<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Cassidy Theatre is seeking men, women, and children for its holiday musical Nuncrackers, The Nunsense Christmas Musical! <br></div><div><br></div><div><div>Direction & Musical Direction by Mike Caraffi<br>Choreography by Melanie Leibold</div></div><div><br></div><div><u><b>Audition Dates:</b></u> </div><div>October 1, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.<br></div><div>October 3, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.</div><div><br></div><div>Callbacks (by invitation of the director, as needed):<br></div><div>October 4, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.</div><div><br></div><div><u><b>What to Bring</b></u></div><div>A
current and up-to-date Headshot and Resume, a vocal selection of your
choosing, and comfortable clothes for movement/dance. An accompanist
will be provided for the auditions. No monologues necessary - reading
from the script will occur at callbacks, as needed.</div><div><br></div><div><u><b>Synopsis</b></u><br></div><div><div>NUNCRACKERS is presented as the first TV special taped in the Cable
Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement. It stars
the nuns you love, plus Father Virgil, and four of Mount Saint Helen’s
most talented students. Featuring all new songs including <span style="font-style:italic">Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us</span> and <span style="font-style:italic">It’s Better to Give than to Receive</span>,
this show is filled with typical NUNSENSE humor, some of your favorite
carols, and a “Secret Santa” audience participation. We’re certain this
NUNSENSE Christmas Show will make you laugh, and maybe tug at your
heartstrings. It’s the perfect way to insure that your holiday season is
merry and bright!</div><div><br></div><u><b>Character Breakdown</b></u><br><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">(5 female; 1 male)</span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
</span></font><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><i>Sister Mary Regina</i> — (Reverend Mother) ) is 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.</span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
</span></font><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><i>Sister Mary Hubert </i>– is the Mistress of Novices. She is second in
command to Mother Superior. She wanted to be a nun all her life and at
times finds it difficult to deal with problems she firmly believes are
created by Mother Superior’s ineptness. She is very practical. She and
Mother Superior have a healthy and humorous rivalry.</span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
</span></font><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><i>Sister Robert Anne</i> — also voice of the puppet nun, Sister Mary Annette – is a<br>
streetwise nun from Brooklyn, New York. She is one tough cookie but has a
heart and soul of gold. The students love her because she “speaks their
language.” She feels she has real theatrical potential and is
constantly frustrated by Reverend Mother’s refusal to let her “star” in
the show</span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
</span></font><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><i>Sister Mary Paul</i> — (also known as Amnesia) was hit on the head with a
crucifix and for a long period didn’t remember who she was. Now,
everyone knows she is Sister Mary Paul, a country singer who
jump-started her recording career as the first nun to appear at the
Grand Ole Opry. Even though she has her memory back, she always seems to
be a “little vacant” but innocently endearing.</span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
</span></font><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><i>*Sister Mary Leo</i> — (optional role), a novice in the first three
shows, now has her black veil. She is very excited to be in the
Christmas show because Reverend Mother has allowed her to dance in the
Nutcracker Ballet. Sister Leo has dedicated her life to becoming the
first famous nun ballerina.</span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
</span></font><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><i>Father Virgil Manly Trott</i> - is Sister Mary Leo’s “real-life” brother.
He is a Franciscan Father of Fort Wayne and grew up in the Mississippi
Delta where he and his sister were part of the Trott Family Singers. He
now has his own radio show, and the sisters invited him to participate
in the Christmas program because they knew he could give them pointers
on presenting a good show.</span></font></p><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><i>Brothers & Sisters of the Mount Saint Helens Convent</i> - Ensemble, any age.<br></span></font></p><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><i>Mount Saint Helens Youth Chorus Members</i> - Ensemble of Eight Kids, Grades 1 - 8.</span></font><br><br><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">*Sister Mary Leo appears only at the top of the show (and is usually
portrayed by an assistant stage manager or other backstage crew person).</span></font></span></font></p><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">For any questions you may have, give us a ring at The Cassidy Theatre by calling <a href="tel:%28440%29%20842-4600" value="+14408424600" target="_blank">(440) 842-4600</a>. Thank you, and hope to see you at auditions!</span></font></div></div>