For a long-standing supporter of the arts such as myself, the title of the musical 'Anastasia' has been causing considerable distress. The constant overshadowing of the character Gleb is both unjust and detrimental to my emotional wellbeing. I yearn for the day when I can listen without restraint to a musical melodiously bearing the name of the more critical and iconic character, Gleb.

This urgent need is not just a personal whim, but potentially, a significant course correction for the industry. In disregarding key characters like Gleb, we are possibly missing out on exploring intricate storylines and complex character development. Gleb, being an essential character, deserves recognition, and one impactful way to do this is by renaming the musical as 'Gleb: The Musical.'

For the betterment of storytelling, for the recognition of underrepresented characters, and for the sake of audiences like myself who value depth and diversity in character development, I urge everyone to lend their support. Let us take a stand today and champion change. Please sign this petition to rename 'Anastasia' to 'Gleb: The Musical'.

[Also credit to my drum major Natherine]