VEGAS COMES TO THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE AS THOSE HYSTERICAL NUNS RETURN

Danny Goggin's Nunsensations! The Newest Nunsense Opens September 26

Jupiter, Florida (September 10, 2007) - "What happens in Vegas; Stays in Vegas" - not if the nuns have anything to do with it! Yes, those hysterical Sisters are back with the original world premiere New York cast of Danny Goggin's NUNSENSATIONS! THE NUNSENSE VEGAS REVUE. The Sisters take the stage at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre on Wednesday, September 26 through Sunday, October 7 for sixteen performances.

The Sisters have been told by a parishioner that he would donate $10,000 to their school, if the Sisters would go to Las Vegas and perform in a friend's showroom. Reverend Mother has serious doubts about appearing in 'Sin City." However, after convincing Reverend Mother "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," the Sisters plan their program. What follows is the most feather-filled, sequin-studded, fan dancing-never before seen Nunsense show ever! Performing in "The Pump Room" at the Mystique Motor Lodge, the sisters experience "show-biz" like never before. You'll meet Sin-City Sue, find out who is Black and White with Her Money on Red, and you can try to win a new car with the Holy Rollers Giant Slot Machine. Taking a line from another show a critic pointed out, "It's a whole lot funny and a little bit naughty, but there ain't nothin' dirty goin' on!" Showtimes are Wednesday at 7:30 pm; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm; Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are $28 for all performances.

Nunsensations! runs Wednesday, September 26 through Sunday, October 7 tickets are $28 for all performances and are available at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Box Office, online at http://www.jupitertheatre.org/ or by phone 561-575-2223 or 800-445-1666. The Maltz Jupiter Theatre opened in February, 2004 as a 550-seat, nonprofit community-based regional theatre and is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres. The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is located at 1001 E. Indiantown Road and State Road A1A in Jupiter.

WHO'S WHO (in alphabetical order)

Carolyn Droscoski (Sister Robert Anne) After performing in the New York company of Nunsense, Carolyn moved on to the first national tour of the show starring Dody Goodman.  She next appeared in the "Boston Convent" as Sister Robert Anne with Reverend Mothers Pat Carroll and Alice Ghostley.  Her association with the Nunsenses  spans 18 years.  Carolyn is pleased to play the head usher, Gloria, in the DVD of Nunsensations!  She returns to the habit after a romp as Mama Cass in Dream a Little Dream in her native Long Island. Other favorite roles include Rose in Gypsy, Carlotta in Phantom! And Teen Angel/Miss Lynch in Grease.  

Susan Goeppinger (Reverend Mother Mary Regina) began her career in New York.  Her Broadway credits include La Strada and Georgy.  She toured nationally with Half a Sixpence and Fiddler on the Roof. After moving to Minnesota, she appeared in many productions at the Chanhassen Theatre-most notably the 22-year run of I Do! I Do! with husband David Anders-and originated the role of Sister Wilhelm in Nunsense Jamboree.   She followed that with Nuncrackers, Nunsense II, as Sister Hubert, and Nunsensations as Reverend Mother.  She now resides in Arizona and has appeared at the Phoenix Theatre in Into the Woods and Something's Afoot.  

Bambi Jones (Sister Mary Hubert) recently appeared as Muzzy Van Hossmere in Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Flat Rock Playhouse in North Carolina. Some of Bambi's other stage credits include the London West End premiere of Show Boat, the Off-Broadway production of  Menopause The Musical where she played Power Woman, as well as performances throughout the U.S. in And The World Goes ‘Round, Beehive, Little Shop of Horrors, Ain't Misbehavin', Nunsense and the world premiere of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?-The Musical. Bambi and the cast can be heard on the original cast recording of Nunsensations!

Carrie Keskinen (Sister Mary Leo) most recently appeared in the television special of  Nunsensations! The Nunsense Vegas Revue after creating the role of Sister Leo in the World Premiere of the show at the Chanhassen Theatre in Minneapolis, followed by a runs in theatres across the country.  She performed with Georgia Engel in the national tour of Nunsense 3: The Jamboree and with Rue McClanahan in the television production of Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. She has appeared in countless productions of Nunsense throughout the country. In New York, she recently performed in Rip Cord at the Ontological Theatre Company's Downstairs Series and has originated many roles with the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop.

Jeanne Tinker (Sister Amnesia) She grew up in New Hampshire, attended Emerson College in Boston, moved to New York City, to San Francisco and then she landed back in New York, (all the while performing hither and yon!). She can be heard singing backup vocals on Scott Wakefield's CD, available at www.scottwakefield.com. 

