"Nunsense"
By Dan Goggin
Directed by Susan J. Nelson
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Sr. Amnesia describes the clock at the convent.
Those glamorous nuns...
Sr. Robert's "Habit Humor"
Sr. Mary Regina(Beverly McCavitt) looks sternly at Robert Anne
"We've Got to Clean Out the Freezer"
The Cooking Sequence: Sr. Mary Regina says that Amnesia is "a few eggs short of a carton."
Sister Mary Regina, the beloved Mother Superior of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, is originally from a small county in Ireland called Kilquirky. She headed the pioneering group of religious who established the leper colony in the Mediterranean and later returned to Hoboken as Superior General of the Order. After Nunsense, Mother Superior says she has no desire to continue in the theatre. But rumor has it that she would consider doing national commercials or a television series to raise money for the Order. Prior to taking her vows, Sister Mary Regina was Bev McCavitt, who is making her debut at Grey Lire. She most recently appeared at the Civic in Fiddler on the Roof and in the First Presbyterian production of School House Rock. She wants to thank her friends for their support and her children for allowing her to pursue her passion in theatre. Also to RG for his mounds of encouragement.
Sister Mary Hubert entered the Little Sisters of Hoboken upon graduation from Precious Blood Elementary School. Sister currently serves the Order as Mistress of Novices, training new recruits. Her position is not unlike a drill sergeant; however, she is the first to point out that her approach is more gentle-but firm. Sister is a little "off the wall" at times, but this has been attributed to the fact that she was trampled by a camel that went berserk during the annual Nativity pageant held in the leper colony. Sister Mary Hubert is the former Cindy Schlichter, who last appeared on Grey Lire's stage in Annie. She has appeared in a number of productions at Grey Lire. Cindy wishes to thank her family and friends for their endless support and a special thanks to Sue and Judy for believing that she could do this show.
Sister Mary Robert Anne was a child of a disadvantaged Brooklyn family. After dropping out of Verna's Cashier School, Reverend Mother took pity on poor little Tracey Buckmaster and accepted her into the Little Sisters of Hoboken, where she became Sister Mary Robert Anne. Today she is one of the most popular sisters with New Jersey kids because she speaks their language. Reverend Mother regrets the fact that a lot of this language is unprintable. Sister Robert Anne had a very checkered career prior to entering the convent, including acting stints in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Li'l Abner and Oliver as well as others. Thanks to everyone involved with the show. Finally, in her spare time she likes long walks along the beach with the seagulls.
Sister Mary Amnesia is truly a lost soul. She arrived at the convent in her habit without a clue as to her identity, recalling only that a crucifix fell on her head. It has been said that she resembles Jennifer Poiry who studies music and theatre at IPFW and has appeared in Taming of the Shrew and Fiddler on the Roof at Civic, and A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine at Pulse Opera House. Perhaps the resemblance is due to her portrayal of Maria in The Sound of Music at Grey Lite, where she met her fiancé Scott Nedberg.
Sr. Amnesia (Jennifer Poiry) conducts a quiz
Sr's Leo (Sharon Nelson), Robert Anne (Tracey Buckmaster) & Hubert (Cindy Schlichter)
Sister Mary Leo came to the order from an Illinois farm. She entered the convent to dedicate her life to God through the dance. Many people think that she took her name from the famous "leotard" but that is not true. She is named after her Uncle Lee, a notorious Chicago gangster. Sister thought that by taking his name, the Lord would go easy on him. She is a novice and has much to learn. Before joining the Order, Sister was known as Sharon Nelson, who tested her dancing ability by appearing in Annie and The All Night Strut at Grey Lite. Prior to taking her vow of poverty, Sister appeared in Lie, Cheat and Genuflect, Oliver Pippin and West Side Story. Sharon is a 911 dispatcher for the Allen County Police Department. She thanks everyone involved with this show for their encouraging words. Thanks again, Mark, for letting me do just "one more show" this year.
Laura Furiak, dance director, is responsible for the choreography of these talented Sisters. She has appeared at GLP in Guys and Dolls and Cheaper By the Dozen. Recently she appeared as Dorothy Mae in Arena's Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Laura also appeared in Civic's Oklahoma! and Waynedale United Church's They're Playing Our Song. She is an instructor at Ivy Tech State College and married to Nick, the greatest guy in the world. In her spare time, Laura enjoys talking to her mom on the phone, playing with her dogs and collecting skin and hair care products.
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act One
Act Two
TIME: The Present
Nunsense is used by special permission of Samuel French, Inc., 25 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10010
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Welcome...Sr. Mary Regina
"Nunsense Is Habit-Forming"...Cast
Opening Remarks...Srs. Regina & Hubert
"A Difficult Transition"...Cast
The Quiz...Sr. Mary Amnesia
"Benedicite"...Sr. Mary Leo
"The Biggest Ain't the Best"...Srs. Hubert and Leo
"Playing Second Fiddle"...Sr. Robert Anne
Taking Responsibility...Sr. Mary Regina
"So You Want to Be a Nun"...Sr. Mary Amnesia
A Word from Reverend Mother...Sr. Mary Regina
"Turn Up the Spotlight"...Sr. Mary Regina
"Lilacs Bring Back Memories"...Srs. Regina, Hubert, Leo & Amnesia
An Unexpected Discovery...Sr. Mary Regina
"Tackle That Temptation with a Time Step"...Cast
Robert to the Rescue...Sr. Robert Anne
"Growing Up Catholic"...Srs. Robert Anne, Leo, Hubert & Amnesia
"We've Got to Clean Out the Freezer"...Cast
A Minor Catastrophe...Cast
"Just a Couple of Sisters"...Srs. Regina and Hubert
"Soup's On (The Dying Nun Ballet)"...Sr. Mary Leo
Baking with the BVM...Sr. Julia, Child of God
"Playing Second Fiddle (reprise)"...Sr. Robert Anne
"I Just Want to Be a Star"...Sr. Robert Anne
"The Drive In"...Srs. Robert Anne, Amnesia, and Leo
A Home Movie...Cast
"I Could've Gone to Nashville"...Sr. Mary Amnesia
"Gloria in Excelsis Deo"...Cast
Closing Remarks...Cast
"Holier Than Thou"...Cast
"Nunsense is Habit-Forming (reprise)"...Cast
PLACE: Mount St. Helen's School Auditorium
PRODUCTION STAFF
Sound...Mark Gevaart
Lights Operator (Sr. M. Myopia)...Katie Sanserino
Set Construction...Jim Hodgin
Costumes...Cast and Crew
Business Manager/Tickets...Judy David
Keyboard...Holly Knott
Bass...Tom Dawkins
Drums...Clem Bowser
Georgia Engel in "Nunsense Jamboree"
Nunsense Synopsis
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