Sister Amnesia's Country Western Nunsense Jamboree
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.
Tidbits
-"Country singing legend Brenda Lee drove all the way from Nashville to Minneapolis to see the world premiere of Sister Amnesia's Country Western Nunsense Jamboree. Immediately after the performance, Lee took time to congratulate the cast and pose for some impromptu photographs. Lee has enjoyed a successful music career spanning four decades. She recorded her first song at the age of 9 and is currently performing with her band in Atlantic City. Dan Goggin, director of the Nunsense series, says, "She's a down-home person who knows how to have a great time and I think she'd make a terrific nun." At a spunky 4-9, she can belt out a tune like nobody's business. Lee has recorded such popular hits as Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and I'm Sorry. So, what did Lee think of the show? "It was heavenly!"
Nunsense Jamboree Audio Clips
Act I |
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| Jubilate Deo/Nunsense, the Magic Word | cast |
| Winning is Just the Beginning | cast |
| The Prima Ballerina | Sr. Leo |
| The Biggest Still Ain't the Best | Sr. Hubert & Sr. Leo |
| I've Got Pizazz | Sr. Robert Anne, Sr. Regina |
| The Country Nun | Sr. Amnesia |
| Look Ma, I Made It | Sr. Regina |
| The Padre Polka | Sr. Hubert, Sr. Leo & Sr. Amnesia |
| The Classic Queens | Sr. Regina & Sr. Hubert |
| A Hat and Cane Song | Cast |
Act II |
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| Angeline | Sr. Robert Anne |
| We're the Nuns to Come to | Sr. Hubert, Sr. Leo, Sr. Robert Anne & Sr. Amnesia |
| What Would Elvis Do? | Sr. Hubert & Sr. Regina |
| Yes We Can | Sr. Leo, Sr. Amnesia, Sr. Robert Anne |
| I am Here to Stay | Sr. Robert Anne |
| No One Cared Like You | Sr. Amnesia |
| There's Only One Way to End Your Prayers | Cast |
| Nunsense, The Magic Word (Reprise) | Cast |
