Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the second show of their 24-25 Youth Season, Anastasia, Saturday September 28 at 10am. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Stacie Smith with music direction by Aimee Henderson and choreography by Candi Terry, runs November 15 through November 24 at the Community Arts Center on 2nd Street. If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon at 2:00 pm.
PLEASE CALL 910-251-1788 TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION TIME. Auditions are in three-minute time slots. Please prepare a 30 second song of your choice to sing a capella. Break a leg!
All roles are available, and we welcome of levels of experience! Performers or all races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition for our entire season!
Synopsis:
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.
Available Roles:
YOUNG ANASTASIA
THE DOWAGER EMPRESS – True royalty, and she knows it.
TSAR NICHOLAS II – Not quite as serious as his mother The Dowager Empress, especially with his young daughter Anastasia.
ANYA –Anya’s journey is what the show is all about: her bravery, tenacity and perseverance make her the hero of the story, even though she’s also the princess.
GLEB VAGANOV – The strait-laced Soviet officer with a softer side who is tasked with locating Anya.
DMITRY – A street urchin turned con artist. Though his career choices aren’t necessarily honest, Dmitry has a heart of gold and ultimately chooses what’s best for Anya, despite what he might want for himself.
VLAD POPOV – A charming, jovial, intelligent character with great comic timing.
LILY – The life of the party! She is the Dowager Empress’s lady-in-waiting, and former royalty herself. She loves everything 1920s Paris has to offer.
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