Mountain Playhouse 2023 Season Auditions (In-Person OR Video Submission) - Mountain Playhouse

Auditions for Mountain Playhouse’s 2023 Summer Series

(Accepting In-Person Auditions OR Video Submissions)

Seeking:

Non-union actor/singers for In-Person Appointments OR Video Submissions for Mountain Playhouse’s 2023 Two-Show Summer Season in Johnstown, PA: NUNSENSE! And SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM.

Rehearsal/Performance Dates:

Nunsense! May 16th-June 4th (3 weeks)

Sh-Boom! Life Could be a Dream May 30- June 25th (4 weeks)

Rehearsals and Performances will take place at

Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center,

Johnstown, PA

Audition Instructions:

FOR IN-PERSON AUDITIONS,

When: Saturday, March 25th, 11am-4pm, by appointment.

Where: John P. Murtha Center, 450 Schoolhouse Rd, , Johnstown, PA 15904

Please Prepare:

• Cut of a traditional or contemporary musical theatre song. Be prepared to sing a contrasting cut if requested.

• One contemporary monologue.

Please Bring:

• A current headshot and resume

• Your audition music cuts & audition songbook (sheet music must be legible & in your key) (An accompanist will be provided).

To Make Appointment:

Email auditions@mountainplayhouse.org

or

fill out form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7o_cfqxThB0xrX95ofbEYWFEajcdrtBs4N486PejMBHk1aQ/viewform

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FOR VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

When: Due by Saturday, March 25th

Please Prepare:

• Cut of a traditional or contemporary musical theatre song.

• One contemporary monologue.

To Submit Materials:

Use this link to submit headshot/resume/youtube links by March 25th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7o_cfqxThB0xrX95ofbEYWFEajcdrtBs4N486PejMBHk1aQ/viewform

Questions?: email auditions@mountainplayhouse.org

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

For NUNSENSE:

Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior: Female, 50’s- 60’s (Vocal Range: B3-F5) A feisty Sophie Tucker-type who can’t resist the spotlight.

Sister Mary Hubert, Mistress Of Novices: Female, 40’s-50’s (Vocal Range: G3-F5) The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior.

Sister Robert Anne: Female, Late 20’s -Mid 30’s (Vocal Range: G3-D5)

A streetwise character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior.

Sister Mary Amnesia: Female, Mid 20’s – Late 30’s (Range: Db4-C6)

This nun lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet.

Sister Mary Leo: Female, Early 20’s – Early 30’s (Range: G#3-G5)

The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina.

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For SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM

Denny Varney: Male, early-mid 20’s (Vocal Range: Tenor C3–Ab 4; Falsetto to D5): Five years after high school graduation, Denny still lives with his mother, goofing off in the family basement instead of working for a living. Denny’s lack of ambition and discipline have always been his downfall, but the new WOPR Radio “Dream of a Lifetime Talent Search” has put new wind in his sails.

Eugene Johnson: Male, early-mid 20’s (Vocal Range: Tenor C3–A4; Falsetto to A5): Denny’s best friend and co-conspirator, Eugene works hard just to stay in step with Denny’s fast-moving schemes. Works for his dad at the Springfield Sweet Shop, but at night cuts loose with fellow Crooning Crabcakes practicing in Denny’s basement.

Wally Patton: Male, early-mid 20’s (Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone F2–G4; Falsetto to D5): A checker at the Piggly-Wiggly and son of a preacher, he becomes the heart and soul of the group. He’s desperate to be a part of the group, because inclusion seems better than exclusion. Still a youngster himself, often childish, he does have an uncanny knack for seeing what’s important in life when the going gets tough.

Duke Henderson: Male, early-mid 20’s (Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone Ab 2–G4; Falsetto to Eb 5): Duke is the new guy from the wrong side of the tracks and a natural singing whiz. He works for Big Stuff Auto, and becomes the group’s new alpha male. He becomes conflicted about falling in love with the boss’s daughter, Lois, the girl that Eugene and Wally are already fighting over.

Lois Franklin: Female, early-mid 20’s (Vocal Range: G3–F5): Daughter of “Big Eddie” Franklin, owner of Big Stuff Auto, and herself a former song leader at Springfield High, Lois arrives on the scene to help shape the boys into a real singing and dancing group. Falls head-over-heels in love with bad-boy Duke.
Salary: $500/week (travel stipend and housing provided for out-of-town actors)