SISTER ACT Submission - Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities Auditions

Posted April 27, 2016
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SISTER ACT - Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities

SISTER ACT - NYC APPOINTMENTS
Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities | Arvada, CO


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SISTER ACT / NYC LORT APPOINTMENT SUBMISSION
Wojcik/ Seay Casting
247 West 38th St, 10th FL
New York NY 10018

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
$861/Week min

Seeking
NYC auditions to be held on 5/25, by appointment only.

Seeking submissions from AEA members only via this posting.
AEA members must submit themselves directly in order to be considered (no agent submissions).

See breakdown.

Other Dates
1st reh: 8/13/16. Runs: 9/9-10/2
Callbacks: 5/26
Must be present for auditions and callbacks.

For consideration, mail picture and resume, with cover letter stating which role you are interested in. Deadline for receipt: 5/18

Personnel
Artistic Producer/ Director: Rod A Lansberry
Resident Musical Director: David Nehls
Resident Choreographer: Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck
Casting: Wojcik/ Seay Casting

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Mark submissions: SISTER ACT / NYC APPOINTMENT SUBMISSION

Tapes will not be accepted.


Breakdown

Seeking:

Curtis Jackson:
Notorious gangster and Deloris’ boyfriend; 30 to 45. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence. African American preferred. Tenor who moves well.

Eddie Souther:
Well intentioned desk chief at the Philadelphia police station; 25 to 35. Secretly in love with Deloris. He faces a lot of nerves when under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely, but underneath has the heart of a hero. African American preferred. Tenor who moves well.

Joey:
One of Curtis’ thugs; 30 to 40. Large and masculine; he believes himself to be quite a ladies’ man. Tenor who moves well.

Pablo:
One of Curtis’ thugs; 25 to 40. A natural follower, but with a dangerous demeanor. He speaks mostly in Spanish. Tenor with strong falsetto who moves well.

TJ:
Curtis’ nephew and one of his thugs; 20 to 30. Lovable goofball; constantly in a state of ignorant bliss. African American preferred. Tenor with strong falsetto who moves well.

Deloris Van Cartier:
An aspiring vocalist, trying to find both fame and a place in the world; 25 to 35. Loud-mouthed and sassy, but with a heart of gold. African American. Accomplished comedic actress with star quality. Soprano with strong mix who moves very well.

Mother Superior:
The spiritual head of the convent, wryly humorous, but a bit stiff; 45 to 55. Extremely protective about keeping her fellow sisters away from the dangers of the outside world. Accomplished actress who sings well. Soprano.

Sister Mary Robert
18-25. F#3 (below middle C)-A5 Needs a strong belt and legit voice. A young, innocent postulant, Her shy personality masks a huge, show-stopping powerful singing voice... shy and quiet until Deloris brings out the best in her. Good movement required.

Monsignor O’Hara
40-70. A gentle, kind man who is a bored, uninspired preacher until he becomes more confident and more like a Las Vegas MC. Stately but benevolent with an Irish twinkle. Not a singing or dancing role.

Sister Mary Patrick
18-30. Soprano (vocal range G3-E6).Upbeat, fun, and filled with love and delight in God, and friendship. She is the eternal optimist. She is always the head cheerleader ready for an adventure, a life experience, or between mealtime snack. Has a round, heavy physique. Strong comic. Needs a strong belt and legit voice.

Sister Mary Lazarus
50-70. Alto (vocal range F3-B4). Strong belt and legit a plus, but needs to be able to rap and be a great comic. An older, crabby choir mistress, snappy and seemingly grumpy. Has to rap and move quite well. Tough, full of vinegar and humor, with twice the energy of anyone half her age. She’s quick on the wisecracks and always ready to roll up her sleeves and dig in.

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