Looking for Teen Actors in "Anastasia" The Musical
Boys and girls wanted for "Anastasia" The Musical. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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 Nikolaevna 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. Additional info: Everyone who would like to participate in the show must audition, even if you only want to participate in the ensemble. Those who would like to audition for a lead or supporting role should prepare and sing a 90-second portion of a song. The song can be any genre as long as it showcases the performer's voice. Song can be sung acapella or with a karaoke track. Rehearsals will take place from 6:30 to 8:30pm Monday-Friday (no Wednesday), unless a conflict results in rehearsals needing to be moved. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
24 roles
Description: 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. Range: Soprano (G3-F5, Belt to D5) Role Type: Lead Dance Requirement: Moving
Description: 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 and is not above lying, cheating, and stealing to do so–that is until he meets Anya. Range: “Baritenor” (A2-G4) Role Type: Lead Dance Requirement: Moving
Description: 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. Range: Comic Baritone (A2-F4) Role Type: Lead Dance Requirement: Dancer
Description: Gleb is the villain of the show, though not a bad person. He fully believes in the Communist ideals he follows. Loyal, honest, 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. Range: Baritone w/ Upper Extension (A2-Gb4) Role Type: Lead Dance Requirement: No Movement
Description: She’s based on Lili Dehn- a real life Russian countess who was a family friend of the Romanovs. Jazzy Mezzo with an 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). Range: Mezzo (Descant notes; G3-C5) Role Type: Supporting Dance Requirement: Strong Dancer
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. Range: Mezzo (F3-Bb4) Role Type: Supporting Dance Requirement: No Movement
(Doubles in Ensemble as well): Description: Young Anastasia is the willful, brave, proud, and precocious youngest daughter of the Tsar. She has a special bond with her grandmother (whom she calls Nana). Alexei was the Tsarevich (Heir to the throne) and only boy of the Romanov siblings. He suffered from debilitating hemophelia that often left him bed-ridden. Anya mentions that he was her best friend. Range: C4-C5 Role Type: Featured Dance Requirement: Little Movement
(Also play Paulina, Dunya, Marfa Odette and Swans)
(Also play Paulina, Dunya, Marfa Odette and Swans)
(Also play Paulina, Dunya, Marfa Odette and Swans)
A featured dance role in the opening sequence (May also be one of the women and ballet dancers (I’m not 100% sure with this track)
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