Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre & Children's Theatre

NUNSENSE A-MEN!
June 25 - August 29, 2010

Dan Goggin's Nunsense series is one of the most popular and funny sets of shows ever, and have become sensations around the world and right here at Way Off Broadway. Nunsense and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming were huge hits at WOB when they were parts of the 2005 and 2007 Seasons. After a short hiatus, it's time for the Little Sisters of Hoboken to return to the theatre. However, this time, there's a twist. A big one! The nuns are all played by men! That's right. Male performers don the nuns' habits and bring you the original storyline in this hilarious 'rethought' version. Nunsense A-Men! can best be described as "Mrs. Doubtfire enters the Convent." It's too funny to miss!

First performed in Brazil as Novicas Rebeldes, this version of Nunsense premiered in New York in 1998. Receiving rave reviews and standing ovations, subsequent productions have boasted such stars as Laugh-In's Arte Johnson as Mother Superior and Olympic Champion, Greg Louganis as Sister Robert Anne. A whole new layer of comedy surfaces with lines like "The guys in the old neighborhood still can't believe I became a nun!" To quote the New York Times: "A change of habit, boy oh, boy!"

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of 'Nunsense'!

Nunsense A-Men is presented through special arrangement with
SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
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Due to the nature of theatrical bookings, though rare, dates are subject to change.

ZANE L. OBERHOLZER, JR. (Reverend Mother): graduated from Penn State University where he studied Mathematics and Music. He has also studied Voice under Prof. Diana Foster and Renee Levin. Since beginning in 1991, he has performed in, directed, and/or music directed many local and regional productions, as well as several regional and national tours. Zane has also been teaching voice and acting for the last fourteen years in Hagerstown and Frederick. Some of his favorite appearances include Little Shop Of Horrors (Seymour), The Producers (Franz), 1776 (John Adams), Clue: The Musical (Mrs. White), Evita (Che), and Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas).

JONNY KIGIN (Sister Hubert): returns to the WOB stage after having last appeared as Jim in All Shook Up. Other WOB appearances include You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), The Full Monty (Dave), Cats (Deuteronomy), Evita (Magaldi), The Sound of Music (Max), Lend Me a Tenor (Tito), Forever Plaid (Francis), Oklahoma! (Curly), Grease (Teen Angel), and the Christmas shows - his favorites. When not strutting his stuff on stage at WOB, Jonny can be found in similar fashion across the street at Giant Eagle. He would like to thank his wife, Jana, and kids, Lily, Molly, Patrick, and Catelyn for their love and support.

JEREMY TRAMMELLE (Sister Robert Anne): may be remembered from his appearances in All Shook Up, The Full Monty, The Producers (Leo Bloom), The Wedding Singer, Evita, and Thoroughly Modern Millie here at WOB as well as, the Genie of the Lamp in the Children's Theatre production of Aladdin. He would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support and understanding with his very busy, yet exciting, schedule.

SHAWN NAKIA (Sister Amnesia): is glad to be back on the WOB stage after last appearing as Malcolm in The Full Monty. Very recognizable to WOB audiences, he has appeared in Mel Brooks' The Producers, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ching Ho), A Chorus Line (Paul), The Case of the Oldest Living Showgirl (Bruce and Bryce Mundy - the flamboyant blonde twin killers), Oklahoma!, and The Wizard of Oz, as well as several Christmas and Children's Theatre productions. In addition to performing at WOB, he has appeared at theatres throughout the tri-state region, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.

A.J. DORSEY (Sister Leo): is making his sixth Mainstage appearance at WOB. He was last seen as Dean Hyde in All Shook Up. A.J. has also appeared in many of WOB's Children's Theatre productions including Pinocchio, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Santa's Gift. Favorite roles include Zombie Prom (Jonny Warner), Grease (Eugene), Bye Bye, Birdie (Hugo Peabody), Happy Birthday Wanda June (Paul Ryan), High School Musical (Ryan Evans), and Into the Woods (Jack). This fall A.J. plans to follow his dreams in New York City. He would like to thank his amazing and supportive family.

