Just a Bit of Nunsense.. by RodS
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Description
Several years ago, I was the House Photographer at the old Waldo Astoria Dinner Theatre in Kansas City. One of the longest-running plays to ever appear there was Dan Goggin's original "Nunsense," a musical comedy which has won worldwide acclaim.
You can learn more about Nunsense HERE.
I had a chance to work with and photograph some of the local cast members.
This is "Sister Mary Amnesia" who lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. Her puppet companion is "Sister Mary Annette." LOL- Always loved that name...
The Waldo Astoria and Tiffany's Attic playhouses were closed years ago, and replaced by the "New Theatre Dinner Playhouse" which is still going strong.
I'm still alive, and slowly working my way back - although it's taking me longer to get out of this blue funk than expected. Mostly it's due to this crappy shift I'm on, but I only have a little over a week; then I'll go on mid-shift.
I know my commenting is still kind of spotty, but I'm working to get caught up - I'll get there, eventually.
I'm also working on the next page in the T.N.A. story, and hope to post it soon.
Hope you are all doing well, and as always, thank you for dropping by!

Comments (26)
Great capture and interesting narrative. BTW - Thanks
Waldo? So ...... Where exactly IS Waldo anyway? LOL! Thanks for sharing a bit of your NUN-sense with us Rod.
This is wicked cool... and I mean wicked in every sense. I love it!!!
awesome capture and commentary Rod, i remember those places well, i probably saw you there years ago! who knew? lol!:)*5
LOL @ Mike (mrestey) I think he's hanging out with Ed Snowden...
giggle
Wow Rod, I know of the theatre but had no idea you used to be the house photographer there. I'm going to check out the link you provided. I myself have been going to the New Theatre just off of Metcalfe for many years now.
so rolling on the floor Rod, thanks for the smile.
What a great "double" portrait! :) You brought a big smile to my evening, my friend.
Very cute photo!!!!
very nice. I saw that play at a dinner theater here in Southern California, it was very funny. Your photo brings back good memories for me, mostly of the people I was with that day :)
She looks nun the worse for wear...
This is "Sister Mary Amnesia" who lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head..This is just too funny. Betcha it was one funny play. This really brought a smile to my face.. Graveyard shift almost over? Must be Sister Mary Amnesia's prayers for you..Heard she forgot why she was praying though..
fine nun-sense my man.got me giggling.
Agree with Faemike55-san Lovely capture, RodS-san!
Sounds like a great "Play" on words my man! That's a great photo too, bags of fun orientated emotion bursting through! That night shift of yours sound totally crap mate - here's to you getting through it and one less to go forever!
Wonderful and funny photoshot Rod.
Very COOL :)
Cute shot!!!!!
one time I was down and out so I went and got one john candy movie and watched it over and over the whole week end. The first few times i watch it I did not even smile then I crack a smile and soon I was laughing and soon I was laughing though out the movie. Try it .
Amazing capture .... very very well done !
Great photo!
changing shifts is hard. I know from at one time working every other 8 hours.I did not know if I should sleep,eat, or **&&^&^%%%$#%%# so I tried all three very funny comedy I bet
Nice share! I'm in the dark about Nunsense, but it looks like it has potential for some good farcical humor.
This gave me a big smile, thus thanks so much for sharing, my friend.
Which one is the real person then.... lol Great live shot...so to speak.. Rob