Musical Theatre Dunedin’s production of Sister Act Thursday, May 14 Review by Sam Henderson. Musical Theatre Dunedin has unleashed a surge of 1970s soul with its vibrant production of Sister Act . Featuring a high-energy original score by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glen Slater, the musical lights up Mosgiel’s Coronation Hall. Based on the hit film, the story follows Deloris Van Cartier, an aspiring disco diva who inadvertently witnesses a crime. While trying to lay low in a convent, Deloris takes charge of the institution’s struggling choir, transforming them into a powerhouse of soul and sass. Jess Ruck-Nu'u brings a fun and fiery energy to Deloris, electrifying the stage whenever she appears. Alethea Chittenden matches her brilliance as Mother Superior, delivering an incredible performance with a soaring voice that captures deep emotion. She expertly handles the difficult task of portraying a disapproving figure who dislikes the freedom sparked by Deloris, before unfreezing to embrace her.…