"Nunsense" Musical Show Needs Singers
The company is holding auditions for "Nunsense" Musical Show and looking for singers. Please see the details below . ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Nunsense is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia Child of God. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia, the Mother Superior Sister Regina, and mistress of the novices Sister Mary Hubert – stage a talent show in order to raise the money to bury their dearly departed. With catchy songs and irreverent comedy, Nunsense is sure to keep audiences rolling with laughter. Rate: There is no pay. Additional info: Rehearsals begin Feb 27th on weekdays. Performance dates are April 7-April 30th (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Please see the attachment for more details. When applying, please include a video audition by February 20th at 6:00!
6 roles
Mother Superior- Any gender. Mezzo-Soprano/Baritone. Mother Superior, outrageous, quick-witted, knows how to get a laugh, tries to convince you that she is strict, but everyone knows that her “bark is worse than her bite”.
Mistress of Novices- Any gender. Mezzo-Soprano/Baritone. Kind, always tries to be understanding and diplomatic, teaches the Novices the ground rules, and is supposed to be dignified - but with the slightest bit of encouragement, she is ready to kick up her heels. Tapping a plus!
Mezzo-Soprano/Baritone. strong belt. Ability to sing alto. A tough streetwise nun who has a heart of gold, adored by kids because she speaks their language, a constant source of aggravation for Mother Superior.
Soprano/Tenor with the ability to do country twang. The picture of innocence, lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head, can't remember her past, and so she looks at each day with a childlike joy, has a puppet alter ego named Sister Mary Annette (ventriloquism and puppet experience are a plus but not required).
Any gender. Soprano/Tenor. A former professional dancer, always eager to display her talent, impressionable, entered the convent to become the first ballerina nun.
There may be an ensemble based on interest and ability.
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