EXPIRES: August 26, 2025

Singing Audition for “Sister Act” Play

Dancing Singing Theater
Paying up to $546/week
Description

The “Sister Act” show in need of actors. see the details below.

About the project:
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! 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. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship.

Additional info:
Callbacks (if needed/by invitation): Thursday, August 28 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Please prepare 32 measures of a song that shows off your voice in the style of the show and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Auditionees may also bring recorded accompaniment. a cappella is permitted but discouraged.
The audition will include choreography, so please dress comfortably.
Feel free to bring dance shoes, if you have them.
Rehearsals will generally be held Monday-Friday evenings from 7-10 pm. This is subject to change depending on the cast’s availability and the creative team’s discretion.
PERFORMANCES: November 7-9, 13-16 & 20-23, 2025, Thursday-Saturday performances at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm

If interested, please apply.

24 Project roles
Deloris Van Cartier
18
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56.
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. Strong-willed and set in her ways. She is the catalyst for this story. Vocal range: E3-F#5
Application deadline closed.
Mother Superior
18
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56.
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. Vocal range: D3-E5
Application deadline closed.
Sister Mary Robert
18
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56.
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. Vocal range: F#3-A5
Application deadline closed.
Sister Mary Patrick
18
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56.
A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable. Vocal range: A3-F5
Application deadline closed.
Sister Mary Lazarus
18
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56.
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. Vocal range: F3-B4
Application deadline closed.
Monsignor O’Hara
18
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56.
One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood. Vocal range: E3-G4
Application deadline closed.
Curtis
18
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56.
A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boss and romantic partner while she is starting out. Cocky and controlling. Vocal range: A2-Ab4
Application deadline closed.
Eddie Souther
18
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56.
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 and sweats profusely. Eddie yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero. Vocal range: Ab2-B4
Application deadline closed.
TJ
18
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30.
Curtis's nephew/niece and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss. Vocal range: Db3-Eb5
Application deadline closed.
Joey
18
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56.
One of Curtis's thugs. Believes themself to be quite the “ladies' man”. Vocal range top: Bb2-Eb5
Application deadline closed.
Pablo
18
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56.
One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower. Constantly speaks in Spanish. Vocal range: C4-F5
Application deadline closed.
Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours
40
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60.
A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.
Application deadline closed.
Sister Mary Theresa
40
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70.
A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch.
Application deadline closed.
Michelle
18
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56.
One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. Vocal range: Bb3-F5
Application deadline closed.
Tina
18
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56.
One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive. Vocal range top: Ab3-F5
Application deadline closed.
Ernie
25
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35.
One of Curtis's thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless “yes-man” but turns out to be an undercover police informant.
Application deadline closed.
Nuns
18
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56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Bar Denizens
18
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56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Bar Patron
18
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56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Waitress
18
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56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Pool Player
18
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56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Drag Queen
18
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56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Unhoused People
18
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56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.
Fantasy Dancers
18
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56.
Ensemble.
Application deadline closed.