‘Nunsense’ back in G’dale by popular demand

Published 8:00 am Friday, October 15, 2010

The Gardendale Arts Council and the city of Gardendale present their annual fall dinner theater on Oct. 21 and 22 in the Gardendale Civic Center’s exhibition hall.

This year’s production, “Nunsense 3: Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Jamboree,” is set up as the first stop of a concert tour to promote Sister Amnesia’s album. Sister Amnesia will sing “I Could’ve Gone to Nashville,” the title song of her album, among other pieces.

“Each cast member has really done an excellent job of finding and being true to their character. Each have songs and lines that reveal their individuality and talents,” said co-director Donna Love.

Maxwell and Love both said that the cast has made a tremendous commitment of time and talent to the production.

“I encourage you to get you tickets early. It has been the mission of the arts council to provide the community with quality, entertaining events, and keep them as affordable as possible,” said Larry York, chairman of the arts council. “We do not make money on these. … It would not be possible without the use of the city’s facilities and cooperation of the staff.”

York said arts council members, cast and community volunteers put the show together from the set to the costumes.

“It is a huge effort,” he said.

Gardendale productions draw patrons from Vestavia, Hoover, Shelby and Blount counties as well as the local community, according to York.

In addition to the stage production, the audience will have a meal prepared by George Sarris and staff of The Fish Market Southside.

Advance tickets are on sale at the Gardendale Civic Center for $15 through Oct. 18. After that they go up to $20 and will be limited to space-available seating.