Black Dirt Theater is excited to announce auditions for its winter dinner theater production of Nunsense.
A zany, wholesome, hilarious musical revue presented by the Little Sisters of Hoboken, Nunsense is a heavenly delight! Nunsense is habit-forming! This riotous show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements, and a brand new song, this madcap musical was recorded for television starring Rue McClanahan as the Mother Superior.
Audition Information
Thursday, January 2nd, 6:30-8:30pm
Friday, January 3rd, 6:30-8:30pm
*Auditions will be held at the Black Dirt Theater Office, 213 Sibley St. Ste. 101, Hastings, Mn 55033
Please come prepared with a 45 second to 1 minute comedic monologue and either your choice of 16-32 bars of an up tempo song, unaccompanied, that best shows you off OR the given song from the musical (available in the link below). Space is limited, so please arrive no more than 10 minutes early to your scheduled audition time. Please come warmed up and prepared to present your audition material within a small group and read sides from the show, as provided at the audition.
Please complete the audition form prior to your audition. When you arrive at the BDT office, you will check in at the front office area and have your picture taken. Your vocal range will be tested in the audition. When it is your turn to audition, you will be asked to sing your prepared music selection (your own selection or the show selection), recite your monologue, and have fun!
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION TIME
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR AUDITION FORM
*If you cannot attend any of the scheduled audition dates for Nunsense, please contact Black Dirt Theater at [email protected] for alternate arrangements! Recorded auditions will also be accepted.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will begin on Monday, January 6th.
Rehearsals will be scheduled 3-4 days a week, including some Saturdays, based on cast availability.
Performances
Friday, February 14th, 8pm
Saturday, February 15th, 7pm
Sunday, February 16th, 2pm matinee
Friday, February 21st, 8pm
Saturday, February 22nd, 7pm
Casting Information
Setting: Mount St. Helen’s School’s auditorium
Cast Features: All Women, Ensemble Cast, Physical Comedy
SISTER MARY REGINA, MOTHER SUPERIOR: Female, 60’s
A feisty Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight.
SISTER MARY HUBERT, MISTRESS OF NOVICES: Female, mid 50’s
The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior.
SISTER ROBERT ANNE: Female, Mid 30’s
A streetwise taught character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior.
SISTER MARY AMNESIA: Female, Late 30’s
This nun lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet.
SISTER MARY LEO: Female, Early/Mid 30’s
The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina.
Audition Song (Optional): CLICK HERE
Black Dirt Theater is an Inclusive Organization!
All gender identities and expressions, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and physical abilities are encouraged to audition. BDT is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the casting and encourages actors of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to audition. Please indicate if audition or performance accommodations are needed. At this time, we are casting performers who are ages 18+.
Performing is an unpaid opportunity.