Deloris Van Cartier

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

Gender: female

Curtis Jackson

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.

Gender: male

Tina

One of Deloris's backup singers.

Gender: female

Nina

One of Deloris's backup singers.

Gender: female

Elle

One of Deloris's backup singers.

Gender: female

Michelle

One of Deloris's backup singers.

Gender: female

Joey

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.

Gender: male

TJ

TJ is not the brightest bulb in the bunch, and the audience is meant to have a few laughs at his expense.

Gender: male

Pablo

Pablo is the strong, silent type who definitely leans into his role as the muscle of the group. 

Gender: male

Ernie

Ernie is one of Curtis’s thugs, and, unfortunately, takes the fall for being a police informant.

Gender: male

Cop

The first person to talk to Deloris about Ernie's murder.

Gender: any

Eddie Souther

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.

Gender: male

Mother Superior

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.

Gender: female

Monsignor O'Hara

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.

Gender: male

Mary Patrick

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.

Gender: female

Mary Robert

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. 

Gender: female

Mary Lazarus

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.

Gender: female

Mary Martin-of-Tours

Mary Martin-of-Tours definitely exists in her own world. 

Gender: female

Mary Celeste

One of the convent's cooks

Gender: female

Mary Irene

One of the convent's cooks

Gender: female

Mary Stephen

A nun in the convent with a fantastic singing voice. She is supportive of Deloris's music from the start. 

Gender: female

Mary Theresa

The oldest nun in the convent.

Gender: female

Nun 1

Helps to fill out the world of the convent.

Gender: female

Nun 2

Helps to fill out the world of the convent.

Gender: female

Nun 3

Helps to fill out the world of the convent.

Gender: female

Ensemble

Additional nuns, Altar Boys, Street People, Angry Street Person, and Members of the Congregation. 

Gender: any