Memorial Opera House Announces Auditions for the Musical Comedy, NUNSENSE!

Filled with tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comedic surprises, Nunsense begins as the Little Sisters of Hoboken find that their cook, Sister Julia, has accidentally poisoned 52 of her fellow sisters. The sisters must immediately raise money for the burials, so they decide to put on a variety show.

Next, the audience meets the Rev. Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the mistress of novices; Sister Robert Anne, a streetwise nun from Brooklyn; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who dreams of becoming a ballerina; and the wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head.

Casting 5 women. Looking for high energy, actors who can sing and dance and with comic ability. Please prepare 16-24 measures of an upbeat song not from the show. An accompanist will be provided. No a capella or taped music is allowed.

AUDITIONS DATES: SUNDAY, APRIL 11TH & MONDAY, APRIL 12TH AT 7PM at the Memorial Opera House located at 104 Indiana in Valparaiso. If you have any questions about the auditions, please contact The Memorial Opera House, 219-548-9137 or email Michele Craig @ mcraig@mohlive.com.

The idea for "Nunsense" came from a line of greeting cards and was then adapted into a live performance by Dan Goggin. It originally started as a cabaret show and eventually expanded into a full-length theater production. It opened as an off-Broadway show in 1985 and became the second-longest running off-Broadway show in history with 3,672 performances. It has been translated into 26 languages with more than 6,000 productions worldwide.

The Memorial Opera House’s production dates of “Nunsense” are June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, & 13. Directed by, Piper Bakrevski.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior – A feisty overweight Sophie Tucker-type who can’t resist the spotlight.
Sister Mary Hubert, Mistress of Novices – The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior.
Sister Robert Anne – A streetwise tough character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior.
Sister Mary Amnesia – This nun lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet.
Sister Mary Leo – The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina.