Character List

Sister Act has a powerhouse lead role in Deloris Van Cartier, the role created by Whoopi Goldberg in the movie, as well as a range of singing and non-singing named characters and ensemble members.

We will only review auditionees for their preferred role on the day, but will consider for all parts requested. Candidates must perform the specific requested excerpts, copies of which will be available on the songs & dialogue page. The more you can memorise, the better, but it's better to have a copy and glance at them during an audition than flubbing or forgetting a line.

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.

Gender: female
Playing age: 25–35
Vocal range: E3–F#5

Song 1: Fabulous Baby 1–66, Song 2: Sister Act 1–41, Dialogue 1: p23, Dialogue 2: p101–102

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.

Gender: female
Playing age: 40–60
Vocal range: D3–E5

Song: I Haven’t Got A Prayer 1–64, Dialogue: p23

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.

Gender: female
Playing age: 20–30
Vocal range: F#3–A5

Dialogue: p97 into song, Song:The Life I Never Led 1–152, then resume dialogue

Sister Mary Patrick

A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable.

Gender: female
Playing age: 25–35

Song: It’s Good To Be A Nun 15–53 (Sing whole section)

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.

Gender: female
Playing age: 50–70
Vocal range: F3–B4

Song: It’s Good To Be A Nun 15–53 (Sing whole section)

Monsignor O'Hara

One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a good mood.

Gender: male
Playing age: 40–60
Vocal range: E3–G4

Song: Take Me To Heaven 19–61 (Sing melody), Dialogue: p19–20

Curtis

A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence.

Gender: male
Playing age: 35–45
Vocal range: A2–Ab4

Dialogue 1: p11–13, Dialogue2: p40–41 into song, Song: When I Find My Baby 1–43

Eddie Souther

The desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and a high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. He still yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero.

Gender: male
Playing age: 25–35
Vocal range: Ab2–B4

Dialogue: p50–51 into song, Song: I Could Be That Guy 1–55, Dialogue: p101–102

TJ

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

Gender: male
Playing age: 16–30
Vocal range: Db3–Eb5 (need to be able to sing in falsetto)

Song: Lady In The Long Black Dress (As Marked) with Dialogue

Joey

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

Gender: male
Playing age: 30–40
Vocal range: Bb2–Eb5 (need to be able to sing in falsetto)

Song: Lady In The Long Black Dress (As Marked) with Dialogue

Pablo

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

Gender: male
Playing age: 25–40
Vocal range: C4–F5 (need to be able to sing in falsetto)

Song: Lady In The Long Black Dress (As Marked) with Dialogue, also Spanish dialogue p12

Michelle & Tina

Deloris's back-up singers.

Gender: female
Playing age: 20–30
Vocal range: Ab3–F5

Song: Take Me To Heaven 19–61 (Sing melody), Dialogue: p6–7

Ernie

One of Curtis's thugs and an undercover police informant (also ensemble).

Gender: male
Playing age: 25–35

Song: Take Me To Heaven 19–61 (Sing melody)

Ensemble

Nuns; Bar Denizens (Bar Patron, Waitress, Pool Player, Drag Queen); Homeless People; Fantasy Dancers

Female song: It’s Good To Be A Nun 15–53 (Sing whole section)
Male song: Take Me To Heaven 19–61 (Sing melody)