Play Synopsis:

Based on the beloved animated movie from 20th Century Fox, Anastasia is both a heartwarming and heart-wrenching dive into one of history’s biggest unanswered questions: what happened to Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov? Set amidst the turmoil of the Russian revolution with the Bolshevik regime on the rise, Anya, an amnesiac orphan stranded in what was once the Russian capital, St. Petersburg, is on a quest to rediscover her past which she believes lies in Paris. Joined by a dashing conman, Dmitry, and an ex-aristocrat, Vlad Popov, who want to use Anya to bamboozle the only remaining Romanov, Dowager Empress Marie into believing that Anya is the lost Anastasia, she escapes to Paris with a determined Soviet officer on their heels. Including classic songs from the motion picture like “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December”, Anastasia explores one determined girl’s journey to find home, love, and family as she discovers who she was and embraces who she is meant to be.

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Roles Available:

All roles are available. Download the character descriptions here. There are a total of 7 male and 8 female roles available with additional ensemble parts.

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HOW TO SIGN UP:​

1. Complete the Audition Information Form at the bottom of this page (or on Airtable here). 

   • Note ANY and ALL dates/times you have conflicts on your online audition form below.

   • Upload a headshot/digital photo as part of the form. 

2. ACTOR/CREW AGREEMENT. This has important details with the typical rehearsal schedule and expectations. Download, print, sign. Upload completed agreement into form below or bring to your audition.

3. Attend the audition on Saturday, April 6.  Auditions will have two parts:

   • Everyone will need to attend the dance audition (10:30am-12pm) on Saturday, April 6 at the Morgan Performing Arts Center, Morgan Middle School.

   • Additionally, you MUST sign up for a timeslot for your music and acting audition (between 1:00 - 5:30 PM). **Additional timeslots just added on Friday, April 5** Location for Friday will be at The Ramsay Ballroom, 414 N Pearl Street.

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If you cannot attend auditions on April 5th or 6th, please email info@valleytheatreco.org to discuss alternatives.  That said, we would like to see and hear as many people on April 6 as we can.

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*Also note that cast/crew in VTC's Robin Hood and CWU's Footloose productions are eligible to audition, and some rehearsal scheduling accommodations can be made to cover the overlap in productions through May 20th as needed.*

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What to Prepare

MUSIC

• 60 seconds of a Broadway style song of your choice

• Songs from Anastasia are permitted

• You may not sing a cappella – you must have accompaniment (karaoke track)

• A speaker will be provided for your phone or other Bluetooth device. 

• NOTE: AN ACCOMPANIST WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.

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Portions of the script (“audition sides”) will be provided for you to read some dialogue.  There is no need to prepare a monologue or a dance routine. Preview the Audition Sides here.

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Callbacks will be on Sunday, April 7 in the afternoon. You will be contacted if we need you for a callback audition.  Parts may be cast without needing callback auditions so please don’t worry if you aren’t called back. 

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If you are called back, you may be asked to prepare songs/sides as follows:

• Anya: In my Dreams, Journey to the Past     

• Dmitry: My Petersburg

• Vlad: We’ll Go from There

• Gleb: Still

• Dowager: Close the Door

• Lily: Land of Yesterday 

• Ipolitov: Stay, I Pray You

• Young Anastasia: Once Upon a December

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