Anastasia
by Central Texas Theatre (formerly Vive les Arts)

Jan. 11 - Jan. 12 (2026)

Anastasia is a Broadway musical with a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, based on the 1997 animated film. It tells the story of Anya, a young woman in 1920s Paris who searches for her past, believing she might be the lost Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, while being pursued by a Soviet officer. The show follows her epic adventure with a con man and an ex-aristocrat as they help her find her identity, love, and family, featuring popular songs like "Journey to the Past" and "Once Upon a December". 

Auditions for Anastasia are in just one month!

Auditions are open for anyone 8 years old or older. For auditions, please be prepared to sing 30-60 seconds of a song in the style of the musical. Please do not sing a song from Anastasia. You can sing with a prerecorded accompaniment or a karaoke track. We will have a Bluetooth speaker available for you to use.

There will be a dance portion of the audition, so please come dressed in something that you can move in.

Auditions will be January 11th and 12th, 2026 with time slots beginning at 6:00pm.

If you cannot make it to an in-person audition, we will accept video auditions through the signup link. Instructions for video submissions are listed on the audition form. If you submit a video audition, please select the waitlist as your time slot.

Here at Central Texas Theatre, we believe that theatre is for everyone. We proudly welcome performers of all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, age, and abilities. No one will be excluded from consideration based on appearance or personal identity.

 

Roles:

 

Anya/Anastasia - A brave, resilient young woman suffering from memory loss, determined to discover her past. Strong-willed, resourceful, and vulnerable. Vocal Range: A3 to F5

Dmitry - A charming, street-smart con man with a good heart. Cynical at first but reveals sincerity and vulnerability as he grows closer to Anya. Vocal Range: A2 to G4

Gleb Vaganov - A dedicated Soviet officer torn between duty and compassion. Stoic, intense, and principled. Vocal Range: A2 to Gb4

Vlad Popov - A warm, comedic former aristocrat who teams up with Dmitry. Charming and clever. Vocal Range: A2 to F4

Countess Lily Malevsky-Malevitch - The Empress's lady-in-waiting. Glamorous, bold, flirtatious, and comedic. She reconnects with Vlad. Vocal Range: A3 to C5

Dowager Empress Maria - Regal, dignified, and grieving the loss of her family. She holds the hope that Anastasia may still be alive. Vocal Range: F3 to Bb4

Young Anastasia - The young princess Anastasia. She is seen in flashbacks. Warn, innocent, and energetic. Vocal Range: C4 to C5

Alexi Romanov - Anastasia's brother. Seen in flashbacks.

Count Ipolitov - A dignified Russian, grief stricken about leaving his homeland. Featured soloist in Stay, I Pray You Vocal Range: G2 to G4

Tsarina Alexandra - Mother of the Romanov family. Gentle and graceful.

Tsar Nicholas II - Father of the Romanov family. Noble, protective, and dignified.

Maria, Tatiana, and Olga Romanov - Anya's sisters seen in flashbacks. Graceful, elegant, and affectionate.

Odette, Prince Siegfried, Von Rothbart, & Swans - Featured Dancers in Swan Lake. These roles require ballet.

Ensembe - There are many featured roles within the ensemble including, Gorlinskly, Marfa, Paulina, and more