MUSIC CUTS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z26-yOCEQUGGU3xW53C3rNnBh6lnh5s9?usp=sharing
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Check out our video on TikTok to view clips from our past shows!
https://www.tiktok.com/@naturaltalentproductions/video/7343865761313705262
Natural Talent Productions Presents: Anastasia the Musical!
Natural Talent Productions is proud to announce auditions for “Anastasia: The Musical”, with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Terrence McNally. Our production will be Produced and Directed by Jacqueline Warner, Music Directed by Kayla Lollar, Costumed by Tenleigh Wells, and Choreographed by Jacqueline Warner and Sam Porter.
Performances are July 19-28 at Community Christian Church (Yellow Box) Auditorium in Naperville.
We are seeking strong singers and actors who can dance, as well as a dance ensemble and featured ballet dancers. Two featured child roles (male and female) and ensemble are also available. Lead roles may be double-cast. The role of Anya will be double-cast. Rehearsals will be Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday evenings in Warrenville beginning in early May.
Auditions will be held at Community Baptist Church, 28W444 Main St., Warrenville, on the following days:
Audition signup: https://forms.gle/zqZyysNMbzELaHSG7
Links to the music cuts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z26-yOCEQUGGU3xW53C3rNnBh6lnh5s9?usp=sharing
If invited to callbacks, there will be additional singing, and potentially dancing. There will also be cold readings from the script.
You are encouraged to schedule an audition time in advance. Walk-ins will also be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as time allows.
We can also accept video auditions if you are unable to audition in person. Please record a video of yourself singing one of the audition cuts and a sample of dancing (if available) and email a private video link (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) to [email protected] by Monday, April 22. For the vocal portion: please use tracks or a pianist in your recording. We will not accept a capella. In the body of your email, feel free to include any links to past performances as well as attach your resume & headshot.
For help scheduling an audition, or for any other questions, please email [email protected]
CHARACTERS
Characters’ pronouns are listed for reference. We invite actors of all genders to audition for any roles they identify with. We encourage all races/ethnicities to audition for all roles below. All roles are open. Anya will be double cast. Other leads may be double cast.
ANYA
When we first meet Anya, she is 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. Must move well.
DMITRY
The prince of St. Petersburg’s black market, Dmitry is 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. Must move well.
DOWAGER EMPRESS
She is 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.
GLEB
Gleb is a son of the Russian revolution. As a career officer in the Bolshevik secret police, he is a passionate defender of the hard-won gains of the new order. His attraction to Anya puts him in violent conflict with himself. Which will he choose?
VLAD
Before the revolution, Vlad was a minor functionary at the imperial court. He’s Dmitry’s right-hand man, and because of his romantic relationship with Lily, he arranges a meeting between Anya and the Dowager Empress. Serves as a comic relief character. Must move well.
LILY
The 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. Serves as a comic relief character. Must move well.
YOUNG ANASTASIA
The daughter of the Tsar of Russia. A sweet and impressionable young princess. Shows up throughout the show in “ghost” form. Must move well.
TSAR NICHOLAS
A loving father. Elegant. He tries to keep the peace between his mother, the Dowager Empress, and the Tsarina. As his youngest daughter grows into a young woman, he protects and guides her. Doubles as ensemble member.
TSARINA ALEXANDRA
A stern mother. Very devout, brittle, paranoid about the collapsing regime and grief-stricken about the health of her son, the Tsarevich. Uncomfortable around her mother-in-law. Doubles as ensemble member.
COUNT LEOPOLD
He’s one of the presumptive Romanov heirs; a snob; a bit of a fop. Doubles as ensemble member.
COUNT IPOLITOV
A dignified White Russian and intellectual, grief stricken about leaving his homeland. Authoritative and formidable. Doubles as ensemble member.
BALLET DANCERS
(3) Featured Ballet Dancers. Will double as ensemble members.
YOUNG ALEXEI
Anastasia’s younger brother (stage age 8-12). Will also double as ensemble member.
OLGA/TATIANA/MARIYA
Anastasia’s three teen sisters. Will all double as ensemble members.
ENSEMBLE
6 MEN/6 WOMEN to fill featured ensemble/dance roles. There will be extensive choreography for these roles.
5-8 additional MEN or WOMEN to fill mostly singing only roles (there will be some movement as well)
3-5 children to fill ensemble roles. There may be choreography/movement for these roles.
