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When it was announced last year that Sister Act was to be released for theatre production at this level, we jumped at the chance to license it! Not only does Under the Dome seem the perfect place to showcase such a theatrical work, it also felt like a wonderful and special way to honor the Holy Names Sisters who have left such an important legacy of education, opportunity and empowerment for so many young women. We hope you enjoy our show and appreciate it as tribute to the sisterhood that is truly and uniquely Holy Names Academy.  

There are not enough words to adequately express my appreciation for every single person who made this production possible. Thank you to this amazing, twenty-seven person cast & our fantastic crew. Each one of you poured your heart and soul into rehearsals and prep work. Your unique talents combined to create what I hope was an extraordinary experience for all involved.

Thank you to my spectacular partner in creativity, Julia Sarewitz. There is absolutely nobody else I would rather have in my corner as a collaborator & friend. #10,000% #1875 Thank you to Peyton Miller for coming to the other side of the stage in order to share your immense talents. Thank you to Helen, Luc, Marissa & Celia for your tireless efforts wrangling cast members, rounding up props, passing along helpful tips, running things in the mighty booth and being my awesome right-hand ladies. Thank you to Don Rice for so graciously offering guidance, advice & always delightful set pieces. Thank you to Julia Hudac & Lisa Iland Hilbert for your incredible vision & enthusiasm in creating a truly one-of-a-kind costume design.  Thank you to Jackie Kotkins for generously donating countless hours to lovingly craft and teach some fabulous choreography. Thank you to Dan Wolcott for making yourself available as my technical design guru & generously dispensing your expertise. Thank you to Julie Raney and Eileen Denby for your consistent guidance and wisdom. Thank you to the parents of our exceptional cast and crew for sharing your lovely, gifted young people with us. Thank you to the HNA Administration for the opportunity and resources to work with fabulous young women and men as we create a little magic!

With Gratitude & Sparkles,

Ms Wahlen