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Calling all students grades 5-8!!We're thrilled to announce auditions for CTSI’s production of Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)!
Directed by Rachel Spratt with music direction by George Evans and stage manager John Crosser.
This production will be performed at the Crescent Room, February 28th - March 2nd. Rehearsals will take place on Saturdays and Sundays and during the week leading up to the show weekend.
Audition Details:
Who Can Audition: Students in grades 5th - 8th
Audition Date and time: Friday, November 15th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, with possible callbacks from 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm.
Location: CTSI 5720 Oak Grove Rd in Evansville
What to prepare for auditions:
Complete and submit this online audition form: https://forms.gle/qReZAtMUTWS3PdyK8
Please prepare a 45 second - 1 minute cut of one of the following songs from the show:
Anastasia - Journey to the Past
Dmitry - My Petersburg
Vlad - Learn to Do It
Gleb - The Rumors Never End
Lily - Land of Yesterday
Dowager Empress - Once Upon a December
Ensemble - Paris Holds the Key to Your Heart
There will be a cold reading from the script and a short dance audition as well.
Alternate Auditions: If you cannot make the posted audition, you may request an alternate day/time or submit a video.
Choose an audition side to perform in your video from this selection:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BlBiqei4FhIcOdEwpO-uB87FtZNLUSeq/view?usp=sharing
About Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)
Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure.
Anastasia is a spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. This 60-minute adaptation of the Broadway hit is specially tailored for young actors.
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 a home, love, and family.
Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) — Character List (In order of appearance)
YOUNG ANASTASIA – This is 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.
THE DOWAGER EMPRESS – True royalty, and she knows it. We will be casting an actor who reads as older onstage, and can encompass both the Dowager Empress’s regal bearing but also her deep grief of losing her family. The Dowager Empress sings “Once Upon a December.”
TSAR NICHOLAS II – Not quite as serious as his mother The Dowager Empress, especially with his young daughter Anastasia. We will be casting an actor who reads as older onstage and makes a good pair with Young Anastasia.
TSARINA ALEXANDRA FYODORONVA – A good role for a dancer who may not be comfortable performing a larger role with solos and dialogue. We will be casting 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.
The RUSSIAN COURT, including the PHOTOGRAPHER, Anastasia’s THREE SISTERS, her BROTHER, and other members of the COURT – appear throughout the show as figments of Anya’s lost memories.
ANYA – 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. An innate likeability and a natural sense of comedic timing are both helpful for this street-smart lost princess. This role requires strong vocals and acting, 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.”
GLEB VAGANOV – 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. We need a strong actor and singer in this role who can understand the nuances of this character. Gleb sings “The Rumors Never End.”
DMITRY – A street urchin turned con artist. Though 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 and we will be casting a mature, responsible performer with 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.”
LUDA, GALINA, ALEXEI, SASHA, NIKOLA, MIRA, MIKHAIL, and the MARKETEERS -These roles require featured lines and solos and are great spots which showcase each actor's talent!
VLAD POPOV – A charming, jovial, intelligent character who should be played by an actor with great comic timing. Vlad serves as a 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 our strongest comedic actor.. Vlad Popov sings “Learn to Do It.”
The COUNTESS IPOLITOV – A featured acting and singing role with lines and a solo. We will need 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.”
COUNT LEOPOLD – A featured acting role for someone who can make a big impression from a few lines. Count Leopold sings “Land of Yesterday.”
LILY – 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. Lily sings “Land of Yesterday.”
ENSEMBLE
The ensemble in this musical is a great place for anyone who would like to be involved in the show. The MARKETEERS have a few sung lines, and GORLINSKY, the EXILED RUSSIAN, and ANNOUNCER have spoken lines. The PEOPLE OF PARIS and PEOPLE IN THE NEVA CLUB should be dancers or strong movers, but everyone else should simply have a willingness to put on a great show! POLICEMAN 1 and POLICEMAN 2, the RUSSIAN COURT, and PEOPLE OF RUSSIA are great roles which fill out the very important ensemble in this show!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Children's Theatre of Southern Indiana, 5720 Oak Grove Rd, Evansville, IN 47715-2353, United States,Evansville, Indiana
