Sister Act & On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan

  • Equity
  • Anywhere

Website Drury Lane Theatre

Pay Rate: $893 AEA Weekly Minimum
Audition Date and Time: April 8, 2025 9a - 5p
Audition Location: Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center, 557 W Randolph St 1st FL, Chicago, IL 60661

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre’s 2025-26 Winter Season

(See breakdown).

All roles will be understudied.

Many plays and musicals are written with binary gender terms. While character descriptions may be limited to binary pronouns, we encourage gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with.

There are no Equity stage managerial positions currently available.

EMC and Non Union Actors will be seen on a first come first seen basis during open appointment times.

Material to Prepare:

Please prepare a 1-2 minute cut of song in the style of the show(s) you would like to be considered for. Bring sheet music cut in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Also please bring your current headshot and resume stapled together.

Time Commitment:

SISTER ACT
April 22-23, 2025 - Equity Chorus Call
April 24-25, 2025 - Callbacks
October 16, 2025 - First Possible Rehearsal
November 12, 2025 - First Preview
November 20, 2025 - Press Opening
January 11, 2026 - Anticipated Closing

ON YOUR FEET
Equity Chorus Call & Callback Dates - TBD
January 2, 2026 - First Possible Rehearsal
January 28, 2026 - First Preview
February 5, 2026 - Press Opening
March 22, 2026 - Anticipated Closing

Character Type/Restrictions:

SISTER ACT

SEEKING:

DELORIS VAN CARTIER - (25-35, Black) An aspiring performer, trying to find both fame and a place

in the world. After witnessing a murder, she is forced into witness protection at a convent. She is

reluctant to embrace her new surroundings but finds joy when working with the convent choir. She is

bold and ultimately caring. Vocal Range: E3 – F#5

MOTHER SUPERIOR – (50-70) The head of the convent, sarcastic, and rigid. Extremely protective

about keeping her sisters away from the outside world, which puts her in direct opposition to Deloris

and her musical teachings. Vocal Range: D3 – E5

SISTER MARY ROBERT – (20s) A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the convent. Shy

and soft-spoken but singing with Deloris lets her find her voice. Her wallflower lifestyle has made her

live a shell of a life. Vocal Range: F#3 – A5

CURTIS JACKSON – (30-40, Black) A night club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris’ boyfriend.

Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence. Vocal Range: A2 – Ab4

EDDIE SOUTHER – (25-35, Black) 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,

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causing him to sweat profusely. He still has feelings for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of

being a hero. Vocal Range: Ab2 – B4

SISTER MARY PATRICK – (35-50) A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily

excitable.

SISTER MARY LAZARUS – (50-70) A nun of the convent and head of the choir. Rather deadpan and

the least welcoming of the nuns, but she gets caught up in Deloris’ music. Vocal Range: F3 – B4

ENSEMBLE ROLES - The roles of Monsignor O'Hara, Ernie, TJ, Joey, Pablo, Sister Mary Martin-of-

Tours, Sister Mary Theresa, Michelle, Tina, and others will be auditioned during the Equity Chorus

Call and callbacks.

 

ON YOUR FEET: THE STORY OF EMILIO AND GLORIA ESTEFAN

SEEKING:

GLORIA ESTEFAN – (20s-30s, Latinx) A timid, but talented, Cuban immigrant, who becomes an

iconic pop star. She has a sharp sense of humor. Speaks fluent Spanish and moves well. Vocal

Range: A3-F4

EMILIO ESTEFAN – (early 30s, Latinx) The confident and loyal Cuban immigrant husband and music

partner to Gloria. He sometimes struggles with his emotions. Speaks fluent Spanish. Vocal Range: G2

-E4

GLORIA FARJADO – (40+, Latinx) Gloria’s Cuban immigrant mother. She is a brassy, strong-willed

matriarch. Speaks fluent Spanish. Biting humor. Vocal Range: G3-F5

CONSUELO – (60s, Latinx) Gloria’s Cuban immigrant grandmother who often becomes a “stage

mother.” She is wise, loving, and warm. She pushes Gloria to achieve her dreams. Speaks fluent

Spanish. Singing ability is a plus but not required.

YOUNG PERFORMER ROLES - The roles of Little Gloria and Nayib/Jeremy/Young Emilio will be

auditioned at a separate audition on a to be determined date.

ENSEMBLE ROLES - The roles of José Farjado, Rebecca Fajardo, and other Chorus parts will be

auditioned during the Equity Chorus Call and callbacks.

To apply for this job please visit drurylanetheatre.com.