The Paisley Sisters’ Christmas Special is a hip and heartwarming holiday musical being presented by the Quannapowitt Players in November and December of 2010. The Paisley Sisters (Ronnie, Lonnie, Connie, and Bonnie) are a fabulous sister act from the Fifties/early Sixties akin to the Lennon Sisters or the McGuire Sisters.

The plot of this musical farce is set during the broadcast of their first live 1964 Christmas television special. The action alternates between the TV show itself and the dressing room, where three of the sisters and their niece (Abigail) try to unravel a mystery concerning their hospitalized sister Ronnie, and their corporate sponsor PLASTICON.

The production showcases the musical and comedic abilities of the entire cast. Each of the women has at least one solo number, and there are plenty of opportunities for ensemble (including tight harmony) singing. Some basic choreographed movement is also involved.



Auditions:


Open call auditions will be held on July 20 and 21 at 7pm. 

Call backs, if needed, will be held on July 27 at 7pm.

Perusal copies of the script and CD are available in the office of the Quannapowitt Playhouse to borrow.

Additionally, the songs can be listened to by clicking on the links to the right. (MP3 format)

Roles being cast at this time:

• Lonnie, the sexy one: mid to late 40's, alto
• Connie, the tough motherly one: late30's/early 40's, mezzo
• Bonnie, the kooky but adorable one: early to mid 30's, mezzo
• Abigail, the 'sweet 16' one: Late teens to mid 20's, pop-soprano

What to prepare:

Women auditioning for the show (we are only considering women for these roles) should prepare 16 bars of 2 contrasting songs, preferably an up tune and a ballad. Song choices should be from, or evocative of, female pop tunes of the 1950's or early 1960's.

PLEASE NOTE: These auditions will be held at: The Park Playhouse One Edgemere Avenue Burlington MA 01803 Click to find directions on Google Maps

 

Rehearsals:

There will be a early read-through soon after the show is cast. Rehearsals, however, will begin in earnest mid-September at the QP Playhouse

Performances:

The Quannapowitt Playhouse
55 Hopkins Street
Reading, MA

on November 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 and December 3, 4 2010 with the possibility of adding/extending dates.

***Please note that Thanksgiving is November 25, 2010 and falls in the middle of the run but is not a performance night. Chanukah which is Dec 1-9, 2010 does have some performance overlap.