'Nunsense' Opens at the Encore Musical Theatre in Dexter on May 18

The in Dexter will present Nunsense, written by Dan Goggin, beginning May 18.

Led by director Barbara Cullen and music director George Cullinan, the five-woman cast of Nunsense tells the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, who discover that their cook has accidentally poisoned 52 of their fellow sisters, and the convent is 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. The characters include Rev. Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of the Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, a nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head.

Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, and comic surprises, Nunsense has become an international phenomenon, with more than 5,000 productions worldwide, and has been translated into 21 languages.

Originating in 1985 as a line of greeting cards, Goggin expanded the concept into a cabaret that ran for 38 weeks, and eventually into a full-length musical. The original off-Broadway production opened December 12, 1985, running for 3,672 performances and became the second longest-running Off-Broadway show in history.

The Encore's cast includes Barbara Scanlon, Sue Booth, Madison Deadman, Mary Rumman, and Amy Smidebush.

Patrons who attend the official opening night of Nunsense on May 18 are invited to attend the opening night after glow event with the cast and crew of the show. Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres will be provided at , as well as a cash bar.

Tickets for all performances are on sale now, and may be purchased by calling the box office at 734-268-6200, or online at www.theencoretheatre.org.