Actors Conservatory Theatre's Mainstage Auditions
SISTER ACT
PERSONNEL
Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Glenn Slater
Book by: Cheri & Bill Steinkellner
Director: Armand Paganelli
Music Director: Stephen Ferri
Choreographer: Janice Paganelli
ACT is seeking non-union performers for their fall mainstage production of SISTER ACT. We are seeking a MULTI-ETHNIC cast with fantastic singing, acting and dancing abilities to play principal and supporting roles (breakdown below.)
Please note there is NO housing for this production. The theatre is located 35 min from NYC via train or car and is a short walk from the Bronxville Metro North Station.
More info: https://www.actshows.org
SYNOPSIS
Based on the 1992 film of the same name, Sister Act tells the story of aspiring disco diva Deloris Van Cartier. Trying to work her way to the top in 1970s Philadelphia, Deloris falls in love with a very tough - and very married - gangster boyfriend named Curtis, and when Deloris witnesses him commit a murder, she ends up in hiding on police orders in a convent whose parish has fallen on hard times. Though the sequin-free lifestyle doesn’t agree with her, Deloris finds her calling working with the choir, and breathes new life into the dusty convent while discovering a sisterhood she’s never had.
IMPORTANT DATES
Rehearsals are Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday Evenings with some occasional Sunday afternoons. Actors called only when needed
Shows: Nov 10-12, Nov 16-19
Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsals times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week to audition.
Venue: Taylor Hall at Christ Church in Bronxville NY
Auditions:
Sunday, September 10 (6pm-9pm)
Monday, September 11 (7pm-10pm )
Taylor Hall at Christ Church
18 Kensington Road Bronxville NY
Callbacks by invite only are Tuesday Sept 12 from 7-10pm
Appointment-Making Instructions:
For an appointment sign up via the link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44AFA72CA5F5C61-sister#/
Any questions or concerns please email
act@actshows.org or to join the alternate list. Walk Ins welcome as time permits
1. ?Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition appointment.
2. ?Bring a headshot and resume.?
3. Please prepare a no more than a 1 min cut of a song from the show (HIGHLY preferred) or 32 bars from a song in the style of the show.
Character Breakdown
Deloris Van Cartier
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 BIPOC
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
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. Strong Belt
Gender: Female
Age: 18 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
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
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
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
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
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
Age: 18 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
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Pablo
One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish.
Gender: Male Latinx
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
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
Age: 60 to 70
Michelle
One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort.
Gender: Female
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
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
Age: 25 to 35
Ensemble
Nuns; Bar Denizens (Bar Patron, Waitress, Pool Player, Drag Queen); Homeless People; Fantasy Dancers
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