<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri">MESHUGGAH-NUNS<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>By Dan Goggins</font></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Directed by Dave Stacko<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Show dates:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>November 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 -December 3, 4, 5, 2010</font></font></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Depending on ticket sales, the run MAY be extended thru Dec 12.</font></font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri">Audition Dates:</font></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Saturday, August 28, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. </font></font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Sunday, August 29,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. </font></font></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri">at Workshop Players Theatre-in-the-Round, located at 44820 Middle Ridge Road in Amherst.</font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri">Prospective actors should come with a prepared song; bring the sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. If you do not have your<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>audition song memorized bring an extra copy of the sheet music for the accompanist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>NO TAPED music permitted.</font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri">Director Dave Stacko will cast four women and one man who can sing and dance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The characters are:</font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Reverend Mother:</b> the Mother Superior of the Little Sisters of Hoboken. She tries to be strict and keep order, but things often get out of her control. She grew up in a circus family and her "showbiz" background and sense of humor always shine through her attempt at creating a tough exterior. She is a Sophie Tucker type-- a bit on the hefty side--- and still able to belt out a song. Age range<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>late 40's -60's</font></font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Sister Mary Hubert:</b> the Mistress of Novices and second in command to Reverend Mother. At times she finds it difficult to deal with problems she firmly believes are created by Reverend Mother's ineptness. She and Reverend Mother have a healthy and humorous rivalry. She is very practical. She should have a strong singing voice. Age range 30's-40's</font></font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Sister Robert Anne:</b> a streetwise nun from Brooklyn, N.Y. She is one tough cookie, but has a heart and soul of gold. She feels she has real theatrical potential and is constantly frustrated by Reverend Mother's refusal to let her "star" in the show. She is also the voice of the puppet Sister Mary Annette during the Magic Act. Her voice should have a fairly-wide range, since she has the most varied songs in the show. Age range 30's-40's</font></font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Sister Mary Paul</b> (a.k.a. Amnesia): was hit on the head with a crucifix and for a long period didn't remember who she was. Now she is a country singer who jump- started her career by being the first nun to appear on The Grand Ole Opry. Though her memory is back, she always seems to be a "little vacant" but innocently endearing. She is the voice of the puppet Sister Mary Annette in"Mae's Moment." She is a bit daffy like Goldie Hawn or Gracie Allen. Age range late 20's-30's</font></font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Howard Liszt:</b> a professional actor and singer who was to appear as Tevye in the ship's production of "Fiddler on the Roof." Although he has been in show business for many years, he has had limited contact with real show business nuns. He may not be the best Tevye but he would be a fantastic singing-game-show-host.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Age range late 30's-mid 50's</font></font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri">For additional information contact director Dave Stacko at 440-984-2002 or <a href="mailto:georges_12@hotmail.com">georges_12@hotmail.com</a>.</font></p>
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<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>By popular demand: The NUNS ARE RETURNING!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Through a twist of fate the Sisters (of Nunsense and Nuncrackers fame) are on an all expense paid trip on the “Faiths of all Nations” Cruise Ship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A storm sickens all but one of the entertainers on board, but the nuns save the day by joining forces with “Tevye,” the last actor standing, to mount a show that ends up resembling “Fiddler on the Roof.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Audience members will “set sail” as passengers in a laugh packed adventure that only our beloved nuns can provide!</font></font></p>
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>"If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"<br>