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Audition Information for Anastasia: The Musical

Auditions: September 29 & 30
Timeslot #1 6:00-7:00pm | Timeslot #2: 7:00-8:00pm  | Timeslot #3: 8:00-9:00pm
Rocori High School Auditorium

Enter Door #11 (534 5th Ave N, Cold Spring, MN 56320)
​Callbacks: Thursday, October 2 at 6:00pm

Click Here to Register and Reserve Your Audition Time

Welcome to the Great Northern Theatre Company auditions.  Please take time to familiarize yourself with some information about our process. We are a family-friendly theater company, and all are welcome.

For Anastasia: The Musical there are roles in the cast for those ages 10+.
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If you have an elementary-age child auditioning in the show, there will be expectations of the parents during practice. We'll talk about specifics at auditions and the first week of practice.


Rehearsal & Performance Schedule
A quality production comes from hard work and commitment on the part of everyone in the cast and crew. If members of the cast or crew are missing on days we didn’t expect, it creates confusions and is not fair to other members.  For this reason, we ask you to review the rehearsal and performance schedule prior to auditions. 


Please think through conflicts with the rehearsals and performances before you audition. The rehearsal schedule will have a few variations each week. We have set the schedule to work around conflicts with the theater, as well as holidays during this busy time of year. It is CRITICAL that you review the attached schedule and list ALL conflicts on your audition form. Missing additional practices not listed is simply not an option. 

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We cast based on conflicts you are honest about, and if NEW conflicts arise, you MAY be re-cast.
GNTC's Anastasia Schedule
File Size: 210 kb
File Type: pdf
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Summary of Characters for Anastasia: The Musical
  • ​​​Anya
  • Dmitri 
  • Vlad Popov
  • Gleb Vaganov
  • Dowager Empress ​
  • Countess Lily 
  • Little Anastasia 
  • Alexei 
  • Tsar
  • ​Tsarina​​

  • Ensemble (Youth and Adult)​ -extensive stage time, portraying a wide range of roles including Townsfolk, Royal Servants, Bolshevik Officers and Soldiers, Parisians, Reporters, and Aristocrats.
Callbacks will take place on Thursday, October 2, at 6:00 p.m. If you have a conflict with this date, please let the production team know on the day of your audition. Not everyone will be called back, but it does not mean you will not be offered a part.
Casting decisions will be posted on the website no later than Saturday, October 4th.


If you have questions during any portion of the evening, please reach out to the Stage Manager - Mitch - at 320.292.9541 or [email protected].

Have fun and Break a Leg!

Audition Materials

Reading
Please select the monologue from our list provided that shows the role you'd like to be considered. Ensemble auditioners, please choose the one you like best. Lines do not have to be memorized.
 
We are looking for expression, projection, and creativity, so have fun!
Anastasia Audition Readings
File Size: 162 kb
File Type: pdf
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Vocals
Auditioners have two options for their vocal performance:
  • Select one of the provided excerpts from the show -OR-
  • Sing a prepared song of their own choosing. If opting for a song outside the show, auditioners should bring either sheet music for the pianist or accompaniment music on a Bluetooth-enabled device.
Anya
In My Dreams_m106-end
File Size: 84 kb
File Type: pdf
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Dmitri
My Petersburg_m53-end
File Size: 485 kb
File Type: pdf
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Vlad
We'll Go From There_m200-end
File Size: 202 kb
File Type: pdf
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Gleb
The Neva Flows_m3-27
File Size: 460 kb
File Type: pdf
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The Travel Sequence_m48-72
File Size: 384 kb
File Type: pdf
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Dowager
Close the Door_m40-end
File Size: 302 kb
File Type: pdf
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Lily
Land of Yesterday_m76-102 & m180-191
File Size: 177 kb
File Type: pdf
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Youth/Ensemble
Once Upon a December_m11-44 & 85-end
File Size: 126 kb
File Type: pdf
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Choreography
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Please review the video provided prior to auditioning. We will have limited time to review the dance at auditions and ask everyone to dance in groups. 

Have fun and don’t worry if you don’t have dance experience. We work with people of all abilities.
Dance Audition Video - Instructions
Dance Audition Video - With Music

Audition Tips

Here are some tips to keep in mind when auditioning:
  • Your audition begins when you first arrive and does not end until you leave the building. We’re looking to put together a team of actors who will work together well.   How you act off stage matters as much as how well you act on stage.
  • Attached to this document is a link to a vocal piece, a reading and dance material for auditions. While you do not have to have the material memorized, we would like you to come prepared. 
  • Dress appropriately. Keep your hair out of your face and hands out of pockets. Wear rubber soled shoes you can move in. 
  • When it's your turn to audition: Introduce yourself. Project! Articulate! Have a positive attitude! Have fun! 
  • Don't say you can't do something. Try it. Directors want casts who are willing to take chances. 
After the audition...Reflect on the lessons you've learned, but don't dwell on your performance. Many factors influence casting decisions, so it's unproductive to worry about the outcome. Instead, feel proud that you had the courage to audition - that's an accomplishment in itself. If you don't get cast this time, come back and try again. There will be other opportunities.

Anastasia: The Musical
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
concordtheatricals.com

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320-241-4682

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  • Home
  • About
    • Board of Directors >
      • High School Board Representative
    • Past Productions
    • Scholarship Application and past recipients
    • Maps
    • 2021-23 Strategic Plan
    • Lifetime Members
    • RHS Musical Audition Information
    • Contact Us!
  • Events & Camps
  • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Apply for Production Crew