Nunsense
The Middlebury Community Players presented the musical comedy sensation Nunsense, by Dan Goggin, at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater April 24 through May 3, 2026.
When 52 sisters are accidentally poisoned by the convent’s cook, five of the remaining nuns of the Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a musical revue to raise money for the funerals of four still-unburied sisters. Highlighting their “secret talents” from their pre-convent lives, they sing, dance, and entertain their way through a series of vaudeville-like numbers, often with great comic effect! This show is both a loving look at, and gentle send-up of, nuns, beloved the world over by both Catholics and non-Catholics alike!
The musical was directed by Peter Kristoph with music direction by Annette Franklin and choreography by Kendra Gratton, who also served as assistant director. Dora Greven stage managed, assisted by Meg Kennedy, and Kush Sharma produced, mentored by Mary Longey. The cast featured local actors Avery Cutroni, Christina Dewar, Michelle Fico, Maggie Gates, and Jillian Torres.
Check out what The Addison Independent had to say about our production!
Curious what it takes to bring a convent full of comedy to life? Click the link below to watch Assistant Director and Choreographer Kendra Gratton chat with Town Hall Theater’s Zach Shivers about the behind-the-scenes magic of Nunsense—from rehearsals to revelations.
Clockwise from top left: Maggie Gates, Jillian Torres, Avery Cutroni, Christina Dewar, Michelle Fico (Photo by Dave Devine)
Clockwise from top left: Annette Franklin, Peter Kristoph, Dora Greven, Kendra Gratton (Photo by Dave Devine)
Audience reactions
“Saw Sunday’s matinee and enjoyed every minute. No need to be familiar with Catholicism, nuns, or the story being told. Many contemporary references and humorous connections to familiar songs, movies, and characters. Great, easy to hear and understand, lyrics. Fabulous show. Don’t miss it!”
“Make sure you do not miss Nunsense at the Town Hall Theater!! It’s wonderful in every way!!”
“We saw Nunsense on its opening night and were blown away by the talent, fun, musicality, and staging of this fun musical. There was so much talent on that stage. If you haven’t considered getting tickets for this great production, please reconsider. They should be sold out every night and will be if the word spreads about how much talent was in full evidence last night! Get your tickets right away. What a treat this was!”
Photos left and above by Dave Devine; Photos below by cast and crew.
