Young Talent Wanted for "Anastasia The Musical" Youth Edition
Looking for performers ages 6-18 years old for "Anastasia The Musical" Youth Edition. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Auditions will consist of: 1) A PREPARED VOCAL PIECE. Please choose a one-minute or less vocal selection that demonstrates your vocal range and quality. An accompanist will be provided and a Bluetooth speaker will be available. 2) COLD READINGS of one or two short scenes from the script This show will run Sept 6-15, 2024. If interested, please apply.
27 roles
YOUNG ANASTASIA is a great role for a younger performer who is ready to take some responsibility onstage. She sings but doesn’t have a solo. SOPRANO
THE DOWAGER EMPRESS is true royalty, and she knows it. This is a role for an older teen actress who can play both the Dowager Empress’s regal bearing but also her deep grief at losing her family. This character sings a solo number. ALTO
TSAR NICHOLAS II is not quite as serious as his mother, the Empress. This role requires some ensemble singing, some acting, and some dancing/choreo. ENSEMBLE VOCALS
TSARINA ALEXANDRYA FYODOROVNA is Anastasia’s mother. This is a good role for a dancer. She appears numerous times as part of the Romanov family of Anya’s memories.
THE RUSSIAN COURT appears throughout the show as figments of Anya’s lost memories. These are good dancing/moving roles but require no featured singing.
Anastasia’s sister.
Anastasia’s sister.
Anastasia’s sister.
Anastasia’s brother.
ANYA is a street-smart lost princess. Her 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 a princess. She should be likeable and have a natural sense of comedic timing. This role requires strong singing and acting skills. There are multiple solos and a large range or dramatic, emotional scenes. SOPRANO
GLEB VAGANOV is the straitlaced Soviet officer with a softer side who is tasked with locating Anya. He is the Antagonist in the story. He is doing his best to be a good soldier. This role requires a strong actor and singer. TENOR
DMITRY is a street urchin turned con artist. Although his career choices aren’t honest, he has a heart of gold and ultimately chooses what is best for Anya. He should be charming and have good comedic timing. This role requires a strong singer, actor, and dancer. TENOR
VLAD POPOV is DMITRY’S friend. He is a charming, jovial, intelligent character who should have great comedic timing. Has a solo. TENOR
The COUNTESS IPOLITOV is a featured acting/singing role. Requires strong dramatic acting skills. SOPRANO
COUNT LEOPOLD is a featured acting role, though not a big one. This role does require someone with a strong stage presence and competent singing skills. TENOR.
LILY is 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. The role requires an excellent actor/singer/dancer. ALTO
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