Auditions for MCC Musical Theatre's production of
Sister Act

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
Additional Book Material Douglas Carter Beane
Based on the Touchtone Pictures Motion Picture "Sister Act" written by Joseph Howard

Who?
Director - Leia Wasbotten
Music Director - Darin Shryock
Choreographer - Jennifer Seigle

When?
Audition Dates: December 5-6, 2024 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Callbacks: Saturday, December 7, 9:00am

Where?
MCC Music Building - Room MU-3
1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202

How?
Please prepare two 32- bar cuts of musical theatre songs in the style of this show, not to exceed 2 minutes each in length.

Those auditioning for named roles should also prepare a 60 - 90 second monologue.
Those auditioning for an ensemble role only do not need to prepare a monologue, but are welcome to do so if desired.

An accompanist will be provided. Please bring printed music in the correct key properly marked.

PLEASE NOTE - All actors cast in the production are required to sign up for a 1 credit class at MCC

The MCC Musical Theatre Program is committed to inclusive casting. As such, we encourage performers to attend auditions, without regard to ethnicity, ability, race, sexual orientation or gender identity. Auditions are open to all MCC students and other interested individuals.

Please complete the audition form: SIGNUP HERE

Once you have completed the form, please email dalrq1@gmail.com to request an audition time.

Company Meeting and Start of Rehearsals on January 13, 2025
The normal rehearsal schedule will be 5 - 8pm M, W, F evenings
Tech begins March 26, 2025. Performances are April 4-13, 2025.

Synopsis
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!

Character Descriptions
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
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 16 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: 16 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
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

MCC Music Theatre practices and supports non-traditional casting. Standbys and swings will be selected from those auditioning.

SISTER ACT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com