Our very own Travel Brat, Natalie, is performing in a show called Nunsense at Gulf Coast Symphony (playing Sister Amnesia). If you’re looking for a unique musical or theatre experience in Fort Myers, Florida, look no further than the Gulf Coast Symphony! This professional orchestra has been providing music lovers with an unforgettable listening experience since its founding in 1984. The symphony is dedicated to providing quality performances of classical music in a variety of settings, from outdoor concerts to traditional concerts in auditoriums across Southwest Florida. They also have a marvelous Theatre component at their Music and Arts Community Center.
Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are 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. Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. From tap and ballet dancing to audience quizzes and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon!!! (Nunsense.com)
In addition to its regular performances, the Gulf Coast Symphony also offers educational programs and workshops for adults and children alike. These programs are designed to provide a deeper understanding of classical music and its history. The symphony also offers classes for aspiring musicians, as well as a summer music camp.
If you’re in the area this week, go to gulfcoastsymphony.org to get tickets for Nunsense! The show closes on April 29th.
