Anastasia

ANASTASIA Audition Notice 

Auditions: Monday, February 16th, Tuesday, February 17th, and Wednesday, February 18th; 7-10pm 

Callbacks: Thursday, February 19th 7-10 p.m. (by invitation only if necessary)

Location: Hilt Building, 3rd Floor, Frauenthal Center, 427 W. Western

Show Run: April 30th, May 1st - 3rd 

Curtain Times: 7:30 p.m. evening performances; 3 p.m. Sunday matinee

Rehearsals: Mondays - Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. beginning February 23

Sitzprobe: Saturday, April 25th from 9am-12pm

Tech Rehearsals: Sunday, April 26th from 2pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm; Monday, April 27th - Wednesday April 29th from 6-11pm

Questions: Please call the MCT office at (231) 722-3852 Mon - Thurs 10 a.m.—4 p.m. or email info@muskegoncivictheatre.org

*Muskegon Civic Theatre is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is actively seeking actors and volunteers of all races, lifestyles, and backgrounds. We encourage anyone who is interested to volunteer and/or audition. We are seeking an inclusive cast featuring actors of all body types, abilities, gender identities, and ethnicities. 

Synopsis: 

Anastasia is a musical adventure that follows a young Anya searching for her place in the world. Living in post-revolutionary Russia, during the 1920s, she has little memory of her past and dreams of a better future. When she crosses paths with two charming conmen, she is drawn into an unexpected journey to Paris. What begins as a calculated scheme evolves into a life-changing quest as secrets surface, loyalties are tested, and love emerges in unexpected ways.

Along the way, she encounters a colorful array of characters who challenge her, support her, and help her discover who she truly is. Blending romance, humor, and heartfelt storytelling, Anastasia explores themes of identity, resilience, and the idea that family can be found as well as remembered.

Content Note: 

Anastasia contains themes/elements of violence and war, references to Communism, references to alcohol, romantic relationships depicted on stage (including kissing), and potential onstage use of prop guns / theatrical gunshots. 

Script may be found here. 

Audition Procedure: 

Each evening of auditions will be broken up into 2 singing audition slots with a dance audition in the middle. Auditioners can select either the earlier or later singing time slot, but all are expected to attend the dance audition. 

People auditioning will be asked to bring a song selection that represents their vocal range and personality. Please prepare 16–32 measures that:

• You enjoy singing!

• Shows your voice at its best (tone, range, and storytelling)

• Comes from the Golden Age or traditional musical theatre repertoire (no modern or pop-style selections)

You do not need to sing a song from the show!

Most importantly: choose something that feels comfortable and confident for you. We are far more interested in hearing your voice than a “perfect” song choice.

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