‘Sister Act’ comes to WCHS
Live performance in the PAC Nov. 18-20
On Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, the drama club will be performing the musical, Sister Act! in the WCHS Performing Arts Center.
In ‘Sister Act,’ when disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community, but in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
The casting auditions for the performance were held on Aug.23 and 24, and results were announced August 26. The cast is ecstatic to be performing live theatre again.
“So far everyone is very excited to be doing live theatre again. It certainly isn’t ‘normal,’ and there are going to be some interesting challenges along the way, but I think everyone is just ready to get back on the stage,” drama teacher Shelby Myers said.
After a non traditional year, Myers has been feeling hopeful for this upcoming performance.
“I’m feeling very optimistic! Last year taught us how to do theatre in non-conventional ways and I am feeling confident that we can provide a live theatre experience that is safe for both the actors and the audience. That’s the beauty of live theatre, you never know what curveballs [the] universe is going to throw at you. The important thing is to just be flexible and willing to make creative sacrifices for the health and safety of everyone involved,” Myers said.
Sister Act Cast List:
Deloris Van Cartier- Mia Stewart
Mother Superior- Marlee Walsh
Sister Mary Robert- Tiana Finley (Deloris U.S.)
Sister Mary Patrick- Hannah West
Sister Mary Lazarus- Percy Means
Monsignor O’hara- Mickey Grable
Curtis- Jay Potts
Eddie Souther- Ja’ir Cross
Tj- Harris Barker
Joey- Dylan Thompson (Curtis/Eddie U.S.)
Pablo- Quincy Stewart
Sister Mary Martin-of-tours- Taylor Oliver (Mary Robert U.S.)
Sister Mary Theresa- Jaide Sherrod
Michelle- Prin Scaife
Tina- Tamiya Maxie
Ernie- Adrian Curtis
Ensemble:
Abigail Allen, Alanna Gaither, Amari Posey, Brandon Young (Monsignor U.S.), Bre Darden, Fatima Lopez, Gray Higgins, Haley Collins, Jayden Abdul, Juliana Patterson, Kira Rodmaker, Layne Hoehne, Makenzie Majors, Nijay Adams, Parker Jones, Redd Gentry (Nun U.S.),
Ro Nelson, Roniya Bates, Sophie Eastman (Mother Superior U.S.),
Thatiana Huesmann Guzman (Nun U.S.), Youri Guerrier, Ziyah Green-Johnson