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Auditions for ‘The Sinnerman’ – an original script based on the music of the Squirrel Nut Zippers will be held on the weekend of 27th-28th March. We’re looking for singers, dancers and actor (and crew and production people), so you don’t have to be good at all three to get involved! Email thesinnerman@musoc.org.nz to make an audition time!

Set in the southern states of America, ‘The Sinnerman’ follows the tale of a young jazz musician who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for fame, glory, money and love. From jealousy to wrath, gluttony to lust, this jazz filled journey through each deadly sin shakes up more than just the life of a simple boy from the south.

Willie (Old Man) – preferably played by a man in his 50s or 60s, but could be played by someone younger. A once great Jazz trumpet player, now worn down, tired, melancholy, slightly confused and forgetful. Going mad.

Willie (Young Man) – Male 18+, starts out mute and nervous, becomes smooth and confident,ends arrogant, greedy, and manic.

Francis – Female 18+, Willie’s girlfriend at the beginning. Begins sweet, innocent and caring, hardens up as her life degenerates.

Voodoo Sam – Male 18+. Owner of the Jazz club. Smooth and seedy with a very dark side.

Mama – Female 20s/30s. Willie’s mother. Often drunk and abusive, sultry jazz singer.

The Devil - Male 18+. Charismatic, manic, flamboyant.

Priest - Male 20s/30s. Begins virtuous, eventually seduced by Jazz.

Show Girl - Female 18+. Club dancer, mature and experienced, burnt by love. Looks out for Francis.

Helen (of Troy) - Female 18+, conjured by the Devil for Willie, beautiful but simple.

Poet 1- Female/Male any age, delivers monologues based on the themes of the 7 deadly sins.

Poet 2 - Female/Male any age, delivers monologues based on the themes of the 7 deadly sins.

Dance Troupe -(swing/jazz dance) approximately six dancers who work as performers in the Jazz club, and take on different charcters for certain scenes (i.e. devil’s minions).

Female Lead Vocalist - will sing majority of songs, acting as a performer in the Jazz club

Male Lead Vocalist - will sing majority of songs, acting as a performer in the Jazz club

Back up Singers - joining lead vocalists for majority of musical numbers, also acting as performers in the Jazz club.

Chorus - There will be a number of minor characters (approximately eight) who will be a part of some of the musical numbers, and the majority of the acting scenes, with the opportunity of lines.

AUDITION WORKSHOPS
We’ve also got audition workshops coming up right before auditions for the next show – so if you’re thinking about trying out, but afraid of auditioning, or just want to brush up, you can get some experience and confidence. So head along to our audition workshop to pick up some tips from the pros, and get some feedback on your own auditioning.

The workshop will cover:
- General Tips
- Cold reading,
- Dance routine
- Singing techniques, and song choice tips
- Feedback on your work.

Auditions are often very scary things to do. MUSOC wants to make them easier, they should be fun challenge, not traumatising! Get advice from our experts!

What to bring:
Please prepare a song if you wish, and bring some other songs which you would consider singing to discuss. Wear comfy clothes that are good to move in and not too hot, bring a drink bottle, and lots of energy!

It should be heaps of fun, and really useful, so email treasurer@musoc.org.nz before 20th March to book a space for you and your friends!