Make a Joyful Noise! is an exciting gospel musical the St. Louis Riverfront Times says "gives a lift to the soul." Make a Joyful Noise is a celebration of life and living it in the new millenium 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 the tragic event such as the World Trade Center bombing, Hurricane Katrina, the uncontrolled violence of young generations and the economic challenges of today. Make A Joyful Noise! is right on time.

Written by the creative team of Ralph Greene, director and John Selders, composer and musical director, Make A Joyful Noise! was well received during its premiere in August, 1996. Since 1996, this ground breaking musical has had four successive encore production runs.

Make A Joyful Noise! is an inspirational experience with a score of traditional and original contemporary gospel songs that exalt Hope, Thanks and Praise!

Make A Joyful Noise! is a non denominational production which addresses universal problems and provides inspriation and solutions for all people regardless to race, religion or culture.

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)