Character
Deloris Van Cartier / Sister Mary
Clarence
Mid 20s to late 30s, must be able
to move fast, dance and sing and
own the stage. Any nationality
can apply for this role. She is
American.
Mother Superior
Late 40s - 70s
Singing and acting – no dancing
skills required apart from the
finale.
Very English.
Sister Mary Robert
Needs to look young – late teens /
early 20’s. Will always be at the
front of chorus numbers so must
be able to move well.
Sister Mary Patrick
Mid-20s to 50s. Will always be at
the front of chorus numbers so
must be able to move well.
Sister Mary Lazarus
Mid 60’s – 80s -Looks elderly but
would suit a character actress
who can sing and dance.
Michelle & Tina
20s/30s, good movers
American.
Description
A feisty, strong-willed diva. Curtis’ bit on the side,
she dreams of becoming the next big singing
sensation. Needs to be a strong singer and
actress with good comic timing. Exceptional
energy required. Her dream is to be Donna
Summer.
Singing Audition
Take me to Heaven
bb19-61
Fabulous Baby
bb97-end
This is a demanding role and she appears in 20 of
the shows 25 scenes.
Haughty, well spoken, a stickler for rules and a
tough exterior. She is not confident when alone
with God. She does not want Deloris in her
convent.
Here within these walls
bb1-40
I haven’t got a prayer
bb92-end
Sarcastic, tender, forgiving, challenged to the
full, Matriarchal, strict, plays “bad cop” against
Monsignor O’Hara’s “good cop”.
A postulant - Very timid and quiet until she
eventually ‘finds her voice’. She hasn’t chosen to
be a nun; she is only there because that is all she
knows. Known as “Mouse”. A powerful singing
voice is found within her.
A large, bubbly and excitable nun. Innocent and
everyone’s friend. Loud, humourous, gets over
excited, keen and eager, bossy but very lovable.
Choir mistress who gets moved aside. She takes
everything in her stride. She appears to be
elderly but pulls some great moves!
She has to rap!
Nightclub backing singers. Been around the block
a few times!
Only in the first scene, so would also be female
chorus and fantasy dancers as well.
The Life I Never Led
bb186 – end
Raise your voice
bb161-165
Take me to heaven
bb128 – 135
Sunday Morning Fever
bb166-187
Sunday Morning Fever
bb119-131 and bb166-187
Take Me to Heaven
bb27-53 and bb80-84
Acting audition
Page 23
Deloris – “Great acoustics” down to
Mother Superior – “No”
And Page 38
Deloris – “Mother Superior” down to
page 39
Mary Robert – “We never leave the
convent.”
And Page 101
Eddie – “Well here you go” down to
page 102
Eddie – “That’s why I got it”
Page 19
Mother Superior – “Off to Christmas
mass we go” down to page 20
Mother Superior – “Faith…modesty…”
And Page 72
Mother Superior – “ Heavenly Father”
down to page 74
Deloris – “But that doesn’t include
encores”
Page 97
Mary Rob. – “Deloris?” down to page 99
Mary Rob. – “You might need some
extra help.”
Page 46
Mary Rob. – “Oh my goodness” down to
page 48
Mary Pat. – “You have a nickel?”
Page 56
Mary Laz. – “Come on, Sisters, come
on” down to page 57
Mary Laz. – “But without the laughs”
Page 6
Deloris – “I know what it’s got to be”
down to page 7
Deloris – “No. Not this time”.
Monsignor O’Hara
Late 40s – 70s
Irish
Curtis Shank
Mid-30s to 50s
American
Eddie Souther
Was at school with Deloris, must
be able to move well.
American.
TJ
20s +
Joey
30s +
Pablo
30s +
A friendly, good sense of humour, likeable, goodnatured gentleman. Always bright and positive
even though his parish faces closure. He loves
the change that Deloris brings to his church.
Always sees and makes the best of every
situation.
Sunday Morning Fever
bb166-187
A confident gangster. Deloris scarred boyfriend.
Nasty piece of work. He is always in control of
the people around him, his actions and any
situation. His is untouchable, or so he thinks.
Good baritone voice with a strong falsetto.
Menacing.
When I find my baby
bb8-43 and bb100-end
Police Officer. Totally uncool and a bit of a nerd
although there is a cool guy hidden inside him
waiting to get out. Takes everything in his stride.
I could be that guy
bb24-55
Able to withstand wearing 3 costumes at the
same time during his big number
The youngest of Curtis’ henchman and his
nephew. He is naïve, daft, childlike and easily
manipulated. Finds humour in everything he can.
