CASTING CALL
​CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR 2025 SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM
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Hackettstown, NJ — The Centenary Stage Company (CSC), a not-for-profit professional theater in residence at Centenary University, is pleased to announce auditions for its 2025 Summer Musical Theater productions: Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming or callbacks. Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville , a high-spirited musical comedy featuring beloved Jimmy Buffett classics such as “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” Follow a charismatic island bartender-singer and a driven scientist who discover that life can be more than just work or play—sometimes it’s the perfect blend of both. Nunsense 2: The Second Coming features the return The Little Sisters of Hoboken . This sequel finds the singing nuns dancing and crooning their way into audiences’ hearts, featuring a feisty Mother Superior, starry-eyed novices, and theatrical mischief galore . Auditions will take place Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27 on the campus of Centenary University, Hackettstown NJ in the Carol and David Lackland Center. Auditions for the Summer Program will be held on Saturday, April 26 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sunday, April 27 General Auditions : 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Dance Call 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM and Call backs 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Callbacks) .
Rehearsals for Escape to Margaritaville begin in early June with performances July 10th to July 20 and Nunsense 2 rehearsals beginning July with performances July 31st to August 10th. Shows perform Thursdays at 7pm , Friday and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm . Additional scheduling information for both productions will be provided at auditions
Preparation:
· Prepare 16–32 bars of a song in the style of the shows; selections from Escape to Margaritaville or Nunsense are welcome but not required.
· An accompanist will be provided; please bring sheet music. No recorded music or singing cappella is permitted.
· Bring a headshot and résumé.
· Actors may be asked to learn a brief dance combination during the Dance Call; please dress accordingly.
· Guitar skills (particularly for Tully and Rachel in Escape to Margaritaville) may be showcased.
Roles Available: Escape to Margaritaville
o Tully (Male presenting, 25–40, Tenor, any ethnicity)
o Rachel (Female presenting, 25–35, Mezzo-Soprano, any ethnicity)
o Tammy (Female presenting, 30–40, Mezzo-Soprano, any ethnicity)
o Brick (Male presenting, 30–40, Tenor, any ethnicity)
o Marley (Female presenting, 40–49, Soprano, any ethnicity)
o JD (Male presenting, 60–79, Baritone, any ethnicity)
o Jamal (Male presenting, 25–40, Tenor, any ethnicity)
o Chad (Male presenting, 30–45, any ethnicity)
o Ensemble (All genders, ages, ethnicities, vocal parts)
Roles Available : Nunsense the second coming!
o Sister Mary Regina (Mother Superior) (Female, 60s, Range: B3–F5)
o Sister Mary Hubert (Mistress of Novices) (Female, mid-50s, Range: G3–F5)
o Sister Robert Anne (Female, mid-30s, Range: G3–D5)
o Sister Mary Amnesia (Female, late 30s, Range: Db4–C6)
o Sister Mary Leo (Female, early/mid-30s, Range: G#3–G5)
o Sister Mary Michael (Female any age, Range:( G3–C6)
To reserve an audition slot, please call the CSC box office at 908-979-0900. Walk-ins will be seen as time permits. CSC will also accept video/reel submissions. Please send to centenarystagecasting@gmail.com
The Centenary Stage Company is a not-for-profit professional theater dedicated to presenting high-quality performing arts . Located on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ, CSC provides artistic opportunities for emerging and established talent while serving as a cultural resource for the region. The Centenary Stage Company is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, religions, orientations, and creeds to apply, audition, and volunteer.
For more information, please visit centenarystageco.org, call 908-979-0900