{"id":1014595,"date":"2021-12-13T14:24:38","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T22:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/metrotheatre.mysites.io\/homepage-1-4\/"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:55:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T22:55:46","slug":"nunsense","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/nunsense\/","title":{"rendered":"Show 59 #5 Nunsense &#8211; Season 58 Resumed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">Nunsense &#8211; The Show and it\u2019s Performances<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;background-color:#9400940a;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:0.5rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:0.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:25px;background-color:#9400940a;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:0.5rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:0.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAST FACTS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" class=\"wp-image-1014991\" style=\"width: 240px;\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Reverend-Mother-Nancy-Herb.jpg\" alt=\"Nunsense Rev Mother Nancy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Reverend-Mother-Nancy-Herb.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Reverend-Mother-Nancy-Herb-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Reverend-Mother-Nancy-Herb-254x169.jpg 254w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Reverend-Mother-Nancy-Herb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Reverend-Mother-Nancy-Herb-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Reverend-Mother-Nancy-Herb-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">SHOW TIMES<strong>:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Evening Performances at 8 pm:<br> March 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 &amp; 26<br>Matinee Performances at 2 pm:<br> March 13, 20 &amp; 27<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>By order of the Provincial Health Officer:<\/strong><br>* Proof of vaccination is required to enter the theatre.<br>* Masks are required inside the theatre for all patrons born in 2009 or earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">SHOW RUN:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong><strong>March 11-27<\/strong>,&nbsp;2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The&nbsp;<strong>Director\u2019s TalkBack<\/strong>&nbsp; is Friday Mar 18, 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The&nbsp;<strong>Preview<\/strong>&nbsp;is on&nbsp;<strong>Friday Mar 11,&nbsp;<\/strong>2022 \u2013 it is the final dress rehearsal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Running Time<\/strong>: about 2 hrs &amp; 15 min including the 15 min intermission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">LOCATION:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC.&nbsp; Next to the on-ramp to the Arthur Lang Bridge by Marine Drive and Granville . <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sister-Robert-Anne-Sheryl-Anne-Wheaton-480x720.jpg\" alt=\"Nunsense Sister Robert Anne\" class=\"wp-image-1014607\" width=\"240\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sister-Robert-Anne-Sheryl-Anne-Wheaton-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sister-Robert-Anne-Sheryl-Anne-Wheaton-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sister-Robert-Anne-Sheryl-Anne-Wheaton-113x169.jpg 113w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sister-Robert-Anne-Sheryl-Anne-Wheaton-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sister-Robert-Anne-Sheryl-Anne-Wheaton.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>TICKET PRICING:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">From $40<br>The Preview is $25<br>~ GST and fees are additional<br>* Group Discounts available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Tickets<\/strong>&nbsp;can be reserved by phone at <strong>604 266 7191&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">BOX OFFICE WINDOWS:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">They open at 4:30pm on Performance Days. Please use voicemail (i.e. <strong>604 266 7191<\/strong>)or email (i.e. contact us at bottom of the page) at other times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">LICENSED LOUNGE HOURS:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video eplus-wrapper\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsenselounge-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Performance Evenings \u2013 7:00 \u2013 11:00 pm<br>Performance Matinees \u2013 1:00 \u2013 5:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">PARKING:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There is plenty of easy parking \u2013 in the parking lot, on the street, even \u2018All Evening Parking\u2019 for $4 at the Value Liquor Store Lot just up the street from Metro \u2013&nbsp;1450 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Z9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">BUS ROUTES:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We\u2019re close to the Marpole bus loop and on the #10 route. Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.translink.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.translink.ca<\/a>&nbsp;for transit directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">CONTACT:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Metro Theatre and Boone Dog Productions via the contact form at the bottom of this page for more information, publicity photos, and arrangements for interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"147\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boone-dog-logo-147x169.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1014126\" title=\"boone dog logo - metrotheatre.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boone-dog-logo-147x169.png 147w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/boone-dog-logo.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 147px) 100vw, 147px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Boone Dog Productions is an artists\u2019 collective dedicated to telling stories that lighten, empower and resonate within the human soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Metro-M-Logo-300x155.jpg\" alt=\"letter M with happy and sad theatre masks\" class=\"wp-image-1011998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Metro-M-Logo-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Metro-M-Logo-1130x580.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Metro-M-Logo.jpg 436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Metro Theatre is a non-profit theatre company<\/strong>, dedicated to promoting and developing theatre arts.&nbsp; This is our&nbsp;<strong>58<\/strong><sup><strong>th<\/strong><\/sup>&nbsp;(resumed)<strong>&nbsp;Season<\/strong>&nbsp;of bringing laughter, intrigue and surprise to live audiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:25px;background-color:#9400940a;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:0.5rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:0.