‘Sister Act’ coming to Hale Park
From staff reports
The Hale Theatre Company of the Chicago Park District will present the musical “Sister Act” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 3-4; and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5 at Hale Park, 6258 W. 62nd St.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students and senior citizens.
Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling (773) 229-1032.
The production of “Sister Act” is directed by Lauren J. Polenske, with musical Direction by Jason Baumann.
Cast members include:
Deloris Van Cartier……………..Lauren Bourret
Mother Superior……………………..Carla Alcorn
Sr. Mary Robert.,………………….Joanna Ziarko
Sr. Mary Patrick…………………..Nancy Alvarez
Curtis…………………………..Michael J. Murphy
Eddie Souther…………………….Brian Baumann
Monsignor O’Hara…………….Larry Wenderski
Sr. Mary Theresa……………..Jennifer Burnson
Sr. Mary Lazarus…………………..Amanda Cady
Sr. Mary Martin-of-Tours………..Jenny Hogan
Sr. Mary Francis……………….Dionne Hawkins
Sr. Mary Celeste…………………………..Pat Sikes
Sr. Mary Irene……………………Mary Kay Barton
Sr. Mary Joan……………………………Amy Streit
TJ………………………………………Andrew Brown
Pablo………………………………Andrew Saucedo
Joey……………………………………..Andrew Wiltz
Ernie……………………………………Joe Schergan
Officer/Bartender………….Patrick Causegrove
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