ShenanArts' NUNCRACKERS Opens this Week

The Nunsense Christmas Musical, NUNCRACKERS, is presented as the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement. It stars the nuns you love, plus Father Virgil, and four of Mount Saint Helen's most talented students. Featuring all new songs including Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain't Comin' to Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us and It's Better to Give than to Receive, this show is filled with typical NUNSENSE humor, some of your favorite carols, and a "Secret Santa" audience participation. We're certain this NUNSENSE Christmas Show will make you laugh, and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It's the perfect way to insure that your holiday season is merry and bright!

Starring...

Sister Mary Regina (Reverend Mother) is the Mother Superior of the Little Sisters of Hoboken. She tries to be strict and keep order, but things often get out of her control. She grew up as Barbara Spilman Lawson in a circus family and her "show biz" background and sense of humor always shine through her attempt at creating a tough exterior.

Sister Mary Hubert is the Mistress of the Novices. She is second in command to Mother Superior. As Sandi Belcher, she wanted to be a nun all her life and at times finds it difficult to deal with problems she firmly believes are created by Mother Superior's ineptness. She is very practical. She and Mother Superior have a healthy and humorous rivalry.

Sister Robert Anne is a streetwise nun, formerly Dianne Truslow, from Brooklyn, New York. She is one tough cookie, but has a heart of gold. The students love her because she "speaks their language." She feels she has real theatrical potential and is constantly frustrated by Reverend Mother's refusal to let her "star" in the show.

Sister Mary Paul (AKA Amnesia) was hit on the head with a crucifix and for a long period didn't remember who she was. Now, everyone knows she is Sister Mary Paul, formerly Sherry Talbott, a country singer who jump-started her recording career as the first nun to appear at the Grand Ole Opry. Even though she has her memory back, she always seems to be a "little vacant" but innocently endearing.

Sister Mary Leo (formerly Gladys Irene Wright Trott) has dreamed of becoming the world's first nun ballerina for most of her life. Her choreography for the show displays the many talents of the cast.

Father Virgil Manly Trott is Sister Mary Leo's "real-life" brother. He is a Franciscan Father of Fort Wayne, and grew up as Bob Wright in the Mississippi River Delta where he and his sister were part of the Trott Family Singers. He now has his own radio show and the sisters invited him to participate in the Christmas program because they knew he could give them pointers on presenting a good show.

Brother Joey Belcher is serving penance for several incidents that shall remain nameless. He is working as the cameraman for the presentation today.

Tickets:
Children: $10
Seniors (55+): $14
College Students: $14
Adults: $17

Tickets are available three ways:
1) In our box office during operating hours (listed below).
2) On our website.
3) At the door.

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