AUDITIONS
DIRECTOR: AMANDA ELLIS
AUDITIONS -8/15/2022 & 8/16/2022
CALL BACKS -8/17/2022
AUDITION INFORMATION
Location: Horace Mann Middle School Band Room- use door 17.
Call 920-459-3773 to sign up for an audition time slot
Monday August 15, 2022, 6:30-9pm
Tuesday August 16, 2022, 7:30-9pm
Call Backs Wednesday August 17, 2022, 7:30pm
What to prepare:
Bring with you any conflicts you may have for the duration of the production.
Prepare a cut of a song (around 32 measures) that showcases your vocal skills. Please provide sheet music that lays flat, and pages turn easily as an accompanist will be provided.
We would prefer the song be in a pop/musical theatre style for most roles. If you are unsure of what to prepare, simply choose something you feel suits you best. You will still be considered if all you have is Happy Birthday.
We may ask you to read sides (short excerpts) from the show.
A headshot, resumé, and short monologue are all a plus, but not a requirement.
What to expect:
Arrive early to fill out any necessary forms. This will include your conflicts and basic audition info.
After your audition we may ask you to return for a callback. If scheduling allows, callbacks will be Wednesday night.
Unless you prefer another method, you will be contacted via email as soon as casting decisions are made.
Show information:
Rehearsals for Sister Act will begin 8/22/22 and run Monday-Friday 6:30-9:30. Tech weekend is 9/24-9/25 and performances are 9/30-10/2 and 10/6-10/8. While you may not be called to rehearsal every day, please be sure to list any scheduling conflicts.
The Character Breakdown is below so you can familiarize yourself with the roles available. Please send any questions to STCSisterAct@gmail.com and write SISTER ACT QUESTIONS as the subject.
Character Breakdown
This is adapted from the MTI listing. All age ranges are an estimate. Vocal ranges and genders have an amount of flexibility as well.
Some songs may be cut from the show or spoken rather than sung. These decisions are not finalized.
* Indicates this could be a non-singing role.
Deloris Van Cartier
An aspiring performer, trying to find both fame and a place in the world. When forced to hide in the convent, she initially refuses to embrace her new lifestyle but learns to embrace it when she works with the choir. Loud-mouthed, and sassy, but ultimately caring.
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black American
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Mother Superior
The head of the convent, sarcastic and a bit stiff. Extremely protective about keeping her sisters away from the outside world, which puts her in direct opposition to Deloris and her musical teachings.
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: White American
Age: 50 to 70
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: D3
Sister Mary Robert
A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the convent. Shy and soft-spoken, but singing with Deloris lets her find her voice. Her wallflower lifestyle has made her live a shell of a life.
Gender: Female
Age: 16 to 25
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Sister Mary Patrick
A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 50
Sister Mary Lazarus
A nun of the convent and the head of the choir. Rather deadpan and the least welcoming of any of the nuns, but she gets caught up in Deloris's soul music.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 70
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: F3
Monsignor O'hara*
One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: E3
Curtis
A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Eddie Souther*
The desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and a high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. Faces a lot of nerves when under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely. He still yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Tj*
Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss.
Gender: Any
Age: 16 to 30
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Db3
Joey*
One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man.
Gender: Any
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Pablo*
One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower constantly speaks in Spanish.
Gender: Any
Ethnicity: Latinx
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Sister Mary Martin-of-tours
A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world but has her moments of surprising clarity.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 60
Sister Mary Theresa
A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch.
Gender: Female
Age: 60 to 70
Michelle
One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Tina
One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Ernie*
One of Curtis's thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Ensemble
Nuns, Bar Patrons*, Waitress*, Churchgoers*, Police Officer*, Prostitutes*, Fantasy Dancers