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A Call to Conscience is seeking actors/singers for its December production of “Mixx-Nutz Christmas Celebration “, a holiday-scripted musical comedy about discovering that family is not only who we are born to but also those we welcome into our lives and remembering what Christmas is truly about.
AUDITIONS:
Saturday, October 3 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sunday, October 4 | 1:00–4:00 PM
University City Library, 6701 Delmar Blvd., University City, MO 63130
PERFORMANCES:
December 3, 4, 5 & 6
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
All characters in the production act/sing or be able to carry a tune.
Actors should be prepared to:
· Read selections from the script.
· Sing a song of your choice that demonstrates your vocal ability and personality. Please bring an instrumental accompaniment/backing track if available.
Some roles may also be asked to demonstrate basic movement.
CHARACTERS:
MIXX — 50s–60s | Any ethnicity. A strong character actor with good comedic timing and a good singing voice.
NUTZ—50s–60s | Any ethnicity. Often the more sensible of the two, although nobody seems to give him credit for it. Strong comedic timing. Sings.
MAMA KICKI—Plays 70s | Any ethnicity. Outspoken, short-tempered, and wonderfully unfiltered. She says exactly what she thinks and doesn’t waste time doing it. A strong comedic character role. Think Mama from Mama’s Family, Sophia from The Golden Girls, or Mother Jefferson from The Jeffersons. Sings.
VANESSA—Late 20s–Early 30s | Any ethnicity. Beautiful, confident, and dresses a little too sexy for just about every occasion. Strong actress-singer who moves well.
PEDRO (PETER) — 20s–30s | Any ethnicity. Warm and likable. He is in love with Vanessa, but she has no idea. Mixx sees Pedro like a son—while still pushing him around whenever he gets the chance. Actor-singer.
SISTER STEPH—Late 30s–Early 60s | Any ethnicity. A nun who dresses in regular clothing. Intelligent, articulate, compassionate, and grounded. Actress-singer.
TOM—30s–40s | Any ethnicity. An interior designer and a new friend of Mixx and Nutz. Actor-singer.
AMY or ANDY—7–10 years old | Any ethnicity. A bright young girl/boy with personality and heart. Seeking a strong young actress/actor who sings.
TIFFANY—30s–40s | Any ethnicity, strong actress-singer with personality and presence.
Please bring a picture/resume; for audition appointments email: Fannie.c2c@gmail.com