Singing Audition for "Nuncrackers" Musical Show
The company is holding auditions for "Nuncrackers" and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The Nunsense Christmas Musical Nuncrackers takes place in real time in the basement of Mount Saint It is the first TV Special being taped in the Cable Access TV Studio built by Reverend Mother with part of the prize money won earlier by Sister Mary Paul (aka Amnesia). A live camera with two television monitors is used to create an actual TV Studio feeling for the audience. The cast consists of Reverend Mother Regina, Sister Mary Hubert, Sister Robert Anne, Sister Mary Paul (Amnesia) and Father Virgil Manly Trott (Sister Leo’s brother). In addition, there are two young boys and two young girls (Mount Saint Helen’s students). The show is the annual Christmas program put on at Mount Saint Helen’s. Additional info: Callbacks (if needed) will be sometime the following week. Please come prepared with a song (minimum 16 bars - in style of the show but does not need to be from the show) and a 2-minute monologue. At your audition, you may be asked to do a cold reading. You can sing acapella or you are welcome to bring your own music on your phone or a Bluetooth speaker. There will not be an accompanist. REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES: Rehearsals: First rehearsal: Monday, 9/23/24 at 7pm Sundays - 3pm - 6pm / Weekdays - 7pm - 9pm Sunday, Monday, Wednesday - September & October Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday - November & December Tech week all cast members are required to be available Performances: Friday/Saturday - December 6, 7, 13, 14 @ 8pm Sunday – December 8 @ 2pm
6 roles
(Reverend Mother) – Mother Superior of the Little Sisters of Hoboken. She tries to be strict and keep order, but things often get out of her control. She grew up in a circus family, and her “showbiz” background and sense of humor always shine through her attempt at creating a tough exterior. Vocals: mezzo/soprano with good low notes, G to C
Mistress of Novices. She is second in command to Mother Superior. She wanted to be a nun all her life and at times finds it difficult to deal with problems she firmly believes are created by Mother Superior’s ineptness. She is very practical. She and Mother Superior have a healthy and humorous rivalry Vocals: gospel-style mezzo belt B flat to F
(also voice of the puppet nun, Sister Mary Annette) – A streetwise nun from Brooklyn, New York. She is one tough cookie but has a heart and soul of gold. The students love her because she “speaks their language.” She feels she has real theatrical potential and is constantly frustrated by Reverend Mother’s refusal to let her “star” in the show Vocals: Broadway mezzo belt A to D#
(also known as AMNESIA) was hit on the head with a crucifix and for a long period didn’t remember who she was. Now, everyone knows she is Sister Mary Paul, a country singer who jump-started her recording career as the first nun to appear at the Grand Ole Opry. Even though she has her memory back, she always seems to be a “little vacant” but innocently endearing Vocals: country-style mezzo belter F# to C
(optional role) – A novice in the first three shows, now has her black veil. She is very excited to be in the Christmas show because Reverend Mother has allowed her to dance in the Nutcracker Ballet. Sister Leo has dedicated her life to becoming the first famous nun ballerina. Vocals: mezzo belter A to D#
Sister Mary Leo’s “real-life” brother. He is a Franciscan Father of Fort Wayne and grew up in the Mississippi Delta where he and his sister were part of the Trott Family Singers. He now has his own radio show, and the sisters invited him to participate in the Christmas program because they knew he could give them pointers on presenting a good show Vocals: tenor / high baritone C to E.
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