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AUDITIONS FOR "NUNCRACKERS" SEPTEMBER 29
THEATRE 29 ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR MUSICAL COMEDY “NUNCRACKERS”
Auditions for the premiere production of Theatre 29’s 2025-26 season, the ecumenical holiday musical comedy “NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL”, have been scheduled for Monday, September 29th at 6:30pm on the Theatre 29 Main Stage at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.
The hysterically funny Little Sisters of Hoboken bring on the holiday cheer, amidst their normal shenanigans and a couple disasters along the way, beginning November 21 through December 7th. Rehearsals would begin September 30 at 6:30pm, Monday – Friday through November 20.
The Nunsense Christmas Musical “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 some new sisters, Father Virgil (Sr Leo’s real-life brother!) and some of Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students. Featuring all new songs, including “Twelve Days Prior to Christmas,” “Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House,” “We Three Kings of Orient Are Us” and “It's Better to Give than to Receive,” this show is filled with wacky Nunsense humor, some of your favorite carols, and a “Secret Santa” sequence featuring audience participation. Certain to tickle your funny bone and likely to tug at your heartstrings, Nuncrackers is the perfect way to make your holiday season merry and bright!
Director Nena Jimenez will be seeking a cast of 16 (PRINCIPALS 8 Women & 2 Men, and a chorus of children Male and Female, aged 10 – 17. ALL ROLES MUST SING AT LEAST CHORALLY! The Role of Reverend Mother Sister Mary Regina has been cast.
Auditions will consist of vocalization for 16 bars in the style of the show (Pick Broadway standards that will show your range, please), movement and cold readings. Bring a karaoke or non-vocal backing track on CD (Musical Theatre piece, no original works or pop songs). An accompanist will not be provided. If you bring accompaniment on a mobile device or phone, please bring a speaker for the device as well. Dress prepared to move. Production is also seeking technical assistance such as stagehands, set builders and costume construction. Anyone wishing to participate in these capacities, please also attend auditions (you will not be required to audition).
For more information, check out the audition details on Theatre 29’s socials (Facebook & Instagram), on the website theatre29.org/auditions or contact the director, Nena Jimenez, via email at nena@theatre29.org.
Tickets for “NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL”, are available at theatre29.org or by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151. Tickets are $20.00 for regular admission, $17.50 for seniors and military and $12.50 for children under 12 and students with ID (there is a service fee).
ROLES TO BE CAST
The Role of Reverend Mother Sister Mary Regina has been cast.
Sister Mary Hubert (40-50s) 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.
Sister Robert Anne (30s-40s) is a 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.
Sister Mary Paul (aka Amnesia) (20s-30s) 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.
Father Virgil Manly Trott (30s) 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.
Sister Julia, Child of God (40s-70s) is the notorious Convent Cook who, legend has it, was responsible for the accidental poisoning of 52 sisters when she served some tainted vichyssoise soup. *Could be a nun played by a male actor impersonating Julia Child.
Sister Mary Wilhelm (20s-70s) is the Convent Nurse. Before entering the convent she had appeared in some Beach Blanket movies and personally knows Frankie Avalon.
Brother Brendan Joseph (20s) is a teacher at Mount St. Helen's School
Sister Mary Celeste (18 to 30s) is a new novice who has recently entered the Little Sisters of Hoboken Convent.
(2) Mount Saint Helen's "featured" Students (10-17)