ANASTASIA
ROLE AUDITION INFO
Anya
Playing Age
Mid 20s
Gender Appearance
Female
Vocal Range
Disney-esque Soprano or Mezzo.: G3-E5, Belt to D5
Overview of Role/Notes
Anya is brave, fiery, witty, and above all determined. With no memory of her life before age 17 and having lived through the horrors of the Russian Revolution, Anya jumps at the sound of gunshots and is distrustful of strangers, but there is steel hiding just beneath the surface.
Really large role that requires a confident singer with the ability to bring an emotional quality to both their acting and singing.
Really demanding role. The character is never really off-stage and has to have the ability to sustain and develop character over lengthy periods of time.
Audition requirements
Audition Overview
Must attend morning workshop and an individual audition.
Workshop: Sing, dance & perform to Rumour in St. Petersburg excerpt as described below (piece available to download within "Ensemble" Role pages)
Audition Pieces
Piece 1: "Once Upon a December" bar 69-end
Piece 2: "In My Dreams" bar105-end (bridge from Dialogue piece 2)
Dialogue
Piece 1: pgs 39-40 "How soon do you think we can go?" to "Dmitry: If you were a girl"
Piece 2: pg 76 "Anya: Papa" to "Anya: I don't understand"
Piece 3:pg90-91 "I don't believe Anastasia exists" to "Anya: I believe this was it"
Vocal
Piece 1: "Once Upon a December" bar 69-end
Piece 2: "In My Dreams" bar105-end (bridge from Dialogue piece 2)
Movement/Dance
Will not be assessed in the audition, Movement capability will be noted at the main morning workshop
Preparation Aid Videos -
Anya - Combined Rehearsal Aid Tracks
Please Note: The preparation aid tracks are provided to help you prepare at home, however these will not be available to help you in the actual audition. You will be expected to perform live, accompanied by a pianist.
Please Note: The Material Download Area has copyright protected documents and therefore you will need to obtain the password to get in. (See steps on the main Auditions page)
How to sign up to audition......
Expression of Interest form - When you have looked through all the different material, and made your decision of how you would like to be involved, please fill out the online form here, and Jane will be in touch to confirm your registration.
