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November 18, 2013 · 11:46 am

NUNSENSE JAMBOREE Opens Thursday, Nov. 21. BOGO on Nov. 27

FLI_Nunsense JamboreeFootlighters’ production of Sister Amnesia’s Country Western NUNSENSE JAMBOREE opens this Thursday, Nov. 21, and runs through Saturday, Dec. 7. We are offering a special buy-one-get-one-FREE deal on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Use the coupon code TURKEY when ordering tickets online or by phone.

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Get ready for a dose of Grand Ole Opry and down-home fun! The third installment in the hugely popular Nunsense musical series, NUNSENSE JAMBOREE centers around Sister Mary Amnesia, who miraculously recovers from memory loss and remembers she’s really the country-western singing nun sensation Sister Mary Paul. Now the sisters are on the road to promote her new country-western album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville, in this hilarious, crowd-pleasing show. You don’t have to be a country music fan to enjoy this high-energy, theatrical-style Nunsense musical adventure.

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October 22, 2013 · 10:09 pm

Footlighters Announces Cast of GODSPELL

FLI_logoFootlighters is excited to announce the cast and creative team for our February, 2014, production of GODSPELL!

  • Jesus: Brandon Fox
  • Judas/John the Baptist: Dana Kisor

Ensemble: (alphabetical)

  • Katey Blood
  • Nick Castle
  • Amy Grace Curtis
  • Jillian Hibbard
  • Zac Huffman
  • Lindsey Morgan
  • Nicole Rogers
  • Joy Rolland-Oba
  • Steffen Wharton
  • Aubrey Wilson

Produced by: Janet Wisner and Betsi Brockmeier
Directed by: Gary Rogers
Musical direction by: Alan Masters
Choreography by: Maggie Perrino
Set Design by: Scott Baker
Lighting Design by: Beth Boland
Costume Design by: Elaine Michael
Properties by: Chris Wolff
Sound design by: Kevin Holland
Master Carpenters: Gary Fruhwirth and Ron Houck

For more information visit www.footlighters.org.

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October 21, 2013 · 12:48 pm

NUNSENSE JAMBOREE Runs Nov. 21-Dec. 7

FLI_Nunsense JamboreeNUNSENSE JAMBOREE
Presented by Footlighters Inc.
Nov. 21-Dec. 7
Newport

Directed by Norma Niinemets

Cast: Cathy Lutts as Sister Mary Paul (AKA Amnesia), Jennifer Richardson as Sister Robert Ann, Jill Herzner as Sister Mary Wilhelm, Megan Hudson as Sister Mary Leo & Jon Vater as Father Virgil Trott

In NUNSENSE I, when a wacky nun known as Sister Mary Amnesia regained her memory she recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In NUNSENSE II her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother landed a recording contract for her. In this show, NUNSENSE JAMBOREE, her dream has been realized as she headlines a brand new show promoting her debut album “I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.” You say you’re not a country music fan? Don’t worry-this country music is “NUNSENSE Theatrical Style” guaranteed to please any NUNSENSE fan!

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 21-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 2pm
  • Wed, Fri-Sat, Nov. 27, 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 1 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Dec. 4-7 at 8pm

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September 16, 2013 · 5:27 pm

Footlighters Seeking Directors for the 2014 – 2015 Season

FLI_logoThe Footlighters, Inc. is accepting submissions for directors for its 2014-2015 season. The Footlighters, Inc. was founded in 1963 and since 1987 has owned its own facility, The Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, Ky. It continually attracts outstanding talent for its productions, and has received local, state, and national awards for outstanding production quality, individual and ensemble performances, and technical achievements.

If you would like to be considered, please send the following information to Robert Weidle, Chairperson of the Director/Play Selection Committee, at rweidle@aol.com:

  • A one-page letter of interest briefly detailing 1-3 shows you are interested in directing.
  • A theater resume that includes your contact information.

The deadline to submit materials is Monday, September 30, 2013. Robert will contact interested directors by October 2 to schedule interviews. Interviews will take place October 7 & 8, 2013, at the Stained Glass Theatre. When you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide additional information on the shows you are interested in directing, including a budget projection.

We will be producing a four-show season for 2014-2015 to include 2 large-scale musicals, 1 smaller musical, and 1 non-musical comedy/drama. Exact show dates will be selected by the Board of Directors in October.

If you have any questions, please contact Robert at the email address listed above.

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August 28, 2013 · 11:31 pm

FLI Announces Cast of ANYTHING GOES and NUNSENSE JAMBOREE

FLI_50 logoFootlighters is proud to announce the casts of the first two shows of our season, Anything Goes and Nunsense Jamboree! Come see all these fantastically talented folks on our stage!

Anything Goes (Sept. 26 – Oct. 12, 2013):

  • Reno Sweeney – Lori Valentine
  • Billy Crocker – Peyton Hahn
  • Hope Harcourt – Katie McCarthy
  • Moonface Martin – Joe Hornbaker
  • Evelyn – Tom Bush
  • Bonnie – Elizabeth Bancroft
  • Whitney – George Fee
  • Mrs. Harcourt – Kim Long
  • Bishop – Mark Aronson
  • Stewart – Ian Tinney
  • Captain/Purser/Passenger – Morgan Woodring

Angels –

  • Ruth Cachoua
  • Jennifer Drake
  • Jillian Schwab
  • Mary Stone

Sailors –

  • Charles Croley
  • Bryan Greaves (also Cameraman)
  • Robert Fields

Passengers –

  • Betsi Brockmeier
  • Jenny Broering
  • Marvel Gentry Davis
  • Brooke Eden
  • Frieda Houck
  • Ron Houck
  • Elizabeth Jetter
  • Sharon Shelton
  • Regina Stack
  • Gary Wettengel

Nunsense Jamboree
(Nov. 21 – Dec. 7, 2013):

  • Sister Mary Paul (AKA Amnesia) – Cathy Lutts
  • Sister Robert Ann – Jennifer Richardson
  • Sister Mary Wilhelm – Jill Herzner
  • Sister Mary Leo – Megan Hudson
  • Father Virgil Trott – Jim Curtis

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