AUDITIONS
SISTER ACT
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Glenn 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 Jason Hair-Wynn
Musical Direction by Karissa Vincent
Choreography by Jill Tokac
Stage Management by Ally Lewis
Produced by Jennifer Estabrooks and Fred Gallagher
Sister Act is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
SYNOPSIS: When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put into protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be 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—and along the way discovers the power of her newly found sisterhood. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!
PRODUCTION DATES:
- May 09, 2024 @ 7 PM [tentative]
- May 10, 2024 @ 7 PM
- May 11, 2024 @ 7 PM
- May 12, 2024 @ 2 PM
LOCATION:
Auditions and rehearsals at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading, MA. Performances at Parker Middle School, 45 Temple Street, Reading, MA.
AUDITIONS & SIGNUPS:
Please sign up for one of the following dates and time slots on
Signup Genius.
- Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 7–10 PM
- Saturday, January 13, 2024, 5–8 PM
- Sunday, January 14, 2024, 6–9 PM
CALLBACKS:
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 6 PM
Callbacks will consist of reading sides, singing from the show, and movement/dance.
AUDITION PREPARATION:
Please prepare two contrasting musical pieces in the style of the show. Songs from the show are acceptable.
Please print and fill out the
Audition Form,
the
Rehearsal Conflicts Calendar, sheet music,
and headshot and résumé (if you have them). Please arrive 15 minutes before your time slot to complete paperwork.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
- Sundays, 2–6 PM
- Tuesdays, 7–10 PM
- Thursdays, 7–10 PM (beginning February 22, 2024)
CONFLICTS:
Please print the
Rehearsal
Conflicts Calendar, fill out any conflicts, and bring to audition. No additional conflicts except for emergencies will be accepted once rehearsals begin. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal. Scheduled tech rehearsals and performances mandatory for all cast members.
VIDEO AUDITIONS:
If you are unable to audition in person, you may audition via video. Record an audition video and upload to
YouTube or Vimeo. Email
jenniferestabrooks06@gmail.com with the following:
- Your headshot and résumé
- Completed CCP Audition Form
- Completed CCP Rehearsal Conflicts Calendar
- Link to YouTube or Vimeo
Please note that callbacks will be held in person only, so you must be available to attend the callback on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 6 PM if invited. The deadline to receive videos is Saturday, January 13. No late submissions can be accepted.
CAST OFFERS:
Following auditions and callbacks, you will be contacted via phone or email and will have 24 hours to accept your role if offered one.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT:
Cast members are required to become a member of Colonial Chorus Inc. by paying dues of $25 for the current
season (June 2023–May 2024). Additionally, there is a $40 production fee to cover costumes and other materials.
Alternative arrangements to cover fees can be made at the discretion of the producers.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
All roles are available. Please note that vocal ranges and descriptions were provided by MTI; ages are of the characters and not of the actors portraying them.
Seeking actors, singers, and movers/dancers. As we plan and look forward to a diverse production, we strongly encourage persons of color and LGBTQ+ performers to audition. Roles are open to all abilities, race/ethnicity, disability, age, and gender/gender identity.
Deloris Van Cartier (Female identifying; age: 25–35; ethnicity: Black, African Descent, Multiracial; vocal range: F#5–E3; moves well)
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.
Mother Superior (Female identifying; age: 50–70; vocal range: E5–D3)
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.
Eddie Souther (Male identifying; age: 25–35; ethnicity: Black, African Descent, Multiracial; vocal range: B4–Ab2; moves well)
Desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. Faces a lot of nerves when under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely. Still yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero.
Sister Mary Robert (Female identifying; age: 18–25; vocal range: A5–F#3)
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.
Sister Mary Patrick (Female identifying; age: 35–50)
A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable.
Sister Mary Lazarus (Female identifying; age: 50–70; vocal range: B4–F3)
A nun of the convent and 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.
Monsignor O'Hara (Male identifying; age: 45–60; vocal range: G4–E3)
One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood.
Curtis (Male identifying; age: 30–40; vocal range: Ab4–A2)
Club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence.
TJ (Male identifying; age: 18–30; vocal range: Eb5–Db3)
Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss.
Joey (Male identifying; age: 30–40; vocal range: Eb5–Bb2)
One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man.
Pablo (Male identifying; age: 25–40; vocal range: F5–C4)
One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish.
Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours (Female identifying; age: 40–60)
A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.
Sister Mary Theresa (Female identifying; age: 60–70)
A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch.
Michelle (Female identifying; age: 20–30; vocal range: F5–Bb3)
One of Deloris's backup singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort.
Tina (Female identifying; age: 20–30; vocal range: F5–Ab3)
One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive.
Ernie (Male identifying; age: 25–35)
One of Curtis's thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant.
Ensemble will consist of any gender and ability who will portray various characters in the show, including backup dancers. The roles of Michelle,Tina, and Ernie will be played by ensemble actors.
CORI BACKGROUND CHECK:
If we have teens under age 18 in cast or on production team, all adults who are part of production will complete CORI background check.
CCP COVID POLICY (SUBJECT TO UPDATES):
All cast, crew, and creative team members must be fully vaccinated in order to participate in a CCP production. CCP reserves the right to update this policy.
GENERAL POLICIES:
This document contains important information about Colonial Chorus Players. Please read before auditioning.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Jennifer Estabrooks at jenniferestabrooks06@gmail.com