Lady in the Long Black Dress
bb33-49 and bb70-end
Curtis’ head henchman. Does what he is told
without question. Thinks he is a cool ladies’ man,
but he really isn’t.
Lady in the Long Black Dress
bb9-25 and bb70-end
Curtis’ Hispanic henchman. He is quiet and the
toughest of the gangsters. Most of his dialogue is
in Spanish.
Lady in the Long Black Dress
bb60-end
Page 55
Monsignor – “Mother Superior” down
to
Monsignor – “You just don’t like the
answer”
And Page 73
Mother Superior – “You are ruining the
church” down to page 74
Monsignor - “You are a visionary”
Page 5
Curtis – “Look Deloris” down to
Curtis – “Merry Christmas”
And Page 11
Ernie – “So where to boss? down to
page 13
Curtis - “Kill her”
Page 17
Deloris – “Sweaty Eddie. Damn” down
to Page 18
Deloris – “Goody goody”
And Page 101
Eddie – “Well here you go” down to
page 102
Eddie – “That’s why I got it”
Page 4
Curtis – “What do you think boys?”
down to
TJ – “They say whatever I have skips a
generation”
Page 40
Joey – “They got a stool pidgeon” down
to page 41
Curtis – “I know Deloris”
Page 113
Pablo – “Ha! Donde esta Deloris?” down
to page 114
Pablo – ‘Si, si.”
Female Chorus: All Female chorus will be Nuns. The parts marked with an asterisk will double up and have these additional small cameo roles as well as being a nun.
We are looking for a total of 12 Nuns as female chorus. We will have to audition for the Nuns as movement, dance and variety is as important as the singing.
Character
Sister Mary Martin-of
Tours
Sister Mary Theresa
Nuns x 10
*Hookers x 2
*Waitress x 1
*Bar Patrons x 5
*Homeless people x 6
*Fantasy dancers x 6
Description
The oldest nun – hard of hearing. Pianist for the Nuns choir. Has a few speaking lines with a sense
of humour. Part of the 12 chorus nuns.
Has a few speaking lines. Part of the 12 chorus nuns.
All shapes, sizes and ages. One of the key successes to this show is timing and choreography and
movement will be very important. There will be quite a number of Thursdays throughout the
rehearsal schedule that will be additional to Tuesdays. Think of being a Nun as a principal role as
there are no less than 10 chorus numbers for the Nuns.
A line or two in Act 1 scene 4.
A nice cameo role in Act 1 scene 10 with a few lines
Act 1 scene 10 – Bar scene, who are shocked to see Nuns in the bar.
Great number and backing to Officer Southers’ big number. Must be good with Velcro!
Deloris fantasy backers and dancers – very glam and sequinned – maybe behind a gauze to give the
effect that Deloris is daydreaming.
Singing Audition
Take me to Heaven
bb13-24 and bb39- 57
( the one at the end of Act 1 (No.9))
Male Chorus: There is not a lot of chorus work for men. However we do need between 6 – 8 men who would be happy with just a few rehearsals. You would not be
required every Tuesday and we will give you set dates when we would like you to come for rehearsals. Therefore if you feel like you need a break but still want to be
part of the show then we definitely have something here for you. In most cases, each man would take at least 2, 3 or 4 of the parts below which are all small but vital
to the success of the show.
Ernie x 1
Cops x 2
Bar Patron x 5
Homeless People x 6
Drag Queen x 1
Cab Driver x 1
Pope Paul V1 x 1
Newscaster x 1
Altar Boys & Priests x 6
Fantasy dancers x 6
Part of Curtis gang who gets shot in Act 1 scene 2. Small speaking role. Must be able to die on stage
and able to get off stage in darkness.
In various scenes with a few lines to say. Mainly back up for Eddie
Act 1 scene 10 – Bar scene, who are shocked to see Nuns in the bar and also a couple playing pool in
the bar (or holding cues)
Great number and backing to Officer Southers big number. Must be good with Velcro!
Mistaken by Curtis gang as Deloris. Should be able to wear high heels! Two scenes, one line. Will get
great applause.
Small cameo role. He is threatened by Curtis.
Great part. Non speaking. Just waves and nods and feels very important as all the nuns put on a
show for him.
This may just be a taped voice off stage or speaking off stage. Must sound like a news reporter.
Need to be fairly fit as you will be part of the scenery movers and need to carry on a large “target
board”. Some singing and dancing too.
Deloris fantasy backers and dancers – very glam and sequinned – maybe behind a gauze to give the
effect that Deloris is daydreaming.
Spread the Love Around
bb111-126
This is for all these male roles and is
part of the finale