DAN GOGGIN (Book, Music, and Lyrics): began his professional career singing in the Broadway production of Luther starring Albert Finney. While appearing in a comic folk-duo called The Saxons he began writing. This led to scores for the Off-Broadway musical, Hark! (in which he also appeared), the Broadway production of Legend and two revues. Goggin received the 1986 Outer Critics' Circle Awards given to Nunsense for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Music. His "nunless" musical Balancing Act has toured the U.S. and played in London and Australia. Nunsense and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming, both starring Rue McClanahan have been recorded for the A&E Television Network. Nunsense 3: The Jamboree toured the U.S. starring Georgia Engel and has been recorded for television at the Grand Ole Opry starring Vicki Lawrence. Nunsense A-Men! opened at the 47th Street Theatre in New York in June 1998 and has since been produced with Laugh-In's Arte Johnson, impressionist Frank Gorshin, and Olympic Champion Greg Louganis. Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical premiered in October 1998, followed by a Nuncrackers television special on PBS starring Rue McClanahan with guest star John Ritter. Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense premiered in September 2002. Rounding out the Nunsense franchise are Nunsensations: The Nunsense Vegas Revue and Nunset Boulevard.

JORDAN STOCKSDALE (Director, Choreographer): has appeared on the WOB stage in All Shook Up (Chad), The Full Monty (Jerry), Another Radio Christmas (Jordie Jordan), The Producers (Max), Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), The Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart), Evita (Che), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy Smith), Forever Plaid (Sparky), and Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik), as well as numerous Children's Theatre productions and the theatre's original murder mysteries. A graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory with a degree in Musical Theatre, he is the founding Artistic Director of Stocking Productions, where he has portrayed the roles of Gordon Schwinn in A New Brain and Frank N Furter in Rocky Horror. Last season's production of Cats marked Jordan's musical directing debut here at WOB, where he also serves as the Artistic Coordinator. He has performed in theatres throughout the Maryland-Virginia region with some favorite credits including Robber Bridegroom (Jamie Lockheart), Seussical (The Cat in the Hat), and the Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

ERIC SEEBACH (Musical Director): became WOB's Resident Musical Director as the theatre went into production for its 2008 fall production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. Prior to that, he had been a part of the theatre's orchestra since 2004. Over the years, he has played for such productions as Oklahoma!, An Old Fashioned (Radio) Christmas, Fiddler on the Roof, Holiday Cheer, Forever Plaid, Nunsense 2, A Chorus Line, 'Tis the Season (music direction), A Christmas Time of Year (music direction), and the regional premiere of Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl - The Musical. Eric has also served as the music director for WOB's productions of Evita, The Wedding Singer, and Mel Brooks' The Producers. In addition to his work at the theater, he is also the organist for the St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Brownsville, MD.

BILL KISKA (Executive Producer): earned a degree in Music and Theatre from Duquesne University while performing with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, both in Pittsburgh and during its European Tour. Over the years, Bill has directed such productions as Oliver!, The King & I, Hello, Dolly!, . . . Forum, The Wizard of Oz, Forever Plaid, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Evita, and the regional premieres of Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl - The Musical and The Wedding Singer. Since becoming one of WOB's owners and the theatre's Executive Producer, he has been actively involved with every production since 2002 and has been thrilled to be able to bring so many great shows to Frederick over the years.

WAY OFF BROADWAY (Producer): The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has been a leader in the region's performing arts community since it first opened in 1995. Under the direction of the Kiska Family since 2002, WOB, having celebrating its 15^th Anniversary Season last year, has produced such shows as . . . Forum, The King & I, Bye Bye, Birdie, Annie, Guys & Dolls, Steel Magnolias, Oklahoma!, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, The Odd Couple, A Chorus Line, The Sound of Music, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Evita, and Cats, as well as regional and area premiere productions of Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl - The Musical, Jerry Herman's La Cage aux Folles, the musical comedy The Wedding Singer, and Mel Brooks' The Producers. Following Nunsense A-Men!, WOB is proud to bring Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Christmas Follies: The North Pole Revue to the stage for the 2010 Season.