JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – The Jamestown High School Madrigal Singers, under the direction of Lauren Scharf, have been invited to take part in a production of “Sister Act” with the production troupe Starring Buffalo at Shea’s 710 Theatre in Buffalo, N.Y. on Nov. 4. 

Starring Buffalo aims to connect Broadway actors, Buffalo actors, and talented high school students to perform in a staged concert musical setting. The Madrigal Singers, a select ensemble of the larger JHS A Cappella Choir, were selected to participate in the production with two other high schools from the Buffalo region — City Honors High School and Sacred Heart Academy. 

“The students are so excited for this opportunity,” said Scharf, who, herself, has participated in a similar production in the past. “It’s a chance for them to perform alongside and collaborate with performers from Broadway and the Buffalo area. We’re truly grateful to Starring Buffalo for this incredible opportunity for our kids.”

The production — based on the hit 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg — will feature American Idol finalist Alyssa Wray as Deloris Van Carter and Tony-Award nominee Sidney DuPont, known for performances in Paradise Square and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, as Eddie. Buffalo area stars George Brown, Jenn Stafford, Anne DeFazio, Alejandro Gómez, Daniel Lendzian, Timiyah Love, Steven Maiseke, and Katy Miner will also be featured in the show. 

The Madrigal Singers consist of JHS students Oliva Beach, Anthony Blakeslee, Xavier Champange, Anne Conroe, Gavin Cuoco, Nilla Ecklof, Ashlyn Galeazzo, Conner Garcia, Rya Giuffre, Lilly Johnson, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Spencer Kindberg, Hayden Langford, Allison Latona, Brighton Lumia, Jaidan Lutgen, Samuel Mathis, Eddie Meyer, McKenzie Pickett, Ruby Schneider, Isaac Sinatra, Stavros Singleton, Joshua Skinner, Amaya Thompson, and Kelianet Torres Marrero. 

Showtimes featuring the Madrigals are on Nov. 4 are at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Shea’s 710 Theatre. Tickets can be purchased by visiting starringbuffalo.org and information on discounted tickets can be obtained by reaching out to Scharf at lauren.e.scharf@jpsny.org.