Rome Little Theatre presents Sister Act

ROME LITTLE THEATRE presents

May 5 - 14, 2023

530 Broad St, Rome GA 30161 romelittletheatre.com • 706-295-7171

Presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark, A Con

2022-2023

SEASON

BE OUR GUEST

SISTER ACT Music by

Lyrics by

Alan Menken

Glenn Slater

Book by

Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner

May 5 - 14, 2023 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm

ncord Theatricals Company (www.tamswitmark.com) DIRECTOR

Amanda Swendsen MUSICAL DIRECTOR

CHOREOGRAPHER

James Willis

Hannah Camacho

PRODUCER/STAGE MANAGER

Jessica Stewart Produced on Broadway by Whoopi Goldberg & Stage Entertainment in association with The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Productions Originally Production Developed in Association with Peter Schneider & Michael Reno and Produced by Stage Entertainment SISTER ACT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, www.MTIShows.com The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Thank you to our Lifetime Members and Donors as of April 30, 2023 Lifetime Members Wendell Barnes Scottie Bates Paul Beyer* Wain Bates Karen Bowling Neal Brackett Debby Brown* David & Suzanne Clonts Jim Curry Chris Davidson Sandy Davis Emily Earp Keith* & Betty* Finley Jason Fordham* Cornelia* & Norris* Gamble Paul Griffin Sidney Guy Johnston* Joel* & Joan Jones Angela & Wayne Jones Megan Keating Gordon* & Peggy* Leiter Becky & Tiff Magruder Virginia McChesney Marlene Millard Chuck Morris Mary Ortwein Don Rusaw Abbie Snyder* Amanda Swendsen Jenny Wear Dave Willis* *Deceased Gold ($2000+) Lyons J. Heyman In honor of Jo & Lyons Heyman Wesley Walraven Silver ($1000-1999) Mr. & Mrs. Brian Beals Andrew & Jennifer Bressette Dona Flanders Dickie In memory of Jim Dickie Paula C. Dickinson Sylvia and Randy Eidson Alan Hardy Kathy Patrick & Marty Cipollini Jim & Susan Little Scott & Jeff Sherwin Laurie Steber & Daniel Gitomer

Bronze ($500-$999) Daniel Blackburn Tammy Childers David & Suzanne Clonts Randy and Sandy Davis Dhru & Julia Girard Marilyn & Ted Goodwin Cheryl Huffman Ashley Jennings Sustainer ($250-$499) Judy Barcik & Donald Barcik In memory of Judy Barcik Patti R Barron Porter Bellew David & Suzanne Clonts Bob & Dr. Dottie Gregg Connor Livingston Betty Z Morris In memory of *Bill* Morris Tommy & Mary Ortwein Bryan & Donna Rice Anne & James Segraves Supporter ($100-$249) Anonymous In honor of Wyatt Earp Steve & Andrea Bourne Brenda Brannon Phil & Patty Carter Vince & Schawna Collier Marsha Dempsey In memory of Wayne Dempsey Janice P Dismuke Susi Edwards Leo and Carol Grajzar Frank Hood Connie Huffman James & Helen Keaten Gregory & Mary Kirby Connor Livingston John Marshall Virginia M McChesney Keith & Margaret Parmer Clara Rogers

2022-2023 Board of Directors President Andrew Bressette Past President Amanda Swendsen Treasurer Jessica Stewart Secretary Alison Karch Allison Clark Dan Gitomer Amy Mendes Chris Parker Kathy Patrick Alexis Tyson Rick Williams Devon Smyth Executive Director Mandy Maloney

Bryan & Donna Rice Jeffery Self David Sweitzer Martha Tapia Helga Waechtler James & Jean Watson Peggy Willis In memory of Dave Willis Friend ($50 to $99) Steve & Andrea Bourne Jimmie Dudley Molly Finnegan Frank Hood Alison Karch Eric Plants & Penny Evans-Plants Jill Pottinger Jessica Stewart

