The Starkville Community Theatre presents “Nunsense” Nov. 12-13 and 15-21.
According to the theatre’s website, the musical begins when one of the nuns discovers their cook has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters in the convent. They are in desperate need of money to fund the funerals, and they decide to put on a variety show to raise the money.
Krista Vowell, high school teacher at Starkville Academy, said she plays Sister Mary Leo, the novice nun of the group.
“She has aspirations of being the first nun superstar ballerina,” she said. “I like that even though Leo really wants to be a star, she’s dedicated to the convent as well. She’s quirky in that she’s trying to figure out how to fit in with the convent crowd, while still maintaining the spotlight for herself.”
Vowell said she feels the audience will love the show. She also said the actresses in the musical are all amazingly talented singers and comedic actresses.
“I am honored to be able to work with them in this show,” she said. “Our directors have gone above and beyond to put together an entertaining evening for everyone. Our pianist is a dear, and our costumer and propmistresses cannot be beat.”
According to Vowell, a great community theatre production takes a great deal of support from the community to mount, and this cast and crew has had that support.
Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Box office hours are 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
General admission tickets go on sale Nov. 6. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. To buy tickets stop by the box office or call 323-6855 for reservations.
