AUDITION NOTICE - NUNCRACKERS
Directed by: Terri Bennett
Choreographed by: Melissa Moncus
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Audition Dates: IN PERSON by appointment at Wimberley Playhouse:
Saturday, August 12, 3 – 7 pm
& Sunday, August 13, 2 - 6 pm
(If you are unavailable for the in-person audition date, please contact Administrative Manager, Nerissa Oden, to make alternate arrangements at adminmanager@wimberleyplayers.org.)
VIDEO audition accepted until Monday August 14th at 5pm.
We want actors who can sing or singers who can act, and if you can throw in a couple of dance steps that would be even better!
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Appointment Link:
https://forms.gle/3LSTGbbnjQGUq2kDA
(all actors must submit form - if auditioning by video, the form includes an upload link)
Callbacks: TBA if necessary, 450 Old Kyle Rd., Wimberley, Texas, 78676
How to Prepare: Be prepared to sing a few bars of your favorite song. Bring your own selection and accompaniment, or you can sing a cappella. You will also be given lines from the script to perform. Dress comfortably as you may be asked to learn and perform some basic choreography.
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Rehearsals: Sept 2023 and October Mon – Thur, 7 – 10 pm with possible occasional weekend calls for the main principals if needed.
Tech Rehearsals: Saturday and Sunday, Nov 11 and 12, 12:00 – 9:00 pm
Dress Rehearsals: Tuesday, Nov 14 to Thursday, Nov 16, 6 – 11:00 pm
Production Dates: 12 Performances; Nov 17 through Dec 10. Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 pm (6 pm call), and Sundays 2:30 pm (1 pm call)
Compensation: All actors receive a $150 stipend
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About the Musical: Your favorite Nunsense characters do Christmas as only they can, in the basement of Mount Saint Helen's Convent. They wrap up a hilarious package of wacky carols, a performance of the Nutcracker, and a “Secret Santa” drawing you will love. It is the perfect musical to make your holiday merry and bright!
Time and Place: Present day. The basement of Mount Saint Helen’s Convent in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Characters:
Sister Mary Regina (mezzo/soprano with good low notes, G to C), the Mother Superior. Grew up in a circus family and her “showbiz” background and humor shines through her attempt at creating a rough exterior.
Sister Mary Hubert (Gospel-style mezzo belter B flat to F) Mistress of Novices, Second in command and very practical.
Sister Robert Anne (Broadway mezzo belter A to D#) streetwise nun from Brooklyn. A tough cookie with a heart of gold. She feels her theatrical potential is not appreciated by Mother Superior, who refuses to let her “star” in the show.
Sister Mary Paul (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.
Father Virgil Manly Trott (tenor / high baritone C to E, 30 – 55) Sister Leo’s “real life” brother. Has his own radio show and was part of the Trott Family Singers.
Mount Saint Helen’s Students (A flat to F) two boys and two girls, ages 8-14. also calls for whistling. Some small adult ensemble role
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