EPA
Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre | Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dinner Theatre
$893 weekly minimum
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 non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with. There are no Equity stage managerial positions currently available.
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.
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
E. Faye Buttler - SISTER ACT, Director
Kenny Ingram - SISTER ACT, Choreographer
ON YOUR FEET Creative Team: To be announced
Expected to attend:
Matthew Carney - Casting Director/Associate Artistic Director
Carolyn Brady - Audition Music Director (Attending Morning)
David Fiorello - Sister Act Music Director (Attending Afternoon)
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
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
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EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre 2025-26 Winter Season
NOTE: Roles requiring specific ethnicities have been noted in the breakdown.
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 nightclub 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, 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.
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.
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