Damascus Theatre Company in Damascus, Maryland is holding open auditions.
Please note that auditions are by appointment and the Damascus Theatre has an online form up in order to grab your slot.
Directed by Keith Edward
Assistant Director & Choreographer Megan McNellage
Music Director Paul Rossen
Produced by Carol Boyle & Elli Swink
Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin
AUDITION LOCATIONS/DATES:
June 1 & 3, 7-9:30pm, Youth Center, 9600 Main Street, Damascus.
Callbacks (if needed, by invitation only) June 6, 1-3pm, also in Damascus.
Video submissions will be accepted at dtcauditions@gmail.com.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Weekend performances October 16-November 1. There will be a matinee on Saturday, October 31, but no evening show on Halloween.
Location TBA.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will begin in August and take place weeknights (Monday-Thursday) and Saturday afternoons. They will be held at venues in Montgomery County, primarily in Gaithersburg.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare a 32-bar cut of a song in traditional musical theatre style. There will be a dance audition and a cold reading. Accompaniment will be available. Accompanist tracks are ok as long as you bring your own speaker. Please be prepared to list any conflicts you may have August thru November.
SCHEDULE AN AUDITION:
See the sign up form here.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Nunsense is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia, Child of God. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia, the Mother Superior Sister Regina, and mistress of the novices Sister Mary Hubert – stage a talent show in order to raise the money to bury their dearly departed.
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CASTING: Casting 5 Female Presenting Actors, 18 years older and up.
- Sister Mary Regina: Mother Superior. In charge of the convent. Older than the other nuns. Outrageous, quick-witted, full of energy. Used to be a tightrope walker along with her whole family, misses the spotlight, and cannot resist it.
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto, (F3-D5)
Age Range: 40+ - Sister Mary Hubert: Second in command to Sister Mary Regina and constantly competing with her. Serves as a mentor to the younger nuns but loves to let loose and “kick off her heels” with the slightest encouragement. Joined the convent with full intent of working her way up to mother superior.
Vocal Range: Alto (belter) with gospel flair (F3-C5)
Age Range: 30+ - Sister Mary Amnesia: Has amnesia, cannot remember her name or where she is from because a crucifix fell on her head. Very optimistic, yet shy at first. Attacks every moment of every day with childlike enthusiasm. Could be classified as “ditsy.” Has a puppet alter ego named Sister Mary Anette.
Vocal Range: High Soprano with Broadway and Country influence. (G3-D6)
Age Range: Any - Sister Robert Anne: Street smart and tough. She knows a lot more about the world than the other nuns. Cast as the “understudy” in the nuns’ production. Desperate for her moment in the spotlight as well. Brooklyn accent optional.
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto (Belter), (F3-F5)
Age: Any - Sister Mary Leo: Novice nun, still learning the ropes and coming to terms with giving up her “civilian” life. She is an aspriring ballerina. Intent on being the world’s first nun-ballerina. Easily swayed to join in on mischief. Note: Ballet / en pointe experience not necessary.
Vocal Range: Soprano (A3- G5)
Age: Youngest of the group, but could be any age.
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