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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Scranton Shakespeare Festival, in financial need, to charge for some shows
The Scranton Shakespeare Festival will now charge $20 for its previously free summer musicals, a response to financial strain. Its Shakespeare plays, which begin June 20, remain free. 'Despite our best efforts through fundraising and grants, we have reached a point where we simply cannot sustain our work without additional support,' according to an email the nonprofit professional theater troupe sent to patrons Sunday. 'To continue offering the kind of vibrant, ambitious productions our community deserves, and to ensure the future of Scranton Shakespeare Festival for years to come, we must ask for your help in a new way.' Tickets can be earned by helping out with productions. 'No one will be turned away for lack of funds,' according to the email. At all levels of theater, musicals generally draw bigger crowds than plays. The musicals are reliable crowd-pleasers: 'Sister Act,' 'Hairspray' and 'Little Shop of Horrors.' The first, 'Sister Act,' is June 26 to 29, plus July 26. The musical is based on the Whoopi Goldberg movie about a singer who hides out in a convent and brings new life to it. * The upcoming season of the Scranton Shakespeare Festival. (Scranton Shakespeare Festival) * Dane Huggler and Violet Martin in a past production by the Scranton Shakespeare Festival. Martin, a Scranton High School student, will play Juliet in the Festival Youth Ensemble production of 'Romeo and Juliet' and will be in the main stage production of 'Hairspray.' (Brandon Lam Photography) Show Caption 1 of 2 The upcoming season of the Scranton Shakespeare Festival. (Scranton Shakespeare Festival) Expand Buying the rights to the scripts for the summer productions cost $10,417. The total cost of this season, including stipends for the ensemble and staff, is $115,655. The festival receives Lackawanna County grants and solicits donations and sponsors. It stages fundraising shows in the off season, such as a Christmas pantomime. The Shakespeare plays remain free thanks to a new $5,000 sponsorship from PNC Bank. They begin with a youth ensemble production of 'Romeo & Juliet,' beginning June 20, followed by 'Julius Caesar' and 'Timon of Athens' in July. The schedule and box office are online at Reservations are encouraged for the free shows. The festival was started with a 2011 production in Nay Aug Park. Each year brings a different mix of visiting professional and local performers. This year there are 34, who will perform in a theater inside the Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton. Co-founder and artistic director Michael Bradshaw Flynn could not be reached for comment.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Brazilian Nuns Beatbox And Dance On Live TV, Internet Calls It ‘Impressive'
Last Updated: In the video, one nun shifts from singing to beatboxing while the other joins in and starts to dance. It is not every day you see two nuns dropping beats and breaking into a dance mid-conversation on live TV but that is exactly what happened in Brazil and now the internet can't get enough of it. Two nuns turned a simple talk about religious life into a fun performance with beatboxing, singing and dancing. And yes, they totally nailed it. According to the Associated Press (AP), the two nuns are Sisters Marizele Cassiano and Marisa de Paula from the 'Copiosa Redenção" congregation. They were speaking on Brazil's Pai Eterno — Eternal Father — television channel and discussing a vocational retreat when the conversation took a musical turn. Sister Marizele, dressed in a white habit and blue skirt, started singing a song about being called to religious life. The surprise came when she shifted from singing to beatboxing. Sister Marisa joined in and started dancing. The show's presenter, Deacon Giovani Bastos, joined the fun too. He started copying Sister Marisa's dance moves. The video of their performance has now grabbed attention online with many people sharing it widely. advetisement Even American actress and film producer Viola Davis shared the video on her Instagram, captioning it, 'What is Sister Mary Clarence?" along with laughing, dancing and colourful heart emojis. The reference was to Whoopi Goldberg's character from the Sister Act films. It is about a lounge singer who transforms into a nun singing group after she is placed in a convent as part of a witness protection program. Many people also made the same reference. One person wrote, 'This is giving out that Sister Act vibe. She appears ready to break dance at any moment. But what's most important, one can clearly see the joy of the Lord over them." Another said, 'Sister Act BR (Brazil) version." Someone else jokingly asked, 'My only question, when does the album drop?" A viewer wondered, 'So this wasn't an SNL skit?!" and another suggested, 'This needs to be an SNL skit immediately." An individual expressed, 'I love these nuns. I am inspired," and another commenter added, 'Awww that made me so happy." Someone also called it 'impressive." top videos View All The moment wasn't planned, according to Sister Marizele. Speaking to AP, she explained, 'That moment was very spontaneous, because with Sister Marisa, if you start a beat, she will dance. And I'm used to singing, to beatboxing, so for us it was very simple, spontaneous and at the same time very surprising to see that it went viral even outside Brazil." As per the report, the two nuns are part of a religious group that helps young people struggling with drug addiction. 'Beatboxing, dancing, and the songs itself, are tools that God uses to reach the hearts of the people we work with. And it works! It's beautiful to see," said Sister Marizele. The pair also serve as vocation promoters, guiding and organising retreats for women who are considering a religious path, as per the report. First Published: May 29, 2025, 13:46 IST
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Brazilian Nuns' Impromptu Beatbox And Dance Session On Catholic TV Is Viral
A group of Brazilian clergy members is making waves online after an unexpected beatboxing and dance session during a live Catholic television broadcast. The now-viral video features Sister Marizele, who surprised viewers with her beatboxing skills during a May 20 appearance on a Brazilian Catholic TV channel. Dressed in a traditional white habit and blue skirt, the nun began by singing before shifting into a lively beatbox performance, using only her mouth and tongue to create rhythmic sounds. The cheerful display didn't stop there. Another nun soon joined in with some dance moves, followed by a priest in a black robe, who also took to the floor in an impromptu celebration of music and joy. Clips of the trio's performance have been widely shared on social media, with many viewers drawing comparisons to the popular Sister Act film franchise starring Whoopi Goldberg. In the comments, users celebrated the joyful moment, noting that clergy members, too, once had youthful passions and talents. One viewer wrote, "They were once teenagers who loved music - it's wonderful to see them share that with the world." Another user wrote, "This is the best thing I've seen all day." "There is something very wholesome about this," the third user wrote.
NBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Brazilian nun goes viral for beatboxing on TV — and fans compare the moment to 'Sister Act'
A Brazilian nun is earning raves around the world after she showed off her impressive beatboxing skills. Sister Marizele of Brazil went viral after dropping some beats, during a May 20 appearance on a Catholic TV channel, which prompted a second nun and priest to dance alongside her, as seen in a video shared by NBC News. Wearing a blue skirt, white shirt and white nun's habit, Sister Marizele began by singing before she switched to making percussive sounds with her mouth and tongue. Then, a second nun started to dance alongside Sister Marizele. Before long, a priest wearing a long black robe joined in on busting a move. In the comments section, fans of the holy trio likened them to Whoopi Goldberg's 1990s comedy film franchise 'Sister Act,' about a lounge singer who transforms a nun singing group after she's placed in a convent as part of a witness protection program. 'I know 'Sister Act' when I see it,' one viewer wrote. 'They really dropping a 'Sister Act' remake in 2025, huh?' joked another. Several people pointed out that those who become nuns and priests were once 'teenagers with love of music,' adding, 'I love seeing them showing off their amazing talents.' Or, as another delighted viewer put it, 'Fun is not a sin.' On the May 27 episode of TODAY, Jenna Bush Hager shared the fun clip during Morning Boost. Carson Daly came up with the perfect nickname for the hip-hop nun. 'Nun-D.M.C,' Carson quipped. 'Is this real?' Craig Melvin asked as he watched the video. 'It's real. Live from Catholic TV, it's a beatboxing nun and her holy backup dancer,' Jenna replied.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marizele Cassiano: Viral: 'Spitting Biblical Bars'? Brazilian Nun stuns with beatboxing skills
Who said you can't rock the world with a rosary on! A nun is proving how you can do both and go viral for it! What happened? A Brazilian nun has taken the internet by storm after showcasing her unexpected beatboxing skills during a live broadcast on a Catholic TV channel. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The video, which has since gone viral, features Sister Marizele Cassiano delivering an impromptu beatboxing performance, which prompted a second nun and priest to dance alongside her, as seen in a video shared by NBC News. The surprising performance has left both the audience and online viewers astounded. The rock-n-roll performance: Wearing a blue skirt, white shirt, and white nun's habit, Sister Marizele began by singing before she switched to making percussive sounds with her mouth and tongue. In a surprising turn, she began to incorporate beatboxing into her discussion, seamlessly blending traditional religious themes with modern musical expression. Then, a second nun started to dance alongside Sister Marizele. Before long, a priest wearing a long black robe joined in on busting a move. Their performance not only captivated the studio audience but also sparked a wave of admiration and curiosity online. Social media reacts: Social media platforms were abuzz with reactions to the nun's unexpected talent. Users from around the world expressed their amazement and appreciation, with many praising her for breaking stereotypes and bringing a fresh perspective to religious discourse. In the comments section of the viral video, fans of the holy trio drew a resemblance to 's 1990s comedy film franchise 'Sister Act,' about a lounge singer who transforms a nun singing group after she's placed in a convent as part of a witness protection program. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While one internet user wrote, 'I know 'Sister Act' when I see it,' another got amused, 'They really dropping a 'Sister Act' remake in 2025, huh?' Several people pointed out that those who become nuns and priests were once 'teenagers with love of music,' adding, 'I love seeing them showing off their amazing talents.' In a world where traditional institutions are often seen as out of touch with modern trends, this latest exhibit of 'Sister Act' serves as a reminder that innovation and tradition can coexist harmoniously. The Nuns' beatboxing not only entertained but also initiated the conversation on the evolving nature of faith and its expression in the digital age. Echoing that very sentiment, a third user was delighted enough to declare, 'Fun is not a sin.'
