de Ferrers Academy, Harehedge Lane, Burton upon Trent DE13 OAS

TUESDAY 20TH - SATURDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2018EACH EVENING AT 7.30PM AND SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30PM

Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane

Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York

Music: Alan MenkenLyrics: Glenn Slater

Book: Cheri Steinkiller & Bill Steinkiller

PROUDLY PRESENTS

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ORCHESTRA CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

Welcome to Sister Act…..

“…the feel-good musical comedy smash that critics and audiences alike have fallen in love

with!” And we hope you’ll do exactly that during this evening’s performance.

Throughout the years (and there are many!) that I’ve been associated with BMTC, I believe

that “Sister Act” is our first show to be virtually sold out two weeks prior to opening night!

This is testament to not only the show's popularity, but also to members, our Performance

Secretary, our on-line booking expert and social media broadcasters who’ve all chipped in

to publicise the event.

Led by the Production Team of Director Steven Foster, Choreographer Catherine Moore and

Musical Director David Blackwell, the principals and Company have all enjoyed an intense

period of rehearsals which have often been extremely energetic and full of fun.

Stage Director Derval Lester and her Team have again designed and built a superb set,

stylishly enhanced by our lighting crew to make you feel as if you’re sitting in the cloisters

with our glorious array of nuns!

Following this week’s performances, our next production is on Saturday 28th April -

“A Night in With The Kids” - a concert showcasing the younger members of BMTC, many of

whom performed in “Whistle down the Wind”.

Our summer concert comes next. “A Wander Round the West End’ June 28th – 30th which,

as the title suggests, includes a variety of musical excerpts from shows which are currently

on stage in the West End. Both these concerts are at the Brewhouse and tickets are

available from the Box Office on 01283 508100.

When the concert season is over we welcome back Oly Wright to direct our October 2018

Show - ‘Sweeney Todd’ and Lee Smith who will be directing ‘Legally Blonde’ in February 2019

- very different but continuing to demonstrate our commitment to bring a diverse range of

shows to our audience.

Remember to book early – we would love many more ‘sold out’ performances!

Thanks for your support

Angela Wynne

Chairman

Director:Steven Foster

Production Assistant:Angela Wynne

Choreographer:Catherine Moore

Stage Manager: Derval Lester • Lighting Manager: James Ellington • Sound: Andy Onion

Orchestrations by Doug BestermanVocal and Incidental Music Arrangements by Michael Kosarin

Produced on Broadway by Whoopi Goldberg & Stage Entertainment in association withThe Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Productions

Originally Production Developed in Association with Peter Schneider & Michael Renoand Produced by Stage Entertainment

World Premiere Produced byPasadena 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

Musical Director: David Blackwell

Accompanist: Karen Thompson

ORCHESTRA SYNOPSISSISTER ACT is the feel-amazing musical comedy based on the smash hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith.

Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner ALAN MENKEN (Disney’s Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, SISTER ACT is the funniest and funkiest musical around.

SISTER ACT tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found – a Convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music.

IN REHEARSALS

ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I

TAKE ME TO HEAVEN - Deloris, Michelle & Tina

FABULOUS, BABY! - Deloris, Michelle & Tina

THE PERFECT PLACE – Nuns

HERE WITHIN THESE WALLS – Mother Superior, Deloris & Nuns

IT’S GOOD TO BE A NUN – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert & Nuns

WHEN I FIND MY BABY – Curtis, Joey, TJ & Pablo

I COULD BE THAT GUY – Eddie & Ensemble

HERE WITHIN THESE WALLS (REPRISE) - Mother Superior, Deloris & Nuns

RAISE YOUR VOICE - Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert & Nuns

TAKE ME TO HEAVEN – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert, Nuns & Ensemble

ACT II

SUNDAY MORNING FEVER – Deloris, Mother Superior, Mary Patrick,Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert, Nuns, Eddie & Monsignor O’Hara

