On Sale to FlexTix & SCOOPS – October 30, 2023
On Sale to the Public – November 6, 2023

JOURNEY TO THE PAST.

Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure.
Anastasia: The Musical is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. This 60-minute adaptation of the Broadway hit is specially tailored for young actors. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Opens: Thursday, NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Closes: Sunday, NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Location: Marjorie Lyons Playhouse,
on the campus of Centenary College

Book | TERRENCE McNALLY
Music | STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Lyrics | LYNN AHRENS

Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical
From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton

Schedule:
THURSDAY & FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 23 & 24 | 6:00PM
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 25 | 2:00PM & 6:00PM
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 26 | 2:00PM

Tickets: On Sale to the Public – November 6
All Tickets: $20.
(ask about our $10. Student Rush Policy.)

Direction | LIESL CRUZ
Choreography | KAITLYN BROWN
Musical Direction | KATIE PHILLIPS
Musical Staging | JARED WATSON
Scenic Design | SETH TAYLOR
Lighting Design | SAMUEL COPELAND
Costume Design | ANNE BYRD
Sound Design | BARRY BUTLER

2023 FALL PRODUCTION CLASS –
Anastasia (Youth Edition)
ENROLLMENT (Students ages 8-19) & TIMELINE

Enrollment took place August 21 – September 1

Where: All rehearsals will take place at Stage Center Studios at Grace, 9400 Ellerbe Road, until we move to Marjorie Lyons Playhouse to perform.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON OUR CORE VALUES: Before enrolling in our production class, please consider the following…
**You are agreeing to commit your child to the class’s production and schedule. At Stage Center’s SoPA we believe that a good process begets a good product. Every enrolled student will be required to audition as a part of this process. The audition is for the instructors to assess each student’s skill-level and vocal/physical type so that they can be placed in the role that best serves the production and our educational goals. We do not cast based on seniority within the company, nor do we pre-cast any role on student productions. The cast list will be posted at the start of rehearsals. All students interested in our production classes are taught to show up with open minds and hearts, eager to have a life-enriching experience. We are not interested in working with students and families who are only seeking leading or featured roles. We teach that theater is about an ensemble coming together to tell a story, and every person involved has a vital role for it’s success. We allow each student to submit two absences during contract provided they are approved prior to the first class, and do not fall within two weeks of performances, OR the audition and cast meeting. We ask that you check below for dates and times before enrolling, so that the rehearsal schedule can be thoughtfully made with no last-minute hiccups/absences. If you are unsure about some conflicts with our schedule, please feel free to ask us so we can help you decide if it’s realistically something you have the time to make such a big commitment. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED TO STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAW AFTER COMPLETING ENROLLMENT. A $30.00 late fee will be added to any invoice not paid by the due date.

A detailed schedule/call sheet is now available in the private FB Group.
Two conflicts are allowed during contract only if submitted by the deadline of Thursday, September 7.
NO CONFLICTS are allowed for the audition (September 7), cast meeting (September 9), or within two weeks of performances (this includes November 11 & November 16 thru November 26.)

WEEK TWO
SAT, September 16 – 2:00pm-5:00pm

WEEK THREE
THU, September 21 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, September 23 – 2:00pm-5:00pm

WEEK FOUR
THU, September 28 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, September 30 – 2:00pm-5:00pm

WEEK FIVE-A
THU, October 5 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, October 7 – OFF for Fall Break

WEEK FIVE-B
THU, October 12 – OFF for Fall Break
SAT, October 14 – 2:00pm-5:00pm

WEEK SIX
THU, October 19 – 5:00-7:00pm
SAT, October 21 – 2:00-5:00pm

WEEK SEVEN 
THU, October 26 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, October 28– 2:00pm-5:00pm (Program Ads/Payment Due)

WEEK EIGHT
THU, November 2 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, November 4 – 2:00pm-5:00pm

WEEK NINE
THU, November 9 – 5:00pm-7:00pm
SAT, November 11 – 2:00pm-5:00pm (No Conflicts)

