ANYA – 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 is distrustful of strangers, strong-willed, and compassionate. Her mantra, “Home, love, family” is her goal. All she knows is her family is in Paris and she will find them however she can. Is she the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov? Only time will tell. 

(Vocal Range: Soprano/Mezzo G3-F5, belts to a D5, Playable Age 20s)

 

DMITRY –Dmitry is a scoundrel with a heart of gold. A street rat who grew into a conman, Dimitry does all he does to get out of poverty and is not above lying, cheating, and stealing to do so–that is until he meets Anya. What starts as just another scheme (albeit much bigger than anything he’s tried to pull off before) turns into the adventure of a lifetime that requires Dimitry to look inward and figure out how to put the one he loves before himself. (Vocal Range: Tenor A2-G4; Playable Age 20s)

 

VLAD POPOV – Vlad is Dmitry’s partner in crime (literally) and surrogate father. Before the revolution he scammed his way through society pretending to be a count. Vlad is dramatic, crafty, and a big softie at heart. While he, like Dmitry, is not above lying, cheating, and stealing, he cares greatly for his loved ones and is generally affable, though he can be calculating when he needs to be. 

(Vocal Range: Baritone A2-F4, Playable Age 30+)

 

GLEB VAGANOV – Gleb is the villain of the show, though not a bad person. He fully believes in the Communist ideals he follows. Loyal, honest, and hardworking, Gleb almost has the potential to be a hero (he’s very much the hero of his own story). A deeply conflicted person, Gleb’s infatuation (and borderline obsession) with Anya leads to his battle with the idea of doing one’s duty vs. doing what is right. 

(Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor A2-Gb4, Playable Age 30s) 

 

COUNTESS LILY MALEVSKY-MALEVITCH - Lily is the lady in waiting to the Dowager Empress. She has been by the Dowager’s side since before the revolution. Lily is clever, dutiful, and above all fun (when not working for the Dowager). She and Vlad rekindle their romance upon re-uniting.  (Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano G3-C5, Dance Experience, Playable Age 30+)

 

DOWAGER EMPRESS MARIA FEODOROVNA – The Dowager Empress has lost everything she once held dear and must now put up with imposter upon imposter who claims to be Anastasia, never allowing her to grieve in peace. She is icy, proud, and regal (not to mention intimidating) to all but her family. Though she has a very sharp wit, she has a warmth and deep love for Anastasia. She commands authority and attention the minute she enters a room.

(Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano F3-Bb4, Playable Age 60+)

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YOUNG ANASTASIA – Young Anastasia is the willful, brave, proud, and precocious youngest daughter of the Tsar. She has a special bond with her grandmother (whom she calls Nana).

(Vocal Range: Soprano C4-C5, Playable Age 8-13)

 

ENSEMBLE

Strong singer/movers and singer/dancers to play Tsarina Alexander, Count Leopold, Tsar Nicholas II, Maria Romanov, Marva, Odette, Prince Siegfried, Von Rothbart, Count Ipolitov, Alexi Romanov, Gorlinskly, Tatiana Romanov, Olga Romanov, Paulina, Teen Anastasia, Townsfolk, Parisians, etc. Strong movers and dancers with jazz and ballet training.

(Vocal Range: SATB, Age Range 13+)