Welcome to “NUNSENSE!” A Musical Comedy
in Two Acts with a 15-minute intermission.
A zany, wholesome, hilarious musical revue presented by the Little Sisters of Hoboken, “NUNSENSE!” is a heavenly delight! This riotous show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements, and a brand new song, this madcap musical will send you home singing, dancing and laughing… it’s habit-forming!
Black Dirt Theater welcomes you to this performance of “Nunsense!” Please SILENCE your mobile device, and reduce the brightness to the lowest setting. ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING (INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHY) OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Thank You!
2024-25 BLACK DIRT THEATER SEASON SPONSORED BY:
PLASTIC PRINTERS: 741 Spiral Blvd, Hastings, MN 55033 / plasticprinters.com
HASTINGS ARTS CENTER: 216 4th St. E, Hastings, MN 55033 / hastingsartscenter.org
Dinner Theater performances catered by Ideal Catering / Hastings Golf Club & Events / Hastings Public House
2015 Westview Drive, Hastings, MN 55033 / www.hastingsgolfclub.com / hastingspublichouse.com
Dessert Matinee performances catered by G&G Petite Sweets
1713 14th Court West, Hastings MN 55033 / gandgpetitesweets.godaddysites.com
Intermission Treats by Hanisch Bakery
410 W 3rd St, Red Wing, MN 55066 / hanischbakery.com
CAST: The Little Sisters of Hoboken
Reverend Mother,
Sister Mary Regina
Kari McCord
Kari McCord (Reverend Mother, Sister Mary Regina) is excited to perform in her 7th production with Black Dirt Theater. Past BDT roles include Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias, Polonius in Hamlet, and Alma Hix in The Music Man. She’s also appeared as the Mayor of Bikini Bottom in SpongeBob Square Pants the Musical (Eagan Summer Community Theater), Heidi in Fuddy Meers (Phoenix Theatre), Mrs. Soames in Our Town (Expressions Theater), as well as ensemble roles in various productions. In addition to theater, Kari enjoys working her way through her fabric hoard in her sewing room, spending time doing puzzles, playing games and singing karaoke with her friends, and serving her cat overlords, Kingston, Daisy, and Sunny. Kari would like to thank her kids, Blue, James, and Katherine, as well as her fabulous friends for supporting her on her theater journey!
Sister Mary Hubert
Michelle Braun
Michelle Braun (Sister Mary Hubert) has been in over 50 full-length musicals, including nine productions with Black Dirt Theater. Her most notable roles include Marian Paroo (The Music Man), Charlotte (Cinderella), Agnes (I Do! I Do!), and Ado Annie (Oklahoma!). In her "real life", Michelle enjoys teaching elementary music, snuggling her adorable dog, and annoying her teenage children. Michelle loves performing in her adopted hometown of Hastings where she has lived for over 15 years.
Sister Robert Anne
Caitlin Sparks
Caitlin Sparks (she/they) (Sister Robert Anne) is feeling blessed to be in her first Black Dirt Theater production, not to mention a dream show! Past credits: Shakespeare in Something Rotten, Hope in Urinetown (Lakeshore Players), Eddie in Rocky Horror (Orthogonal Productions). They are also a choreographer, makeup designer, and teaching artist based in the Twin Cities.
Sister Mary Amnesia
Emily Laing
Emily Laing (Sister Mary Amnesia) is excited to be back at Black Dirt Theatre since meeting everyone as a chorus member of last summers' musical, Cinderella. Other credits which bring her joy include include Matron Mama Norton in Chicago (Cretin-Durham Hall), Magenta in Rocky Horror Show (The Muse Theatre, La Crosse, WI), Mae in Reefer Madness (The Muse), and Mamie Eisenhower in First Lady Suite (La Crosse Community Theatre). She is also a proud member of the new River Valley Chorale. When she’s not driving to rehearsal from Saint Paul, you can find Emily snuggling on the couch with her three cats a wee dram. Emily would like to thank her husband Scot (with one t) for his patience and support!
Sister Mary Leo
Baylee Stevenson
Baylee Stevenson (Sister Mary Leo) is thrilled to be making her Minnesota debut on the Black Dirt Theater stage. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Baylee studied musical theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy's New York campus! With a passion for storytelling and a lifelong love of theatre, Baylee has been working to hone her craft and bring her unique perspective to the stage. As she takes her first steps as a professional performer, Baylee is grateful for the opportunity to share her work with audiences and humbled by the experience of being part of this vibrant and dynamic community.
Understudy
Abbie Barsness
Abbie Barsness (Understudy) is so excited to be part of the show! Her recent credits include Ensemble in Cinderella (Black Dirt Theatre), Annie in The Play That Goes Wrong (Theatre Intensive), and Yvette in Clue (Theatre Intensive). When not in rehearsal Abbie spends her time writing novels, hiking, and snuggling with her cat Smudge. Abbie would like to thank her castmates for all the laughs and fun the past few weeks!
Understudy
Wanda Gelhar
Wanda Gelhar (Understudy) is excited to be a part of her second Black Dirt Theater production. She was “Yet Another Duchess” in last summer’s production of Cinderella. Wanda brings just under 20 years of dance and stage experience to this show hailing from her roots out of the state of Oklahoma where she participated in many variety and festival shows. Wanda would like to thank the production team of Nunsense for this opportunity to be a part of this show along with her family and friends who are endlessly supporting her throughout this process.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director & Music Director:
Ryan McCoy
Assistant Director & Stage Manager:
Niki Johnson
Lighting Designer & Board Operator:
Mark Kieffer
Sound Tech & Board Operator:
Steven Read
Spotlight Operator:
Jeff Hosch
Graphic Designer:
Thomas Bonneville
MANY THANKS!
Our Donors:
Sarah Lockwood
Jeremy Sundheim
In Memory of Miriam Penrod
All our Anonymous Donors!
Our Sponsors:
Platinum Musical Sponsors:
Hastings Arts Center
Plastic Printers
Gold Sponsors:
InMotion Realty / Steven Read
Sponsors:
Culver’s
Merchant’s Bank
Black Dirt Theater
Board of Directors
President:
Ryan McCoy
Vice President:
Thomas Bonneville
Secretary:
Jaci Hansey
Treasurer:
Mark Parrent
Niki Johnson
Thomas Frias
Jen Fox
Dan Goggin's "NUNSENSE!" is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
VENUE: Hastings Arts Center:
216 4th St. E, Hastings, MN 55033
5 PERFORMANCES:
Friday, February 14th, Saturday, February 15th,
Sunday, February 16th (Matinee)
Friday, February 21st, Saturday, February 22nd,