Sister Mary Lazarus
Overview
High Note: B4
Low Note: F3
Analysis
Sister Mary Lazarus is the convent's older, deeply deadpan, and initially crabby choir mistress. Sharp-tongued, snappy, and seemingly grumpy, she is entirely unfazed by life and takes everything in her stride with a tough, old-school attitude. When Mother Superior reassigns
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Editor Picks & Commentary
When playing Sister Mary Lazarus, keep in mind that she is not just a carbon copy of the film's character. In the stage version, she is the original, stern choir mistress who is displaced by Deloris. Your characterization should lean into her deadpan, dry humor, and slight bitterness about losing control of her choir. The comedy comes from her stoic, no-nonsense exterior contrasted with her hidden, inner drive and surprising energy. To nail the role, avoid playing her as purely crabby—make sure
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