Photo by Jere Torkelsen
Novato Theater Company presents Nunsense on stage now through October 6.
Dan Goggins’ book, music and lyrics come to life thanks to a stellar cast, excellent direction by Lisa Morse and spectacular choreography by Marilyn Izdebski.
You won’t want to miss this hilarious musical comedy, which also features fine musical direction by Nick Brown and a lovely live band.
The play is set in a Catholic middle-school auditorium where five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken are planning to raise funds by putting on a variety show.
As Act One begins they introduce themselves with the song “Nunsense Is Habit Forming.” Eight entertaining numbers follow showcasing the cast’s incredible range and energy. Their acting, singing and dancing is a joy to behold, thanks to Nicole Thordsen (Sister Amnesia) Lauren Sutton-Beattie (Sister Leo), Kristine Ann Lowry (Sister Hubert), Tina Smith (Sister Robert Anne) and Jane Harrington (Sister Regina).
Stand out performances include Thordsen’s hilarious rendition of “So You Want To Be A Nun” sung with a foul-mouthed nun-puppet named Sister Mary Annette.
Another highlight is when the company dons tap shoes for a rousing dance number “Tackle That Temptation.”
Act Two features nine fabulous songs including “The Drive In” (Thordsen, Smith and Sutton-Beattie),and Lowry performing “Holier Than Thou.”
Congratulations also to Tom O’Brien/Set Design, Adrianna Gutierrez/Costumes and the entire production team for creating such a memorable and enjoyable show.
Coming up next at Novato Theater Company is Noel Coward’s Present Laughter, directed by Carl Jordan, January 24-February 16.
