Theatre Of Western Springs Opens 89th Season With Musical Comedy

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL — The Theatre of Western Springs presents the first Mainstage play of its 89th season, “Nunsense,” written by Dan Goggin and directed by TWS Artist-in-Residence Greg Kolack. According to a release from the theatre, performances take place from Sept. 7-17, at TWS, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs. The musical is suitable for all audiences.

The schedule is as follows:
• 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays – Sept. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
• 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 10, 17
• 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16
• 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10

According to the release, the show features star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises. Within its first 10 years, this show became the second-longest running Off-Broadway show
in history (after “The Fantasticks”). By the time it closed, it had become an international phenomenon translated into 26 languages with more than 8,000 productions worldwide.

Tickets are $23 and $25, according to the release. Call the box office at 708-246-3380 or go to:
http://www.theatrewesternsprings.com. Free parking is available.

The cast and crew includes:

• Mother Superior, Lori D’Asta of La Grange
• Sister Mary Amnesia, Kelli Kopp of La Grange
• Sister Mary Leo, Emily Leatherwood of Western Springs
• Sister Mary Hubert, Tammy O’Reilly of La Grange
• Sister Robert Anne, Jen Torchia of Lombard
• Director Greg Kolack of Elmhurst
• Stage Manager Cal Turner of Naperville
• Assistant Stage Manager Sue Wisthuff of La Grange
• Assistant Stage Manager Tom Gess of Indian Head Park
• Music Director Kyle Anne Greer of Chicago
• Tech Director Nick Schultz of Chicago
• Choreographer Chelsea Ward of Bolingbrook
• Choreographer Michael-Colin Reed of Westchester
• Costumes Michael-Colin Reed of Westchester
• Dramaturg Pat Hettinger of Oakbrook Terrace
• Hospitality Joe Mills of Westchester
• Lights Kurt Lemke of Niles
• House Manager Cassandra Johnson of Woodridge
• Makeup Michael-Colin Reed of Westchester
• Production Coordinator Janet Venzon of Western Springs
• Program Editor Ashley Kennedy of La Grange Park
• Props Sharon Sobotka of Hinsdale
• Set Construction John Baderman of Hinsdale
• Set Design Margaret Nikoleit of Maywood
• Set Painting Mary Kuhn of Naperville
• Sound Pat Politano of Brookfield

Photos provided by TWS.