Sister Act
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics byGlenn Slater
Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane
Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture, Sister Act, written by Joseph Howard.
Directed by Monte Michelsen-Sandler
Auditions June 15 & 16
7:00 PM-- registration begins at 6:30 PM in the Lobby
Female Roles: Ages 18 and up welcome to audition
Male Roles: Ages 16 and up welcome to audition
Please come prepared to sing and dance and dress appropriately for movement. All audition materials will be provided.
Performance Dates: September 12-21, 2025
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
CHARACTERS BREAKDOWN
DELORIS VAN CARTIER
An aspiring singer 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. African American, Loud mouthed and sassy but ultimately caring. Played by Whoppi Goldberg in the Movie
Age Range: 25-45
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.
Female
Age Range 50-70
Vocal Ranger 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 in her life in a shell.
Female
Age Range- 18-25
Vocal Range Top: A5
Vocal Range Bottom: F#3
Sister Mary Patrick
A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, happy, energetic, sappy sweet, enthusiastic and easily excitable. Played by Kathy Najimy in the Movie
Female
Age Range: 35-50
Wide vocal range
Sister Mary Lazarus
A nun of the convent and head of the chior. Rather deadpan and least welcoming of any of the other sisters but she gets caught up in Deloris's soul music.
Female
Age Range 50-70
Vocal Range Top: B4
Vocal Range Bottom: F3
Monsignor O'hara
One of the heads of the convent. Cosistantly concerned with the financial matter, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood
Male
Non Singing Role
Curtis Jackson
A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence.
African American Male
Age Range 40-55
Vocal Range Top Ab4
Vocal Range Bottom: A2
Eddie Souther
The desk chief at the Philadelphia Police station and high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding in the convent. He 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.
African American Male
Age Range: 25-45
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 the state of ignorant bliss.
African American Male
Age Range: 16-25
Vocal Range Top: Eb5
Vocal Range Bottom: Db3
Joey
One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite a ladies man.
Male
Age Range: 30-45
Vocal Range Top: Eb5
Vocal Range Bottom: Bb2
Pablo
One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish
Male
Age Range: 25-40
Vocal Range Top: F5
Vocal Range Bottom: C4
Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours
A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own little world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.
Female
30-70
Sister Mary Teresa
A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group, decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch.
Female
Age Range: 60-85
Michelle
One of Deloris's back-up-singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort.
Female
Age Range: 20-40
Vocal Range Top: F5
Vocal Range Bottom: Bb3
Tina
One of Deloris's back-up-singers. A little thick and naive.
Female
Age Range: 20-40
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 and is shot in the first scene and becomes part of the ensemble.
Male
Age Range:35-50
Ensemble
Nuns, Alter boys, Ladies of the night, Cops, Taxi Driver, Bar Patrons, Waitress, Dart Players, Drag Queen, Homeless People, Fantasy Dancers, Pit Singers
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