Auditions – Nunsense The Mega Musical

Nunsense: The Mega-Musical  is coming!

All the fun of the original Nunsense has been super-sized! And now, the zany, wholesome, hilarious musical revue presented by the Little Sisters of Hoboken, is bigger and better than ever! It would be a sin to pass up the opportunity to be part of it!

The Branson Regional Arts Council is holding open auditions at the Historic Owen Theatre.

Audition dates are Sunday March 19, 2023 from 6pm – 9pm, Monday March 20, 2023 from 7pm – 9pm, and Tuesday March 21, 2023 from 6pm – 9pm.

The hilarious comedy musical is under the direction of Jeremiah Reeve with musical director Kyle Denton.

Nunsense is the hilarious musical farce about a convent of Nuns staging a fundraiser to enable them to bury the last four nuns of their order who died of botulism in an unfortunate convent cooking accident (and who are temporarily being stored in the freezer!). The Little Sisters of Hoboken (well, what’s left of them) put on this riotous revue packed with hilarious, show-stopping song and dance numbers, and always proves to be a crowd favorite. The BRAC version of this comedy is super-sized to present a mega-musical extravaganza!

The show has roles for adults (18+) with a variety of talents and skill levels.  If you are a singer, actor, dancer, or all three, there could be a spot for you!

Public performances are May 11-14 and 18-21, 2023.  Please be prepared to provide all conflicts from March 26 through the show dates.  A theatre resume and headshot are required for those seeking named roles.

Auditions will be held at the Historic Owen Theater, 205 S. Commercial Street, Branson, MO 65616

Sunday, March 19
6:00 PM – Vocal
7:00 PM – Acting
8:00 PM – Dancing

Monday, March 20
7:00 PM – Vocal
8:00 PM – Acting
9:00 PM – Dancing

Auditions will consist of three sections each night. You can be present for all three or only your preferred skills.  Please review the description of roles below to see what skills/talents are necessary for each role.

For vocal auditions, please prepare a less than 60 second cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the show that showcases your range and acting skills. You may also sing from the show. Please bring an mp3 track or youtube karaoke track cued up on your smart device. NO A CAPPELLA auditions.

Acting auditions will include cold readings from the script.  We will be looking for strong comedic timing and interpretation.

Dancing auditions will include learning a jazz combo.  Some tap dancers and at least one ballerina are needed.  Time will be reserved at the end of the dance call for these specialized dancers.  Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes.

Callbacks will be held Tuesday, March 21 starting at 6:00 PM as necessary.  You will be invited to participate following your audition.  Some roles may not require callbacks.

PRIMARY CHARACTERS

These performers must be strong singers, dancers, and actors.

REVEREND MOTHER MARY REGINA
– Vocal Range B3 – F5
– Mother Superior: A feisty Sophie Tucker-type who can’t resist the spotlight.

SISTER MARY HUBERT
– Vocal Range G3 – F5
– Mistress of Novices: The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior.

SISTER ROBERT ANNE
– Vocal Range G3 – D5
– A streetwise nun from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior

SISTER MARY AMNESIA
Vocal Range G3 – C6
– Lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet.

SISTER MARY LEO
Vocal Range G#3 – G5
– Novice who wants to be a ballerina. Does not have to complete ballet audition.

SUPPORTING ROLES

These characters require strong acting skills but will also require some singing and dancing.

SISTER JULIA, CHILD OF GOD
Vocal Range D4 – C5
– The convent cook

SISTER MARY BRENDAN
Vocal Range A3 – E4
– A novice

SISTER MARY LUKE
Vocal Range C4 – G4
– A novice

SISTER MARY WILHELM
Vocal Range D4 – B4
– The convent nurse

FATHER (SISTER MARY) VIRGIL
Vocal Range G3 – B4
– Sr. Leo’s Brother/Sister
– can be played as any gender

SISTER MARY (BROTHER) SEBASTIAN
No singing required, but can sing with the chorus
– Stage Manager
– can be played as any gender

SISTER MARY (BROTHER) TIMOTHY
No singing required but can sing with the chorus
– Assistant Stage Manager
– can be played as any gender

CHORUS MEMBERS

This group participates in large musical numbers and individuals may be highlighted in other acting and/or dancing roles based on their skills and desire.  Members may also choose to simply sit in choir formation.  Any gender is encouraged to participate