Open call auditions for Sister Act

Drama Dock is holding open auditions for our upcoming production of Sister Act, playing at Vashon Center for the Arts, August 21–24.

We are looking to build a company of 16 actor-singers, with some double-casting. The role of Deloris Van Cartier will be cast with a female presenting African-American performer. All other roles are race-flexible in casting.

All actors will be paid a stipend.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 at Vashon Community Church (9318 SW Cemetery Road). Please enter the building through the West Entrance. No roles have been pre-cast and performers of all experience levels are encouraged to audition.

All rehearsals will be on Vashon Island (Vashon Community Church, Vashon High School, and Vashon Center for the Arts).

Please review the information below before emailing Lisa Peretti (lisa@dramadock.org) with any additional questions.

What to Prepare

Please prepare one verse and a chorus of a musical theatre song, or a song with printed music in a key that suits your voice. A pianist will be provided.  If you arrive without prepared music, be prepared to sing some simple scales or melody so we can determine your vocal range.

You may be asked to read briefly from the script.  

In this production of Sister Act, most actors will be required to learn basic movement (dance), but prior dance training is not required.

Please review the “key dates” section below before signing up to audition. Staging rehearsals will be in the evenings and on weekend afternoons. Excessive conflicts over this timeframe may affect casting decisions, and no conflicts will be accepted between August 16–24.

Note: although the audition slot is only 10 minutes, please budget for 30 minutes total to include completing a basic information form and being seen earlier, if we’re running ahead.

Key Dates (subject to change)

• Mid-July: music rehearsals begin

• July 28–August 16: staging rehearsals

• August 16–20: tech rehearsals

• August 21–24: performances

Production Team

• Director: Christopher Kehoe

• Music Director: Holly Boaz

• Stage Management: Samantha Sherman & Mark Seely

• Scenic Designer: Lisa Peretti

Further Information

SISTER ACT

The smash hit stage show based on the motion picture!

With music by award-winning composer Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, with a script by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner, Douglas Carter Beane.

Script submissions open for New Short Plays, Vol. 1

Drama Dock Theatre Company is now accepting script submissions for New Short Plays, Vol. 1: a showcase of new works presented in late May 2025. Scripts may be from 10–55 minutes long, of any genre, style, cast size, or subject matter. Selected scripts will be fully-produced, with a director and design team. All selected plays will be presented for every performance of New Short Plays, Vol. 1.

Timeline

• Submissions open November 16, 2024

• Submissions close February 5, 2025

• All parties notified by February 20, 2025

The submission window has now closed. Questions or requests for more information can be sent to info@dramadock.org.

Open Call for Vashon Island Talent

Are you an actor, director, playwright, designer, stage manager, or lighting/sound technician living on Vashon or Maury Island? Are you not one, but want to learn about mentorship opportunities?

Drama Dock Theatre Company, Vashon Repertory Theatre, UMO Ensemble, 14/48 Vashon, and VHS Theatre would love to get to know you! It’s a meet ‘n greet for professionals and amateurs alike!

Use the button below to sign up for a slot on November 9, 10, or 16. Got a monologue, song, portfolio, résumé, or writing excerpt? Bring it with you! Don’t have any of those (or does that all sound a little intimidating)? Come anyway! We’ll just sit a chat for a bit.

As we say: break a leg!