Nunsense

Directed by Michael Tobin

Music direction by Kathy Fink

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Other Programming at the Arts Center...

Past GP Seasons....

2007-2008
Academia Nuts
Two by Two
The Wizard of Oz
We the People
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Our Town

2006-2007
How the Other Half Loves
The Fantasticks
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
Into the Woods
The Road to Mecca

2005-2006
Cemetery Club
Little Shop of Horrors
No Sooner Won Than Wed
Laura
Quilters

2004-2005
1776
A Voice of My Own
The Pirates of Penzance
Run For Your Wife
Pippin

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Show Times: Friday & Saturday nights @ 8 pm, Sunday afternoons @ 3 pm

September 19-21, 26-28, Oct 3-5, 2008

The Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the eighth grade production of “Grease.” Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named 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. Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises! Directed by Michael J. Tobin with Music Direction by Kathy Fink.

The Director....

Michael J. Tobin (Director) has been a professional actor, director, choreographer, educator and theatre administrator for the past 26 years in theaters throughout New England and around the country. Mr. Tobin has performed and directed Off Broadway, national tours, regional theaters, summer stock and children’s theatre in over 350+ productions. Favorite roles include “Albin” in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, “Jesus” in the National Tour of GODSPELL, “Sweeney Todd” in SWEENEY TODD, “Claude” in HAIR, “Caiaphas” in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, “Peron” in EVITA, “Pseudolus” in FORUM and “Ghost of Present” in the National Tour of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Mr. Tobin has directed such shows as ANNIE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, GUYS AND DOLLS, THE FANTASTICKS, DRIVING MISS DAISY, SYLVIA, DEATHTRAP, AGNES OF GOD, OLIVER and GODSPELL. Mr. Tobin is best known locally for his work as an actor and director of 86+ shows at the Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, Maine. Mr. Tobin began performing and directing with the Garrison Players in the early 1980's. Mr. Tobin works in Same Day Surgery at Wentworth Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH and is the Producing Artistic Director of DRAMEDY Productions.

	The Cast....


	Danielle Melillo (Sr. Mary Leo) lives in Derry, NH, and is glad she decided to make the trip to Rollinsford to audition for Nunsense. Danielle has been performing in both professional and community Theatre for 12 years. Her favorite roles have been, ‘Lily’ in The Secret Garden (NHCTA 2002 leading actress award), ‘Julie Jordon’ in Carousel and ‘Lucy’ in Menotti’s The Telephone (NHCTA 2005 leading actress award, and best production). Danielle studies voice at New England Conservatory with hopes of pursuing a career in Musical Theatre. She would like to thank Michael and Garrison Players giving her the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful show.


			Tinka Finley (Reverend Mother) has acted (Two by Two, Quilters, Fiddler on the Roof), directed (Pirates of Penzance), and served on the Board as a long-time member of Garrison Players, and was last seen as Josephine in last season’s Madwoman of Chaillot. She spent 19 summers on stage at Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, and returned there last month for a run of All Shook Up; she has also performed at the former Dover Repertory Theatre, Gamaliel Theatre in Durham, and the Rochester Opera House. Some of her favorite roles include the psychiatrist in Agnes of God, and Lotte Schoen in Lettice and Lovage; when not in a production, you’ll often find her in the Garrison Players Box Office. Offstage, Tinka runs the computer lab at Horne St. Elementary School in Dover.


	Sasha (Sr. Hubert) is thrilled to be making her debut with the Garrison Players. This will be her second time playing the mistress of novices having performed in the Prescott Park performance of The Sound of Music. She hopes that this trend isn't actually a glimpse of her future! Sasha also appeared this summer as Mrs. Potts in the Prescott Park performance of Beauty & the Beast.


			Linette Miles (Sr. Amnesia) is excited to be performing with these wonderful and talented women! Previously for Garrison Players, Linette choreographed JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, I DO, I DO, and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. She's happy this time to be where she's most comfortable...playing a ditsy amnesiac! Thank you Michael, Kathy, and especially Russell!


	Danica Carlson (Sr. Robert Ann) s very pleased to be back at Garrison Players where she was previously nominated for a best supporting actress award as Ganglia in No Sooner Won than Wed. She was also nominated for a “Spotty” for her role as Lesley in House of Yes and a New Hampshire Theatre Award for her role in Quilters. In addition to her crazy life in theatre, Danica loves her day job as a baker at the Ceres Street Bakery in Downtown Portsmouth. She sends many thanks to her friends and family for supporting her crazy life she has chosen to live. As for the rest…


			Christine Major (stage manager/nunderstudy) has been involved with the Garrison Players for several years working behind the scenes helping with the marketing committee and also made her onstage debut with Garrison Players as Ronnette in Little Shop of Horrors. She is thrilled to be part of NUNSENSE and excited about working with an amazing group of sisters! Christine holds a bachelors degree in theatre arts from Keene State College. She would like to thank her husband Bill and her two beautiful daughters, Avery and Lauren for allowing her to go off and do the things she loves to do.


	Kathy Fink (music director/pianist) has been seen at many area theaters as both pianist and musical director. In addition, she teaches all levels & styles of piano, leads the Fourth Street Jazz Choir, and serves as musical director for St George’s Episcopal Church in York. She has a BA in piano performance & MA in music history from UNH. Her accompanying career began at the age of 9 for the 4th grade chorus in England. She accompanied first full-length musical at age 15. Kathy has worked at The Bell Center, Hackmatack Playhouse, SRT, Prescott Park, the Palace Theatre, the Firehouse Center, the American Stage Festival, Garrison Players, Rochester Opera House & more! You may recognize her from the local band Crossfire, which she played in from 1979-1988. Kathy lives in Dover with her husband Greg, who is often seen on stage at Garrison Players, her son Gabe who runs lights and her beagle Cookie who offers moral support!