Keystone Theatrics at The Playhouse at Allenberry Announces Auditions for Anastasia: The Musical!
Directed by Eric S. Mansilla
Stage Managed by Benny Benamati
Choreography by Dena McKell
Vocal Direction by Kayla Capone Kasper
Music Direction by Coleman A. Lidle
Show Description Source: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/92098/anastasia-the-musical
“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.”
Audition Requirements
Audition Dates (please attend 1 and arrive at the posted start time):
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Callbacks (if needed):
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Please be prepared to:
– Sing 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice. You must sing with our provided accompaniment or with a device you provide. No a cappella auditions will be allowed.
– Complete a dance audition, taught by the show choreographer (dress appropriately)
*A virtual audition option is available for those who may be out of the area at the time of auditions. Please contact Keystone Theatrics Staff at casting@keystonetheatrics.com, to schedule an audition at least two weeks in advance if this is the case.*
Rehearsals and Performances
Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Tech week will be from Saturday, June 8, through Thursday, June 13, 2024. No absences will be accepted during tech week or performances.
Performances
June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM
June 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Please make sure you can fully commit to the rehearsal period and performance schedule before auditioning. You must be willing to make the show a priority.
**A tentative rehearsal schedule will be available at the time of your audition.**
Compensation
*Please note that productions are non-equity and no housing is provided or available.*
Stipends will be offered for all performers over the age of 18 at the time of performance. Compensation will be based on the size and requirements of the role. Specific stipend amounts will be provided in your casting offer prior to acceptance of your role(s).
Performers under the age of 18 will be offered complimentary tickets as compensation.
On Casting
Based on dramatized source materials, writers McNally, Ahrens, and Flaherty weave a story that they (and we) believe is universal. With elements of historically accurate contexts, this piece is ultimately a work of historical fiction through which we intend to present a cast of actors representing any race, ethnicity, body type, or ability that has an interest in auditioning (whether those qualities align with their historical counterparts or not). The heart and soul of this piece is the balance of love and determination, longing, and belonging – with which we can all relate.
Roles Available
Anya, a lost soul, but one with great strength, pride, determination, and dignity. As the story progresses, she begins to discover her sense of self and the possibility that she may be the missing daughter of Tsar Nicholas II. Range: G3-F5, Belt to D5
Dimitry, an opportunist trying to make it on the streets of Russia by selling stolen objects from the Tsarist past. He creates the scheme to find an Anastasia impersonator in order to gain the reward for her safe return. He’s tough, persuasive, and daring. Range: A2-G4
Dowager Empress, the formidable and imperious grandmother of Anastasia. Anastasia is her favorite grandchild, and she loves her with all her heart. She never gives up the belief that her granddaughter might be alive but finally, after years of enduring impersonators, she becomes bitter and hardened. Range: F3-Bb4
Gleb, a son of the Russian revolution. As a career officer in the Bolshevik secret police, he is a passionate defender of the hardwon gains of the new order. His attraction to Anya puts him in violent conflict with himself. Which will he choose? Range: A2-Gb4
Vlad, Dmitry’s right hand man, and because of his romantic relationship with Lily, arranges a meeting between Anya and the Dowager Empress. Range: A2-F4
Lily, confidante and lady-in-waiting to the Dowager Empress. She’s compassionate, respectful, and good at her job, but also delightful and worldly when she’s not with the Dowager.
Range: G3-C5
Tsar Nicholas II, Anastasia’s father and Tsar of Russia
Tsarina Alexandra, Anastasia’s mother and Tsarina of Russia
Tatiana, Maria, and Olga Romanov, Anastaisa’s sisters
Alexei Romanov, Anastasia’s brother
Marfa, Dunya, and Paulina, three Russian women who ‘audition’ for the ‘role’ of Anastasia
Count Ipolitov, a Count from Old Russia who, saddened, plans to leave his country
Count Leopold, a presumptive Romanov heir
Odette, Prince Siegfried, and Von Rothbart, ballet dancers
Little Anastasia and Teen Anastasia, younger version of Anastasia
Ensemble, playing Townsfolk, Royal Servants, Bolshevik Officers and Soldiers, Parisians, Reporters, and Aristocrats
Swings, responsible for learning a number of tracks, ensemble and principal, able to step into roles as needed