TAKE ME TO HEAVEN – NEWSCAST – TJ & Nuns

LADY IN THE LONG BLACK DRESS – Joey, TJ & Pablo

I HAVEN’T GOT A PRAYER – Mother Superior

BLESS OUR SHOW – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert & Nuns

BENEDICTA-TA FOR NOW – Mother Superior & Nuns

THE LIFE I NEVER LED – Mary Robert

FABULOUS, BABY! (REPRISE) – Eddie, Deloris, Nuns & Ensemble

SISTER ACT – Deloris

WHEN I FIND MY BABY (REPRISE) – Curtis

THE LIFE I NEVER LED (REPRISE) – Mary Robert

SISTER ACT (REPRISE) – Deloris, Mother Superior & Nuns

SPREAD THE LOVE AROUND – Mother Superior, Deloris, Nuns & Ensemble

RAISE YOUR VOICE – Full Company

MOTHER SUPERIORSharon Plummer

SISTER MARY PATRICKJo Cresswell

DELORIS VAN CARTIERSamantha Walker

SISTER MARY ROBERTChristina Bailey

EDDIE SOUTHERJonny Salt

SISTER MARY LAZARUSCatherine Straw

TJTom Berriman

JOEYO.J. Wright

CURTIS JACKSONAndrew Hambleton

MONSIGNOR O’HARALee Smith

SISTER MARY MARTIN-OF-TOURSCat Palfreyman

PABLOGrant Fern

MICHELLEDonna Smith

TINAJessica Skinner

SISTER MARY THERESAAlicia Middleton

NUNSAlison Barrett; Danielle Berriman; Lauren Brown; Cat Budworth; Rachel Cook;Amy Goodwin; Karen Hambleton; Lizzi James; Jessica Skinner; Donna Smith;

Helen Thrupp; Heather Wareing

MEN’S ENSEMBLEMark Hargreaves; Andrew Last; Mike Storr

ORCHESTRA

IN REHEARSALS

Ladies’ Ensemble

Men’s Ensemble

ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA

COME AND JOIN US

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dan Emery - Percussion

Steve Eyley - Trombone

Ben Glover - Guitar

Richard Hair - Bass

Ben Jowett - Trumpet and Flugel

Matt Lax - Trumpet and Flugel

Edward Moore - Keyboard

The Committee, on behalf of the Company wishes to express its grateful thanks to: Tradeteam, de Ferrers Academy, Dean & Smedley, Christine Smith, raffle prize donators and anyone else who helped to make ‘Sister Act’ a success – Thank You. We extend our sincere thanks to you, our audience, for your continued support of our productions. It is the Academy’s policy that there is no smoking in the building or within the grounds. In the event of a fire alarm, the audience must evacuate immediately through the nearest exit and will be guided by stewards to the assembly point. You are respectfully requested not to use flash photography in the auditorium during the performance. ALL MOBILE PHONES MUST BE SWITCHED OFF. The Company cannot accept responsibility for any articles left in the cloakroom. Costumes byTaylored 4U, Freelance Theatrical and Props Designer Wigs by London Wig Room The Company is affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association

Clair Mott - Flute, Tenor Saxophoneand Clarinet

Tim Robinson - Keyboard and Percussion

Dave Shipley - Drums

Nick Stacey - Clarinet, Flute, Alto Flueand Alto Saxophone

Karen Thompson - Keyboard

If you have always thought about becoming involved in a musical theatre then now is the time.

Burton Musical Theatre Company have some very exciting shows lined up – ‘Sweeney Todd’ and ‘Legally Blond’ being the next two. We are always on the lookout for new members, both male and female. If you would like to become a member please go to our website www.burtonmusicaltheatre.co.uk and follow the ‘join us’ tab. This gives all the information you need and a link to our Membership Application Form with details of where to send the completed form.

We also have a very hardworking but small ‘behind the scenes’ team consisting of stage crew, costumes, props and front of house. If you have some spare time and would like to put your skills to good use please contact our Secretary, Annette Smith on 01283 540781 and she will point you in the right direction.

We look forward to welcoming you to BMTC.

ORCHESTRA HONORARY PATRONS

President of the Company: Mr Richard Dean

Honorary Vice-Presidents: Mr Terry Hickman, Mr David Platt, Mr Alan Swift, Mr John Rutland

Honorary Life Members: Mrs Joy Appleby, Mr Francis Bates, Mr Vic Benson, Mr Keith Dadley, Mr Richard Dean, Mrs Louise Evanson, Mrs Stella Hambleton, Mrs Joycelyn Hickman, Mr Robert Hughes, Miss Jean Rogers, Mr John Rutland, Mr Alan Swift, Mr Mike Thompson

Chairman: Angela Wynne

Vice-Chairman: Karen Hambleton

Treasurer: Andy Hambleton

Secretary: Annette Smith

Committee: Lauren Brown, Anthony Dews, Jim Ellington, Derval Lester, Sarah Morgan, Lee Smith, Samantha Walker, O.J. Wright