Production Team Director …………………………………………….….... Amanda Swendsen Producer/Stage Manager …………………..….………...…Jessica Stewart Musical Director……………………………………..……..…… James Willis Choreographer …………………………………….…….. Hannah Camacho Lighting Design ……………………………………..……..…… Dan Gitomer Sound Design .……………..………………..…… Amy Scott, Michael Scott Costume Design ……………………………….………….…Mandy Maloney Set Design/Lead Construction Builder ……………..…….. Caroline Clonts Properties ………………………..………………………..……. Alison Karch Costume Crew …………………..… Meg Robertson, Jennifer Stephenson Becky Magruder, Karen Bacchus Running Crew ………………Erika Wilson, Tim George, Jessica Kennedy Set Crew ………….... Haley Pendleton, Alison Karch, Amanda Swendsen Jessica Stewart, Nash Williams, Tim George, Chasity Brunache Kym Swendsen, Stephen Swendsen, James Swendsen Vincent Mendes, Rachael Clark, Erika Wilson, Tim Chesnut Ryan Braswell, Millie Maloney, Lily Hurst, Annie Kimball, Cate Mendes Lighting Crew …………………………… Andrea Papazian, John Hinman Bob Layfield, Hall Rogers Photography & Video ………………………………………… Rick Williams House Manager ………………………………………………… Drew Allison Audition Hosts ………… Katie Farmer, Leigh Robinson, Shannon Kislat Program ……….....................................……………………Megan Keating Casting Committee …………………….…… Andy Bressette, Drew Allison Todd Williams, Amanda Swendsen, Jessica Stewart

Special Acknowledgments The RLT Board of Directors, WLAQ & Elizabeth Davis Lawrence Preserve, GLASSDOCTOR of Rome The UPS Store at Central Plaza, Top Hat Formal Wear The Cathedral of St. Phillip of Atlanta, Justin & Amelia Karach Jason Davidson, Johnathan Scott, Decades Vintage & Vinyl

Cast Deloris Van Cartier ……………………………………………. Beth McCain Mother Superior …………………………………………. Carlye McLaughlin Sister Mary Robert ………………………………..………………. Joy Alfaro Sister Mary Patrick ………………..…………………………. Rachael Clark Sister Mary Lazarus ……………………………………………. Jenny Wear Monsignor O'Hara …………………….……………………………. Bill Wear Curtis …………………………………….…..……………. James Swendsen Eddie Souther …………………..……………………………. Russell Evans Tj …………………………………………………….…………. Ryan Baswell Joey …………………………………………………..…………. Tim Chesnut Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours ……………………………. Lindsey Chambers Sister Mary Theresa ……………………..……………. Ann-Marie Thomas* Michelle ……………………………………………..………. Charlotte Brown Tina …………………………………………………..…. Chastity Brunache* Ernie ………………………………………………..……………. Alan Hardy* Pablo ………………………………………………………… Reed Castrejon Ensemble ……………………… Abbie Yerbey, Alison Karch,Angela Baron Ariana Thomas*, Josie Smith*, Kelly Goldin Marc Bynum, Marie Kindred, Nash Williams Raven Williams, Taylor Ritchie, Trinity Haynes *RLT Debut

Musicians James Willis …………………….…………………Conductor and Keyboard Anne Roe …………………….…………………………..…..…….. Keyboard Flip Moore ………………………………………….….……………….. Guitar Bruce McCloud ……………………………………..….……………….. Bass Bret Mulcay ………………………………………………………..….. Drums Thomas Osborne …………………….……………………….…….. Trumpet Josh Fowee …………………….………………………………..…….. Reeds Thomas Moore …………………….………………………..…….. Trombone Kim King …………………….…………………………….. Flute and Clarinet

Musical Numbers Act One Take Me To Heaven (Nightclub) ................……….. Deloris, Michelle, Tina Fabulous, Baby! ..............................…………........ Deloris, Michelle, Tina Here Within These Walls ................…...... Mother Superior, Deloris, Nuns It’s Good to Be a Nun ........................…........ Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus Mary Martin-of-Tours, Deloris, Nuns When I Find My Baby.........................…………...... Curtis, Joey, Pablo, TJ I Could Be That Guy .......................................…............ Eddie, Homeless Here Within These Walls – Reprise ..............…............... Mother Superior Raise Your Voice …………………… Deloris, Mary Lazarus, Mary Patrick Mary Robert, Nuns Take Me To Heaven ........................................ Deloris, Nuns,Mary Patrick Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert There will be a 15-minute intermission between Acts One and Two

