"Nunsense”

Directed by Karen Morello
Musical Director: Meghan Chinn

Strand Theater
710 Front Street | Georgetown
Park in the rear parking lot. Enter through the stage door.

Needed:

Sister Mary Regina (Mother Superior) Age 40's to 60's:
The head of the convent, she is respected greatly by the sisters. While she is strict, she has a hard time keeping the craziness of the convent at bay. She keeps her guard up in front of the nuns, but has an extroverted side. Part requires very physical humor.

The character may be played with an Irish accent.
Voice part: mezzo/belter.  

Sister Mary Hubert Age 40's to 60's:
Hubert oversees novices but fancies herself a Mother Superior and is constant competition with Mary Regina. She exudes maternal wisdom to novices, but also likes to let loose. Gospel style singing a plus.

Voice part: Mezzo/belter.

Sister Robert Anne Age 30’s to 60’s:
Once a child delinquent herself, this rough tough nun is a jokester and constantly challenging authority. She speaks with a thick Brooklyn accent and constantly displays her lack of refinement. 

Vocal part: Mezzo/belter.

Sister Mary Amnesia Age 30's to 50's:
As the name suggests, she has lost her memory and does not know who she is except that she is a nun. She is spacey and incoherent, often slipping into displays inappropriate for a nun. Must be able to sing in classical and country styles.

Vocal part: Soprano/belter. 

Sister Mary Leo Age 20’s to 30’s:
Leo is the novice nun, still learning the way and coming to terms with her decision to give up "civilian" life. She is a ballerina and displays her talents through much of the show. She is also easily swayed to join in mischief.

Vocal part: mezzo/belter.

Ensemble Any Age:
4 to 6 jovial nuns with great personalities and very good singers who can harmonize. There will be featured moments for all.  Ability to learn choreography is a must, and ability to tap is a bonus. The ensemble nuns will also be the Ushers “in character” for the performances. 

Please consult the character list to familiarize yourself with the roles and come prepared with a song that shows your vocal range and personality.
(e.g., a show tune/a pop song, or a country song/a church hymn, etc.)
You may choose a song from the show. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to dance in.

Performance Dates:
March 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 & 15

Contact Karen Morello at
kipsinger1217@yahoo.com with any questions

Synopsis: The Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken take over the church to hold a fundraising variety show to raise money to bury several sisters (who were accidentally poisoned by their cook). They must inter the nuns before the health inspector comes and finds the dead nuns in their freezer! Fraught with hilarity, both Catholic and otherwise, we watch as the nuns try to perform their planned performance amidst chaos and calamity.

"Nunsense”

Directed by Karen Morello
Musical Director: Meghan Chinn

Strand Theater
710 Front Street | Georgetown
Park in the rear parking lot. Enter through the stage door.

Needed:

Sister Mary Regina (Mother Superior) Age 40's to 60's:
The head of the convent, she is respected greatly by the sisters. While she is strict, she has a hard time keeping the craziness of the convent at bay. She keeps her guard up in front of the nuns, but has an extroverted side. Part requires very physical humor.

The character may be played with an Irish accent.
Voice part: mezzo/belter.  

Sister Mary Hubert Age 40's to 60's:
Hubert oversees novices but fancies herself a Mother Superior and is constant competition with Mary Regina. She exudes maternal wisdom to novices, but also likes to let loose. Gospel style singing a plus.

Voice part: Mezzo/belter.

Sister Robert Anne Age 30’s to 60’s:
Once a child delinquent herself, this rough tough nun is a jokester and constantly challenging authority. She speaks with a thick Brooklyn accent and constantly displays her lack of refinement. 

Vocal part: Mezzo/belter.

Sister Mary Amnesia Age 30's to 50's:
As the name suggests, she has lost her memory and does not know who she is except that she is a nun. She is spacey and incoherent, often slipping into displays inappropriate for a nun. Must be able to sing in classical and country styles.

Vocal part: Soprano/belter. 

Sister Mary Leo Age 20’s to 30’s:
Leo is the novice nun, still learning the way and coming to terms with her decision to give up "civilian" life. She is a ballerina and displays her talents through much of the show. She is also easily swayed to join in mischief.

Vocal part: mezzo/belter.

Ensemble Any Age:
4 to 6 jovial nuns with great personalities and very good singers who can harmonize. There will be featured moments for all.  Ability to learn choreography is a must, and ability to tap is a bonus. The ensemble nuns will also be the Ushers “in character” for the performances. 

Please consult the character list to familiarize yourself with the roles and come prepared with a song that shows your vocal range and personality.
(e.g., a show tune/a pop song, or a country song/a church hymn, etc.)
You may choose a song from the show. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to dance in.

Performance Dates:
March 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 & 15

Contact Karen Morello at
kipsinger1217@yahoo.com with any questions

Synopsis: The Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken take over the church to hold a fundraising variety show to raise money to bury several sisters (who were accidentally poisoned by their cook). They must inter the nuns before the health inspector comes and finds the dead nuns in their freezer! Fraught with hilarity, both Catholic and otherwise, we watch as the nuns try to perform their planned performance amidst chaos and calamity.