Based on a hit classic film comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act is a musical written by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner with additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane with lyrics by Glenn Slater and music by Alan Menken.
Sister Act is the story of a disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, who falls in love with a thug named Curtis. Deloris witnesses Curtis commit a murder and Curtis can’t let her live. Deloris ends up in hiding on police orders in a convent whose parish has been facing a hard time. Although the life style in the convent totally contradicts her previous lime light lifestyle, Deloris finds her calling working with the choir, and breathes new life into the old convent while discovering a sisterhood bonding she has never experienced before.
Burton Wolfe, Executive and Artistic Director of World Theater cast Stacy Lin Duncan in the leading role as Deloris. Stacy moved to Richmond, Texas four months ago to be closer to her mother and due to her husband’s job relocation. Stacy loves theater and has been in plays since she was in elementary school. Besides acting, Stacy is a writer and illustrator of her own children books. She played the role of Diana Ross in Divas and Daredevils.
Stacy is thrilled to participate in this production and is honored to know all the talented cast members, including: Anne Lavigne, Julie Prince, Chris Gloyna, Andres Cosme, Mireya Velasquez, Michael L Benitez, Shacara Wallace, Han Wong, Wazir Ali, Hadiyyah Ali, Jade Chaves, Miranda Maldonado and Aleah Allen. The Production Team includes: Burton Wolfe, Artistic Director, Winkie Ballas Jamail, Music Director, Julie Prince, Assistant Music Director, Lawrence Wong, Director of Operations and Sydney Lavigne, Stage Manager.
Burton Wolfe, Artistic Director, describes the production as a “Spirit Filled Joyous Musical.” He is fond of the multi-cultural cast members: “We’re all having so much fun, working and bonding together so cohesively.” The joyous energy will be reaching out to the audiences.
Sister Act performances are: Friday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $38 for VIP Up Close Seating and $28 for General Seating. Online booking at www.worldtheater.us or phone 832-552-5115 for further information.
Also World Theater has been auditioning talent for the award winning Broadway musical “Miss Saigon. So if you sing, dance or enjoy acting and would like to be in the musical, phone 832-552-3522.
In addition to the many happenings at World Theater, Gravity Church will launch their services at the World Theater venue on Sunday, March 5. Their services will continue to take place on Wednesdays – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday mornings.
