Stages' beloved "Sister" returns to the theatre this summer! Performing in an installment of Late Nite Catechism never before seen by Houston audiences, Denise Fennell reprises her role as Sister in Sister's Summer School Catechism: God Never Takes a Vacation!, this time leading hilarious interactive classroom discussions about whether Jesus had to go to summer school and what are appropriate summer vacations for practicing Catholics. Over the years audiences of all religions and ideologies have enjoyed Fennell's humorous take on the Roman Catholic Church, which is neither mean-spirited nor satire, but developed out of deep affection. It's not rare to see a priest, nun or church official in attendance at a Late Nite Catechism performance.
Directed by
Marc Silvia, Fennell creates a unique performance during each show due to her frequent improvisational interaction with the audience. "There is a script, there is a class, there is a curriculum," she says. "But at any moment, anything can happen. Every show is different." Fennell is known to Stages audiences for her many appearances as Sister, as well as her memorable roles in Shear Madness and The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. Her unique camaraderie with Stages audiences has turned Late Nite Catechism into one of the most beloved and requested series in the company's history.
Originally written by
Vicki Quade and
Maripat Donovan, the Late Nite Catechism series made its debut in 1993 at the Live Bait Theatre in Chicago and went on to become one of the longest-running shows in Chicago history. Since then, it has grossed over $100 million at the box office and has been presented in 410 cities around the world to more than 3.5 million people. In addition, the 8 shows in the series have raised over $4 million for a variety of Retired Sisters and Catholic organizations.
Tickets for this limited engagement of Sister's Summer School Catechism: God Never Takes a Vacation! are selling very quickly, with some performances already sold out.
Performance times are Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 2:30pm and 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm.
Regular tickets start at $25 with savings Wednesday - Friday plus Saturday matinees for groups of 6 or more, or Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees for groups of 10 or more. To purchase, call the Stages Box Office at 713.527.0123 or reserve online at
www.stagestheatre.com.
