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    Posted: 6/24/05 at 8:35am
Hey Guys, I'm new here and would like some information reguarding experiences directing Nunsense. I don't really know a whole lot about the show. I know the music and the basic story. I've been thrown into directing this show at the last minute and have some questions and concerns. I don't have a script yet, so I have no idea really what is involved. I'm just trying to educate myself on the show.

Is the Grease set pretty standard and can you use whatever set you want?

Are there specific set pieces that propell the story along?

Is there room for some major choreography, or are we talking simple staging? It seems that there is tap dancing and ballet pointe. How involved?

Character breakdown and ages? Open for interpretation?

Absolutely any other advice tidbits or whatever would be greatly appreciated!

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bullet Posted: 6/24/05 at 10:54am
You can probably get all the info you need at:
http://www.nunsense.com

you definitely need the Grease soda-fountain truck - and the
drive in movie screen and car from Grease. And - though the
main set IS from "Grease," it's actually the gym of the
neighboring boys' school where there is a production of
"Grease" going on. So, the set is a fun combination of a high
school gym - and a set for "Grease".

If you are not a dancer, get yourself a choreographer. The tap
dancing and regular choreography is definitely able to be done
by novice dancers - but it needs a real dance teacher/
choreographer to get it there. You want your nuns to look good
so that they're cute - not pathetic and subject to ridicule. The
ballet is a solo, so you really only need one who can do pointe
work (and I've seen the show done without the pointe work - it's
not as as effective - but it's funny anyway).

Whoever you get to play Sister Mary Amnesia - get the puppet
for her EARLY so that she has a LOT of time to practice her
ventriliquism. It's complicated - and shouldn't be left to the last
minute.

YOu can get a script from Samuel French (I think it's seven
bucks) and buy a copy of the filmed production for showtime
from the nunsense.com site.

Have fun - the show is a lot of work - but it's a real treat for
audiences - and the cast always LOVES being part of it!
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bullet Posted: 6/25/05 at 5:34am
Thanks for your imput and advice I will definately keep those things in mind. Again, I'm just not that familiar with the show and am getting myself familiar with it, does Mary Amnesia actually do vantriliquism? On my CD there are the two voices singing at the same time. Any insight? Thanks

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bullet Posted: 6/25/05 at 6:52am
LOL
yes - there are two voices - they're both Amnesia

I would definitely advise getting a script - or at the very least, a
copy of the video, so you know what you're getting into! LOL
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bullet Posted: 7/19/05 at 5:41pm
I'm actually in performances of Nunsense now. I'm the director and I also
play Leo. I advise you to watch the movie. You'll get a better sense of
whats going on. I'll tell you now though, OUR audiences have LOVED it.
Be prepared to spend some money. Sister Mary Annette is pretty
expensive whether renting or buying, and some things you just can't do
without, like a projector and a screen.   You'll see....LOL
I think I'll try Defying Gravity
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bullet Posted: 8/15/05 at 3:30pm
Hello, Pheonixfyre ... Can you tell me where you got MaryAnnette?  I'm working with a group doing the show at Thanksgiving and we're looking for a decent source for props. Thanks in advance!
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bullet Posted: 8/24/05 at 4:46pm
When I was stage manager for Nunsense 2, we used a church
puppet, and then I made a nun's habit for it.
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