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Show Palace to hold auditions next week

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Special to Hernando Today

Published: May 1, 2009

The Show Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson is holding auditions for their upcoming productions of "This Magic Moment."

The all new Fabulous 50s and 60s Revue and "Nunsense A-Men" on Monday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Show Palace performs under an Actors' Equity Dinner Theatre Contract.

Non-equity pay is negotiable. Housing is available for both Equity and Non-Equity Performers.

Prepare a '50s or '60s pop song to be considered for "This Magic Moment." Sides for "Nunsense A-Men" will be provided. "Sisters" who are interested in "Nunsense A-Men" should prepare a classic Broadway tune as well. All ethnicities are encouraged to attend.

"This Magic Moment": Rehearses May 18 to June 5 and runs June 5 to July 26.

Role breakdown: Man 1: (Late 30's to mid 50's) Captain of the football team in the first act. Plays an overworked

businessman in the second. Must be a strong singer that moves very well. Think Perry Como or Paul Anka.

Woman 1: (Late 30's to mid 50's) Former student body president and captain of the cheerleading squad. A strong mover and a belter in the style of Petula Clark and Leslie Gore. Funny, charming and attractive.

Man 2: (Late 30's to mid 50's) Overworked businessman. Former nerd and president of the chess club. Handsome if not a bit paunchy. Great mover with a strong rock voice in the style of Jim Morrison or Joe Cocker. Comic role.

Woman 2: (Late 30's to mid 50's) Sassy housewife. Great comic actress. Former wallflower now living a life of domestic bliss. Strong musical theater singer that moves well. Comic role.

Ensemble: Three males, three females - Excellent singer/dancers who are equally comfortable singing solos and blending with a chorus. Strong musicianship required. Comic timing is a plus as these performers will portray caricatures and celebrities from both decades.

"Nunsense A-Men": Rehearses July 13 to July 31, runs July 31 to Sept. 13.

Role breakdown: Sister Robert Anne: a tough streetwise nun with a heart of gold. An excellent singer and comedian. A strong actor as well, capable of real sincerity at moments. Brooklyn dialect a plus. Must be able to tap.

Sister Mary Leo: "The youngest...as a novice she's brand new." A former professional dancer, always eager to display her talent. Young, impressionable, and easily led astray.

Must be able to dance en pointe and sing very well. An ingenue stuck in a sea of hams. Must be able to tap.

For more information, call Susan Haldeman at 1-888-655-SHOW (7469).

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