Count Basie Center Academy of the Arts P RO D U C TI O N O F
Music by
Lyrics by
Book by
Alan Menken
Glenn Slater
Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
Additional Book Material
Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard Orchestrations by Doug Besterman Vocal and Incidental Music Arrangements by Michael Kosarin Dance Music Arrangements by Mark Hummel Produced on Broadway by Whoopi Goldberg & Stage Entertainment in association with The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Productions Original Production Developed in Association with Peter Schneider & Michael Reno and Produced by Stage Entertainment World Premiere Produced by Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena CA and Alliance Theatre, Atlanta GA Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director Susan V. Booth, Artistic Director Lyla White, Executive Director Tom Pechar, Managing Director Tom Ware, Producing Director Sister Act JR.
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Who’s Who in S I S T E R A C T Deloris van cartier ………………….… Tiffany ragusa Tina ……………………………………..… Christie denicola Nina ………………………………………………….. Mia Costa Elle …………………………………...… Carolena Blasucci Michelle ………………………………………….. Zoe Kenney Curtis ………………………………………..… Danny Marks Joey ………………………………………….. Bryan Reimertz TJ ………………………………………………... Liam Hubbard Pablo ………………………………………..… Nick Giordano Ernie …………………………………….. Gemma Formisano Cop …………………………………………………. Bella Yures Officer Eddie Souther ……………………. Addy O’Mara Mother Superior …………….. Laura Jackson Jahnke Monsignor O’Hara ………………………... Mark Megill Sister Mary Patrick ………………..…. Elena Asfendis Sister Mary Robert ……………………….. Ainsley Lang Sister Mary Lazarus …………………….. Fiona Gourlie Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours .… Delaney Corrigan Sister Mary Celeste ………………………... Hailey Blum Sister Mary Irene ……………..… Micah Goldschmidt Sister Mary Stephen ……………………..… Olivia Conti Sister Mary Theresa …………………….. Gianna Giglio Nun 1 …………………………………………….. Kate O’Brien Nun 2 ………………………………………... Hannah O’Brien Nun 3 ……………………………………………. Shea Preston Angry Street Person …………………. Ellery Donohue Newscaster …………………………. Jakob Goldschmidt
Who’s Who in S I S T E R A C T NUN ENSEMBLE Alyssa Kiselev Bella Yures Carolena Blasucci Christie Denicola Delaney Campos Gemma Formisano Georgia Attardi Mia Costa Michayla Bland Molly Kenney Raelin Taustine Zoe Kenney Ellery Donohue ALTAR BOY ENSEMBLE
Benjamin neller Bryan Reimertz Danny marks Jakob Goldschmidt Liam Hubbard Nick Giordano
Setting PHILADELPHIA, PA DECEMBER, 2018 - JANUARY, 2019
MUSICAL NUMBERS Take me to heaven (nightclub) …………...… deloris, Tina, Nina, Elle + Michelle Fabulous, Baby! ………………….... Deloris + Street People The Perfect Place ………………………………………. The Nuns Here Within These Walls …………………. Mother Superior It’s Good To Be A Nun …………………………………. The Nuns Sanctus Rehearsal …………………………………….. The Nuns Raise Your Voice ……………………………..… Deloris + Nuns Take Me To HEaven (Nun Choir Version) ……….. Deloris, Nuns + Altar Boys I Could Be That Guy ………………..… Eddie + Street People Sunday Morning Fever …….. Deloris, Nuns +Altar Boys Take Me To Heaven (Newscast) .. TJ, Nuns + Newscaster Lady In the Long Black Dress . Joey, Pablo, TJ + Curtis Bless Our Show …………………………………. Deloris + Nuns The Life I Never Led …………………………….… Mary Robert Sister Act ………………………………………………….… Deloris Sister Act (Reprise) …………………………... Deloris + Nuns Spread the Love Around …… Mother Superior, Deloris, + Company
PRODUCTION STAFF Producer & Director
Anthony Greco
Producer & Choreographer
Jessica O’Brien
Lighting Design Sound Design
Kyle Santopadre Charlie Christensen + Kara Mortimer
Playbill Design
Alyssa Kiselev + Kara Mortimer
PRODUCTION INTERNS Direction:
Dani Lirov + Carl Smith
Choreography:
Alyssa Kiselev
Stage Management: Benjamin Neller + Kara Mortimer Company Management: Production Interns:
Dani Lirov Olivia Conti, Gianna Giglio,
Ainsley Lang, Tiffany Ragusa, + Bryan Reimertz
HOLY THANKS Joanne Penrose, Phoenix Productions, Front Row Theatricals, Mark Megill, Laura Jackson Jahnke, Spring Lake Theatre, Chris Smaltini, Algonquin Arts Theatre, Andrew Musser, Mike Jacoby, Joe Pulito, Kyle Santopadre, Charlie Christensen, the Count Basie technical crew, Chris Lammazo, Samantha Giustiniani, the Education Department, the fabulous summer interns, and, of course, the parents for their continued support!
Tiff, Good luck today playing Deloris Van Cartier! We know you will “Take Me To Heaven” and be “Fabulous Baby”
You have worked so hard, now go out on that stage, shine like a star, do what you love to do and enjoy every second. We are so incredibly proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad, Lauren and Chloe xxx
To our daughter Mia, We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grown into the person you are today, and we’re watching with great anticipation to see what you become.
With your talent and determination, the sky’s the limit! Our love always, Dad, Mom and Marc
Congratulations Bryan!!! We are so proud of the hard work you put into everything, no matter what! Whether you are performing or interning, you always stay positive!! Keep singing, dancing, and making us laugh!! Love, Mom, Dad, Justin, and Deanna
We are so proud of you. Congratulations! We love you, Mom, dad, and Nolan
Hannah, You are simply the Best! Break a Leg! Love you infinities, Me mom and Papa