People might try to tell you that the big difference between Catholic schools and others schools is the class size, the curriculum or the community. But, in my experience, what makes Catholic Schools so unique are the nuns. Very different from teachers, nuns are mysterious (just what are they wearing under those habits?) and crafty people (they can turn just about anything into a punishment). A few weeks back, the PLRG team went to check out the show “Put the Nuns in Charge” at the Royal George Theater, and now we have a new adjective to describe these holy ladies- hilarious!
If you’ve never seen any of the Nuns 4 Fun shows (Late Night Catechism, Sunday School Cinema, etc.) you’re in for a real treat. Each show is a “class” for adults being taught by a Catholic Nun and just like any good class, student (or in this case, audience) participation is a big part of the learning process.
So, it was no surprise when Eryn was immediately called on stage so Sister could make an example of her. “Eryn, is this something you think Mary, the blessed mother of our Lord, would wear?” Sister, played by Kathleen Puls Andrade, asked. Sister then gave Eryn a tissue to cover the 2 inches of her bare neck and a bracelet with the initials WWMW (What Would Mary Wear). Conveniently, Sister pointed out, if the bracelet was read upside down, it then would stand for Mary Wore Minimal Makeup. The crowd was already roaring with laughter as Sister went on to discuss the sinful Ms. Britney Spears and remind Eryn that she needs to look to Mary the Mother of God, not Mary Magdalene for fashion direction.
Ok, so this isn’t your typical Sunday School class, but these aren’t your average nuns either! The talented crew at Nuns 4 Fun have over 70 years of combined acting and comedy experience (and maybe a few bad Catholic School memories) to draw on. Written by Vicki Quade, “Put the Nuns in Charge” is a sequel of sorts to one of Chicago’s longest running comedy shows, “Late Night Catechism.” This time around, Sister is teaching her class about the Seven Deadly Sins and along the way she draws on plenty of examples from the world of celebrity and pop-culture to prove her points (she’s got something to say about everything from Mel Gibson to iPods).
Put the Nuns in Charge made for a perfect girls night out, busting chops with Sister and reverting back to our grade-school selves. We think you and your girls (oh, and boyfriends, family, etc.) will have such a good time at this show, that we’ve worked out an exclusive deal to get you in for half the price. Just mention PLRG when booking your tickets to get them for just $15 a piece (regularly $30)!
Late Nite Catechism (8pm Thursday & Saturday)
Put the Nuns in Charge! (8pm Friday & 5pm Saturday)
Sunday School Cinema (3pm Sunday)
Royal George Theatre
1641 N. Halsted
312.988.9000
(Lacey Brenly)
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