My participation in Nunsense was, in many ways, kind of a fluke. When I accepted my post as stage manager for All in the Timing, it was pretty much understood that I would not be able to work on Nunsense because of timing issues. I did, however, come to all the building sessions for the set, and at one of them the lighting designer told J.T. that he had conflicts he hadn't completely understood or something. J.T., then, was on the prowl for a lighting designer. I'd virtually memorized the lighting plot during All in the Timing, and J.T. knew I had interest in lights. And so the job fell to me.

The cast was small and all-female: essentially, the play was a comedic musical variety show put on by five nuns. It was a really fun show to help with; the actors were hilarious, the music was catchy, and the lighting was nothing short of awesome.

Now, I'm not going to try to convince you that the lighting was very interesting, but it was my first lighting job, and I'll tell you right now that nothing is more satisfying than pushing little buttons and making lights go on and off. It was also my first experience being in charge of anyone. Sure, I was an ASM (Assistant Stage Manager) for Jesus Christ Superstar, but I think anyone you ask will agree that ASMs have no real power. Anyway, for Nunsense I was in charge of two follow spotlight operators.

The show was excellent. Like I said before, great music, an hilarious script, and above all, spot-on acting. The play itself masquerades as a fundraiser for the holy sisters of Hoboken or something like that. The nuns were singers and dancers, and they performed a number of excellent acts. The show isn't very deep, but it is good fun to watch.