WEEK TEN (No Conflicts Allowed)
THU, November 16 – 5:00pm-7:00pm (No Conflicts)
SAT, November 18 – 4:00pm-7:00pm (No Conflicts) + SCOOPS ANNUAL MEETING at 2:30, and VENUE ORIENTATION at 3:00
SUN, November 19 – 4:00pm-7:00pm (Tech I – No Conflicts)

WEEK ELEVEN  (Production Week – No Conflicts Allowed)
MON, November 20 | 10:00am-1:00pm (Tech II/Partial Dress – No Conflicts)
TUE, November 21 | 10:00am Call, 11:00 Go (Dress I – No Conflicts)
WED, November 22 | 10:00am Call, 11:00 Go (Final Dress/ SCOOPS Sneak Peak)
THU, November 23 | 5:00 Call, 6:00 Go (Perf. #1- No Conflicts)
FRI, November 24 | 5:00 Call, 6:00 Go (Perf. #2- No Conflicts)
SAT, November 25 | 1:00 Call, 2:00 Go (Perf. #3) | 5:00 Call, 6:00 Go (Perf. #4- No Conflicts)
SUN, November 26 | 1:00 Call, 2:00 Go (Perf. #5- No Conflicts)
+STRIKE/LOAD-OUT (Mandatory for all cast/crew members, and volunteer help is requested. Everyone should plan to be there from 3:30-7:30, or until we finish, whichever happens first)

“The real thing… Fantastical, intelligent, well-crafted and exhilarating! – Wall Street Journal

“An irresistible and sumptuous fairy tale!” – Variety

FOUR STARS **** “A sweeping adventure!” – TimeOut New York

“A fairy tale whose princess chooses her own kind of prince.” – Hollywood Reporter

ANASTASIA CAST

Countess Lily/Ghost CAROLANNE ADAMS
Russian & Others GENEVIEVE ARANDA
Dmitry NATE BOKENFOHR
Marfa & Others ZOË BROWN
Maria Romanov & Others ANNASYN BURLISON
Young Anastasia & Others ELLA COOPER
Little Anastasia MOLLIE DENHAM
Russian & Others NEVAEH DUNCAN
Russian & Others HOPE DURBIN
Olga Romanov & Others CHARLOTTE DYMOND
Russian & Others GRETA EDWARDS
Russian KATHERINE GLASS
Russian & Others LEEZA GLASS
Russian MAY HARRIS
Russian & Others EVANGELINE HENAGAN
Countess Ipolitov & Others ABIGAIL HOOD
Tatiana Romanov ANNABELLE JOHNSON
Ghost & Others EMERSON JONES
Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna & Others CLAIRE KEVIL
Ghost & Others MIA KIIHNL
Dowager Empress/Ghost EVA KEINPETER
Russian & Others RIYA KOTICHA
Ghost CAROLINE LERCHIE
Ghost SARAH KATHRYN LEWIS
Ghost & Others TINLEY LYLES
Tsar Nicholas II/Gorlinsky MILES MAINIERO
Vlad Popov DALLAS McCANN
Ghost & Others AINSLEY McINNIS
Russian VIOLET MEDLIN
Ghost & Others OLIVIA MITCHELL
Paulina & Others EDEN MOORE
Russian & Others ANA MUROV
Ghost KYNDAL NAVARRE
Russian & Others KAYLIANA NEWMAN
Ghost & Others MILLIE OAKES
Russian & Others MARY BETH OWEN
Ghost MADELYN PARY
Russian & Others ADDISON PHARR
Russian & Others NORAH PHILLIPS
Alexei Romanov AVERY QUINN
Dunya & Others ANNA ROLON
Russian & Others DAISY RUSSELL
Ghost & Others EVA SALTER
Russian MADELYN SARAVIA
Anastasia (Anya) Romanov ELIZABETH SHOUP
Gleb/Ghost AVA SMITH
Ghost LAYLA SNEED
Russian ELLIE SPEYRER
Russian & Others EMMA STEVENS
Russian AISLYN TOMLINSON
Count Leopold/Ghost IORWERTH TRACEY
Russian & Others RACHEL WILLIAMS

SUPPORTED IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE SHREVEPORT REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL WITH FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT

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