Sister Act - Audition pack

Welcome to AODS and our new production of Sister Act!

Sister Act The Musical
Completing successful runs on Broadway and in London’s West End, Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash that both critics and audiences have fallen in love with! Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken, Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look- a convent! Under the suspicious watch of the Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly finds her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is a reason to rejoice!

When and where are the performances?

Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 May 2016 at Alton Assembly Rooms

When do we rehearse?

Full cast rehearsals until March 17 are on Monday nights from 7.45-9.45pm at Alton Assembly Rooms. Principal rehearsals will be on Thursday nights at the same time at Alton Maltings Centre.

When are the auditions?

Auditions are on Monday 7 December at 7.45pm at Alton Assembly Rooms.

If you would like to audition, please come to our introductory rehearsals on Monday 23 and Monday 30 November at 7.45pm at Alton Assembly Rooms. Once you know what part you want to audition for please complete an audition form that you can find on our website or obtain at the introductory rehearsals.

Please only audition for one part. We will consider you for all suitable parts.

Audition pieces (music and dialogue) and character descriptions, voice types and age ranges

Character / Character description / Audition pieces
Deloris van Cartier / A feisty, strong-willed, larger than life character. Curtis’ bit on the side. Brought up a Catholic and taught by nuns, she has rebelled against her upbringing. She has dreams of becoming the next big singing sensation, which Curtis keeps promising to make happen for her, but never will. She eventually finds what she has been seeking where she least expects it.
This is usually an African-American character but it could be played a Hispanic or Caucasian Bronx instead.
Alto/Mezzo
Age Range: 20-4 / Take me to heaven bb19-61
Fabulous Baby bb97-end
Dialogue: pages 3-7, 15-18, 20-24
Mother Superior / Haughty, well spoken, stickler for rules and routine with a tough exterior, but she is not so confident when alone with God. We see a softer side to her by the end of the show. She really doesn’t want Deloris in her convent.
Alto/Mezzo
Age Range: 30-70 / Here within these walls bb1-40
I haven’t got a prayer bb92-end
Dialogue: pages 20-24 & 72-74
Sister Mary Robert / A small, postulant nun. Very timid and quiet, until she eventually finds her ‘voice’. She hasn’t chosen to be a nun; she is only there because she knows nothing else.
Mezzo/soprano with belt
Age Range: 16 –25 / The life I never led bb186-end
Raise your voice bb161-165
Dialogue: page 97-100 (including song The Life I Never Led)
Sister Mary Patrick / A large, bubbly, excitable, over the top, larger than life character. Very innocent and not at all worldly-wise; everyone’s friend.
Age Range: 25-35 / Take me to heaven (nun choir) bb128-135
Sunday Morning Fever bb166-187
Sister Mary Lazarus / Choir mistress who gets moved aside. Bit of a grump! Nothing fazes her, she takes everything in her stride, even rapping!
Age Range: mid 50s+ / Sunday Morning Fever bb119-131 AND bb166-187
Monsignor O’Hara / A friendly, good natured gentleman. Always bright and positive, even though his parish is almost non-existent and faces closure. He loves the change that Deloris brings to his church.
Age Range: mid 40s+ / Sunday Morning Fever bb166-187
Curtis Shank / Confident, chilled out, gangster. He is always in control of the people around him, his actions and any situation he finds himself in. He is untouchable, or so he thinks.
High baritone
Age range 20-45 / When I find my baby bb8-43 AND bb100-end
Dialogue pages 3-6 & 11-12
Eddie Souther / He is a sweet nervous policeman who dreams of being confident and brave. Good vocals and movement are required.
Tenor
Age range 20-35 / I could be that guy bb39-55 AND bb79-84
Dialogue: pages 15-18
TJ / Youngest of Curtis’ henchman and his nephew, which is the only reason he has the job! He is naïve, daft and childlike and easily manipulated. Finds humour in everything he can.
Age Range: 20+ / Lady in the long black dress bb33-49
Joey / Curtis’ head henchman. Does what he is told without question. Thinks he is a cool ladies’ man, but he really isn’t
Age Range: 30+ / Lady in the long black dress bb9-25
Pablo / Curtis’ Hispanic henchman. He is quiet, moody and the toughest of the gangsters. Most of his dialogue is in Spanish. He is a slick smooth dude, but slow!
Age Range: 30+ / Lady in the long black dress bb60-67
Tina and Michelle / Nightclub backing singers. Good time girls, been around the block a few times
Age Range: 20-35 / Take me to heaven bb54-66 AND bb80-84