Act Two Sunday Morning Fever ….... Deloris, Nuns, Mother Superior, Mary Patrick Eddie, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert, Monsignor O’Hara Take Me To Heaven (Newscast)……............. Deloris, Mary Patrick, 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 Robert, Mary Lazarus, Nuns Benedicta-ta For Now...............………................... Mother Superior, Nuns The Life I Never Led.....................…......................................Mary Robert Fabulous, Baby! – Reprise ...........Eddie, Deloris, Fantasy Dancers, Nuns Sister Act ...................................…………...................................... Deloris When I Find My Baby – Reprise........................................……........Curtis The Life I Never Led – Reprise.....................…………........... Mary Robert Sister Act – Reprise............……....Deloris, Mother Superior, Mary Robert Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Nuns Spread The Love Around .......................…………………..................... All Raise Your Voice (Full Company)......................…………..................... All

Who’s Who Joy Alfaro - Sister Mary Robert Joy is a Senior MT major at Shorter University. She is so excited to be in her 2nd show here at RLT. Joy would like to thank her family and most of all, her fiance for their overwhelming support for what she loves to do. Enjoy the show!

Chastity Brunache - Tina Chasity is a native of Summerville, GA. Sister Act marks her debut production with RLT. She has been a fine arts teacher for Chattooga Co. Schools for 12 years. She is so thankful for her biggest fans - her husband, Alex, and 2-year-old son, Jonas.

Angela Baron - Ensemble Angela is a local business owner, educator and musician with a passion for theater, especially musicals!

Marc Bynum - Ensemble Marc returns to the stage after a short break. Performing with RLT in The Rocky Horror Musical, The Addams Family and The Wizard of Oz, he is no stranger to the RLT stage and is excited to be a member of the Sister Act cast.

Ryan Baswell - Tj Ryan is happy to be performing in his second show with RLT! He is a personal trainer in the Rome area who enjoys running, hiking, and gardening in his free time.

Reed Castrejon - Pablo Reed is a senior at Rome High who was most recently seen as The Baker in RHS’ production of Into the Woods. He’s so grateful to share the stage with such a phenomenal cast & crew. He wants to thank his family & friends for their endless support.

Charlotte Brown - Michelle Charlotte's love for acting started in her living room performing Phantom of the Opera with her sister and has now led her to Berry College where she has spent 3 amazing years. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

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Who’s Who Lindsey Chambers Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours Lindsey is excited to be back on the RLT stage. Some of her favorite productions have been Into the Woods, Legally Blonde, and Marvelous Wonderettes. She wishes the cast and crew a break a leg and hopes you enjoy the show!

Tim Chesnut - Joey Tim was Porter/Ferlin/Jake in RLT’s A Funny Little Thing Called Love. He’s Berry’s Forester and was recently Egeus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Amos/Mr. Cellophane in Chicago and Daddies Cane and Murphy in Bright Star, all with Berry Theatre.

Rachael Clark - Sister Mary Patrick Rachael is thrilled to be back on the RLT stage after being an enchanted plate earlier this season. She thanks her family and friends for their support. She hopes you enjoy the show as she “spreads the love” with her fellow sisters and friends!

Russell Evans - Eddie Souther Russell returns after The Little Shop of Horrors. Past favorites include Brad in The Rocky Horror Show, Emmett in Legally Blonde, Prince Herbert in Spamalot, Phil in White Christmas, Chip in 25th..Spelling Bee, and Billy in Anything Goes.

Peace&Love!

Kelly Goldin - Ensemble You last saw Kelly in RLT’s Seussical and Into the Woods. Thanks to her wonderful husband, Matthew, for encouraging her to get back on stage and supporting her every step of the way. And a big thank you to Levi for sharing his mama. Love you both!

