We are excited to announce the opening show of our 2024 - 2025 Season.
Sister Act!
We'd love to have you raise your voice at auditions. Sign up for auditions at -
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4BADAD29A2FA7-48703866-sister#/
If you’ve ever been involved in any of our past musicals then you are invited to join us WITHOUT auditions. Come and help us celebrate 8 years. You can sign up here -
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4BADAD29A2FA7-48703866-sister#/
If you are wanting a named role or have not been a part of an INNOVA production then we ask that you prepare 16-32 bars of a Non-Broadway number of your choice in the style of the show and for your second number please select one of the songs we have chosen from the show that best represents the character you are auditioning for. This list, audition forms and more information can be found at -
INNOVAtheatre.com/auditions
The auditions will be open so please make sure to sign up for your audition slot. Walk ins will be taken on a open slot availability basis. You may or may not be asked to sing both selections from the show. You may be asked to return to a callback on Wednesday. Please bring a resume and all known conflicts. Headshots are not required but are appreciated.
Please make sure your music is clearly marked with any changes. Please make sure you go over the entire song you select from the show as we will determine what cut we'd like to hear. .
A talented sight reading accompanist will be provided.
There will be a brief dance call for all auditionees. You may be asked to do some vocalizing with the Music Director.
NO ACAPELLA or track auditions will be accepted.
Casting:
Deloris Van Cartier *We are committed to casting a BIPOC actor in this role.
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 Presenting
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 Presenting
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 Presenting
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 Presenting
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 Presenting
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 Presenting
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 Presenting
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 Presenting
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: Male Presenting
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: Male Presenting
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Pablo *We are committed to casting a BIPOC actor in this role.
One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish.
Gender: Male or Female Presenting
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 Presenting
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 Presenting
Age: 60 to 70
Michelle
One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort.
Gender: Female Presenting
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 Presenting
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 Presenting
Age: 25 to 35
Ensemble
Nuns; Bar Denizens (Bar Patron, Waitress, Pool Player, Female Impersonator); Homeless People; Fantasy Dancers
This production is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International.
