The Company Theatre to Hold Open Auditions for Sister Act the Musical

The award-winning Company Theatre announces open call auditions (equity and non-equity considered) for their upcoming production of Sister Act the Musical on Sunday, January 8 at 1 pm at The Company Theatre Center for Performing Arts, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell. Call backs will be held on Monday, January 9 at 6:30 pm. Sister Act the Musical music is by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner, additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane, based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act, written by Joseph Howard. All roles are open for casting. Further information and a rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.

Sing Hallelujah for this new, ridiculously fun, feel-good musical that will have you jumping to your feet! Sister Act the Musical features the music of 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken, (Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid, Newsies). Delores Van Cartier, a ‘wanna be’ Las Vegas diva’s life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in – where else – a convent! Under the suspicious and watchful eye of Mother Superior, Delores wins the sisters’ hearts, and helps them find their voices as she unexpectedly discovers her own. A tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act the Musical is reason to rejoice!

Audition candidates should be strong singers, and arrive prepared to sing a song from the show in the show key, or a song in a similar musical theater style. The score will be available, and an audition accompanist will be provided. Actors auditioning for non-singing roles need not prepare a song for audition. Dress appropriately for movement, audition candidates are not required to be strong dancers. Audition candidates may bring their own sheet music, and should also bring a headshot or snapshot. A resume is helpful, but not required. Actors not available to audition in person are encouraged to submit a video audition to sally@companytheatre.com.

Rehearsal throughout the production season are held Mondays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 pm, Sundays from 1 to 6 pm.

Performances of Sister Act the Musical will be held from March 17 through April 9, with evening and matinee performances. Tickets are available for $38.00 to $43.00. For a complete performance schedule or to order tickets, please visit www.companytheatre.com.

Character Descriptions:

Deloris Van Cartier (Female, age 25 to 35, vocal range E3 to 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.

Mother Superior (Female, age 50 to 70, vocal range D3 to 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.

Sister Mary Robert (Female, age 16 to 25, vocal range F#3 to 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.

Sister Mary Patrick (Female, age 35 to 50) A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable.

Sister Mary Lazarus (Female, age 50 to 70, vocal range F3 to 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.

Monsignor O'hara (Male, age 45 to 60, vocal range E3 to G4) One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood.

Curtis (Male, age 30 to 40, vocal range A2 to Ab4) A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence.

Eddie Souther (Male, age 25 to 35, vocal range Ab2 to 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.

Tj (Male, age 16 to 30, vocal range Db3 to Eb5) Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss.

Joey (Male, age 30 to 40, vocal range Bb2 to Eb5) One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man.

Pablo (Male, age 25 to 40, vocal range C4 to F5) One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish.

Sister Mary Martin-of-tours (Female, age 40 to 60) A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.

Sister Mary Theresa (Female, age 60 to 70) A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch.

Michelle (Female, age 20 to 30, vocal range Bb3 to F5) One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort.

Tina (Female, age 20 to 30, vocal range Ab3 to F5) One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive.

Ernie (Male, age 25 to 35)

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

Ensemble: Nuns; Bar Denizens (Bar Patron, Waitress, Pool Player, Drag Queen); Homeless People; Fantasy Dancers

For more information about auditions, please call the box office at 781-871-2787 or email Sally at Sally@companytheatre.com. For more information about The Company Theatre, please visit www.companytheatre.com, or follow The Company Theatre Centre for the Arts on Facebook.