ESM Spartan Stage Musical is “Anastasia”
ESM's Spartan Stage will present “Anastasia: The Musical” on February 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and March 1 at 2 & 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium. Visit esmschools.org/musical for $10 tickets.The story transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s. This enchanting musical—based on the 1997 animated film—follows Anya, a young woman with amnesia, as she searches for her true identity and family. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure filled with drama, music, and discovery.
“This musical will be visually spectacular,” said Director Aimee deBergeois. Spartan Stage is using state-of-the-art digital projectors and the Broadway backdrops. The show will also feature stunning costumes, dazzling ballroom and 1920s party dancing, plus a snippet of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet!
Audience favorites like “Once Upon a December” and “Journey to the Past” will accompany the captivating story. The musical features a book by Terrence McNally and a score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.
“It’s going to be amazing! Don't miss this one,” Mrs. deBergeois said.
Cast
Anya: Emma deBerjeois
Dmitry: Ryan Sullivan
Vlad: Aaron Ali
Gleb: Ermin Hajdarevic
The Dowager Empress: Kira Macomber
Countess Lily: Isabella Brostek
The Tsarina Alexandra: Lexi Lupia
The Tsar Nicolas: Trevor McDonald
Young Anastasia/Ensemble: Gianna Miller: Gianna Miller
Olga/Ensemble: Evangeline Tsan
Tatiana/Ensemble: Madison Macomber
Maria/Ensemble: Katie Hildreth
Alexei: Elliot Steidl
Count Ipolitov: Cerrah Colton
Marfa/Ensemble: Ellise Mancini
Paulina/Ensemble: Eliza Zuber
Dunya/Ensemble: Olivia Ferrara
Drunk #1/Ensemble: Nolan Wall
Drunk #2/Ensemble: Romelo Martin
Drunk #3: Trevor McDonald
Drunk #4: Dylan Mazareigos
Drunk #5: Brayden Titus
Announcer/ Sergei: Brayden Titus
Smoker/Ensemble: Ethan Pickard
Policeman #1: Nolan Wall
Policeman #2: Luke D’Agostino
Gorlinsky: Dylan Mazariegos
Count Leopold: Luke D’Agostino
Count Gregory/Ensemble: William Jones
Countess Gregory: Eliza Zuber
Featured Ballet Dancer: Kate Callahan
Russian Secretary/ Reporter: Aubrey Abdella
Russian Secretary/Ensemble: Jada Holley
Russian Secretary/ Ensemble: Leah Crofut
Russian Officer/ Ensemble: Noah Snow
Russian Women: Layla Nuzzo
First Russian: Mylo Aponte
Russian/ French Woman: Emma Blumetti
Russian/ French Woman: Elizabeth Martin
Russian/ French Woman: Laila Thomas
Russian Citizen: Cebven Colton
Crew:
Ella Dugan
Lukas Greis
Ava Meyer
Megan Oatman
Reese Rode
Constantine Labatos
Production Staff:
Director, Producer & Vocal Coach: Aimee deBerjeois
Choreographer: Caira Cramer Walter
Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Hannah Caccamo
Director of Technical Operations: Todd Durantini Jr.
Set Design & Construction: Carl, Joyce, and Reese Rode
Sound Engineer: .Steve Caccamo
Conductor: Charles Penfield
Rehearsal Pianist: Peter Prunner
Set painter: Todd Bachta
Program Design: Abby Fero
Poster Design: Emma deBerjeois
Parent Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Mancini
Backstage Assistant: Lori Loope