Natural Talent Productions is proud to announce auditions for “Anastasia: The Musical”, with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Terrence McNally. Our production will be Produced and Directed by Jacqueline Warner, Music Directed by Kayla Lollar, Costumed by Tenleigh Wells, and Choreographed by Jacqueline Warner and Sam Porter.
Performances are July 19-28 at Community Christian Church (Yellow Box) Auditorium in Naperville.
We are seeking strong singers and actors who can dance, as well as a dance ensemble and featured ballet dancers. Two featured child roles (male and female) and ensemble are also available. Lead roles may be double-cast. The role of Anya will be double-cast. Rehearsals will be Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday evenings in Warrenville beginning in early May.
Auditions will be held at Community Baptist Church, 28W444 Main St., Warrenville, on the following days:
- ***ADDED AUDITION DATE*** Saturday, April 20: 1-6pm (with the first hour reserved for children under 16 only)
- Sunday, April 21: 1-6pm (with the first hour reserved for children under 16 only)
- Tuesday, April 23: 7-10pm
- Thursday, April 25: Callbacks (Invite only)
Audition signup: https://forms.gle/zqZyysNMbzELaHSG7
Links to the music cuts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z26-yOCEQUGGU3xW53C3rNnBh6lnh5s9?usp=sharing
If invited to callbacks, there will be additional singing, and potentially dancing. There will also be cold readings from the script.
You are encouraged to schedule an audition time in advance. Walk-ins will also be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as time allows.
We can also accept video auditions if you are unable to audition in person. Please record a video of yourself singing one of the audition cuts and a sample of dancing (if available) and email a private video link (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) to [email protected] by Monday, April 22. For the vocal portion: please use tracks or a pianist in your recording. We will not accept a capella. In the body of your email, feel free to include any links to past performances as well as attach your resume & headshot.
For help scheduling an audition, or for any other questions, please email [email protected]
CHARACTERS
Characters’ pronouns are listed for reference. We invite actors of all genders to audition for any roles they identify with. We encourage all races/ethnicities to audition for all roles below. All roles are open. Anya will be double cast. Other leads may be double cast.
ANYA
When we first meet Anya, she is 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. Must move well.
DMITRY
The prince of St. Petersburg’s black market, Dmitry is 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. Must move well.
DOWAGER EMPRESS
She is 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.
GLEB
Gleb is a son of the Russian revolution. As a career officer in the Bolshevik secret police, he is a passionate defender of the hard-won gains of the new order. His attraction to Anya puts him in violent conflict with himself. Which will he choose?
VLAD
Before the revolution, Vlad was a minor functionary at the imperial court. He’s Dmitry’s right-hand man, and because of his romantic relationship with Lily, he arranges a meeting between Anya and the Dowager Empress. Serves as a comic relief character. Must move well.
LILY
The 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. Serves as a comic relief character. Must move well.
YOUNG ANASTASIA
The daughter of the Tsar of Russia. A sweet and impressionable young princess. Shows up throughout the show in “ghost” form. Must move well.
TSAR NICHOLAS
A loving father. Elegant. He tries to keep the peace between his mother, the Dowager Empress, and the Tsarina. As his youngest daughter grows into a young woman, he protects and guides her. Doubles as ensemble member.
TSARINA ALEXANDRA
A stern mother. Very devout, brittle, paranoid about the collapsing regime and grief-stricken about the health of her son, the Tsarevich. Uncomfortable around her mother-in-law. Doubles as ensemble member.
COUNT LEOPOLD
He’s one of the presumptive Romanov heirs; a snob; a bit of a fop. Doubles as ensemble member.
COUNT IPOLITOV
A dignified White Russian and intellectual, grief stricken about leaving his homeland. Authoritative and formidable. Doubles as ensemble member.
BALLET DANCERS
(3) Featured Ballet Dancers. Will double as ensemble members.
YOUNG ALEXEI
Anastasia’s younger brother (stage age 8-12). Will also double as ensemble member.
OLGA/TATIANA/MARIYA
Anastasia’s three teen sisters. Will all double as ensemble members.
ENSEMBLE
6 MEN/6 WOMEN to fill featured ensemble/dance roles. There will be extensive choreography for these roles.
5-8 additional MEN or WOMEN to fill mostly singing only roles (there will be some movement as well)
3-5 children to fill ensemble roles. There may be choreography/movement for these roles.
