What happens when convent cook Sister Julia (Child of God) accidentally poisons several of the Little Sisters of Hoboken? The remaining sisters put on a show to raise money to bury the departed. But not without hilarious vicissitudes that will bring back memories to those who remember their parochial school days, and bring laughs to everyone.
Winner of four Outer Critics Awards including Best Off-Broadway Musical.
"You don't have to be Catholic to love Nunsense" -- Entertainment Tonight
October 20, 21, 22(Sunday matinee-2pm), 27, 28 and 29(Sunday matinee-2pm) & November 3 and 4
Detroit News story on Nunsense
Nunsense is a musical comedy...book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin.
Cast of Characters
Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior-A feisty overweight Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight.
Sister Mary Hubert, Mistress of Novices-The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior.
Sister Robert Anne-A streetwise tough character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior.
Sister Mary Amnesia-this nun lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet.
Sister Mary Leo-the novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina.
In the context of "Nunsense", Sister Mary Regina (Reverand Mother), Sister Mary Hubert, and Sister Robert Anne are the only nuns who actually worked in the Leper Colony. Sister Mary Amnesia and Sister Mary Leo only know of the Leper Colony through stories told by the others. Reverend Mother and Sister Hubert have a healthy rivalry (somewhat like Mame Dennis and Vera Charles in "Auntie Mame"). Each is always trying to outdo the other. But, Reverend Mother is always quick to remind everyone that she is the Mother Superior. Sister Robert Anne is Reverend Mother's nemesis. She would probably be thrown out of the convent if it weren't for the fact that Reverend Mother really knows that Sister Robert Anne is, underneath it all, a very dedicated nun. Everyone likes Sister Mary Amnesia because she is so innocent. Except for her first entrance when she appears a bit shy, she is unafraid. When she realizes that the audience is friendly nothing can dampen her childlike enthusiasm. Sister Mary Leo is frustrated by Reverend Mother in her attempt to shine as a nun-ballerina. For this reason she is easily led astray by her "buddy" Sister Robert Anne.
Before the performance and during intermission the sisters wander through the auditorium, on the stage, etc., as they please. For, after all, they are in their own school. They are very much "at home". As the performance progresses they become equally "at home" in the spotlight!
The script indicates that the sisters are performing on the set of the "eighth grade production of Grease," and they are accompanied by a band. However, it should be noted, that the sisters could just as easily present their "benefit" in a church basement with an old upright piano and no set at all. "Nunsense" is a musical comedy for everyone-everywhere!
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