Now Playing! (Just in Time for Pre-Holiday Cheer!)
 

Nuncrackers (musical comedy)
Nov. 14 - 23, 2008
Directed by Diana Enloe
Alison Neace - Music Director


The Little Sisters of Hoboken are back. This time with a priest and four charming, talented youngsters. The Nunsense Christmas Musical, NUNCRACKERS, written by Dan Goggins and directed by Diana Enloe ,with music direction by Alison Neace, will open on Friday, November 14 and run through Sunday, November 23. Just in time to put you and yours in the holiday spirit, NUNCRACKERS reunites Sisters Robert Ann, Amnesia, Hubert and Sister Mary Regina (Reverend Mother) as they present their first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the Convent basement. Featuring all new songs, this show is filled with typical NUNSENSE humor, many of your favorite carols, and a “secret Santa” audience participation. The Christmas Show will make you laugh, will tug at your heartstrings, and send you home ready for the holiday season. The cast consists of Gail Drillinger as Reverend Mother, Anne Frakes as Sr. Robert Ann, Jean Heil as Sr. Mary Paul (aka Sr. Amnesia), Shea Radcliff as Sr. Hubert, and Shea Maples as Father Virgil Manly Trott. In addition, there are four winners of the Mount Saint Helen’s School talent contest, Nathan Ash, Sarah Hasse, Brennan Haug, and Casey Turner. The Upper Room Band is made up of musicians Carol Griffith at the piano, Barb McHugh on keyboards, and Ken Link, percussion.

Technical support comes from Kevin Frakes, set construction; Mark Hilgert , Mike Cox, and Steve Campbell, special projects; Lee Cox, Mike Cox, Jane Hill, Robin Karpan, and Jeff Pruett, lights and sound; Colette Turner (who also plays Sr. Leo), stage manager and props and Sandi Blair of Robert Schmidt’s Costumes and Diana Enloe, costumes.

Make your reservations early by calling our box office: 462-6562

Cast:

Nathan Ash - Billy
Gail Drillinger - Reverend Mother
Anne Frakes - Sister Robert Ann
Sarah Hasse - Maria
Brennan Haug - John
Jean Heil - Sister Amnesia
Shea Maples - Father Virgil
Shea Radcliff - Sister Hubert
Casey Turner - Louise
Colette Turner - Sister Leo/Stage Manager

Musicians:

Carol Griffith - Piano
Barbara McHugh - Keyboard
Ken Link - Percussion