Audition

PERSONNEL
Max Quinlan (Producing Artistic Director)

LOCATION
Greenville Theatre
444 College St
Greenville, SC 29601
McCalla Hall, located at the back of the building

AUDITION DATE
Saturday, September 14, 2024 12pm-3pm

SEEKING
2 young actors to alternate in the roles of Young Anastasia and Alexei Romanov. Actors must be between the ages of 7-11 and must be no taller than 4’9 to audition. Seeking only local actors with local housing and assisted transportation means.

Individual audition times will be sent to each young actor by email request only.
We will also be accepting video audition submissions in addition to our in-person auditions. Video submission details and instructions will be provided separately by email request.

SUBMISSION
Please email all audition submission requests to: casting@greenvilletheatre.org by Wednesday, September 11th

Subject line: Greenville Theatre Audition, [Insert Young Performers Name]

Please submit a digital copy of your headshot/picture, if you have one.

Please indicate the following in the body of your email:
– If you are wanting an in-person audition time or video submission instructions
– Any time constraints you may have on the audition day. We will do our best to accommodate your scheduling needs.

PREPARATION
Once you email us with an audition request, individuals will be sent the materials to prepare for this audition. Each young actor will sing “Once Upon a December” from the show for their audition. We will provide a backing track that will also be used in the audition room. In addition to the backing track, we will provide a track to practice with that has the vocal line plunked out. There will also be a short scene sent in the email to prepare. Someone will read the scene with you on the audition day.

Please bring a hard copy of your headshot (picture) and resume, stapled together back to back, if you have those. If not, that is ok!

There will be no callbacks for these roles.
All young actors will hear from Greenville Theatre by Monday, September 16th about our casting decision.

DETAILS
Greenville Theatre is the oldest and largest professional producing non-profit theatre company in the Upstate area. Now in Season 99, our Mission is to inspire, educate, entertain, and connect our community through necessary art and storytelling.

Greenville Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender expressions, ages, and abilities to audition.

In order to participate in any production listed, actors must have minimal conflicts and be available for all of tech week, preview week, and every performance. Our productions rehearse Monday-Friday 7pm-10:30pm, with Saturdays off, and Sunday rehearsals from 1pm-6pm. Our performance schedule runs Thurday-Sunday with 7:30pm evening shows, Saturday matinees at 2pm, and Sunday matinees at 3pm. Actors are called 1 hour prior to showtime.
*Young Actors will be released at 9:30pm at the latest for rehearsals*

As an organization, we are dedicated to a casting process that is nurturing and welcoming to all. We create an audition space where individuals are seen, heard, respected, and appreciated. We can’t wait to see your work!

*Auditions and the casting process are not purely based on talent and ability. There are many factors that go into each casting decision for the world of the show we are creating. If the child is more comfortable, guardians may come into the audition room*

ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL
Producer: Max Quinlan
Director: Ahsha Marie Daniels
Choreographer: Katie Stewart
Music Director: Victoria Adams

First Rehearsal: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Tech: November 17-December 1, 2024
*Off Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving *
Preview Week: Monday, December 2-Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Opening: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Closing: Sunday, December 22, 2024

Role:
Young Anastasia/ Alexei Romanov: Any gender, ages 7-11, Soprano voice, movement/dance ability, any ethnicity. She is strong, brave, and sweet. As the youngest daughter of the Tsar of Russia, she is heartbroken that her Grandmother is leaving Russia. Will double as the son and heir of the Tsar, a high-spirited young boy.