AUDITION & CASTING INFORMATION

Sister Act

Music by Alan Menken
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

Directed by Pamela Anglero
Music Directed by Jason Philip Solis
Choreographed by Daniel Vanegas

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 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.

REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATES/DETAILS:

Rehearsals will begin on/about April 13, 2026. Rehearsals will take place weekday evenings and weekends during the day with at least one day off per week. Please be prepared to list any conflicts from April 13-May 31, 2026.

The performance dates are May 14-31, 2026, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM. 

All cast members must be local to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Adult cast members will receive a $250 minimum stipend.

AUDITION INFO:

IN-PERSON: Live auditions will take place at Christ United Methodist Church of Farmers Branch (2807 Valwood Parkway). We will also be accepting video auditions. Actors should prepare their best 16-32 bars (roughly 60-90 seconds) in the style of, or from, the show. Bring sheet music appropriately marked and in the right key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot/resume with you. You may sign up for an appointment time at this link. 

VIDEO: Beginning immediately, please film yourself singing 16-32 bars (roughly 60-90 seconds) in the style of, or from, the show. Video links can be uploaded to this form, along with your headshot and resume. You will also be able to upload additional footage such as a dance reel. Video auditions will be accepted until 11:59PM on Thursday, March 19. If you have any issues submitting please email owen@thefirehousetheatre.com. Do not call the box office.

CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will take place, as needed, on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

AVAILABLE ROLES:

Note: We will only be considering actors age 16+ for this production. While there are no “youth roles” we may consider older high school aged actors for Sister Mary Robert, TJ, and ensemble nuns. 

Deloris Van Cartier
Character is female, to play 20-30s. 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. E3-F#5

Mother Superior
Character is female, to play 50s-70s. 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. D3-E5

Sister Mary Robert
Characters is female, to play late teens-late 20s. 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. F#3-A5

Sister Mary Patrick
Character is female, to play 30s-50s. A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable.

Sister Mary Lazarus
Character is female, to play 50-70s. 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. F3-B4

Monsignor O’hara
Characters is male, to play 40s-60s. One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood. E3-G4

Curtis
Character is male, to play 30s-40s. A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris’s boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence. A2-Ab4

Eddie Souther
Character is male, to play 20s-30s. 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. Ab2-B4

TJ
Character is male, to play late teens-late 20s. Curtis’s nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss. Db3-Eb5

Joey
Character is male, to play 30s-40s. One of Curtis’s thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies’ man.
Bb2-Eb5

Pablo
Character is male, to play 20s-40. One of Curtis’s thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish. C4-F5

Sister Mary Martin-of-tours
Character is female, to play 40s-60s. A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.

Sister Mary Theresa
Character is female, to play 60+. A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch.

Michelle
Character is female, to play 20-30s. One of Deloris’s back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. Bb3-F5

Tina
Character is female, to play 20-30s. One of Deloris’s back-up singers. A little thick and naive. Ab3-F5

Ernie
Character is male, to play 20-30s. 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

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