​​Audition Procedures

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​Vocal Audition: Please prepare one 30-60 second musical theatre song in the style of the show. Please do not sing a song from Sister Act. An accompanist will be provided at auditions. Please bring your clearly labeled sheet music in a book or a binder. 

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Dance Audition: Arrive dressed to move. Dance shoes (character shoes or jazz slippers) are recommended, but not required.

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Each audition slot should take approximately 40 minutes.

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Virtual Auditions:  Must be submitted to SisterAct@r-m-t.org no later than 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13th.

 

Please submit the following:

- One (1) video clearly stating your name and the song you are performing, as well as your cut following the vocal audition guidelines above. Karaoke tracks or live accompaniment is strongly recommended. Video should be submitted as YouTube link or Google Drive link. Please check file permissions before submitting completed audition form

- Completed audition form

- Provide a complete list of rehearsal conflicts​​

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Other Information:

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Callbacks: Callbacks, if necessary, will take place on Saturday, April 18th by invitation only. Those invited will be notified. If you have a conflict with the callback audition date, please be sure to clearly indicate that on your Audition Form.

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Casting: Notification of casting decisions will be made by telephone or email. Please ensure we can reach you by completing your Audition Form accurately. Everyone who auditions will be contacted.

 

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin in late April or early May. Weekday rehearsals run Monday-Thursday evenings, while weekend rehearsals will typically take place on Saturday from 10 - 2pm. No non-tech week rehearsals will go past 10pm. Rehearsal times are subject to change and we requst that you thoroughly indicate all weekday, weekend, and holiday conflicts on your Conflict Calendar.

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Load-in and Tech rehearsals will take place the weekend of June 20th. Brush-up rehearsals will be held between performance weekends at the discretion of the directing and stage management teams. These would be held on July 2nd and 9th.

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Shoes & Makeup: Cast members are responsible for obtaining the proper footwear for rehearsals and performances. For health reasons, cast must also supply their own makeup. Exceptions may be made for those few characters requiring specialty makeup. RMT will provide a designer who will meet with the cast to explain the concepts, color palette and application techniques.

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Our Commitment to Equitable & Accessible Theatre Practices: RMT is committed to creating an artistic environment where diverse voices are promoted, supported, and celebrated. The production team is committed to casting individuals of all ages, backgrounds, identities, body types, and abilities. RMT acknowledges the financial commitment of participating in community theatre. Through the Sonie Mathew
Scholarship Fund, RMT may be able to offer support to volunteers who may need assistance in offsetting costs, such as membership dues, travel expenses, stage makeup, dance shoes, etc. The production team will also lead efforts to coordinate carpool options where needed.

 

Membership: As of 2025, RMT has moved to a volunteer-based model for membership. All cast members will be afforded voting rights for the year as well as access to discounted tickets at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre for RMT productions.

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Important Notes on Casting: 

 

• Casting performers ages 15+​

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Character Descriptions

 

Please Note: The age ranges and gender identities listed indicate the age or gender that the character should appear onstage and does not need to match the age/gender identity of the performer. Except where noted below, all roles are open to actors of any race or ethnicity. We are actively seeking to cast in a racially-conscious manner. All actors must be 15 years of age or older.

 

If you have any questions, please email sisteract@r-m-t.org.

 

Sister Act 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.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 25 to 35
Vocal Range: E3 - F#5

African-American actress needed

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.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 50 to 70

Vocal Range: D3 - E5

Sister Mary Robert: A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the convent. Shy and softspoken, but singing with Deloris lets her find her voice. Her wallflower lifestyle has made her live a shell of a life.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 16 to 25
Vocal Range: F#3 – A5

Sister Mary Patrick: A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 35 to 50
Vocal Range: A3 - B5

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.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 50 to 70
Vocal Range: F3 - B4

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.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 45 to 60
Vocal Range: E3 - G4

Comedic actor with a dry sense of humor needed

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Curtis: A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 30+
Vocal Range: A2 - Ab4
African-American actor needed
 

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.

Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 25 to 35
Vocal Range: Ab2 - B4

African-American actor needed

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TJ: Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss.

Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 20 to 30

Vocal Range: Db3 - Eb5

African-American actor needed

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Joey: One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man.

Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Any

Vocal Range: Bb2 - Eb5

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Pablo: One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish.

Suggested Gender and Age: Male 25-40

Vocal Range: C4 - F5

Spanish language skills preferred

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Sister Mary Martin-of-tours: A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.

Suggested Gender and Age: Female, Any

Vocal Range: Bb3 - B4

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Sister Mary Theresa: A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch.

Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 60 to 70

Vocal Range: Bb3 - B4

 

Michelle: One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. The actress cast in this role will also be part of the nun ensemble.

Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 20 to 30

Vocal Range: Bb3 - F5

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Tina: One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive. The actress cast in this role will also be part of the nun ensemble.

Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 20 to 30

Vocal Range: Ab3 - F5

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Ernie: One of Curtis's thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant. The actor cast in this role will also play multiple ensemble roles.

Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Age: 25 to 35

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Female Ensemble: Need strong vocalists who can sing, move well, and play distinct characters.  Some ensemble members will also need to be strong dancers. Casting all races, ages, and body types.  The female ensemble will all play nuns plus one or more smaller roles in other scenes.

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Male Ensemble:  Need strong singers and dancers. Casting all races, ages, and body types.  The male ensemble will play a myriad of other male supporting characters. In addition, we are looking for one African-American male ensemble who is willing to dress in drag; this actor will also appear in other scenes as male characters.

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