Deloris Van Cartier is a strong, street-wise aspiring singerwho gets caught up with the wrong crowd. When shewitnesses a crime involving her ex-boyfriend, she is put inwitness protection—as a nun! Deloris is reluctant at first,but the more time she spends at the convent, the moreshe realizes that time with the sisters is exactly what sheneeded. C
Curtis Jackson is, to put it frankly, a complete jerk. He’s not only mean and dishonest, he’s also dangerous—and he’s got Deloris on his radar.
One of Deloris's backup singers.
One of Deloris's backup singers.
One of Deloris's backup singers.
One of Deloris's backup singers.
Joey is the wise guy of Curtis’s group. He’s an upbeat charmer who is always ready with a joke—even though he’s one of Curtis’s criminals.
TJ is not the brightest bulb in the bunch, and the audience is meant to have a few laughs at his expense.
Pablo is the strong, silent type who definitely leans into his role as the muscle of the group.
Ernie is one of Curtis’s thugs, and, unfortunately, takes the fall for being a police informant.
The first person to talk to Deloris about Ernie's murder.
Officer Eddie Souther is the quintessential good guy with a heart of gold. Though Eddie was overlooked by Deloris in high school, he never quite got over his crush on her, which results in a few awkwardly endearing moments throughout the show.
For Mother Superior, her church and her sisters come before all else -- and she's not afraid to voice her opinion. Mother Superior means well and eventually comes around regarding Deloris.
Monsignor O'Hara is the charming spiritual leader of the Queen of Angels Cathedral. His bottom line is to save their church, and he will do anything to support the bottom line -- Including forcing Mother Superior to house Deloris.
Mary Patrick is a nun in the convent. She is an upbeat, over-the-top, enthusiastic person who is always looking on the bright side.
Mary Robert is a postulant and the youngest of the abbey's inhabitants. Shy, soft-spoken, and a bit of a wallflower, she enjoys being a nun, but her friendship with Deloris lets her truly find her voice.
Mary Lazarus is one of the older nuns at the convent, and she leads the choir. She is rather deadpan and not particularly welcoming to Deloris at first, though Deloris's love of music eventually wins her over.
Mary Martin-of-Tours definitely exists in her own world.
One of the convent's cooks
One of the convent's cooks
A nun in the convent with a fantastic singing voice. She is supportive of Deloris's music from the start.
The oldest nun in the convent.
Helps to fill out the world of the convent.
Helps to fill out the world of the convent.
Helps to fill out the world of the convent.
Additional nuns, Altar Boys, Street People, Angry Street Person, and Members of the Congregation.