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Nuncrackers

A Christmas Musical by Dan Goggin
Directed by Jane Shipley Zussman | November 6, 7, 8*, 13, 14, 15*, 2015

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Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical is the first "TV Special" taped by the sisters in their convent basement studio for Cable Access. It stars the nuns (Beth Webb, Diana Lett, Laura Croff and LeAnn Dethlefsen) you love plus Father Virgil (Rick Dethlefsen) and some of Mt. Saint Helen's most talented students. It features all new songs including: Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain't Comin' To Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us, and It's Better to Give Than To Receive. This show is filled with "Nunsense" humor, some of your favorite carols, a "Secret Santa," and an uproarious take on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet. Nuncrackers will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It's the perfect way to insure your holiday season is merry and bright.

*These Sunday matinee’s will be dessert only.


Cast

Sister Mary Regina (Reverend Mother) - Beth Webb
Sister Mary Hubert - Diana Lett
Sister Robert Anne - Laura Croff
Sister Mary Paul (aka Amnesia) - LeAnn Dethlefsen
Father Virgil Manly Trott - Rick Dethlefsen
Mount Saint Helen's Students - Stanley Bullard (John), Anderson Stevens (Billy), Bella Croff (Maria) and Josie Croff (Louise)


Technical Staff & Crew

Director: Jane Shipley Zussman
Assistant Director: Mark Zussman
Musical Director:  James Geer
Choreographer:  Fran Norton Ludington
Producers:  Susan DeRosa & Linda Granger
Stage Manager: 
Mark Zussman
Technical Director: Jim Lorenz
Set Design: Bob Gehrls
Set Construction: Bob Gehrls
Set Painting:  Staff
Set Dressing:  Linda Granger, Susan DeRosa
Set Transportation: Chris Klaver
Lighting Design & Engineer: John Gross
Sound Design: Jim Lorenz
Sound Engineer:  Jim Lorenz
Properties Designers:  Jean Burk, Sherin Grossi, Mary Herrbach
Production Properties Mistress:  Mary Pomeroy
Costume Coordinators:  Linda Granger & Jan Ross
Costumers:  LeAnn Dethlefsen, Julie Dodds, Virginia Granger, Christine Kennedy, Jamie Wakley
Backstage Crew:  Susan DeRosa, Jan Ross, Mary Pomeroy, Jamie Wakley
Dress Rehearsal Photographer: Steve Scarborough
Publicity:  Gary Mitchell and Linda Granger
Reservations:  Crysta Harper
Program:  Jane Zussman
Box Office: TBA
Dining Room Manager: Jean Burk
Table Centerpieces: Mary Herrbach

Dinner Menu

HORS D'OEUVRES:  Cheese and crackers

ENTREE:  6 oz Grilled and Seasoned Chicken Breast

SERVED WITH:  Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables with sauteed onions (Cauliflower, Broccoli, Carrots & Peppers)
Dinner Roll and Butter
Tossed House Salad or Apple Harvest Salad with a variety of dressings

DESSERTS:  Cheesecake with fruit topping or Apple Pie

BEVERAGES:
Coffee, Ice-Tea, Lemonade, Bottled Water

VEGETARIAN ENTREE:  Pasta with cooked vegetables




Dessert Matinee

DESSERT:  Mini Gateaux (mini cakes)

BEVERAGES:
Coffee, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Bottled Water

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Starlight Dinner Theatre General Information

Mailing Address:
Starlight Dinner Theatre
225 Leland Place, Lansing, MI 48917

Performance Address:
Waverly East Intermediate School
3131 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48917

Location for West Side Story - Outside Downtown Lansing

Contact Us: 
starlightdinnertheatre@yahoo.com 
Friday & Saturday* Performance Schedule:
Box Office opens at 6:00 pm
Dinner is served at 6:30 pm
Show begins at 7:30 pm
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Sunday Performance Schedule:
Box Office opens at 1:00 pm
Desserts are served at 1:30 pm
Show begins at 2:00 pm

Specific show information is listed in our season brochure or online schedule.
Reservations Required for Dinner & Show:

Reservations for Friday dinners must be made and confirmed by one of our staff members either by email or phone by the Tuesday evening before (72 hours before).  Reservations for Saturday dinner and Sunday dessert must be made and confirmed by one of our staff members either by email or phone the Wednesday evening before.
Make an Online Reservation Request!
Email Us: starlight.reservations@gmail.com
Call us: (517) 599-2779

Starlight Dinner Theatre is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
All donations are tax deductible.
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