Auditions will be held from 12 noon on Sunday, August 31

at St John Bosco Theatrette, Banksia Avenue, Engadine

Please phone Muriel on 9548 1480 to book an audition time.

 

Auditions

 

Our auditions are open auditions.  You are welcome to arrive at the starting time of 12 noon if you wish and watch all auditions.  Your booked time is merely to facilitate the auditioning process and to allow those who do not wish to spend all day at auditions to leave.

 

An audition form is attached.  Please fill it in prior to arriving, attach your typed resume (if you have one) and a recent photograph.  Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your audition time.

 

Song:

• Please sing a “show tune” that shows the range of your voice and your ability to “sell” a song.
• (Please – no current “pop” songs – they do not help us in casting a musical)
• You may use a backing cd or tape or bring sheet music to be played by our accompanist.

 

Dance:

• Many styles of dance are used in Nunsense.
• Although the dances are meant to look "amateurish", you will need to have at least a little dance experience. 
• Those auditioning for Sister Mary Leo must be able to dance on pointe and will be asked to do so at auditions. 
• There is also a tap routine which most of the nuns take part in.

 

Acting:

• You will be asked to do a cold reading from the script.  Accents are American.To download the reading (for all parts) click here.  
• Sister Mary Regina needs to be able to interact with the audience and ad lib where necessary depending on the audience reaction.
• Sister Robert Anne needs a Brooklyn accent.
• Sister Mary Amnesia conducts a quiz so must be able to interact with the audience and ad lib where necessary.  She also does a very bad ventriloquist number with a hand puppet nun.

 

Synopsis

 

Time:  The present, in New Jersey.  The Little Sisters of Hoboken must raise money to bury the last four sisters of their order who died of botulism from vichyssoise made by Sister Julia.  Mother Superior spent the money on a plasma tv for the convent. The remaining dead sisters are presently at rest in the convent freezer.  The nuns are allowed to perform a show to raise the needed money at the Mount Saint Helen's School Auditorium where the eighth grade students are currently presenting “Grease” provided they do not interfere with the “Grease” set.

 

 

Characters

 

Sister Mary Regina - Mother Superior.  She is full of energy and loves the spotlight.  An outrageous, quick-witted soul who knows how to get a laugh. She tries to convince us she's strict.

 

Type:  lead

Age Range:  35 – 50+

Voice Part:  mezzo

 

Sister Mary Hubert - The second-in-command with a gospel-style voice.  A kind person who understanding & diplomatic but is constantly competing with the Mother Superior. Supposed to be dignified, but ready to kick up her heels with the slightest bit of encouragement.

 

Type:  lead

Age Range:  30 – 45 

Voice Part:  alto

 

Sister Robert Anne - A tough and streetwise nun from Brooklyn.

 

Type:  lead

Age Range:  30 - 45

Voice Part:  belt

 

Sister Mary Amnesia - The picture of innocence.  A naïve and childlike nun who lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She can't remember her past and so looks at each new day with a childlike joy. Before losing her memory, she wanted to be a country singer.

 

Type:  lead

Age Range:  25 – 35 

Voice Part:  soprano

 

Sister Mary Leo - A novice nun who dreams of becoming a ballerina, always eager to display her talent. Young, impressionable, and easily led astray.

 

Type:  lead

Age Range:  21 – 29 

Voice Part:  soprano

Dancing:  Must be able to dance on pointe

 

Sister Julia, Child of God – Convent cook responsible for the demise of most of the sisterhood who died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia.

 

Type:  minor lead

Age Range:  30-45

Voice Part:  open

 

Sister Mary Wilhelm – Convent nurse                     Brother (or Sister Mary) Virgil

Age Range:  25+                                           Age Range:  25-40+

Voice Part:  open                                          Voice Part:  open

 

Sister Mary Brendan – novice                     Sister Mary Luke – novice

Age Range:  20-30                                         Age Range:  20-30

Voice Part:  open                                          Voice Part:  open

 

 

Rehearsals

 

Monday and Wednesday nights 7.30pm-10.30pm                 

 

Venue:  to be confirmed

 

Blocking rehearsals commence:  Monday Sept 15

 

Please note:  Rehearsals for Nunsense will not conflict with Forbidden Planet. 

Should FP cast members be cast in Nunsense, we will work around you until after the show.  Forbidden Planet is our first priority.

 

 

Script read-thru with full cast:          Wednesday, November 19

Music rehearsals commence:              Monday, November 24     

Christmas break-up:                           Wednesday, December 17

 

Rehearsals resume:                            Monday, January 12, 2009

 

 

Please mark any holiday plans on your audition form to help us plan rehearsals

 

Sunday rehearsals          February 8, 15 & 22          10am - 5pm, March 1   10am - 10pm

 

 

Show Dates

 

Friday            March 6        8pm                      

Saturday          March 7        2pm and 8pm                 

Sunday                    March 8        2pm                      

 

Friday            March 13      8pm

Saturday          March 14      2pm and 8pm

Sunday                    March 15      2pm

 

Performance Venue

 

Sutherland Memorial School of Arts, East Parade, Sutherland

 

 

Contact Phone Numbers

 

Director:                  Kerrie Hartin            9521 4756 or 0421 272608

Musical Director:          Valerie Hull               9773 9367 or 0414 722995         

Choreographer:         Kim Lorenzetto          8521 7898 or 0401 832275

Ticket Secretary:          Muriel Price              9548 1480