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rehearsal Pictures:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"971\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_0166-971x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1014987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_0166-971x720.jpg 971w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_0166-600x445.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_0166-228x169.jpg 228w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_0166-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_0166-86x64.jpg 86w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_0166.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_CUTOUT-480x720.jpg\" alt=\"Nunsense Angels\" class=\"wp-image-1014988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_CUTOUT-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_CUTOUT-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_CUTOUT-113x169.jpg 113w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_CUTOUT-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsense_CUTOUT-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Amnesia-Meghan-Anderssen-1080x720.jpg\" alt=\"Nunsense Sister Mary Amnesia\" class=\"wp-image-1014683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Amnesia-Meghan-Anderssen-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Amnesia-Meghan-Anderssen-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Amnesia-Meghan-Anderssen-254x169.jpg 254w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Amnesia-Meghan-Anderssen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Amnesia-Meghan-Anderssen-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Amnesia-Meghan-Anderssen.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Hubert-Catriona-Murphy-480x720.jpg\" alt=\"Nunsense Sister Mary Hubert\" class=\"wp-image-1014684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Hubert-Catriona-Murphy-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Hubert-Catriona-Murphy-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Hubert-Catriona-Murphy-113x169.jpg 113w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Hubert-Catriona-Murphy-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Hubert-Catriona-Murphy.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Leo-Sarah-Mercier-480x720.jpg\" alt=\"Nunsense Sister Mary Leo\" class=\"wp-image-1014685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Leo-Sarah-Mercier-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Leo-Sarah-Mercier-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Leo-Sarah-Mercier-113x169.jpg 113w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Leo-Sarah-Mercier-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sister-Mary-Leo-Sarah-Mercier.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video eplus-wrapper\"><video autoplay controls src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nunsensepromointro-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Press Release: STEEL MAGNOLIAS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper\">NUNSENSE VANCOUVER PERFORMANCE DATES&nbsp;<em>CHANGE<\/em>&nbsp;FROM JANUARY TO&nbsp;MARCH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">Boone Dog Productions&nbsp;in association with&nbsp;Metro Theatre&nbsp;presents this hilarious musical comedy&nbsp;March 11 to 27, 2022<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\u201cWe wanted to present this hilarious production at a time when theatregoers will feel more comfortable in an intimate setting like the Metro Theatre, especially with a production that involves audience interactions,\u201d says Shel Piercy, producer of Boone Dog Productions. \u201cOur team has been following provincial health orders and monitoring how other companies have been responding to the evolving pandemic. We felt moving our production to March was best for everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><em>Nunsense<\/em>&nbsp;is a hilarious spoof&nbsp;created by Dan Goggin in 1985 and&nbsp;follows the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser; the ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia, the Mother Superior Sister Regina, and Mistress of the Novices Sister Mary Hubert. Together (mostly) they stage a talent show with large dreams and little talent. Laced with catchy, original songs, zany, irreverent, physical comedy and dancing from ballet to tap,&nbsp;<em>Nunsense&nbsp;<\/em>promises to keep audiences young and old rolling with laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><em>Nunsense&nbsp;<\/em>stars&nbsp;Meghan Anderssen, Nancy Herb, Sarah Mercier, Caitriona Murphy, and Sheryl Anne Wheaton. Gillian Barber directs alongside Music Director Shawn Henry and Choreographer Shelley Stewart Hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The production team includes Set Designer Shel Piercy, Costume Designer Christina Sinosich, Lighting Designer Les Erskine, Associate Choreographer Maddalena Acconci, Stage Manager Ashley Vucko and Assistant Stage Manager Taylor MacKinnon.&nbsp;<em>Nunsense<\/em>&nbsp;is produced by Maddalena Acconci, Shel Piercy and Theresa Piercy and is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><em>Nunsense&nbsp;<\/em>runs at the Metro Theatre from March 11<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;to 27<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;with Opening Night on March 12<sup>th<\/sup>. Show times are Wednesday to Saturday at 8:00 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are priced from $40 and available through the&nbsp;<strong>Metro Theatre Box Office&nbsp;<\/strong>at&nbsp;<strong>604-266-7191&nbsp;<\/strong>or<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.metrotheatre.com\/TheatreManager\/1\/tmEvent\/tmEvent91.html\">online<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nunsense_HEROLOGO-897x720.jpg\" alt=\"Nunsense Hero Logo\" class=\"wp-image-1014610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nunsense_HEROLOGO-897x720.jpg 897w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nunsense_HEROLOGO-600x482.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nunsense_HEROLOGO-210x169.jpg 210w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nunsense_HEROLOGO-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nunsense_HEROLOGO.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><em><strong><em>\u201cI couldn\u2019t think of a better time to bring Nunsense to Vancouver audiences,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;says Shel Piercy, producer of Boone Dog Productions.&nbsp;<em>\u201cThe actors in this show are five of the funniest women I know and under the brilliant leadership of director Gillian Barber, this production of Nunsense promises to be an unforgettable night of laughter.