[Capdist-auditions] SLOC Auditions for Sister Act-Monday & Tuesday

Sun Feb 11 13:17:25 EST 2018

*Schenectady Light Opera Company’s*

*AUDITIONS FOR*

*Music by Alan Menken*

*Lyrics by Glenn Slater*

*Book by Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner*

*Audition Dates and Times:*

Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13, 2018.  Sign in begins at
6:30, auditions begin at 7:00

Callbacks (by invitation) Thursday, February 15 at 7:00 pm

*Location:*

Schenectady Light Opera Company Education Building

418 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

*Performance Dates and Times:*

May 4-6 and 10-13, 2018

Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm

*Rehearsals:*

Rehearsals will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, and Sunday
afternoons. The first rehearsal/read-through is currently scheduled for
Monday, February 19, 2018.

*Director:*                Michael Camelo

*Music Director:*      Adrienne Sherman

*Choreographer:     *Trish Scott-Dembling

*Producer:*              Jill E. Ross

Those auditioning should prepare 16 to 32 bars of music from a Broadway
show, in a style similar to the show or from the show. Please bring sheet
music; an accompanist will be provided. There will be a dance audition and
everyone should be prepared to dance, so please dress accordingly. Readings
from the script will be provided. PLEASE BRING ALL CONFLICTS TO THE
AUDITION.

If you have any questions please contact the producer Jill E. Ross (
919.jill at gmail.com) or the director Michael Camelo (m.camelo at aol.com).

*Sister Act* is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992
film, 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 a 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.

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving
story, *Sister Act* will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to
the universal power of friendship, *Sister Act* is reason to REJOICE!

*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: 40 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 30         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: 25 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: 40 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: 35 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: 25 to 45  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: 25 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

**Age ranges are noted as a guideline.  Actors should be able to  convincingly
pass for these ages.
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