Sister Act

This is a show that requires all the “ees”: energy, enthusiasm and exuberance and Forfar Musical Society provided those by the cartload. Right from the nightclub opening scene Terri Roberts is the quintessential heroine Deloris Van Cartier, the nightclub singer who witnesses a murder by her thug boyfriend and is forced to hide out in a convent. Supported with panache by backing singers/movers, Michelle and Tina, (Carina Millar and Shannon Twain) Terri’s powerful voice and character are totally convincing. Ross Lesslie is Sweaty Eddie, the cop who suggests refuge in the convent. His portrayal gives the audience a chance to sympathise with his lack of confidence and appreciate his transformation. Once in the convent, Dolores meets the indomitable Mother Superior played effortlessly both in diction and singing by Carol-Ann Thain. As soon as the rest of the nuns make their appearance the audience excitement rises. Sister Mary Patrick (Jem Clark) and Sister Mary Lazarus (Rhoda Burke) bring some delightful humour to each scene while Sister Mary Robert’s initial shyness fades as she finds her voice – and what a voice. Iona Allan performs this part well. David Mitchell is a capable Monsignor O’Hara. Curtis, Dolores’s thug boyfriend is suitably menacing while his trio of henchmen TJ, Joey and Pablo (Ryan Wink, Josh Smith, Matthew Millar) supplied more comedy moments and some impressive dance moves. But much praise must go to the nun chorus whose energy kept the show moving at a fast pace and the orchestra who provided a very tight and exciting accompaniment. All congratulations to the production team whose hard work was evident.

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