Make A Joyful Noise!

Come, and be inspired by this back-by-popular-demand gospel musical that addresses life's challenges and offers Hope, Thanks and Praise! Make a Joyful Noise is a celebration of “life and learning how to living it” in the new millennium and the many opportunities to express thanks to a greater power than ourselves amidst the onset of what scripture calls "perilous times". With a human need to understand and cope with tragic events such as the World Trade Center bombing on 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the COVID pandemic, the uncontrolled violence and hatred permeating humanity and the overwhelming economic challenges of today, Make A Joyful Noise is right on time. It is an inspired gospel musical that the St. Louis Critics have said "gives a lift to the soul." Written by the creative team of Ralph E. Greene, the late founding artistic director of Unity Theatre Ensemble and Bishop John Selders, composer, arranger and music director, Make A Joyful Noise has been well received by critics and the general public since its premiere. This ground breaking musical has had six successful sold-out encore production runs in the St. Louis metropolitan area. With the economic challenges and social unrest permeating the world today, Unity Theatre Ensemble invites you to experience and to share the timeless message of Make A Joyful Noise with your community. WHAT THE CRITICS SAY: "The songs are well-crafted examples of the genre and pack both an emotional and a rhythmic punch...With its sermons and gospel songs, a piece like Make A Joyful Noise raises profound questions...but whatever one's beliefs, the production gave a lift to the soul." –The St. Louis Riverfront Times Make A Joyful Noise! looks at a gritty, suffering world with problems -- from crack cocaine to air pollution...[the] message-- take responsibility for yourself, think about others, give thanks...The cast delivers it with unabashed emotion and loads of spirit...Make A Joyful Noise! is an uplifting show with a lot of good music."-St. Louis Post Dispatch "...just when you need it, along comes a show like this to get you back into the spirit, when your day's pressures and problems get in the way...I'm so glad it came along "just in time" and that I was able to change my whole perspective. I hope Unity Theatre will long continue to give us this type of inspirational show..."-Intermission Magazine (St. Louis Edition)