Producers for The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre have announced the date of auditions for the Frederick-area premiere of the hit musical comedy Sister Act.
Based on the hit 1992 motion picture starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act is a Heavenly musical comedy sensation. 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 them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
Auditions will be held on Monday, June 26th beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Way Off Broadway. The theatre is located at 5 Willowdale Drive in Frederick, Maryland, just off Route 40 West in the Willowtree Plaza.
Those auditioning are asked to bring a headshot and resume, as well as 16 bars of prepared music and be ready to sing, dance, and read from the script. All roles are open and non-union paying. Those auditioning must be at least 18 years old. All ethnicities are encouraged to attend. No appointments are necessary and an accompanist will be provided.
Specific casting notes, as well as rehearsal information can be found by visiting
www.wayoffbroadway.com.
Sister Act runs from September 8 – October 28, 2017, with performances everyFriday and Saturday evening, and matinees on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of each month.
The show has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and a book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner. Way Off Broadway’s production will be directed by Bill Kiska, with choreography by Dee Buchanan and music direction by Jordan B. Stocksdale.
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, under the direction of the Kiska Family since 2002, will celebrate its 25th Silver Anniversary Season in 2019. Since it first opened in 1995, the theatre has been a leader in the area’s theatre community, proudly bringing both classic musicals, as well as regional and area premieres to the Frederick stage. Productions have included Monty Python’s Spamalot, Noises Off,The Addams Family, Les Misérable, Sunset Boulevard, Legally Blonde, Dolly Parton’s9 to 5: The Musical, The Music Man, Jekyll & Hyde, Hairspray, South Pacific, The Drowsy Chaperone, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Full Monty, Mel Brooks’ The Producers, CATS, The Wedding Singer, Evita, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, La Cage aux Folles, Guys & Dolls, Steel Magnolias, Annie, Bye Bye, Birdie, The King & I, …Forum, Lend Me a Tenor, Joseph…,Blood Brothers, Mame, and 42nd Street. Way Off Broadway is also the home of a one-of-a-kind children’s lunch theatre, offering entertainment for the entire family, giving children a chance to see their favorite characters live on stage. In addition to its regular season, the theatre produces a number of special events throughout the year including an annual Breakfast with Santa (and Mrs. Claus) and an interactive mysteries series.
www.wayoffbroadway.com
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