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cast and Production Team<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">CAST<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">MOTHER SUPERIOR Nancy Herb<br>SISTER MARY HUBERT Caitriona Murphy<br>SISTER ROBERT ANNE Sheryl Anne Wheaton<br>SISTER MARY AMNESIA Meghan Anderssen<br>SISTER MARY LEO Sarah Mercier<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">PRODUCTION TEAM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">DIRECTOR Gillian Barber<br>CHOREOGRAPHER Shelley Stewart Hunt<br>MUSIC DIRECTOR Shawn Henry<br>PRODUCERS Maddalena Acconci, Shel Piercy, Theresa Piercy<br>SET DESIGN Shel Piercy<br>COSTUME DESIGN Christina Sinosich<br>LIGHTING DESIGN Les Erskine<br>SOUND MIXER Justin Gaudio<br>ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER Maddalena Acconci<br>STAGE MANAGER Ashely Vucko<br>ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Taylor MacKinnon<br>SET CONSTRUCTION John Bradbury<br>SET PAINTER Meredith Fraser<br>PUBLICITY Cynnamon Schreinert<br>GRAPHIC DESIGNER Susan Sullivan<br>MARKETING PHOTOGRAPHY Emily Cooper<br>FROM METRO:<br>GENERAL MANAGER Les Erskine<br>PUBLICIST Debra Danny<br>HOUSE MANAGER Heather Stewart<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gillian Barber \u2013 Directors Synopsis<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Tragedy has struck the nuns of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, all of whom now teach at Mount Saint Helen School. One of the nuns, Sister Julia Child of God, made a Vichyssoise soup which poisoned 52 of the sisters, leaving only a handful of nuns behind. Some of those remaining nuns, under the guidance of Reverend Mother, Sister Mary Regina, are putting on a fundraiser to cover the costs of the funerals. Not accustomed to performing, each brave sister has put together an \u201cact\u201d, in order to raise the money to bury the last 4 nuns, who are currently in the freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The sisters lead off with a truncated history of their convent, and how they sailed to an island near the South of France, where they established a safe haven for a leper colony. When rivalry with the Protestants reared its ugly head, they came back to New York State to start a school. They are all dedicated nuns, albeit from very different backgrounds, and do their best to work together to produce this fundraiser performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Sister Mary Hubert, the \u201cnumber two\u201d in the convent, does her best to keep the show going, despite the often misguided direction of Sister Mary Regina. Helping her organize the show are: Sister Mary Leo, a novice who has dreams of being the first ballerina nun, Sister Robert Anne, a wisecracking Brooklynese \u201ctough kid\u201d, who wants to be more than a nun in the chorus, and Sister Amnesia \u2013 so named, as she can\u2019t remember who or where she is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Despite a few onstage and backstage mishaps, the show must go on. The sisters sing and dance their hearts out, run a quiz for the audience, let you in on their childhood experiences and find the most delightful conclusion to their dilemma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Dan Goggin grew up with nuns and was educated in the Catholic school system. He has built these characters on nuns he knew, was taught by and who helped raise him. While he pokes fun at their foibles, you can tell that he is very fond and respectful of the character he has created \u2013 they are human and big-hearted, and are all doing their best. I\u2019m so excited for you to see our production \u2013 I hope it is fond, respectful, human, big-hearted and most of all, hysterical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gillian Barber \u2013 Directors Notes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">I had never had the pleasure of watching&nbsp;<em><strong>Nunsense<\/strong><\/em><strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;nor even reading it before this past October. <strong>Having been raised a Catholic, and being aware of the many phases of a child\u2019s then young adult\u2019s view I have had of the religion, I was scared that it would be sacrilegious or offend my sensibilities in some way.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>I would like to report that I have done nothing but giggle at the antics of this talented cast, as well as find a new understanding of the behaviour of my teacher\/nuns from years past. It is irreverent, sure, but it is undeniably human. And humans are funny \u2013 especially these wildly different women in the cast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">I am confident that you will find it irreverent but heart-warming, with a huge dose of humility and hilarity thrown in for good measure. It is a zany night in the theatre, and at this point under the seemingly endless pandemic cloud, will bring you a few wonderful hours of amusing pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">I am proud of the production team who have put this show together, the delightful cast, the supportive crew, and as always, to the Metro, for sharing their space and their wonderful audience with us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong><strong>Director<\/strong>s Talk<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GBarber-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gillian Barber - Director\" class=\"wp-image-1014614\" width=\"250\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GBarber-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GBarber-1-135x169.jpg 135w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gillian Barber&nbsp;and the&nbsp;cast of NunsensE WERE AVAILABLE&nbsp;immediately following the show on&nbsp;Friday, March 18, 2022&nbsp;for an informal chat about:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Casting and how the combination of actors is the most important step a director can take<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Fostering and mentoring emerging talent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Sensitivity about subject matter while staying true to the story<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The challenges of performing in a COVID world. Masks and mayhem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Gillian&nbsp; opened up the session up for questions from the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There was no additional charge for the Director\u2019s Talk, as folks stayed in their seats or move up a bit closer to the stage \u2013 allowing for social distancing at all times. The session lasted about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nunsense &#8211; The Show and it\u2019s Performances FAST FACTS: SHOW TIMES: Evening Performances at 8 pm: March 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 &amp; 26Matinee Performances at 2 pm: March 13, 20 &amp; 27 By order of the Provincial Health Officer:* Proof of vaccination is required to enter the theatre.* Masks are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1014595"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1014595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1014595\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1014595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}