Sister Amnesia's Country Western Nunsense Jamboree
Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin
A frolicking Country and Western fun filled musical
Directed by Pam Cooper – Musical Director Steven Days
In Association with ORiGiN Theatrical
This production is presented as a promotional tour for Sister Mary Amnesia's newly released album, I Could've Gone to Nashville. After regaining her memory Sr. Amnesia realizes she is Sister Mary Paul, a former country singer. Reverend Mother, feeling that one should not waste God-given talent, gets Sister Mary Paul a recording contract and now she is on a national tour. Introducing two new characters, Sister Mary Wilhem (the convent nurse), and Father Virgil Manly Trott (Sister Leo?s real-life brother), this show is filled with hysterical one-liners and infectious comic tunes. Audiences participate in a rousing "Country Auction" and join with the cast as they sing We know that somewhere up in heaven you're a saint, Patsy Cline! Will Sister Amnesia leave the convent for the Grand Ole Op'ry? You'll have to wait till the finale, Do Unto Others to get the answer.
Cast
Sister Mary Paul (AKA Amnesia ) - Lesley Davis
Sister Mary Wilhelm - Jacqui McKell
Sister Robert Anne - Jane Rapley
Sister Mary Leo - Della Kidd
Father Virgil Manly Trott - Chris O’Leary
The Hail Marys
Sister Mary Mary - Fran Smith
Sister Mary Kay - Kay Lyons
Sister Mary Jane - Jessica Heath
Crew
Director - Pam Cooper
Musical Director - Steven Days
Co-ordinator - John Mordacz
Choreographer - Jacqui Cullen
Stage Manager - Joy McKean
Lighting Design - Ashley Worsman
Lighting & Sound Operators - Joanne Sephton, Ashley Worsman,
John Mordacz, Brad Wyeth
Set Design, Set Construction & Decor - Ashley Worsman, John Mordacz
Photography - Kayleen Nunn
Program - Paul MarshallFOH & Green Room - Debe Dewey,
Col Seed & wonderful volunteers
The Orchestra
Musical Director - Brother Steven - Steven Days
Electric Keyboards - Brother Sean - Sean Fagan
Fiddle - Sister Mary Melody - Melinda Coles
Drums - Brother John - John Kent
Bass Guitar - Sister Mary Lou - Amanda Chivers
Performance Dates:
Friday 11 Nov 8pm (plus Dinner)
Saturday 12 Nov 2pm and 8pm
Wednesday 16 Nov 8pm
Friday 18 Nov 8pm
Saturday 19 Nov 2pm and 8pm
Wednesday 23 Nov 8pm
Friday 25 Nov 8pm
Saturday 26 Nov 2pm and 8pm (plus Dinner)
Theatre Phone: (07) 3345 3964 (To message-bank when not staffed)