SHOW DATES DECEMBER 4TH - 20TH
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM AND SUNDAYS AT 3:00 PM
DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS OPEN UNTIL SEPT 5TH AT 6PM
PLEASE SEND YOUR SUBMISSIONS TO PRODUCTION@PAPLAYHOUSE.ORG
AUDITIONS
SEPT 5TH & 6TH
SAT. 6-1O PM AND SUN. 4 - 8 PM
DIRECTED BY
JESSICA BARKL
STEPHEN FLAHERTY
MUSIC BY
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.
SYNOPSIS
LYNN AHRENS
LYRICS BY
TERRENCE McNALLY
BOOK BY
CALLBACKS WILL BE HELD BY INVITATION ONLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH FROM 3-7 PM.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Since there may be some members of the cast may be under 18, all cast-members will be required to have their clearances. This will be need to be presented to the stage manager and production crew when requested.
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
MUSIC AUDITIONS
Please prepare each of the following vocal cuts for the roles in which you are auditioning for. If you would like to be considered for multiple roles, prepare all songs associated with all roles for which you wish to be considered. We may or may not request to hear more than one selection, but please be prepared in case we would like to hear more. The tracks provided below will be the same exact tracks used for auditions. The vocal cuts do not need to be memorized.
DANCE AUDITIONS
Please be ready to dance a ballet combination. Wear clothes and shoes that will help you be successful.
SELF-TAPE AUDITIONS
FULL Digital Video Submissions
If you are unable to come to the auditions on September 5th and 6th, please know we will be accepting online video submissions. Please record your vocal cut from the available materials. Submissions are due no later than Sunday, September 5th at 6pm so our creative team is able to view your tape in a timely manner. All auditioning with video submissions must be able to be at callbacks in person on September 18th.
AUDITION FORM
Before coming in for your audition, please fill out the below audition form.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Performances will be December 4th - December 20th. Performances will take place from Friday to Sunday. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM
TECH REHEARSAL
Tech rehearsal will take place from November 29th - December 3rd. Please note that tech rehearsal is mandatory for all actors.
MORE QUESTIONS?
Please email all questions regarding auditions to production@paplayhouse.org
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
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.
Range: G3-F5, Belt to D5
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.
Range: A2-G4
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. Will double as ensemble members.
Range: G3-C5
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?
Range: A2-Gb4.
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.
Range: A2-F4. Comic Baritone
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. Will double as ensemble members.
Range: G3-C5
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.
Range: C4-C5
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.
TSAR 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.
YOUNG ALEXEI
Anastasia’s younger brother (stage age 8-12). Will also double as ensemble member.
ANNA
Lady-in-Waiting of the Romanov family. Died with them.
OLGA/TATIANA/MARIYA
Anastasia’s three teen sisters. Will all double as ensemble members.
EUGENE
Personal physician of Young Alexei. Died with them.
ALEXIE
Footman of the Romanov family. Died with them.
IVAN
Cook of the Romanov family. Died with them.
COUNT LEOPOLD
He’s one of the presumptive Romanov heirs; a snob; a bit of a fop. Doubles as ensemble members
COUNT IPOLITOV
A dignified White Russian and Intellectual gried stricken about leaving his homeland. Authoritative and formidable. Doubles as ensemble member.
SIEGFRIEND
Featured Ballet Dancer. Will double as ensemble members.
ODETTE
Featured Ballet Dancer. Will double as ensemble members.
COMMUNIST SOLDIERS
Featured Ballet Dancers. Will double as ensemble members.
PRODUCTION CREW
JESSICA BARKL
DIRECTOR
DARAH DONAHER
CO-CHOREOGRAPHER
GIOVANNI FAILLA
CO-CHOREOGRAPHER
AMANDA HAAG
MUSIC DIRECTOR
BRETT OLIVEIRA
SET AND LIGHTING DESIGNER
TODD BURKEL
COSTUME DESIGNER
TBD
STAGE MANAGER
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
Become a part of the Playhouse. Here at Pennsylvania Playhouse, we rely on the community to do what we do. Each year we run six shows, three plays, and three musicals. We welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, age, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, or ability.
INCLUSIÓN Y DIVERSIDAD
Conviértete en parte de Playhouse. Aquí en Pennsylvania Playhouse, confiamos en la comunidad para hacer lo que hacemos. Cada año presentamos seis espectáculos, tres obras de teatro y tres musicales. Damos la bienvenida a cualquier persona independientemente de su raza, color, religión, género, identificación de género, edad, nivel socioeconómico, origen nacional, orientación sexual o capacidad.
