Hallelujah! Waynesville will be blessed by actors from Kids at HART presenting their “divine” production of Sister Act JR., which was announced on June 1, 2021, by Drew Cohen, president and Chief Executive Officer of Music Theatre International.
The musical tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a high-spirited aspiring singer. She witnesses a murder and is forced to enter the Queen of Angels convent under witness protection. “‘Raise your voice’ is the beautiful, central message of this musical about a willful songstress who finds grace and fulfillment in the place she least expects it,” says Cohen. “It is only when Deloris takes sanctuary that she finds her place in the world; through the framework of this musical, these students show how each of us can find our unique way to express ourselves,” he adds.
Based on the hit film of the same name, Sister Act JR. features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, a book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner, and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. This fabulous cast includes Morgan Allen, Akilah Black, Henry Blackburn, James Cloninger, Robin Cloninger, Ruby Cloninger, Lia Collier, Kayenta Cruz, Melodie Erickson, Chelcy Frost, Drake Frost, Naomi Gevjan, Rob Gevjan, Tabitha Gevjan, Turner Henline, Erica Henry, Hannah Meigs, Logan Norman, Josie Ostendorff, Jada Roundy, Savanna Shaw, and Abby Welchel.
“Sister Act JR. has been a wonderfully uplifting experience for everyone,” states Kids at HART Artistic Director Shelia Sumpter. “Our music director, Maria Frost, assistant director, Nichole Sumpter, and Stage Manager, Ellery Neal, are amazed at the talent and commitment shown by these actors. Amanda Yoder has volunteered her time to help with Jim Thomson’s costumes and lights, and Bruce Donley handles the sound. This time Kids at HART uses their young choreographers class to provide most of the choreography: Morgan Allen, Hannah Meigs, and Kayenta Cruz.”
Kids at HART presents Sister Act JR. on June 12 and 19 at 7:30 pm and June 13 and 20 at 2:00 pm at Hart Theatre. Tickets are on sale now. For more information: contact the box office at 456-6322 or our website at www.harttheatre.org.
Sister Act JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019, 212-541-4684, mtishows.com.
