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Our Cabaret Productions will present Dan Goggin’s off-Broadway smash hit musical comedy, “Nunsense” as a fundraiser for the Little Sisters of the Poor and their service to the underserved of the community. The show will run for a limited engagement of two performances on August 20 at 7 p.m. and August 21 at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Residence in Scranton.

This event is a collaboration of two “Nunsense” veterans, Rob Misko and John Baldino, who have been involved in productions of the show for over two decades. Baldino produces and Misko directs.

No production team in northeastern Pennsylvania has more experience with “Nunsesne,” and Our Cabaret Productions is the only professional production company in the region to mount this acclaimed musical comedy Misko directed the first non-Equity production of “Nunsense” in the United States, and has directed the show and two of its sequels for more than 20 years. He even appeared on stage with creator Dan Goggin in the show’s 25th Anniversary National Tour.

LSP-Nunsense “What really makes this show work is that it’s real,” says Misko. “Presenting the Sisters as real people, and not campy caricatures is the essence of the show. John and I understand the humor of the nun because we know so many Religious Sisters so well. We were both taught by nuns.”

“I have a tremendous respect for nuns,” adds Baldino. “I’ve worked with Sisters my entire adult life, and that’s what makes me love ‘Nunsense.’ Working with Robby (Misko) makes it even better as we have the same vision for the show, and are true to Dan Goggin’s original intention.”

“Nunsense” is the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken and their fundraiser variety show. The show stars Misko as Reverend Mother and Baldino as Sr. Mary Hubert, a role he has played over 75 times. Completing the cast are Erin Canedy as Sr. Mary Leo, Christine McGeachie as Sr. Mary Amnesia, and Courtney Rosenkrans as Sr. Mary Robert Anne.

The Sisters take the stage on August 20 at 7 p.m. and August 21 at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Residence, 2500 Adams Avenue in Scranton. Tickets for the show are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and available at ourcabaret.com, or by calling the 24/7 toll-free box office at 1-800-838-3006. Seating is limited, so advance tickets are highly recommended.

“Nunsense” is produced by Our Cabaret Productions through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York, NY. All net proceeds will benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Michelle Conaboy, Camille Reinecke and Kelley Dougherty will be working on the upcoming Creative and Performing Arts Academy’s production of “Disney’s High School Musical, Jr.”

Camille Reineke of Dunmore has announced open auditions for the Creative and Performing Arts Academy’s production of “Disney’s High School Musical Jr.” at Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Auditions for the production will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 and 5 and are open to those in grades four through 12.

“I am thrilled to be directing this show, “said Camille, arts and education outreach manager. “Our last production of “Willy Wonka” was a huge success, and I’m proud to have the opportunity to direct such a great group of kids as well as work with our talented creative team.”

The rehearsal and performance opportunity is another element of the SCC CaPAA program. The focus is to provide educational and enjoyable experiences for young performers, as well as give everyone a chance to perform on stage in a facility that has over 80 years of history in presenting live theatrical events. Tuition for the class is $300, which includes a $25 non-refundable registration fee. A limited number of needs-based scholarships are available. For registration and scholarship documents, visit www.capaa.sccmt.org.

Camille Reinecke will serve as director for the production with Michele Conaboy as musical director and Kelley Dougherty as choreographer. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 20 and at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21.

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple’s 2015-2016 season is supported by: the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Lackawanna County Office of Education and Culture, and Commissioners Jim Wansacz, Patrick M. O’Malley and Edward G. Staback. A special thank you to its media partners: Allied Services, Citizens’ Voice, Electric City, Entercom Communications, Lamar Advertising, MAC Signs, the Times-Tribune and Times Shamrock Communications.