Fall 2011
Our Fall 2011 Production will be “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical” - Book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin
Produced by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., NYC
Director: Francine Davis
Music Director: Kathryn Rosenbach
Producer: CherylAnn Welch
Synopsis of Play:
“Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical” 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 several 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, a “Secret Santa” audience participation, and an uproarious take on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet.
The cast consists of 5 women, 1 man, 2 girls, and 2 boys. An ensemble of adults and children will also be cast.
Character |
Description |
Reverend Mother Sister |
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 in a circus family and her “showbiz” background and sense of humor always shine through her attempt at creating a tough exterior. |
Sister Mary Hubert |
The Mistress of Novices. She is second in command to Mother Superior. 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 |
A streetwise nun from Brooklyn, NY. She is one tough cookie, but has a heart and soul 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 |
She 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, 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 |
A novice in the first three Nunsense shows, she now has her black veil. She is very excited to be in the Christmas show because Reverend Mother has allowed her to dance in the Nutcracker Ballet. Sister Leo has dedicated her life to becoming the first famous nun ballerina. |
Father Virgil Manly Trott |
Sister Mary Leo’s “real-life” brother. He is a Franciscan Father of Fort Wayne, and grew up in the Mississippi 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. |
The following four student characters are the winners of the convent school’s Talent Contest. Their prize is a featured appearance in the convent’s first Christmas TV Special. |
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John Kelly |
Age 13-14, enjoys performing and takes it seriously. The other contest winners look up to him. |
Louise Mayfield |
Age 12-13, sometimes acts like a kid, and sometimes like a teenager. |
Maria Montini |
Age 9-10, is sensitive and mature for her age. |
Billy Wilson |
Age 8-9, is a good kid, but sometimes a bit of a troublemaker. |
Note: Age ranges are approximate. You do not have to be within the age range, just be able to appear in the approximate age range.
Performances
Four performances will be held at:
Belmont Town Hall (handicapped accessible) Directions to Belmont Town Hall
455 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA
Friday |
December 2, 2011 |
8pm |
Saturday |
December 3 |
8pm |
Saturday |
December 10 |
8pm |
Sunday |
December 11 |
3pm matinee |
Reservations & Tickets:
Each current BDC Member (whose dues are paid for the 2011/2012 Season) is entitled to one free ticket per production.
$20 per person for non-member Adults.
$15 per person for non-member Seniors (65+) and Youths (under 18).
$15 per person for Groups of 10 or more attending the same performance who reserve in advance.
There are 3 ways to make a reservation:
a. By mail: Print the form below, fill it out, and mail it to us with your check payable to Belmont Dramatic Club, c/o L. P. Macdonald, 63 Alexander Ave, Belmont, MA 02478.
b. By phone: Call (617) 484-6383, leave a message with your order information, then mail your check to us at the address above or pay at the door.
c. By Email: Send your order information to us at info@belmontdramaticclub.org, then mail your check to us at the address above or pay at the door.
Reserving in advance gets you seats in our Reserved Section, but we don’t assign specific seats.
All tickets will be held at the Box Office for pick-up. No tickets will be mailed out.
Reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the performance.
All reserved tickets must be picked up at least 15 minutes before the program begins or the reservation may be forfeited.
General admission tickets will be sold at the Box Office. Box office opens one hour prior to each performance. Be there early for the best seats!
For more information regarding tickets, please call (617) 484-6383 or email info@belmontdramaticclub.org.
Any other questions, please call (617) 489-2529.