PFT Holds Auditions for Sister Act

Phoenix Festival Theater will hold auditions for Sister Act on Sunday, June 29, 1-5:30 PM, and Monday, June 30, 7-9 PM, in the Susquehanna Center, Room S212. Performance dates are September 19-21. The show will be directed by Sheila Kahle. The music director is Mia Bray, and the choreographer is Melanie Marcotte.

Auditions are open to members of the public who will be 18 years of age or older by the performance opening date. Rehearsals will start the week of July 7 and will typically be held on various days, Monday through Thursday, and Sunday afternoons. Not all cast members will be called to all rehearsals. A rehearsal schedule will be worked out after casting is completed.

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.

Contact Beverly Whaley (bwhaley@harford.edu) with questions about auditions.

Audition Information

Auditions for Deloris Van Cartier will be held on June 29, 1-2 p.m. and June 30, 8-9 p.m. Be prepared to sing “Take me To Heaven” or “Fabulous Baby!” from the show. Schedule an audition time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ACAB23A3FCC43-57251940-sister#/ 

To audition for all other roles, schedule an audition time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ACAB23A3FCC43-57251321-sister and arrive 10–15 minutes prior to your appointed block.

• Do not make an appointment unless you are confident you will audition. A limited number of unscheduled auditions may be available for walk-ups.
• If you cannot attend your scheduled audition, cancel through the online scheduler so that others can use the time.
• Doors will open for registration 15 minutes before the scheduled audition start time. Final registration will be accepted 45 minutes before the scheduled audition end time, if walk-up audition appointments are still available at that time.
• Come prepared with a track on your phone to connect to our Bluetooth speaker. No acapella auditions please. No accompanist will be provided.
• Note: We cannot accept conflicts for rehearsals between September 14-18 or for any scheduled performances.
• Complete the Audition Form in advance: https://forms.office.com/r/uyKxL1rc00.
• Be prepared to learn four to six counts of dance. Wear or bring something comfortable to wear.
• Prepare 16-32 bars of any upbeat contemporary musical theatre song. There are many genres of songs represented in the show; sing something that showcases you and your talent. You may sing a song from the show. If you will only accept a specific role, it is recommended you choose a relevant song from the show. If you do not know what to sing, here are two options:
  • Female Identifying Song: “Watch What Happens” from Newsies or “Good Morning Baltimore” from Hairspray.
  • Male Identifying Song: “Suddenly Seymour” from Little Shop of Horrors or “I am Aldolpho” from Drowsy Chaperone.
• The directors will contact you the week after auditions about casting. You’ll have 48 hours from the time you are contacted to accept your role. If we do not hear back from you within 48 hours, we will assume you are no longer interested in being a part of this production.

Characters
All roles are open to all races, ethnicities, and genders. Descriptions of characters follow:

Deloris Van Cartier (Gender: Female/African American)
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.

Mother Superior (Gender: female)
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.

Sister Mary Robert (Gender: female, age: 16 to 25)
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.

Sister Mary Patrick (Gender: female)
A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable.

Sister Mary Lazarus (Gender: female)
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.

Monsignor O'Hara (Gender: male)
One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood.

Curtis (Gender: male, age: 30 to 40)
A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence.

Eddie Souther (Gender: male)
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.

TJ (Gender: male)
Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss.

Joey (Gender: male)
One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man.

Pablo (Gender: male)
One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower who constantly speaks in Spanish.

Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours (Gender: female)
A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world but has moments of surprising clarity.

Sister Mary Theresa (Gender: female)
A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance but secretly packs a punch.

Michelle (Gender: female)
One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort.

Tina (Gender: female)
One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive.

Ernie (Gender: male)
One of Curtis's thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant.

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. www.mtishows.com