Dancers/Singers Needed for "Nuncrackers" Musical Show
The company is holding auditions for Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical is the first “TV Special” taped by the sisters in their convent basement studio for Cable Access. It stars the nuns you love plus Father Virgil. It features all new songs including Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain’t Comin’ To Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us, and It’s Better to Give Than to Receive. This show is filled with “Nunsense” humor, some of your favorite carols, a “Secret Santa,” and an uproarious take on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet. Nuncrackers will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It’s the perfect way to ensure your holiday season is merry and bright. Additional info: PRODUCTION DATES:: December 8 – 24, 2023 Performances Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm Auditioners are asked to sing 16- 32 bars of a song that best shows off their voice and range. An accompanist is provided. No recorded accompaniment, please. Please dress for the dance audition following. Auditioners should be prepared with a short monologue if requested. Bring a headshot, and resume if available Please see the attachment for more details. Please apply if interested.
7 roles
(Mezzo/soprano with good low notes, G to C).
Grew up in a circus family and her “showbiz” background and humor shines through her attempt at creating a rough exterior.
(Gospel-style mezzo belt B flat to F): Mistress of Novices, second in command and very practical.
Broadway mezzo belt A to D#): Streetwise nun from Brooklyn. A tough cookie with a heart of gold. feels her theatrical potential is not appreciated by Mother Superior, who refuses to let her “star” in the show
(Country-style mezzo belter F# to C): Hit on the head with a crucifix and for a long time, didn’t remember who she was; now, with her memory restored, she is known as a country singer and the first nun to appear at the Grand Ole Opry; still seems a “little vacant”, but is innocently endearing
(Mezzo belter A to D#): Has dedicated her life to becoming the first famous nun ballerina so is very excited to be in the Christmas show.
(Tenor / high baritone C to E,): Sister Leo’s “real life” brother. Has his own radio show and was part of the Trott Family Singers.
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