Director: Joe Elefante
Music Director: Joseph Christianson
Choreographer: Megan Ferentinos
Producer: Scott Baird & Kathy Falcone Berinstein
Production Stage Manager: Jil Leonard
Auditions for Sister Act
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
Additional Book Materials by Douglas Carter Beane
Pleasant Valley Productions is seeking a diverse cast for Sister Act this summer at OSPAC!
Audition Dates:
Tuesday April 9th (7pm-9pm by appointment, 9pm-10pm open call)
Saturday April 13th (11am-1pm by appointment, 1pm-2pm open call)
Callback Dates:
Sunday April 14th (Time TBD)
Performance Dates:
July 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th & 20th at 8pm
Location:
OSPAC, 4 Boland Drive, West Orange, NJ
Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044EA8AF29AAFC1-48543922-sister#/ to sign up for an audition time slot.
What to Prepare:
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song from the show or in the style of the show.
Please make sure all sheet music is clearly marked. You may be asked to dance at the initial audition.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at Contact@pleasantvalleyproductions.org
Rehearsal Information:
Rehearsal will begin in early May. Rehearsal will typically be held 3-4 times a week including weekends. You will be asked to list all conflict dates on your audition form. Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal.
Show 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.
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 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 but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
Character Breakdown/Vocal Ranges
Deloris Van Cartier (Vocal Range: E3-F#5)
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-presenting
Age: Late 20s-40s
Mother Superior (Vocal Range: D3-E5)
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-presenting
Age: 50s-70s
Sister Mary Robert (Vocal Range: F#3-A5)
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-presenting
Age: 20s-30s
Sister Mary Patrick (Vocal Range: A3-B5)
A nun of the convent. A bubbly, excitable, over the top, larger than life character. Very innocent and not at all worldly-wise; everyone’s friend.
Gender: Female-presenting
Age: 30s-50s
Sister Mary Lazarus (Vocal Range: F3-B4)
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-presenting
Age: 50s-70s
Monsignor O'Hara (Vocal Range: E3-G4)
One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood.
Gender: Male-presenting
Age: 40s-60s
Curtis (Vocal Range: A2-Ab4)
A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence.
Gender: Male-presenting
Age: 30s-40s
Eddie Souther (Ab2-B4)
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-presenting
Age: Late 20s-40s
TJ (Vocal Range: Db3-Eb5)
Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss.
Gender: Male-presenting
Age:30s-40s
Joey (Vocal Range: Bb2-Eb2)
One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man.
Gender: Male-presenting
Age: 30s-40s
Pablo (Vocal Range: C4-F5)
One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish.
Gender: Male-presenting
Age: 20s-40s
Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours
A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.
Gender: Female-presenting
Age: 40s-60s
Sister Mary Theresa
A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch.
Gender: Female-presenting
Age: 60s-70s
Michelle (Vocal Range: Bb3-F5)
One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort.
Gender: Female-presenting
Age: 20s-30s
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-presenting
Age: 20s-30s
Tina (Vocal Range: Ab3-F5)
20s-30s, female-identifying. One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive.
Gender: Female-presenting
Age: 20s-30s
Ensemble
Nuns; Bar Denizens (Bar Patron, Waitress, Pool Player, Drag Queen); Homeless People; Fantasy Dancers
SISTER ACT
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.