Singing Audition for "Sister Act" Play
"Sister Act" musical is looking for actors. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: No pay. Additional info: Please prepare a brief song (under one minute) in the style of the show (singing from the show is ok). Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A capella singing is discouraged, and Bluetooth/mobile devices with backing tracks will not be permitted. Rehearsals are generally Mon-Thurs evenings from 6-9:30 pm and Sundays from 3-7 pm. Actors will not be needed every day until we get closer to opening. Required sitzprobe rehearsal (sing-through with the orchestra) will occur on Saturday, May 3 starting around 12pm. All tech rehearsals are required and will take place the evenings of Sun May 4-Thurs May 8 and hours are longer/later this week. Rehearsals will begin on or around Sun Mar 23 @ 3 pm. Performance dates are as follows: Fri May 9 @ 7:30 pm, (Sat May 10 @ 2 pm hold for potential added performance), Sat May 10 @ 7 pm, Sun May 11 @ 4 pm, Fri May 16 @ 7:30 pm, Sat May 17 @ 2 pm, Sat May 17 @ 7 pm, and Sun May 18 @ 4 pm. If interested, please apply.
16 roles
(Seeking an understudy)
The sarcastic, somewhat stiff head of the convent. Extremely protective about keeping her sisters away from the outside world, which puts her in direct opposition to Deloris and her musical teachings. Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano D3-E5
A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the convent. Shy and soft-spoken; singing with Deloris lets her find her voice. Vocal range: Soprano F#3-A5
A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable. Vocal range: Soprano, Mezzo-soprano
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: Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano F3-B4
One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood. Vocal range: Baritone, E3-G4
A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky, controlling, not afraid to be violent. Vocal range: Baritone, A2-Ab4
The desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and a high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. Gets anxious under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely. Still attracted to Deloris after all these years, he dreams of being her hero. Vocal range: Tenor, Ab2-B4
Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Constantly in a state of ignorant bliss. Vocal range: Tenor, Db3-Eb5
One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man. Vocal range: Tenor, Bb2-Eb5
One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish. Vocal range: Tenor, C4-F5
A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.
A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch.
One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano, Bb3-F5
One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano, Ab3-F5
One of Curtis's thugs. Thought to be a mindless yes-man, but he turns out to be an undercover police informant.
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