Our theater is safe space for all. We welcome everyone to audition.

AUDITIONS

January 26, 2025 at 5pm & January 27, 2025 at 7pm

Directed by Shaun Rice. 

Prepare 16-32 bars of an upbeat musical theatre or gospel song that best shows off your vocal & acting ability. Men should be ready to demonstrate their falsetto. Everyone should be prepared to read scenes from the show. Please note – this is not a “dance” musical; however, we will ask you to give us your best pirouette to gauge dance potential. This production is for for performers ages 18+.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS 

**All roles sing even if vocal ranges are not provided 

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.
Female 25 to 35 African American 

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 40 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. Female 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. Female 35 to 50
Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: A3 

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.
Female 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.
Male 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.
Male 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. Male 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.
Male 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. Male 30 to 40
Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 

Pablo 

One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish. Male 25 to 40 Hispanic
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. Female 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. Female 60 to 70 

Michelle 

One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. Female 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 

Tina 

One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive. Female 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.
Male 25 to 35 

Chorus 

Ensemble chorus that will play the other nuns in the choir as well as cops, bar patrons, etc. 8 Female / 4 Male – 1 male chorus member will appear in drag