Note: These performances of have been moved to the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in Elgin. Previous announcements referred to Wing Park.
Up and Coming Theatre Company (UAC) and Elgin Summer Theatre (EST) bring the musical comedy NUNSENSE to the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin for its second and final weekend.
Spend a while with the Little Sisters of Hoboken. Come meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn, Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head.
This zany, wholesome, hilarious musical revue presented by the Little Sisters of Hoboken is a heavenly delight. Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements, and a brand new song, this madcap musical has been videotaped for television starring Rue McClanahan as the Mother Superior.
All tickets are $15 and performances take place at 7:30 pm on July 16 and 17, with a 3:00 pm matinee on July 18. Tickets may be purchased at The Hemmens Cultural Center Box Office, by phone at 847-931-5900 or by going to www.hemmens.org. Group rates are available. Purchasing tickets in advance of the show is encouraged as tickets sold “at the door” will be limited.
Nunsense is the second show UAC has produced in collaboration with Elgin Summer Theatre. The production staff for Nunsense includes many artists who are returning to UAC, as well as a few newcomers. This show is directed and choreographed by Dina DiCostanzo, aided by Catherine Athenson as the assistant director and associate choreographer. The production features vocal direction by Kelly Fitzgerald, pit direction by Payton Kaye, set construction and consultation by Rich McMillan & Tommy Novak, and stage management by Marissa Gil.
Nunsense will be performed by a fully vaccinated cast: Katy Grocholski as Reverend Mother, Sister Mary Regina; Jen Houghton as Sister Mary Hubert; Kelsey Krigas as Sister Mary Robert Anne; Jennifer McHugh as Sister Mary Amnesia; Emma Robie as Sister Mary Leo (weekend of July 9) / Novice sister, and Amanda Wilt as Sister Mary Leo (weekend of July 16) / Novice sister.
For tickets or more information, visit www.hemmens.org.
ABOUT UP AND COMING THEATRE COMPANY: For more than 20 years, Up and Coming Theatre Company has aimed to present professional quality productions while providing aspiring artists with opportunities to grow in their work. UAC has received the Illinois Theatre Association’s Award of Excellence, Community Theatre Division, in 2009, five BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards for their production of American Idiot, and four BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards for their production of Heathers: the Musical. For more information, visit www.uactheatre.org.
