Bridge Players Theatre Company celebrates the diverse community that we live in and serve as a member of Burlington County. We are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and in confronting anything in our operations that may inhibit this. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion, where all interested individuals can thrive, succeed, and are able to participate in and contribute to Bridge Players.  For us, this means everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued, and respected.  We accept the challenge to build an organization where full and fair participation is the norm.

About SISTAS:
Nominated as “Best New Musical” by The Off Broadway Alliance and recognized as the longest-running African-American musical in New York City as of 2018, SISTAS has captivated audiences with its heart, humor, and showstopping soundtrack.

Set in the attic of a family home, the story follows five women as they gather to plan the funeral of the family’s beloved matriarch. Through laughter, tears, and powerful storytelling, they uncover generations of Black womanhood, uplifted by a soundtrack that ranges from Billie Holiday to Beyoncé, from gospel and blues to hip-hop and soul.

What to Prepare:

• R&B welcome and encouraged or a standard musical theatre selection that demonstrates your range
  • An excerpt from “Oh Happy Day” will be provided if no music is available
• Be prepared to move
• Cold readings from the script

Rehearsals: Begin immediately after casting; held 2–3 times per week (including weekends)

Performance Dates: 

• September 12–27, 2025; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 3 PM; two-show day on September 20
• Performed at Broad Street United Methodist Church, 36 E. Broad St, Burlington, NJ 08016

Casting Breakdown: 
Four (4) African-American women, one (1) white woman (all roles sing):

• Gloria – 40s - 50s. The eldest sister. Grounded, nurturing, and wise. She often tries to play peacemaker while carrying her own grief. Very religious.
• Roberta – Late 30s to 40s. A strong-willed realist with a no-nonsense attitude. Angry at life and the white male system. She wants everyone to see how bad things are.
• Dr. Simone – 40s. College educated and a college professor. Elegant, spiritual, and reflective. She is divorced and Tamika’s mother.
• Tamika – 18ish – just graduated high school and is heading off to college. Boy crazy. Dresses hip. She is Simone’s daughter. 
• Heather – White woman – 30s – is the sister-in-law of the three women, married to their brother Calvin. Works with Simone at the college.

All performers must be able to carry songs from different musical genres. SISTAS is about soul – vocally, emotionally, and spiritually. This is a non-paying, non-Union show. Please refrain from auditioning if you are unavailable for August 31 - September 28, 2025.

About the Director: Gwen Ricks-Spencer brings decades of community arts leadership and storytelling experience to the stage. Known for her passion, precision, and collaborative style, she is thrilled to direct this vibrant production of SISTAS at Bridge Players.

Please call Gwen at 609-284-3222 with any day-of audition concerns.