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Kristin Robinson of Portland (center) performs the title role in “Sister Act,” the feel-good musical based on the 1992 smash hit film, coming to the Lakewood Theater
Company in Lake Oswego. Opening night is Friday, April 27 with shows running through June 10.
Taking the Lead in Sister Act
Feel-good musical
based on smash hit
“Sister Act,” the feel-good musical
comedy based on the smash hit 1992
film, takes to the stage in Lake Oswe-
go this week featuring Portland actress
Kristin Robinson in the title role.
Robinson has worked in North-
west repertory theaters for the last
eight years. Her earliest acting and
vocal training came in church and she
snagged her first leading role as Doro-
thy in The Wiz and continued honing
her dancing and acting skills at Jeffer-
son Arts High School and by studying
theater in college.
Then after over 22 years working
for Southwest Airlines and 20 years
away from the stage, Robinson was
approached by her long-time friend
Shalanda Sims to take part in her an-
nual Black History Month production,
“Who I Am Celebrating Me.” Through
this, Robinson won the lead role in
“The Black Nativity” (Passinart The-
atre Company), readings with Artists
Repertory Theatre, and most recently
as the infamous Alma Hix in “The Mu-
sic Man” (Clackamas Repertory The-
atre).
Lakewood Theatre Company will
open “Sister Act” on Friday, April 27
with shows continuing through June
10. Tickets are $39 for adults and $37
for seniors with discounts available
for students and groups. Call the box
office at 503-635-3901 or visit Lake-
wood-center.org.