

The life of the party! She is the Dowager Empress’s lady-in-waiting, and former royalty herself. She loves everything 1920s Paris has to offer. Lily must be an excellent dancer and good actor and singer. Cast someone with a sense of comic timing who works well with Vlad. Lily sings “Land of Yesterday.” Alto/Mezzo

A great role for a younger performer who is ready to take some responsibility onstage. She sings along with the Dowager Empress but doesn’t have a solo, so cast a confident actor who can portray a precocious royal princess! Will also play parts in the ensemble. Needs to have a young appearance.

Not quite as serious as his mother The Dowager Empress, especially with his young daughter Anastasia. Cast an actor who reads as older onstage and makes a good pair with Young Anastasia. This role requires ensemble singing and some acting, but cast an actor who is comfortable dancing and performing choreography. Dancing role.

A good role for a dancer who may not be comfortable performing a larger role with solos and dialogue. Cast a dancer who can portray the Tsarina’s regal bearing, and excel during the Romanov family’s various appearances throughout the show in Anya’s memories. Dancing role.

Appear throughout the show as figments of Anya’s lost memories. This is a good place for performers who are movers or dancers and excel with ensemble singing. Dancing roles.

Appear throughout the show as figments of Anya’s lost memories. This is a good place for performers who are movers or dancers and excel with ensemble singing. Dancing roles.

Featured in St. Petersburg. Good roles for performers. These roles require featured lines and solos.

Featured in St. Petersburg. Good roles for performers. These roles require featured lines and solos.

Featured in St. Petersburg. Good roles for performers. These roles require featured lines and solos.

Featured in St. Petersburg. Good roles for performers. These roles require featured lines and solos.

Featured in St. Petersburg. Good roles for performers. These roles require featured lines and solos.

Featured in St. Petersburg. Good roles for performers. These roles require featured lines and solos.

Featured in St. Petersburg. Good roles for performers. These roles require featured lines and solos.

A featured acting and singing role with lines and a solo. Cast an actor who can read as older onstage and who can handle the dramatic subject matter of the scene. The Countess Ipolitov sings “Stay, I Pray You.” Mezzo/Soprano

A featured acting role. Cast an actor who can make a big impression from a few lines – though the Count isn’t onstage very long, he has to stand up to Lily, so cast someone with a good stage presence. Count Leopold sings “Land of Yesterday.” Tenor

The MARKETEERS have a few sung lines.

Have spoken lines.

Have spoken lines.

Have spoken lines.

Should be dancers or strong movers.

Should be dancers or strong movers.

Great roles to fill with your ensemble.

Great roles to fill with your ensemble.

Great roles to fill with your ensemble.

Great roles to fill with your ensemble.