Audition Information for Sister Act
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Tipton, 200 W Jefferson St, Tipton, IN 46072
When: Sunday, August 18th 6:30pm-9pm & Monday, August 19th 6:30-9pm
Synopsis: A woman hiding in a convent helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own. This feel-good comedy smash is based on the hit film.
Please prepare 16-32 measures (60-90 seconds) of a song NOT from Sister Act. An accompanist will be provided! Bring the sheet music with your cut in a binder easy for the accompanist to use.
You may be asked to read lines form the script and/or sing an excerpt from a song from the show.
An audition form is now available! If possible, please fill it out prior to auditions. The rehearsal calendar can be downloaded here.
Performance Dates are November 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17.
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
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
general audition info for tct:
What to prepare: For a musical audition - If you are singing a song that requires an accompanist, have your sheet music with clear instructions of the cut of the song. If you will be using our speakers, make sure you use a karaoke track so that we can hear your voice to see your ability to sing along with the track. For a straight play - exerts from the scripts may be available at the Tipton County Library (varies per show).
General expectations: The solo portion of the audition is done in front of anyone else auditioning, as well as the directors and some crew members. Come in with a great attitude and willingness to be patient! Oftentimes, there are many students who audition for our youth shows so you may be there for a while. For our straight plays, be prepared to watch others and audition in front of the directors as well as others auditioning.
What we provide: An accompanist on piano, a Bluetooth speaker, the scripts for the cold read and singing portion.
General expectations: The solo portion of the audition is done in front of anyone else auditioning, as well as the directors and some crew members. Come in with a great attitude and willingness to be patient! Oftentimes, there are many students who audition for our youth shows so you may be there for a while. For our straight plays, be prepared to watch others and audition in front of the directors as well as others auditioning.
What we provide: An accompanist on piano, a Bluetooth speaker, the scripts for the cold read and singing portion.
