bios TA’REA CAMPBELL (Deloris) is best known for starring as Nala in The Lion King on Broadway and national tour. Other Broadway credits include Leap of Faith (original cast), The Book of Mormon (original cast), Aida (Aida standby) and Little Shop of Horrors. Selected regional include Caroline, or Change (Baltimore Center Stage) and Gospel According to Fishman (Signature Theatre). Ms. Campbell was awarded the Gold Medal for Excellence in Acting after receiving her degree in theater from Marymount Manhattan College. Special thanks to the Talent House, Telsey + Company and her ENTIRE family for their love and support. Love eternally to HB and most important the highest praise to GOD! HOLLIS RESNIK (Mother Superior). National tours: Les Miz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Most recent: Angels in America (Court Theatre Chicago), Carlotta in Follies (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), Old Lady in Candide (Goodman Theatre and Shakespeare Theatre DC, Helen Hayes Award), Margaret Johnson in The Light in the Piazza (Arena Stage), Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire (Cleveland Playhouse), Big/Little Edie in Grey Gardens (Philadelphia Theatre Company). Recipient of Lunt-Fontanne 2012 Fellowship, Helen Hayes Award, 10 Jeff Awards (Chicago). TV/film: “Playboy Club,” Backdraft, “Cupid,” The Untouchables. Proud member of AEA. www.hollisresnik.com. FLORRIE BAGEL (Mary Patrick) is truly tickled to be in this incredible company. Favorite credits: Speech & Debate (Diwata), Jerry Springer: The Opera (Baby Jane), the Kennedy Center TYA tour of Nobody’s Perfect, Two Gentlemen of Verona: A Rock Opera (Lucetta). Love to Mom, Dad, friends and the fierce angel watching from above, Jane Pesci-Townsend. Thanks Telsey + Co. CHARLES BARKSDALE (TJ) is a Texas native and is super stoked to make his national tour debut with the best nuns in the business! Off-Broadway: Fat Camp. Regional: Fat Camp (Cleveland Playhouse Square), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (San Antonio Off-Broadway Productions). Regional tour: Don Giovanni (San Antonio Opera), Director, musical director, choreographer, voice teacher. Love to my friends and families. www.charlesbarksdale.com. E. CLAYTON CORNELIOUS (Eddie Souther). A Pittsburgh native who is ecstatic to be playing Eddie. This also marks E. Clayton’s
eighth touring production. Broadway credits: The Caterpillar in Wonderland, Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus Line, The Music Man, Kat & the Kings and The Lion King. National tours: Jersey Boys, Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, The Lion King, A Chorus Line, The Goodbye Girl and The Wiz. London’s West End: Sammy Davis Jr. in The Rat Pack; Live from Vegas! Other credits: Meet Dave, “One Life to Live” and a national commercial for Chevy. He trained at Point Park University, receiving a B.A. in theater arts. He thanks God, family and friends for guidance. www.eclaycorn.com. DIANE J. FINDLAY (Sister Mary Lazarus). More than 40 years in the business including: 2011 Bay Area Theatre Critic Circle Award nomination (Mother Mucca) at A.C.T. and Vegas female performer of the year (Hallelujah Hollywood). NY: Encores, Follies, 70 Girls 70, Flamingo Court, Minnie’s Boys, Gay Divorce, Company. National/ international tours: Promises, Promises; 42nd Street. Regional: World premiere of I Love Lucy (Lucille Ball), Spitfire Grill (Hannah), Dear World (Constance), Mame (Mame Dennis), Funny Girl (Mrs. Brice), Annie (Miss Hannigan), Nunsense (Reverend Mother), Full Monty (Jeanette). TV: “Search for Tomorrow” (Dr. Lambert), “Law & Order” (Mrs. Bickerson), pilot “Middle Ages” (Sara). Film: Producers, Gammera, Inside Llewyn Davis (Coen Brothers). Diane is delighted to join the Sister Act company for a happy and successful tour. God Bless All. TODD A. HORMAN (Joey). Broadway: Priscilla, Urinetown. National tours: Guys and Dolls, Urinetown, Victor/Victoria. Regional: Full Monty, Take Flight, Ragtime, 1776, Guys and Dolls. Workshops/presentations: 110 in the Shade, Leap of Faith, On the Twentieth Century, Most Wanted and Nerds. Numerous voiceovers. Training: B.A. in music theater, Elon University. M.F.A. in music theater, UNLV. For Mom, Sis & Al, El and Dad. KINGSLEY LEGGS (Curtis Jackson) originated the role of Curtis Jackson on Broadway, where he also appeared in Miss Saigon and The Color Purple (original Mister). Touring: Miss Saigon (Canada, Asia, U.K.); Ragtime (Toronto, LA, Vancouver); It Ain’t Nothing But the Blues (L.A.); Forbidden Hollywood (Japan). Regional credits include performances at Ford’s Theatre, Baltimore Centerstage, Prince Music Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, North Carolina Theatre, New York Stage and Film, Alliance Theatre, Goodman Theatre, 5th Avenue,