Auditions for ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL (Mainstage & Young Adult Productions) at PTPA!
WHO:
Auditions are open for performers of all experience levels! The Young Adult production is limited to youth from ages of 12-20 (with the exception of Young Anastasia/Alexei, who may be cast slightly younger). Young adult performers may also be cast in the mainstage production as featured and/or ensemble roles.
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Mainstage Cast Director - Adam Randis
Young Adult Cast Directors - Tim Solarek & Cali Solarek
Assistant Director/Staging & Set Design - Tim Solarek
Assistant Director/Choreographer - Cali Solarek
Technical Director - T.R. Laputka
WHERE AND WHEN:
Monday, September 29, 7pm-9pm
Tuesday, September 30, 7pm-9pm
at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W Broad St, Hazleton PA 18201
*Auditions will be held in the rehearsal studios in the theatre basement. Auditionees for both casts can come to either audition date. Please enter the building at the rear stage doors on Mine Street and follow signs downstairs to the audition space.
SHOW DATES:
*Please note that these have changed since the initial announcement*
Mainstage Production:
Thursday, November 6 @ 7pm
Friday, November 7 @ 7pm
Saturday, November 8 @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, November 9 @ 3pm
Youth Production:
Thursday, November 20 @ 7pm
Friday, November 21 @ 7pm
Saturday, November 22 @ 7pm
Sunday, November 23 @ 3pm
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
*Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre. Please have a list of rehearsal conflicts that you are aware of between the dates of October 2-November 2 (Mainstage) and October 2-November 16 (Young Adult Cast) ready to be submitted. There will be a MANDATORY TECH WEEK of rehearsals November 2-5 (Mainstage Cast) and November 16-19 (Young Adult Cast).
*Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars (approximately between :45 and 1:30) of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a karaoke track to sing along with on their phone. PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THESE AUDITIONS
*Auditionees are encouraged to come in loose fitting, comfortable clothes and will be taught a 16-count dance audition.
*If Audition Callbacks are necessary, auditionees will be contacted individually regarding dates and vocal requirements.
*If you are unable to be at in-person auditions but still wish to audition for the show, please email
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SYNOPSIS:
Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure. Anastasia: The Musical is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.
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.
ROLES:
All roles are available for both casts! Age-ranges are presented for how the CHARACTER should be played and do not necessarily indicate the required age of the performer
Anya/Anastasia
● Playing age: mid-20s
● Range: G3-F5, Soprano/Mezzo
● 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 and she will find them however she can. Is she the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov? Only time will tell.
Dmitry
● Playing age: late 20s
● Range: A2-G4
● Dmitry is a scoundrel with a heart of gold. A street rat who grew into a con man, Dmitry 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. 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 Dmitry to look inward and figure out how to put the one he loves before himself.
Vladimir “Vlad” Popov
● Playing age: Mid 40s-Early 50s
● Range: A2-F4
● 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.
Deputy Commissioner Gleb Vaganov
● Playing age: Mid 30s
● Range: A2-Gb4
● Gleb is the villain of the show, though not a bad person. He fully believes in the Communist ideals he follows. Loyal, honest, and hard working, 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.
Countess Lily Malevsky-Malevitch
● Playing age: 40s
● Range: G3-C5
● 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). She deals with her exile from Russia with a sort of resigned dark humor...and a LOT of vodka. She and Vlad were once an item (unbeknownst to her oblivious husband) and rekindle their romance upon re-uniting.
Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna
● Playing age: 80
● Range:F3-Bb4.
● The Dowager Empress has lost everything she once held dear and must now put up with imposter upon imposter who claims to be Anastasia, never allowing her to grieve in peace. She is icy, proud, and regal (not to mention intimidating) to all but her family. Though she has a very sharp wit, she has a warmth and deep love for Anastasia. She commands authority and attention the minute she enters a room.
Young Anastasia *CAN BE YOUNGER THAN 12 YEARS OLD*
● Playing age: 6-8 yrs old
● Range: C4-C5
● Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov as a young child. Strong singing and acting skills needed.
Tsarevich Alexei *CAN BE YOUNGER THAN 12 YEARS OLD*
● Playing age: 10-12 yrs old
● Range: n/a
● Anastasia's brother. Strong movement and acting skills needed.
ENSEMBLE:
● A vital component of this production, the Ensemble will play a vast array of characters including Soviet officers, aristocrats,reporters, ballet dancers, and Parisians. Strong singing, moving, dancing, and acting skills needed.
Roles Include:
● The Romanov Family (Tsar, Tsarina, Three Romanov Sisters, Other Servants and Family Members, Little Anastasia, Little Alexi)
● Citizens of St. Petersburg (Gorlinsky, Count Ipolitov, Black Marketeers, Marfa, Paulina, Dunya, Comrades, Drunks, Policemen, etc)
● Parisian Citizens (Reporters, Neva Club Guests, Count Leopold, Sergei, Count Gregory, Countess Gregory, Ballet Dancers, etc)
*Please forward all video auditions and questions to
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