Talent show is getting its "act" together

The ever-popular Sisters Act is now taking applications for performances for the 2002 show. The theme of next year's talent show is Sisters Act Celebrates America.

"We are looking for acts that celebrate America, both past and present," said Sisters Act coordinator, Theresa Slavkovsky. "It doesn't necessarily have to be patriotic. We have a committee that previews all acts to make sure they are family appropriate."

The show doesn't go on until March 9, but it is so popular that performing slots book up early.

Sisters Act got its start in 1994 when Good Samaritan Ministries, a non-profit organization, flew a school director over from Uganda to further his education in areas such as first aid, counseling, and business. The organization needed money to cover his airfare, so they held a fund-raiser at the elementary school. Poetry reading was the main offering of the evening, but the event was so popular that Good Samaritan Ministries decided to make it a yearly affair.

"We now send half the money we raise to a high school in Masaka, Uganda," said Slavkovsky. "The other half we donate to Sisters High School. Last year we were able to give around $1,600 to the art and drama department, as well as the Leadership Fund. The money we sent to Africa was used to help with construction."

Applications can be obtained from Theresa Slavkovsky and must be completed and turned in no later than January 31. Each applicant will receive a letter inviting him or her to perform their act before the Sisters Act committee in early February. Props and music must be ready at that time.

Each act may have up to 15 performers on stage and may be a maximum of five minutes in length. The Sisters Act committee will make the final decision as which acts will be in the show. For information call 549-1149 or 549-1608.