AUDITIONS:
SATURDAY, June 8th at 11am
TUESDAY, June 11th at 7pm
Performance Dates: August 9-11, 2024 at the MAJESTIC STUDIO THEATRE
SYNOPSIS:
Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree (Book, Music, & Lyrics by Dan Goggin) is presented as a promotional tour for Sister Mary Amnesia’s newly released album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville. After regaining her memory Sr. Amnesia realizes she is Sister Mary Paul, a former country singer. Reverend Mother, feeling that one should not waste God-given talent, gets Sister Mary Paul a recording contract and now she is on a national tour.
In the first Nunsense, a wacky nun known as Sister Mary Amnesia regained her memory and recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II, her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother landed a recording contract for her. In this show, Nunsense Jamboree, Sister Amnesia’s dream is realized as she headlines a brand-new show promoting her debut album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.
Cheered by audiences and critics alike as funny and fast-paced, this hilarious hoedown is Nunsense fun with a Laugh-In/Hee-Haw/Grand Ole Opry slant. Outrageously funny musical numbers include “Every Day of the Week Is a Saturday,” “Do Unto Others,” “The Delta Queen,” “We Miss You, Patsy Cline,” “A Technicolor Woman” and “A Cowgirl from Canarsie.” You say you’re not a country music fan? Don’t worry – this country music is “Nunsense theatrical-style,” guaranteed to please any Nunsense fan!
In Nunsense, Sister Mary Amnesia (so-called because a crucifix had fallen on her head and she couldn’t remember who she was) finally realized that she was Sister Mary Paul, a nun who had always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II: The Second Coming, Reverend Mother secured a recording contract for Sister Mary Paul (still affectionately known as Amnesia). Now, in Nunsense Jamboree (officially titled Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree) Sister Amnesia has made her first album and is on a tour promoting her new recording. She is touring with Sister Robert Anne, Sister Mary Leo, and two new friends: Father Virgil Trott (Sister Mary Leo’s brother, a Franciscan priest with his own country radio show), and Sister Mary Wilhelm, the Superintendent of Nursing. (Reverend Mother and Sister Mary Hubert are back at the convent.) The show takes place in real time in whatever venue it happens to be booked.
DIRECTED BY A. ROBERT DIONNE & BRUCE WILLIAMS / CHOREOGRAPHY BY BRUCE WILLIAMS
CHARACTERS:
Sister Mary Paul (AKA Amnesia) – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
Sister Mary Wilhelm – The Superintendent of Nursing for the Diocese of Newark. She appears rather severe but turns out to be lots of fun. As a teenager she appeared in a movie with Frankie Avalon.
Sister Robert Anne – The streerwise, tough kid from the Canarsie section of Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for superiors, but loved by the kids she teaches, she is the voice of the puppet, Sister Mary Annette.
Sister Mary Leo – The young novice who hopes to dedicate her life to God as a ballerina, but who is constantly frustrated by Reverent Mother’s refusal to let her perform in a tutu. She is soon to take her vows and receive her black veil.
Father Virgil Manly Trott – A Franciscan priest who is Sister Mary Leo’s real-life brother. He is very charming, good looking and well aware of it. He is an authentic country singer originally from Mississippi.
SCHEDULE: (at Majestic Studios) STARTS 6/17/24
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: (at Majestic Studios)
-MONDAYS (choreo) from 6-9pm / June 17, 24 / July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
-TUESDAYS (music/blocking) from 7-9:30pm / June 18, 25 / July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
-SATURDAYS (music/blocking/choreo) from 10am-1pm / June 22, 29 / July 13, 27
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS: (at Majestic Studios)
-SUNDAY, August 4th from 3-8pm (Choreography Only) I have a gig this night
-MONDAY, August 5th from 6-10pm
-TUESDAY, August 6th from 6-10pm
-WEDNESDAY, August 7th from 6-10pm
-THURSDAY, August 8th from 6-10pm
MANDATORY PERFORMANCES: (at Majestic Studios)
-FRIDAY, August 9th at 7pm
-SATURDAY, August 10th at 2pm & 7pm
-SUNDAY, August 11th at 2pm
-followed by MANDATORY STRIKE for all cast members.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Please prepare a musical selection that shows off the character of your voice; please bring sheet music (pianist provided) or a backing track (no voices); you may blu-tooth to our stereo or bring a CD. Audition may also consist of readings from the script (provided at audition time).
- You do not need to make an audition appointment, simply show up. We see people in the order they arrive and complete paperwork. To print and fill out the audition form ahead of time please click HERE.
- IMPORTANT: If you audition for our production and are cast it is expected you will follow through and do our production; failure to do so may prevent you from being cast in a future show as you will have possibly taken a spot from someone who was not cast. If you are auditioning ONLY for specific roles you may specify that on the audition form and you will only be considered for those roles. If you do not specify we will assume you will accept ANY role offered.
- There is NO production fee.