Auditions for Doubt: a parable will take place January 6th and 7th at 6:30pm at the theatre.

Read the following for a list of characters.

A general note on the characters: Father Brendan Flynn, Sister Aloysius Beauvier and Sister James have dedicated their lives to the service of Jesus Christ. They have an intimate awareness of the presence of the Holy Spirit, are dedicated Catholics, and are deeply passionate about their calling in life. Actors playing these three characters successfully must attempt to understand the devotional dimension of these character;s personalities in a way that avoids cliche and makes the characters human and real.

Main Characters:

Sister James - Age: 22-29
The text describes her as also of the Sisters of Charity, in her twenties, a bit of sunshine in her heart, though she's reserved as well. Eager to do well in her new job as an elementary school teacher. Trusting of others, thinks only the best of everyone, has yet to develop the healthy distrust of the feigned innocence of children (and adults) that is critical for all good teachers. In this play, she is on a steep learning curve, and struggles.

Sister Aloysius Beauvier - Age: 50-65
The text describes her as in her fifties or sixties. She is watchful, reserved, unsentimental. She is of the order of the Sisters of Charity. She is the principal of St. Nicholas school and she is excellent in her job. Sister Aloysius's primary goal is not friendship with her faculty or staff, but the spiritual nurturing and education of her students. In this regard, she knows better than all others. What some might perceive as ruthlessness is really efficiency born of painful knowledge and experience.

Father Brendan Flynn - Age: 35-45
The text describes him as a priest, in his late thirties, working class, from the Northeast. He is the pastor of St. Nicholas, a Catholic church and school in the Bronx, New York. From an Irish family, but no Irish accent. A gifted orator, a wonderful people person, with a deep and compassionate understanding of people's problems and frailties. An excellent priest. There is absolutely no way anybody could even remotely suspect this guy of any wrongdoing. You want him as your best friend, your brother, your confessor.

Mrs Muller - Age: 35-45 African American
The text describes her as a black woman of about 38. She is in one scene only, a very critical scene with Sister Aloysius. She is the mother of Donald Muller, a 12 year old boy who has the smarts to finish high school and go to college. An excellent mother with exemplary character. What stands in Mrs. Muller's way are people of privilege who have no idea of the kind of very tough life and history Mrs. Muller is trying to deliver her son from.