Jacksonville, FL - FSCJ Artist Series High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience is celebrating its 17th year providing theatre opportunities to 7th-12th graders in the First Coast area. This summer, from July 21 through July 30, more than 50 student performers and technicians will train with professional theatre artists in preparation for our production of Sister Act. Sister Act is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture "Sister Act" written by Joseph Howard. Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Glenn Slater; and book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner with additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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 a 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. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE! This show is appropriate for all audiences and groups.
SISTER ACT PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m.
Friday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 30 at 2 p.m.
Performances will take place at Florida State College at Jacksonville, South Campus, Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246.
Ticket prices for SISTER ACT are $25-$30 for Reserved Seating and $20 for Florida State College at Jacksonville students and employees (with valid ID). Limit 2 discounted tickets per valid ID.
Tickets for SISTER ACT are available at fscjartistseries.org, by calling the Artist Series at (904) 632-5000 or the Wilson Center Box Office at (904) 646-2222, Mon - Thurs 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For press inquiries, please contact Shelley Henley at (904) 387-8938, (904) 699-2656 or shelley.henley@fscjartistseries.org.