TALK OF GREENWOOD
Dr. Jerry Goodwin
Mackenzie Manning is playing the lead role of Deloris van Cartier in “Sister Act – The Musical” to be performed at Booker T. Washington High School, March 28-30. Photo Provided.
The Booker T. Washington High School Drama Club will present “Sister Act – The Musical” from March 28-30. The play will be performed at the high school, 1514 E. Zion St.
The producers for the play said the performance will be “an unforgettable theatrical experience.” The high-energy musical is filled with laughter, uplifting music, and inspiring performances. The play promises to be a must-see event for the Tulsa community.
The Oklahoma Eagle was informed that the cast and crew have been working tirelessly to bring this beloved story to life. Among the outstanding performers scheduled to perform is Mackenzie Manning, the recent Audience Choice winner of Signature Symphony’s “Tulsa Sings!” competition. She will play the role of Deloris van Cartier as Whoopi Goldberg acted in the motion picture in 1992.
The production is under the direction of drama teacher Kaicee Mayo, who has been instrumental in growing the school’s theater program. Serving as the music director is Majesti Pearson. According to those involved with the play, The Oklahoma Eagle has learned the students are set to deliver an incredible production filled with joy and soul-stirring performances.
The Drama Department representative said, “Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the next generation of performing artists shine on stage!”
Businesses and individuals can also support the arts by purchasing ad space in the official play’s playbill. By placing an ad, it is an opportunity to showcase one’s business, send a shout-out to your favorite cast member, or show your support for local theatre.
The producers invite the community to join the students for a night of laughter, music, and inspiration as Booker T. Washington High School presents “Sister Act.”
For more information, see https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/booker-t-washington-high-school/. For media inquiries, call Kaicee Mayo at (918) 694-3338. For tickets, visit https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/booker-t-washington-high-school/.
Booker T. Washington High School
Booker T. Washington High School is a world-class high school. It has been awarded the distinction as a Blue Ribbon School by the U. S. government as an academically superior institution four times – 1983, 2009, 2016, and 2023. The school is ranked as one of the top high schools in the country. Founded in 1913 as an all-Black school, it later was established as a magnet school for the Tulsa school district’s desegregation program in 1973. Today, the school serves students from every racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic group in the city. For more information, visit https://btw.tulsaschools.org/.
