​The Averitt Center is YOUR community arts center, and auditions are open to EVERYONE. No experience is required. Even if you have never been in a production before, don’t be shy about auditioning. During each season, we have roles of all sizes for adults, teens, and children.

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Nunsense

Direction by  Robert Cottle & Eddie Frazier

Original Book, Music, & Lyrics by Dan Goggin

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About the Show:

Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the eighth-grade production of “Grease.” Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon. 

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Audition dates:

Saturday, February 3rd

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Location: Multipurpose room, 3rd floor of the Main Building/ Averitt Center for the Arts

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Time:  10 am - 3pm     | Please select a time to audition in our google form prior to February 3rd.

Google Form Time Slot Link: https://forms.gle/vGKEoN78FFXcxUHG8

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Auditions will include:

• A singing portion - Please prepare a song from a musical, preferably something comical

• A reading portion - Actors will be asked to read for characters.

• A dance portion - Actors will be shown choreography and asked to copy.

• Please be prepared to provide all potential conflicts

• Actors should be prepared to read from the script, readings will be given at auditions.

• Please bring appropriate clothing/shoes for a dance/movement audition. 

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Schedule of performances 

April 4-6th 7:30 pm

April  7th at  3:00 pm

 

Roles:

Every role is open to all ethnicities; diversity is important to see on the stage.
Roles intended for ages 20 - 60's to match character descriptions.

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Sister Mary Regina (Mother Superior)-  Head of the convent, respected greatly by the sisters. While strict she has a hard time keeping the craziness of the convent at bay. Keeps her guard up in front of the sisters but has an extroverted side.
Part requires some very physical humor, can be played with an Irish accent.
Gender: Female; Voice part: Mezzo/Belter; Age 40’s to 60’s

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Sister Mary Hubert- She is in charge of the novices, but fancies herself a Mother Superior & is in constant competition with Mary Regina. She exudes maternal wisdom to the novices but also like to let loose. Gospel singing style a plus.
Ability to tap encouraged by not required. Gender: Female; Voice part: Mezzo/Belter; Age 40’s to 60’s

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

Gender: Female; Voice part: Mezzo/Belter; Age 30’s to 50’s

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Sister Mary Amnesia- As the name suggests, she has lost her memory & does not know who she is except that she is a nun. She is spacey & incoherent, often slipping into displays inappropriate for a nun. Must be able to sing in classical & country styles. Gender: Female; Voice part: Soprano/Belter; Age 30’s to 50’s

 

Sister Mary Leo-  Leo is the novice nun, still learning the way & coming to terms with her decision to give up “civilian life”. She is a ballerina & displays her talents through much of the show. She is easily swayed to join in the mischief.
Gender: Female; Voice part: Mezzo/Belter; Age 20’s to 30’s

 

Ensemble-

Three to five jovial nuns with great personalities & singing voices. There will be featured moments for all.
Ability to learn choreography including tap