Sister thea bowman, 52 (played by vallimar)
“ValLimar Jansen performs as the late Sister Thea Bowman in a musical telling the story of her life. Sister Bowman, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and noted educator and evangelist, who was a prophetic witness to the Black American Catholic experience and worked to break down racial and cultural barriers.” - April 2023 CatholicVirginian.com
young sr thea (bertha), 18-25 (cast on location)
Role includes acting & singing in ensemble.
Female character of African American descent. Must look age 15.
Sr. Dorothy, 52 (repertory company member)
Role requires: Acting & singing in ensemble.
Female character of German descent.
MRS. bOWMAN, 45 (repertory company member)
Role requires: Acting & singing in ensemble.
Female character of African American descent.
Dr. Bowman, 53 (repertory company member)
Role requires: Acting & singing in ensemble.
Male character of African American descent.
FLONZIE BROWN, 8 (cast on location)
(All preliminary rehearsals via Zoom. Last two rehearsals at the theater. Must attend with parent or guardian.)
Role requires: Acting & singing in ensemble.
SR. LINA, 40ish (cast on location)
Role requires: Acting & singing in ensemble.
Female character of German descent.
david adeoye, 40ish (repertory company member)
Role requires: Acting & singing in ensemble.
Male character of African descent.
8 nuns for ‘Latin’ choir (cast on location)
Role requires: Acting & singing in ensemble.
Audition Piece: Salve Regina
Female characters
GOSPEL CHOIr (cast on location)
Role requires: Acting & singing in ensemble.
Audition Piece: Changed My Name
Choir members, various ages & cultures.
