AUDITION NOTICE
Sister Act
Audition Dates: Online Submissions are open now through Monday, April 21
Open Call at the theater
Tuesday, April 22 from 7:30pm-10:30pm
and Wednesday, April 23 from 7:30pm-10:30pm
Sister Act is a lively stage adaptation of the beloved 1992 film about a nightclub singer turned accidental nun..
Set in 1970s Philadelphia, the plot follows Deloris, who witnesses a mob hit and is placed in witness protection at a convent, posing as a nun. Initially out of place in the quiet, conservative world of the church, Deloris uses her lively, secular personality to rejuvenate the convent’s struggling choir, turning it into a powerhouse that brings the community together.
With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and a book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner, the musical brings the heartwarming story of Deloris Van Cartier. The musical features a blend of gospel, soul, and disco-inspired tunes that add an infectious energy to the show. With humor and heart, Sister Act explores themes of sisterhood, self-discovery, and redemption.
Self Tape Auditions
Accepting submissions April 7th - April 21st
Submit a recording including a slate with name, height, and
confirming you are non-union and covid vaccinated,
plus 16 bars of a Motown/RB song, a gospel/choral song, or a musical theater song similar to Sister Act.
To submit your audition, go to this website Self-Tape Audition Form and complete the form.
Open Auditions
For those unable to submit a self-taped audition, open auditions will be held
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
and Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bring a headshot, resume and come prepared with two 16 - 32 bars of a Motown/RB song,
a gospel/choral song, or a musical theater song similar to Sister Act.
Please bring your backing track queued and ready to be played from your device.
We will provide a connection to a speaker.
An accompanist will be provided for those with sheet music.
No appointment is necessary.
If doing an Online Submission, you DO NOT need to attend the In-Person open call.
Callbacks
Friday, April 25th and Saturday April 26th
By invitation only and will be announced after auditions.
You will be notified by email if you are asked to callbacks, which will take place at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre.
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre
Non-equity only.
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre is a volunteer-run community theatre,
and thanks the actors for their participation with a gratuity stipend.
Auditions, rehearsals and performances will take place at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre
located at 2627 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Parking
Street parking available.
Parking is also available to the Venice Family Clinic’s parking lot on weekends and on weekdays after 6 p.m.
Do not park at our neighbors AAMCO/Viking Motors or SGI, you will be towed.
For questions, please contact us at SisterAct@morgan-wixson.org
Rehearsals begin on/around Tuesday, May 6th.
Rehearsals will primarily be Mon-Thu from 7pm-10:30pm, Saturdays 1pm-5pm,
with some Sunday evenings in May/June, as needed.
Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal.
Performances are scheduled to commence Saturday, June 28th, 2025 and conclude Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Additional performances may be added depending on cast/venue availability and ticket sales.
All performers must be fully vaccinated with the latest booster, and show proof of vaccination.
Masks are now optional, and we ask you to respect each other,
whether those around you choose to wear a mask or not.
Our policy will change and adapt as necessary.
Rubén Gabriel Hernández Director
Lauren Josephs Producer
Jenny Chaney Music Director
Meghan Ripchik Choreographer
Samantha Jo Jaffray Costume Designer
Alyssa Armas Lighting Design
Krystina Colocho Set Design
Genesis Hernandez Production Stage Manager
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
Additional book material Douglas Carter Beane
Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” Written By Joseph Howard
For questions, please contact us at SisterAct@morgan-wixson.org
In reference to the character descriptions that follow—most characters we encounter currently are on the gender binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, gender-fluid, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.
We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities; we encourage Arab, Asian, Black, Caucasian, Latino, Native, and Multiracial actors to audition for all roles. In addition, we will list disability when specific to a character, but are otherwise seeking actors with disabilities as well as non-disabled actors for all roles. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
We are actively committed to casting an inclusive show that reflects the community.
Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
CHARACTERS
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. Female, age 25-35; Vocal range F#5-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. Female, age 50-70; Vocal Range E5-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. Female, age 16-25; Vocal Range A5-F#3
SISTER MARY PATRICK: A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable. Female, age 35-50; Vocal Range B5-A3
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. Female, age 50-70; Vocal Range B4-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. Male, age 45-60; Vocal Range G4-E3
CURTIS: A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris’s boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence. Male, age 30-40; Vocal Range Ab4-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. Male, age 25-35; Vocal Range B4-Ab2
TJ: Curtis’s nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss. Male, age 16-30; Vocal Range Eb5-Db3
JOEY: One of Curtis’s thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies’ man. Male, age 30-40; Vocal Range Eb5-Bb2
PABLO: One of Curtis’s thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish. Male, age 25-40; Vocal Range F5-C4
SISTER MARY MARTIN-OF-TOURS: A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity. Female, age 40-60
SISTER MARY THERESA: A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch. Female, age 60-70
MICHELLE: One of Deloris’s back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. Female, age 20-30; Vocal Range F5-Bb3
TINA: One of Deloris’s back-up singers. A little thick and naive. Female, age 20-30; Vocal Range: F5-Ab3
ERNIE: One of Curtis’s thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant. Male, age 25-35
ENSEMBLE: Nuns; Bar Denizens (Bar Patron, Waitress, Pool Player, Drag Queen); Homeless People; Fantasy Dancers