Tue, Thurs, Fri, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Jan 11, 2022 - Mar 4, 2022
Grades 9-12
Schedule your audition today for this feel-good comedy smash, based on the hit film.
West End Prep intensive programs are audition/tuition-based and open to currently-enrolled high school students (grades 9-12). It is specially-designed for students with a passion for performing and preparing them for a career in the arts! Sister Act will be a fully-staged, non-abridged version of the show and performed in-person at Theater West End’s state-of-the-art performance space.
SYNOPSIS
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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.
Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless.
REHEARSALS
You can expect rehearsals on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4-7pm, beginning Tuesday, January 11 (exact schedule TBD). Some Saturday rehearsals may be scheduled closer to performances. Tech rehearsals are February 21-24 from 4:00 until at least 7:00pm (exact times TBD.)
PERFORMANCES
February 25-27. Additional performances may be added based on demand.
TUITION $375
Tuition payable after auditions and casting is complete. Payment plans available.
Limited scholarships available. Contact education@theaterwestend.com for more information.
AUDITIONS
Out of an abundance of caution, we are changing our in-person auditions to online submissions for West End Prep's production of Sister Act.
Instead of in-person auditions, we are accepting self-tapes. Self-tapes are due by 11 pm on January 6th
Please film your audition following these instructions:
- Film with your camera horizontal, not vertical. (Like a TV screen!)
- Frame from the waist to just above the top of the head, and have the camera at eye level. Try to have as neutral of a background as possible, and make sure you are well-lit (no backlighting).
- Slate first (say your first and last name and what song you will be singing).
- Sing part of a contemporary musical theatre song about 1-2 minutes in length.
- Sing with accompaniment (you can find piano and karaoke tracks for free on YouTube!)
- No need for any fancy editing, titles, fade ins/outs, or headshots added into the video. The slate and song are all we want to see!
- Upload the video to YouTube or Vimeo as an Unlisted video (not password-protected)