Production bios:

Dan Goggin (Writer/Director)  has written the scores for the off-Broadway production of Hark! and the Broadway production of Legend.  He received the 1986 Outer Critics' Circle Awards given to Nunsense for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Music.  His "nunless" musical Balancing Act has been presented in the U.S.,  London and Australia.  Nunsense and Nunsense II, both starring Rue McClanahan have been recorded for the A&E Television Network.  Nunsense Jamboree starred Georgia Engel and has been recorded for television at the Grand Ole Opry with Vicki Lawrence.  Nunsense A-Men! opened in New York in 1998 and has since been produced with "Laugh-In's" Arte Johnson and  Greg Louganis.  Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical toured with Dody Goodman, Jeff Trachta and Dawn Wells.  The Nuncrackers TV Special starring Rue McClanahan with guest star John Ritter, received an Emmy nomination for Best Musical Score.  Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense   premiered in 2002.  The all-star tour of  Nunsense starring Kaye Ballard, Georgia Engel, Mimi Hines, Darlene Love and Lee Meriwether marked the 20^th anniversary of the original show. In 2004 Dan's "serious piece" The Traditional Latin Mass was recorded. Nunsensations! The Nunsense Vegas Revue opened in Minneapolis in 2005 and was taped for television in 2006.  www.nunsense.com.

Teri Gibson (Musical Staging/Choreography) enjoys wearing many veils. She has directed, stage managed and appeared in Nunsenses  across the country with stars such as Rue McClanahan, Dody Goodman, Kaye Ballard, Lee Meriwether and Georgia Engel. Teri choreographed the world premiere of Nunsensations! and partnered with Felton Smith to create the original choreography for Meshuggah-Nuns! Out of the convent, Teri's directing and choreography credits include American Beauty, a new musical by Michael Rice, and assisting on the off-Broadway production of Six Wives with Tovah Feldshuh. Acting credits include all five roles in the NYC companies of both Nunsense and Nunsense II, the Broadway production of Marlowe, Miss Hannigan in the National Tour of Annie, Anytime Annie in 42^nd Street, and leading roles in many prestigious theatres including Goodspeed Opera House, Papermill Playhouse, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Cleveland Playhouse.

Eric Alsford (Musical Director) Eric graduated from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester NY and has played for the Off-Broadway production of That's Life and the national tour of Mamma Mia. Recent productions include High School Musical at the North Shore Music Theatre and The Last Five Years at Sacramento Rep Theatre.   Eric has musical directed locally for the Actors Playhouse, Caldwell Theatre, Broward Center, 26th St Theatre, Coconut Grove Playhouse among others and regionally for the Drury Lane Theatre Chicago, Ogunquit Playhouse, Arkansas Rep, Beef and Boards Theatre and Artpark. He is the recipient of South Florida's Carbonell Award for musical directing Aida (2006) and Floyd Collins (2004), both at Actors Playhouse.  Eric regularly musical directs the many incarnations of Nunsense for author/director Danny Goggin and has also composed the scores to many children's musicals which have been produced throughout South Florida.

Barry Axtell (Set Designer) is proud to continue his 20 year collaboration with Dan Goggin. He has designed almost every major production across North America of Nunsense, Nunsense II, Nunsense Jamboree, Nunsense A-Men, Nuncrackers and Meshuggah-Nuns! He has been a designer in New York for over 20 years designing sets for over 200 productions there and around the world. He was a set designer for twelve years on the long running daytime drama The Guiding Light for which he received three Emmy Award nominations. Barry designed the set for the 20^th Anniversary All-Star Tour of Nunsense and most recently he created "The Pump Room" for Nunsensations!

Rich Latta (Lighting Designer) Recent projects: Aida, Swing!, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Value of Names, Cats, Beauty and the Beast, My Way, and Always, Patsy Cline.  Off-Broadway designs include: Little Ham, A Majority of One, Home of the Brave, Nunsense A-Men!, The Jazz Singer, Deathtrap, Nite Club Confidential, Big Potato, In Dreams and Gimpel, The Gardens of Frau Hess. Corporate Clients: IBM, Bayer, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, MTV, Merrill Lynch, Century 21, Kraft/General Foods, and Dannon.  Upcoming: The Lost Boy (Queens Theatre in the Park) and continuing work as a teaching artist for the American Ballet Theatre.  Mr. Latta recently completed his 20^th season as resident lighting designer for the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine.