Pump House CYT presents

Sister Act

at Pump House Theatre Watford

Music by.   Lyrics by Book by ALAN MENKEN GLENN SLATER CHERI STEINKELLNER & BILL STEINKELLNER   Additional Book Material DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE

Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk Orchestrations by Doug Besterman Vocal and Incidental Music Arrangements by Michael Kosarin Produced on Broadway by Whoopi Goldberg & Stage Entertainment in association with The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Productions

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Pump House CYT is 50 years old this year and we have chosen this joyous feel-good musical comedy as it celebrates the universal power of friendship, and music, which has also been the basis of the CYT since it was established in 1974.

Based on the hit film and nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Sister Act is set in Philadelphia in the late 1970’s. When the movie was being developed, the role was originally offered to Bette Midler who ultimately passed on it. It was then offered to Whoopi Goldberg with one caveat, the script would be filmed as written. Meaning Goldberg didn’t want anything having to do with her race in the film. Thus she is playing a woman who happens to be black rather than having the film point out the fact that she is black.

The cast and the whole fabulous volunteer team and band hope you can join the fun we have had putting on this show.

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Daisy Aldridge

Deloris Van Cartier (Sat eve 20th, Wed 24th, Fri 26th, Sat mat 27th)

Daisy is very excited to be playing the role of Deloris Van Cartier in the pump house youth theatres production of Sister Act. Although this is her first time with the company performing on stage, she has been involved with the lighting for Pippin last January and played Bass Guitar in the Edinburgh Fringe shows. Daisy is also part of Rickmansworth Players and has played roles such as Wednesday Addams in the Addams Family, Scaramouche in We will rock you and next is playing Paulette in Legally Blonde. She really hopes that you enjoy the show as much as she does!

Isabella Ghai

Deloris Van Cartier (Fri 19th, Sat mat 20th, Thu 25th, Sat eve 27th)

I’m so excited to be performing as Deloris Van Cartier at Sister Act! It has been a dream come true to perform this role from being in rehearsals, to putting on costumes, to performing on the stage. I hope you enjoy our performance just as much as we do. Now it’s time to Raise Your Voice!

Amelia Davidson

Mother Superior

After 8 years of being part of the Pump House, this is my last show. I’ve had such a great time here performing in all of the shows over the years and hope you enjoy the show as much as I have enjoyed doing it!

Lucy Pettifer

Sister Mary Robert (Fri 19th, Sat mat 20th, Thu 25th, Sat eve 27th)

I have been at the pumphouse for seven years now and loved every second of it! Sister act has been such great show I've loved working with such a brilliant cast and crew. Hope you enjoy!!

Nivah Vyas

Sister Mary Robert (Fri 19th, Sat mat 20th, Thu 25th, Sat eve 27th)

I joined the Pumphouse CYT in 2019 and this is my 4th musical production here. I’ve loved every moment of being here everyone has given me so much confidence and knowledge that I am so appreciative for. I’m currently studying my A-levels (Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Psychology) at Watford Girls Grammar. I’m so happy to be playing the role of Mary Robert, and can’t wait to spread some love around!

Ivy Kinsella

Sister Mary Patrick (Sat eve 20th, Wed 24th, Fri 26th, Sat mat 27th)

My name is Ivy, i am thrilled to be a part of this years incredible production of sister act with the pump house young adults. this marks my second young adults production following my time in the youth theatre, and i couldn’t be happier to be surrounded by such a talented and supportive cast and crew. We are all ready to bring the energy and enthusiasm to the stage. Get ready to “shake it like your mary magdalene !” ENJOY !!

Isha Tailor

Sister Mary Patrick (Fri 19th, Sat mat 20th, Thu 25th, Sat eve 27th)

My name is Isha and this is actually my first show as part of pumphouse cyt. Over the past couple years I have watched many of the shows performed at pumphouse from Legally Blonde to Matilda. Inspired by these amazing shows put on by all the cast I finally decided to take part in the action myself. I absolutely loved rehearsals and hope that everyone enjoys the show as much as we loved creating it! x

Mary Robertson

Sister Mary Lazarus / Michelle / Homeless

I have been at pump house for 5 years now!! Sister Act has been so fun to create, we have put so much work into this show and hope you all enjoy it!!!

Hope Phillips-Rhodes

Sister Mary Martin-of-tours / Bar patron / Homeless / Fantasy dancer

Belle parker

Sister Mary Theresa / Ernie / Homeless

My name is Belle Parker and im very excited to play my role of Ernie and Mary Theresa in sister act! I love this show and cant wait to perform. The cast is amazing and I know that every show will be fantastic.

Zoe Ryan

Sister Mary Irene / Bar patron / Reporter / Homeless / Fantasy dancer

This is Zoe’s first show at Pump House and she is very excited to be part of this amazing cast!

Hayden Kemp

Monsieur O'Hara / Drag Queen

I am exited for this show as it is a very big opportunity for me and one of the best ways for me to do more acting in a more professional setting than other youth groups. It is also filled with the some wonderful amazing people I have ever met in another place and am so greatfull for being part of this experience and hope to be able to put on a good show for anyone who watches.

Liam Bishop-Gregs

Eddie Souther

Eoin Cooper

Curtis

Really exited to be performing at Pump House once again! I have loved every second of being in Sister Act, and I hope you will too. Sit back and enjoy the show!

Sonny

TJ

I'm Sonny and I'm excited to play the role of TJ in this production. This is my first show with the young adults section of the CYT and have been a member since I was eleven years old. Enjoy the show!

Hugo Williams

Joey

Evie

Pablo

Ive been doing pump house for around seven years and its really helped to build confidence and social skills. From it i've made really close friends and its just been a really good experience all together.

Ciaran Kenny

Cop / Bar Patron / Cab Driver / Altar Boy

This is Ciaran's first show with PumpHouse CYT and he has thoroughly enjoyed being part of the cast. He has previously done shows with Rise Theatre at Rickmansworth School Theatre and Herts Inclusive Theatre at James Theatre Watford Grammar school for boys. He's also been part of a musical medley with Rise Theatre at Watford Palace Theatre which he thoroughly enjoyed. He hopes that you enjoy the show!

Lee Farman

Director

Jono Pamplin

Musical Director

Sue McCall, Raj Bumia

MD Assisted by

Kelly Hardwidge, Abbe Waghorn

Choreography

Jason Brameld

Lighting design and operation

Jack Loison

Sound design and operation

Lee Farman

Set and projection design

Jason Brameld

Arch Realisation

Chris Swallow

Stage Manager

CYT Technical Youth

Set construction, Stage crew, Follow spot and additional painting by the Pump House CYT Technical Youth

Jack Loison, Esther Hagger-Holt, Sam Harrod, Cody Parker-Green, Gabriel Pugh, Jack Mortlock, Hannah Steed, Eliza Presel. Assisted by:- James Cooper, Ben Mulcahy, Phil McCusker

CYT Technical Youth

Fran Swallow (lead), Daisy Denholm, Carys Llwellyn, Rosie Pettifer, Vicki Pettifer, Kate Kinsella, Katie Barrett, Shreya Jojodia, Nidhi Saria, Gill Ryan, Catherine Farman Kieran Kinsella

Set Painters

Martin Wheeler

Props

Helen Pajak, Lucy Stevens, Julie Elvin, Katie Barrett, Nidhi Saria, Jess Phillips

Costume team

Matilda Stevens, Katie Pajak

Youth costume team

Sally Marchant and Rickmansworth Players

Special thanks

Cat Humphries

Photography

Rosie Spearpoint-Stoll

Publicity

Lee Farman

Programme

Jon & Sue Sadie, Catherine Farman

Box Office

Martin Wheeler

FOH rota

BAND

Maurice Sylvester

Bass

Raj Bumia

Guitar

Andrea Rae

Keys 1

Nathaniel Haley

Keys 2

Errol Shui / Steve Lethbridge

Piano

Jon Pettifer

Trumpet

Dave Runkel

Trumpet

Will Lewis

Reeds

Martin Smith

Trombone

Jono Pamplin

Drums / Conductor

Photos

Coming soon...

Past Pump House CYT shows

Honorary Life Members of the Pump House CYT

Karen Arnott, Adrian Barrett, Katie Barrett, Jeanette Behn, Sue Billington, Jason Brameld, Moya Brewer, Julie Elvin, David Fargus, Catherine Farman, Lee Farman, Elisabeth Gunter, Ursula Hodgkinson, Nizar Kanji, Michael Horniman, Sue Mascall, Sue McCall, Karen Rhodes, Jon Sadie, Sue Sadie, Robin Scarborough, Martin Smith, Chris Swallow, Martin Wheeler, Ian Woolcott

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