The live experience
What reaches the room
Shout, Sister, Shout! is a dynamic performance that blends theater, music, and storytelling to celebrate the life and influence of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a pioneering guitarist and crossover artist whose impact helped shape rock and roll. Based on Gayle Wald’s acclaimed biography and Cheryl L. West’s stage writing, this show has been staged at notable venues including the world premiere at Pasadena Playhouse in 2017, a 2019 production at Seattle Repertory Theatre, and a 2023 engagement at Ford’s Theatre in DC. The production stands apart from the later Marie and Rosetta project, maintaining its own distinct voice and legacy.