Sister Act, the musical

Auditions:  Sunday, July 11th and Monday, July 12th

Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Where:  Miller Center Theater, 301 Grove Street

Performances – Miller Center Theatre on September 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, and October 1 & 2, 2021

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Renaissance is pleased to announce auditions for Sister Act on Sunday, July 11th AND Monday, July 12th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Auditions will be held at the Miller Center Theater located at 301 Grove Street.  Parking is available at the back of the building, which is accessible from Wadsworth Street.  Please use the Wadsworth Street entrance at the back of the building – front doors will be locked. 

No experience is necessary to audition.  Readings will be taken from the script.  Please bring sheet music for the song you would like to sing for your audition (no songs from the show, please!).  An accompanist will be provided.  You only need to sing 16 bars of your audition song.

For everyone’s safety, we will follow Covid-19 guidelines during auditions and rehearsals (see below).  Renaissance is YOUR community theater, and all interested are welcome. If you have acting experience, please bring a copy of your performance resume. If you cannot attend either evening, please email us to schedule a virtual audition at: renaissancetheatrelynchburg@gmail.com

See below for synopsis and character descriptions.

Renaissance Theatre Company and Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department want to ensure the health and safety of those auditioning and cast in the play.

As such we will adhere to the following guidelines:

1. We will adhere to the current gathering guidelines mandated by the State at the time of      auditions and during rehearsals.
2. We will have designated screener(s) wearing approved PPE.
3. All, including RTC representatives, will be screened prior to entering the building.   The building is only accessible through the back entrance on Wadsworth Street.

• Temperature screening will be done with a no contact, handheld, medically approved device. If temperature is 99 or above at: 
  Auditions: If out of range, we will set up a virtual audition 
  Rehearsal: Cast member will join virtually from home or via phone.

• To adhere to Covid-19 rules, screening questions will be asked at:
  Auditions: If any answers are “yes” we will set up a virtual audition.
  Rehearsals: If any answers are “yes”, cast member will join virtually from home or via phone.

1. A mask is always required to enter the building and must be worn unless maintaining a      six-foot minimum onstage. Masks will be provided for any who do not bring with them.
2. Individual pens and wipeable clipboards will be provided for auditions.
3. Individual scripts and pens will be provided for cast.
4. Hand sanitizer will be at audition welcome station and in the theatre.
5. A six-foot minimum will be maintained while onstage and while in the audience waiting to audition.

Synopsis:

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 a 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 themselves up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Nominated for five Tony Awards in 2012, including Best Musical.
“Big, glitzy numbers are the toast of Broadway musicals. The only thing better? Big, glitzy numbers . . . with nuns! “Sister Act” has plenty of both….”   New York Post