FENWICK BLACKFRIARS THEATRE GUILD

ANASTASIA CASTING NOTICE Required: Please prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre song in the style of Ahrens and Flaherty. Must show range and legit voice. Please slate (Name, Age, Title of Audition Piece) before singing. Actors must submit their 60 second (32 bar) cut HERE no later than 5PM on August 25, 2021.

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BREAKDOWN

ANYA: 24-27 When we frst meet Anya she is a lost soul but 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; not looking for a fairy tale princess; when Anya is transformed into the beautiful Anastasia it should have the same effect and surprise as Eliza Doolittle entering the ball Vocal Part: Soprano with belt range Vocal Range: A3-Eb4

DOWAGER EMPRESS: 60-74 The formidable and imperious grandmother of Anastasia; Anastasia is her favorite grandchild and she loves her with all her heart; she never truly gives up the belief that her granddaughter might be alive, but fnally after years of enduring Anastasia pretenders she becomes hardened and bitter; it is only when she meets Anya that her old spirit begins to return; even when she knows that Anya may not be Anastasia, she realizes that we all need our dreams and we need the truth; actress must have elegance, beauty, and a regal bearing Vocal Part: alto or actress who is very comfortable with singing Vocal Range: F3-Bb4 FENWICK BLACKFRIARS THEATRE GUILD

DMITRY: 24-27 An opportunist trying to make it on the streets of Russia by selling stolen objects from the Tsarist past; he is the prince of St. Petersburg's black market; he creates the scheme to fnd an Anastasia impersonator in order to gain the reward for her safe return; he is smooth, persuasive, and a real operator; must have a sense of danger, edginess, and charisma; not a typical romantic leading man, although he and Anya eventually fall in love Vocal Part: baritenor Vocal Range: A2-G4 (A4)

VLAD POPOV: 44-54 Before the revolution Vlad was a minor functionary at the imperial court; he is Dmitry's right-hand man and because of his romantic relationship with Lily he arranges a meeting between Anya and the Dowager Empress; actor must have wit, style, and be a character comedian with panache Vocal Part: baritone Vocal Range: A2-F4

GLEB: 34-39 A member of the Chekist secret police; a zealot with tremendous intensity and a dangerous desirability; as the play progresses, we see him rise in power and position within the political party; he is in love with Anya but would not be above killing her if necessary Vocal Part: baritenor Vocal Range: A2-Gb4

COUNTESS LILY MALEVSKY-MALEVITCH; early 50s The voluptuous confdante/lady-in-waiting to the Dowager Empress. She’s delightful when she’s not with the Dowager but also compassionate, respectful, and good at her job. She doesn’t take her romantic relationship with Vlad too seriously. Must be a juicy character comedienne with strong physicality Vocal Part: Mezzo Soprano with comic belt.

YOUNG ANYA: 6 The daughter of the Tsar of Russia; a sweet and impressionable young princess; beautiful soprano voice. FENWICK BLACKFRIARS THEATRE GUILD

SUPPORTING ROLES: Tsarina Alexandra / Isadora Duncan Suitor/Hotel Manager Suitor/Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake Comrade/Coco Chanel Tsar Nicholas II/Count Ipolitov Comrade/Gertrude Stein Gorlinsky/Pablo Picasso Comrade/Ernest Hemingway/Count Leopold Maria Romanov/Marfa/Odette in Swan Lake Tatiana Romanov/Tatyana/Josephine Baker Comrade/Russian Doorman Von Rothbart in Swan Lake / Django Reinhardt Olga Romanov/ Comrade/ Cygnet in Swan Lake

DIVERSITY/INCLUSION Fenwick BFG is committed to diversity and strives to engage in a policy of equal opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, BFG encourages students of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.

QUESTIONS Please direct any questions/concerns to Mr. Faille at [email protected]