Auditions

  
​AUDITIONS: Wed. & Thu. May 28th & 29th, 5:00-8:00 PM

CALLBACKS: Friday, May 30th, 5:00-9:00 PM

CAST SIZE: 4-10 young actors (ages 8-14), 18-25 adults actors
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AGES: We are looking for a diverse range of ages for this show.  Must be at least 8 years old to audition. 

REHEARSALS: Weekday evenings starting June 2nd 6:00pm-9:00pm. Please see the general rehearsal schedule. A more detailed schedule will be provided during the first week of rehearsal. Not all cast members will be called every day. ​

SHOW DATES: Aug 1 & 2 at 7:00pm &  Aug 3 at 2:00pm, 2025
                           Aug 8 & 9 at 7:00pm & Aug 10 at 2:00pm, 2025

Please contact us if you wish to audition, but for any reason cannot do so at the scheduled times. 

​SUMMARY: "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."
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PRODUCTION TEAM
     Director: Emma Ahlin
     Stage Manager: Amelia Clark
     Music Directors: Melissa Carle & Vicki Spofford
     Choreographer: Henry Moore
​     Costumer: Jennifer Schnobrich
     Set Construction: Debra Yliniemi-Ahlin
     Production Manager: Abigail Schnobrich

 Auditions and Callbacks will be held in the 
​Charles D. Martin Auditorium of
​ Little Falls Community High School

​Little Falls Community High School
1001 5th Ave SE
​Little Falls, MN 56345
​ENTER THROUGH DOOR 1

Questions?
​Visit the auditions FAQs page or contact us!

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Character list

A NOTE ON AGES: All ages listed are the CHARACTER ages, per the script.  As long as actors can confidentially portray the age listed, they will be considered for the role. 

Anya/Anastasia: Age: mid-20s, Mezzo-Soprano, This character has some physical intimacy with Dmitry. 

Dmitry: Age: late-20s, Tenor, This character has some physical intimacy with Anya. 

Deputy Commissioner Gleb Vaganov: Age: mid-30s, Baritone/Tenor

Vladimir "Vlad" Popov: Age: mid-40s – mid-50s, Baritone.  This character has some physical intimacy with Lily. 

Countess Lily Malevsky-Malevitch: Age: 40s, Mezzo-Soprano.  This character has some physical intimacy with Vlad. 

Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna: Age: 80, Mezzo-Soprano

Young Princess Anastasia: Age: 5, Soprano

The Romanov Family (will likely double as ensemble members)
        Tsar Nicholas II Romanov: Age: late 40s - early 50s
        Tsarina Alexandra: Age: 40s
        Three Romanov Sisters – Olga (21), Tatiana (20), Maria (19)
        Teen Anastasia: Age: 16 (strong dance background)
         Little Alexei Romanov: Age 12-13
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Ensemble: Varying ages –The ensemble has a TON to do in this show and plays a vast array of characters featured below. 

• Citizens of St. Petersburg (Gorlinsky, Count Ipolitov, Black Marketeers, Marfa, Paulina, Dunya, Comrades, Drunks, Policemen, Bolshevik Officers and Soldiers, Royal Servants, etc.)
• Parisian Citizens (Reporters, Neva Club Guests, Count Leopold, Sergei, Count Gregory, Countess Gregory, Ballet Dancers, Aristocrats, etc.)
• At least one female ensemble role will double as ballerina (dances en pointe)
• Dancers with strong ballet skills are preferred!

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Audition materials

What to prepare

• one monologue
• one song selection
• learn/practice the choreography provided in the videos below (TBA)

Sign Up for Your Audition

May 28th or May 29th
​5:00-8:00pm

Monologues

Please prepare one monologue from the link below for any character of your choosing, even if it is not who you are auditioning for. You do not need to be memorized by the time of auditions. 
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          Monologues

Music

Please prepare one of the songs below.  Choose the song for the character you are auditioning for OR whichever piece of music shows off your voice best. You do not need to be memorized by the time of auditions. Our piano accompanist will play your audition song live at auditions. 
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Check out this playlist to get familiar with your song!
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Anya/Anastasia

• "Journey to the Past" – measures 115-142 (Timestamp: 2:26 - End)

Dmitry

• "My Petersberg" – measures 46-64  (Timestamp: 1:21 - 1:55)

Vlad

• "We’ll Go From There" – measures 110-133 (Timestamp: 0:23 - 0:48)

Gleb

• "Still" – measures 72-93 (Timestamp: 1:15 - 1:45)

Lily

• "Land of Yesterday" – measures 76-95 (Timestamp: 1:09 - 1:39)

Dowager Empress

• "Close The Door" – measures 63-74  (Timestamp: 2:11 - 2:55)​

Ensemble/kids

• "Rumor in St. Petersburg" – measures 101-112 (Timestamp: 2:38 - 2:59)

Choreography

Please watch the video below to learn the audition dance.  There will be a brief in-person review at auditions as well. Just do it to the best of your ability and modify as needed.  It's all about learning if you can move and take direction. 

Walk-in auditions are welcome! We will have paper copies of audition forms available at the door.