Performance Now Theatre Company

Announces Auditions for “NUNSENSE”

Book By JOE DiPITRO

Music and Lyrics by GEORGE and IRA GERSHWIN

Directed by VICTORIA HOLLOWAY

Music Direction by ERIC WEINSTEIN

Choreographed by KELLY VAN OOSBREE

Produced by KEN GOODWIN

Artistic Director: ALISA METCALF

AUDITION DATES:

Saturday, October 9, 2:00-8:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 10, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Callbacks Sunday, October 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

AUDITION/CASTING INFO:

5 female principal roles

Actors of all ethnicities are highly encouraged to audition.

ROLES AVAILABLE:

Sister Mary Regina (Mother Superior)

Adult to Mature Adult

Range B3-F5 (Belter)

A feisty, Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight. The head of the convent, she is respected greatly by the sisters. While she is strict, she has a hard time keeping the craziness of the convent at bay. She keeps her guard up in front of the nuns, but has an extroverted side. Role requires some very physical humor. The character may be played with an Irish accent.

Sister Mary Hubert (Mistress of Novices)

Adult to Mature Adult

Range G3-F5 (Belter, Gospel)

Hubert is in charge of novices, but fancies herself a Mother Superior and is constant competition with Mary Regina. She exudes maternal wisdom to novices, but also likes to let loose.

Sister Robert Anne

Young Adult to Mature Adult

Range G3-F5 (Belter)

Once a child delinquent herself, this rough tough nun is a jokester and constantly challenging authority. She speaks with a thick Brooklyn accent and constantly displays her lack of refinement.

Sister Mary Amnesia

Young Adult to Mature Adult

Range C#4-C6 (High C)

As the name suggests, she has lost her memory and does not know who she is except that she is a nun. She is spacey and incoherent, often slipping into displays inappropriate for a nun. Must be able to sing in classical and country styles.

Sister Mary Leo

Young Adult to Adult

Range G#3-G5

Leo is the novice nun who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina. Still learning the way and coming to terms with her decision to give up "civilian" life, she deems herself quite the ballerina and displays her talents through much of the show. She is easily swayed to join in mischief.

AUDITION LOCATION:

Little Theatre Culture Center, 9142 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton, CO 80127

LTCC is on the west end of the strip mall at the SE corner of Ken Caryl and Garrison

(Please do not call Little Theatre)

REHEARSALS start Saturday, October 23

TECH WEEK:

Jan 3-6, 6:00-10:00 pm at the Lakewood Cultural Center.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

January 7-23 at the Lakewood Cultural Center

Fridays - 7:30 pm (6:00 call)

Saturdays - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm (12:30 & 6:00 calls)

Sundays - 2:00 pm (12:30 call)

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show

Be prepared to sing and read from the script and score.

Please bring sheet music in a 3-ring binder; an accompanist will be provided. No taped music or a cappella.

Please bring a headshot, resume & list of conflicts.

REHEARSAL INFO:

All rehearsals will take place in the Littleton/Highlands Ranch area.

Rehearsals will take place on Saturdays 1:30-6:00 and Sundays 1:00-6:00

There may be a few additional weeknight evening music rehearsals.

Actors are paid $300, due upon completion of show and return of your script.

All actors are required to participate in strike on January 23.

Please remember your audition time. If you need to cancel your audition for any reason, PLEASE do so as a courtesy to us and the other actors as this will free up your original audition time for someone else.

For questions regarding the audition process, email Ken Goodwin at performancenow@aol.com.

For assistance during auditions and callbacks, call 303.918.1500