In Tandem: The Salacious Sins of Sister Cuthberta & Sheep!
The Salacious Sins of Sister Cuthberta (All in the Name of Porridge), and
Sheep! A Comedy with Songs
Two One-Acts by J. Gulotta
Directed by Rae Labadie
Synopses:
SALACIOUS SINS:
Two nuns grieve over their dead cat, concocting a satanic plot to bring him back to life.
SHEEP:
In a rundown theatre packed with animals of all sorts, a Human narrator shares the origin story of two circus sheep who dream of a life without their cruel ringleader.
Civic Theatre of Allentown is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, body types, and ages to audition.
Audition Date:
Monday, July 6, 6:30-8:30pm
Location:
Civic’s Theatre514
514 N 19th St. Allentown, PA
Rehearsal Dates:
Rehearsals will begin July 13. Rehearsals may occur Monday through Friday evenings. Tech and dress rehearsals will run Sunday through Friday until Opening. Actors must present their conflicts from July 13 through September 20 on their audition forms.
Both One-Acts will share a rehearsal schedule. Actors may be cast in one or both plays. All performances will include both plays.
Performance Dates:
Fri, 9/11 | Sat, 9/12 | Sun, 9/13
Fri, 9/18 | Sat, 9/19 | Sun, 9/20
Characters:
Salacious Sins of Sister Cuthberta
CUTHBERTA: a nun
ANDALUCIA: also a nun
Sheep!
A RACCOON HOST of the 23rd Congress of the United Pastures, Farms & Habitats
A HUMAN narrator who narrates objectively
FIRST SHEEP, a magician who dares to dream lofty
SECOND SHEEP, a magician who prefers not to dream
M.C. FETTUCINNI, the Big Top Circus Tent ringmaster, played by a sheep
SHEEP THEATRE TROUPE performing several roles including hooded sheep, a scared ewe, revolutionaries and magic act performers
To Sign-up:
SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION TIMESLOT HERE
COMPLETE YOUR AUDITION FORM: Fillable PDF available HERE.
Forms must be printed and brought to the audition. Extra printout forms will be available at the sign-in table. Be prepared to list all known conflicts during the entire rehearsal and performance dates (July 13 through September 20).
Resumes and headshots are invited but not required. Photos will be taken where headshots are not provided.
Audition Requirements:
Prepare a monologue from the materials ATTACHED. You may be asked to read an additional side with a scene partner at the audition. Come prepared with any special tricks and talents or musical instruments that might be included in our Sheep Circus act!
Self-tape/Virtual Auditions:
If you are unable to attend auditions, you may submit a video audition of your monologue to associate_artistic_director@civictheatre.com no later than July 5.
