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AUDITION NOTICE: Anastasia (Youth edition)
Presented by Ovation Theatre
Directed by Meggie Perry
Provisional performance dates: 15th -18th April 2026 (additional shows may be added)
Performance venue: Papa Hou Black Box Theatre, 4 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central
Rehearsal venue: Paparoa St School, 120 Paparoa St, Papanui
ABOUT THE PLAY
A journey of self-discovery, friendship, and finding where you belong…
We are thrilled to announce auditions for Anastasia (Youth edition) — a captivating stage musical based on the beloved animated film. This specially adapted youth edition is perfect for 14 to 18 year old performers, featuring a streamlined script, unforgettable songs, and plenty of opportunities for every cast member to shine.
Set against the sweeping backdrop of 1920s Paris and the Russian Revolution, Anastasia tells the story of Anya, a brave young woman who sets out to uncover the mystery of her past. Along the way, she teams up with two unlikely companions and faces choices that will shape her future forever.
This is a fantastic opportunity for performers to develop their singing, acting, and movement skills in a supportive, creative, and fun environment — all while working towards a fully staged musical production under the supervision of career industry professionals.
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Meggie Perry
Director / Choreographer
Francie Liebert
Musical Director
Ravil Atlas
Supervising Director/MD/Vocal coach
Rachel McCaffery
Company Manager
DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW
Rehearsal Schedule
Typically Sundays 5pm – 8pm*
Regular Rehearsals Begin
1st February 2026
Production Week
Week beginning 13th April 2026
Provisional Performance Dates
15th -18th April 2026
Please make sure you can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule before auditioning.
* Rehearsals have been scheduled to avoid clashing with other productions which rehearse in Term 1.
ABOUT THE AUDITIONS
Audition Dates and Venue
Audition Dates
- Saturday 13th September 9.30am – 6pm
- Saturday 20th September 9.30am – 6pm
Venue
St Francis of Assisi School, 370 Innes Rd, St Albans, 8025
Booking an Audition
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your confirmed audition time slot.
You will also be required to attend a group movement audition on either;
- Saturday 13th September 10.30am or;
- Saturday 20th September 10.30am
Click here to sign up for an audition slot now!
Available Roles
All roles are open, including:
Anya
A spirited young woman searching for her identity.
Vlad
Warm, comedic, and larger-than-life.
Gleb
A conflicted officer torn between duty and emotion
Countess Ipolitov
Dimitry
A quick-witted conman with charm and street smarts
Dowager
Regal, dignified, and kind-hearted
Lily
Flamboyant and fun, with a flair for comedy
Count Leopold
Lead roles may be double cast
Ensemble
Friends, townsfolk, servants, travellers, dancers, and more.
Plenty of featured moments for strong singers and actors.
How to Prepare
Singing
Option 1 – If you wish to audition for a specific lead role
Please prepare the materials found at the links above for the lead characters. All folders contain sheet music, guide vocal, backing track and short monologue.
AND prepare the ensemble part at this. The link contains sheet music and a recording which you will be asked to sing along to.
Option 2 – If you wish to be considered for a lead role or ensemble
Prepare a song or song excerpt from any Disney musical of 1-2 mins duration.
- Choose something that showcases your voice and your ability to tell a story through song.
- Bring a backing track if you have one, ideally downloaded to a device or on a memory stick
AND prepare the ensemble part at this link and any monologue. The link contains sheet music and a recording which you will be asked to sing along to, plus a selection of monologues
Acting
- You may be given a short piece from the show to read at your audition.
- Be ready to try things a few different ways as the panel may give you direction.
Movement
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you can move in.
- You’ll learn a short movement sequence — nothing too tricky — so we can see how you respond to choreography.
Click here to sign up for an audition slot now!
Join us for this magical adventure — we can’t wait to see you shine on stage!
"A heartwarming and heartwrenching story that will leave you breathless."IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
Audition Outcomes
We anticipate casting decisions will take place by Wednesday 24th September. You will be notified of the outcome of your audition.
Casting decisions are at the sole discretion of the Creative Team and no correspondence will be entered into.
Fees
A participation fee will be invoiced following a successful audition and acceptance of role.
For most roles this will be $150 total including GST.
For selected lead roles this will be $175 total including GST to reflect additional coaching.
Ovation Theatre offers opportunities for all performers. If financial circumstances present a barrier to participation, please contact us in confidence.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the auditions please contact our GM Gavin on the link below.
Interested in auditioning for other performances?
Ovation holds regular general auditions. These are not for specific shows but, instead, are for us to get to know the local talent and then be able to choose shows around that talent.
From time to time we will audition for a specific show.
By registering as an interested performer, we can keep you informed of any upcoming auditions.
