Based on the hit 1992 film and Tony-nominated Broadway musical, “Sister Act JR.” is the feel-good musical comedy, featuring original music by Alan Menken (“Newsies,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Little Shop of Horrors”).
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 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 gospel music, dancing and a moving story, “Sister Act JR” is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship.
The show will be performed Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Effingham Junior High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door or online at onthestage.tickets/show/effingham-junior-high-school-musical for $10 each.
The production team includes Director Donna Walls, assistants Mallory Walls and Jill Jones and vocals Isabella Munoz. Set assistant is Jay Macklin.
Cast includes Josie Waymoth, Brock Short, Hayden Buhnerkempe, Rachel Coffin, Dani Goeckner, Julie Larsen, Jillian Hess, Clara Westendorf, Henry James, Treyton Schackmann, Aaden Kline, Christopher Repking, Myles Ervin, Caleb Burry, Addy Schoonover, Tinley Bloemker, Anna Mitchell, Emma Brown, Aubrey Huston, Izzy Schwerman, Leah Ring, Maggie Quast, Nora Altman, Mackenzie Stuemke, Judith Worman, Addisyn Shackmann, Paisley Blomer, Bryce Reynolds, Charlie Hartman, Khye Kellams, Ian McDaniel, Nick Young, Emma Hirtzel, Layne Mesnard, and Graham Wendling. Crew includes Harper Althoff, Donovan Baker, Aubrey Aaron, Lane Hoene, Bella Poe, Jade Grover, Sonja Adams, Adriana VanScyoc, Hiles Hurley, Sawyer Florey, Matthew Grupe, Landon Shoemaker and Quinn Ziegler.