Casting Performers for "The Nance" Show
The company is holding auditions for "The Nance" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: In the 1930s, burlesque impresarios welcomed the hilarious comics and musical parodies of vaudeville to their decidedly lowbrow niche. A headliner called “the nance” —usually played by a straight man—was a stereotypically camp homosexual and master of comic double entendre. THE NANCE recreates the naughty, raucous world of burlesque’s heyday and tells the backstage story of Chauncey Miles and his fellow performers. At a time when it was easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay, Chauncey’s uproarious antics on the stage stand out in marked contrast to his offstage life. Additional info: REHEARSALS BEGIN: Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 (Time will be taken off for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays) SHOW DATES: January 15-February 1, 2026 Please come prepared to sing one of the provided audition songs and perform one of the audition monologues. Please apply if interested
6 roles
He is a closeted gay comic who plays a “nance” on-stage. Witty, quick humored, sarcastic and a little bitter about life. On stage he is over-the-top. This will be a challenging but albeit rewarding role for even the most seasoned performer. The actor must be comfortable with intimacy. Baritone
Significantly younger and more inexperienced than Chauncey. Good-looking, fit and a little innocent. He was once married but now shares in a secret relationship with Chauncey. He later becomes a stage performer. Role will require nudity. Must be comfortable with intimacy.
He is gruff and the lead comedian and theatre manager. Baritone
A burlesque dancer. Somewhat innocent, perky, and vivacious. Mezzo-soprano
A burlesque dancer. On stage she specializes in playing with an exaggerated Latin-American accent. Mezzo-soprano
There are two additional roles; one female and one male. These are non-singing roles who may play a variety of characters both verbal and non-verbal.
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