Alan Hardy - Ernie Alan is an IT guy by trade. Along with designing computer software and aspiring to be a chef, he is married to his high school sweetheart, Laurie, and they have seven wonderful children. This is his RLT Debut and first time ever in a play.

Trinity Haynes - Ensemble Trinity is a recent college graduate from Shorter University. She enjoys being behind the camera making short films as well as performing. Trinity is excited to

return to RLT’s stage for the 2nd time. Her first show was last year’s The Wizard of Oz. Alison Karch - Ensemble Alison is grateful to have been involved with every show at RLT this season, whether on stage or backstage. She currently serves on the RLT Board of Directors and is an Assistant District Attorney when she isn't at the theater.

Marie Kindred - Ensemble Marie is honored to be cast in a musical.

She has performed with community theatre companies in Rome and Calhoun since 2013. This year is Marie's 10th anniversary at RLT since her debut as the matron in Hairspray.

Beth McCain - Deloris Van Cartier Beth is no stranger to the RLT stage. The native Roman and mother of one, Adonis, has appeared in over a dozen theater shows. She is thrilled be in her first leading role with the RLT. She would also like to say BREAK A LEG CAST AND CREW. Carlye McLaughlin - Mother Superior Carlye couldn’t be more honored to be a part of this fun show! You may remember her as the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz last year. She wants you to know that she isn’t really a mean person in real life, but she has a great time playing one at RLT! Taylor Ritchie - Ensemble Taylor is excited to be returning to theatre after a year or so hiatus. Taylor has been dancing since the age of 3. Most notably with The Dance Center, Elite Dance Academy, and Rotaru International Ballet.Taylor has been involved in theatre since her elementary school production of The Little Mermaid. She has been in several shows in Rome. Most recently, you would recognize Taylor in the JSL Follies as Elphaba singing Defying Gravity from Wicked in 2022.

Josie Smith - Ensemble Josie is excited to return to the RLT stage for a main stage show! You may recognize her from RLT's Rocky Horror ('21/'22).

Josie would like to thank her wonderful friends and family for all their encouragement and support.

Who’s Who James Swendsen - Curtis James most recently directed I and You at RLT. He has performed in numerous production at RLT and around the world.

He would like to say I love you to Amanda and Avery.

Ann-Marie Thomas Sister Mary Theresa Ann-Marie has been performing up and down the East coast since she was a child. She most recently played Marmee in Little Women The Musical at Pumphouse Players in Cartersville. She's excited to make her RLT debut in Sister Act! Ariana Thomas - Ensemble Ariana is a High School English teacher, and the Music Director at the Montessori School of Rome! Ariana is thrilled to join the RLT family and make a debut like “nun” other! She looks forward to many more performances with RLT! Jenny Wear - Sister Mary Lazarus Jenny is no stranger to the RLT stage. She received a Roman Award in 2015 for her performance as Morticia in The Addams Family and doesn’t remember a time when the arts were not a part of her life. Jenny is currently the Instructional AP at the Floyd County CCA and the DE Coordinator for Floyd County Schools. In her spare time, she and her husband Bill run Wearhouse Cerations, their pottery studio and business.

Bill Wear - Monsignor O'Hara Bill makes his return to RLT as the Monsignor after a brief pause. He was last seen playing Evelyn Oakleigh in Anything Goes. He would like to thank the Sister Act team for casting him. And yes, he gets to wear a dress again.

Nash Williams - Ensemble Nash is excited to be back on stage again for this amazing show. You may have seen Nash on stage last as Sven in Frozen Jr. Nash would like to think the cast, crew, and production team for making this show so great! Enjoy the show!

Raven Williams - Ensemble Raven has been doing theatre for over 20 years focusing on behind the scenes work doing lighting, hair, makeup, and assistant directing. She made a proud return to the stage in 2022 with Rocky Horror at RLT and is excited to return for Sister Act. Abbie Yerbey - Ensemble Abbie (Morningside, The Marvelous Wonderettes) is thrilled and grateful to be in another RLT production, especially one as joyful and hilarious as Sister Act. Thanks to her cast, to real-life sister and cast member Josie, and to her husband Logan.