Patrons’ Secretary: Louise Evanson

House Manager: Anthony Dews

Assistant House Manager: Stella Hambleton

Performance Secretary: Hazel Andrews

Director: Steven Foster

Production Assistant: Angela Wynne

Choreographer: Catherine Moore

Musical Director: David Blackwell

Accompanist: Karen Thompson

Stage Manager: Derval Lester

Sound Technician: Andy Onion

Scenery Construction: Hazel Andrews, Pat Coppinger, Gary Dennis, Bob Hughes, Derval Lester, Ray Slinn

Scenic Painting: Hazel Andrews, Pat Coppinger, Derval Lester, Angela Wynne

Stage Crew: Hazel Andrews, Gary Dennis, Bob Hughes, Derval Lester, Katie Lester

Props Master: O.J. Wright

Properties Team: Virna Harlow, Cat Palfreyman, Samantha Walker

Set Dressing: Louise Evanson, Virna Harlow, Jean Hayns

Lighting Manager: Jim Ellington

Lighting Design: Keith Dadley, Jim Ellington

Lighting Riggers: Tom Berriman, Keith Dadley, Jim Ellington, Andy Hambleton, O.J. Wright

Lighting Desk Operator: Keith Dadley

Wardrobe Manager: Jill Jacobs

Wardrobe Assistants: Louise Evanson, Jean Hayns, Joycelyn Hickman

Programme Secretary: Laura Smith

Programme Photography: Lauren Brown, Mark Hargreaves

Social Secretary: O.J. Wright

Front of House Display: Mike Mear

Front of House Staff: Anne Andrews, Lindsey Biddle, Brenda Dean, Richard Dean, Vanda Dennis, John Goodhead, Anita Graham, Stephen Graham, Brian Hambleton, Jean Hayns,

Joycelyn Hickman, Jeff Hurd, Mick Lovely, Veronica Potterton, Cynthia Rutland, John Rutland, Annette Smith, Christine Smith, Laura Smith, Carol Storr, Mike Thompson, Iain Wishlade, John Woodcock, Angela Wynne, Barry Wynne

KAREN THOMPSON ALCM

Tuition inPiano, Singing, Theory

and Church Organ

Tel: 01283 544837

The Grove- Stapenhill -

Mick and Cath look forward to welcoming you.Great Beer, Great Company, Great Atmosphere.

BURTON MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

A NIGHT INWITH THE KIDS

Friends and family please join Burton Musical Company in the Brewhouse Bar for a relaxed evening

of entertainment performed by local talent.The night will consist of a variety of songs and

genres produced by youngsters in the local area that have a love for music and theatre.

An evening not to be missed!

Saturday 28th April 7:30pm

BURTON MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

Tickets £10 available fromBrewhouse Box Office on 01283 508100

FUSION"Fusion", a local close harmony vocal group, have been performing together for a number of years

entertaining their audiences with songs ranging from musical theatre, to swing, classic pop to film.

Please join them in a relaxed family friendly eveningwhile partaking in a glass of wine or two!

Guaranteed to have something for everyone.

Friday 27th April 7:30pm

Tickets £8 available fromBrewhouse Box Office on 01283 508100

Design & Print by Parker & Son (Printers) Ltd.Tel: 01283 568820 • Web: www.parkerandson.co.uk

ORCHESTRA FUTURE PRODUCTIONS

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S

SOUTH

PACIFIC

Brewhouse Box Office: 01283 508100LTC Box Office: 01283 542446

LTC Website and secure online booking @ www.little-theatre.co.uk

at the Brewhouse, Burton upon TrentTUESDAY 3RD TO SATURDAY 7TH APRIL 2018

at 7.30pm each evening plus Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm

LITTLE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

28TH- 30TH JUNE 2018

A Wander Round the West End

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON01283 508100

www.burtonmusicaltheatre.co.uk

THE BURTON MUSICAL THEATRECOMPANY PRESENTS

30TH OCTOBER -3RD NOVEMBER 2018

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON01283 541552

www.burtonmusicaltheatre.co.uk

THE BURTON MUSICAL THEATRECOMPANY PRESENTS

THE MELLOW DRAMATICS PRESENT

Music: Alan MenkenLyrics: Glenn Slater

Book: Cheri Steinkiller & Bill Steinkiller