Raising Voices in Joy: Lundstrum Presents “Sister Act”
Sister Act is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
This summer, Lundstrum performers are raising their voices in the heart-warming musical Sister Act. The musical (based on the hit 1992 film) tells the story of disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, who witnesses a murder and is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community.
Lundstrum is thrilled to have Broadway veteran Billy Johnstone to direct our production. A graduate of the Boston Conservatory, Johnstone is known as one of Broadway’s top performers (Cats, A Chorus Line, West Side Story) and has extensive teaching experience in elite musical theater training programs, including the American Musical Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in NYC and others.
“Minneapolis is known nationwide as a mecca for theater,” says Johnstone. “It’s been such a gift to work with Lundstrum’s talented students to discover their characters, build friendships, and fill the stage with laughter, music, and confidence."
“Honey, I can't stay!
Look while you can,
'Cause I'm on my way!
Me, I'm fabulous baby.
I got fabulous things to do!”
- Sister Act
During Lundstrum musical theater intensives, students are absorbed in a creative musical theater environment with passionate teaching artists passing on their craft of song and vocal production, acting and scene work, ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and more. Combining morning technique classes with afternoon rehearsals, our musical theater intensives offer the perfect combination of training for triple threat performers in dance, voice and drama.
“It’s been such a gift to work with Lundstrum’s talented students to discover their characters, build friendships, and fill the stage with laughter, music, and confidence."
- Director Billy JOhnStone
The cast of Sister Act in tap class.
Sister Act will cap Lundstrum’s summer season that began with Willy Wonka Jr. for younger performers. Lundstrum summer musical intensives always offer students a chance to explore classic musical theater material, like past productions of Anything Goes, The Lion King, and Annie, alongside modern hits, like Addams Family and High School Musical.
During the school year Lundstrum also supports training through its Scholarship Fund ensuring that local youth can access performing arts resources. Lundstrum’s scholarship program ensures that all students are eligible to take classes for a pay-what-you-can rate, up to the full cost of classes. No student is turned away because of financial reasons. Removing these barriers means more young people can access the arts.
Lundstrum’s rising stars are excited to bring the joy of Sister Act’s gospel music and disco to the stage. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of the celebration!
don’t miss the joy!
Join us for Performances:
Friday, July 31 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 1 at 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 2 at 4:00 pm