Sistas

This joyful musical follows five women as they come together to clean out their matriarch’s home and discover fragments of their past. As they share stories and memories, they honor black women throughout history while performing top hits from the 1930s to the 1990s, from Billie Holiday to Beyonce. Characters: Gloria- Age 30s black woman. Very religious. Roberta- 30-ish black woman. Angry at life and the White Male system. She wants everyone to see how bad things are. Dr. Simone- College-educated, professional woman, in her late 30s or early 40s. She is professorial. She is divorced and wants to be in a relationship. She is the sister of Gloria and Roberta. Tamika- Age 18. High school senior. Dresses hip. She uses her body to gain power. She is Simone’s daughter. Heather-White Woman. She is the sister-in-law of the three women. Married their brother. She is educated and verbally quick, almost a smart-ass. She works with Simone at the community college. She is in her 30s. Grandma- (Optional) Appears at the end, no speaking.