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Christopher Durang's Sister Mary Ignatius... and The Actor's Nightmare

Morgan-Wixson Theatre (2627 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405)
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3.3 by 7 members
The Morgan-Wixon Theatre presents a pair of classic one-acts by acclaimed playwright Christopher Durang. In Sister Mary Ignatius..., a teaching nun is confronted by several of her former students. The Actor's Nightmare finds George Spelvin inexplicably backstage, about to go on, with no idea what he's supposed to do or what play he's performing. Literally forced on stage, he improvises lines, all the while attempting to convince himself that he is merely in a dream

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The last date listed for Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You & The Actor's Nightmare was Saturday May 29, 2010 / 8:00pm.

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5 Goldstar Member Reviews

Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Robert Toering
2.0

The actress who played Sister Mary Ignatius did a superb job. Play dragged towards the end. Should have left at intermission. The Actor's Nightmare was an audience's nightmare.

Written on May 31 2010
Jons_pick1 marcopolo
2.0

This production of Sister Mary Ignatius was way off track. I feel the director wasnt familair with the playwright Christopher Durang. My guest said "it seemed like a highschool production". We left at intermission. Sad.

Written on May 23 2010
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Janice White
1.0

The first few minutes of the show were moderately funny, poking fun at the canons of the Church, Pope, etc. but it quickly degenerated into painfully unfunny references including mocking the crucifixion, which is no way funny in my view & a ridiculous parody of the birth of Jesus. I would've walked out early but was seated in front row & didn't want to cause a scene. I would've requested my money back but there was no one present in the ticket booth. I left w/o staying for The Actor's Nightmare, having had one already.

Written on May 17 2010
Jim_at_sand_dollar_beach Jim
5.0

These one-act plays were both hilarious and thought-provoking. Everyone in the cast has amazing talent! As a lifelong Catholic, I thoroughly enjoyed "Sister Mary's" satire (not offensive to anyone's faith). As a theatre fan, I marveled at "Nightmare's" portrayal of "stage jitters" meant to look like improvisation!

Written on May 10 2010
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More Information About Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You & The Actor's Nightmare

Website

http://www.morgan-wixson.org/

Quotes & Highlights

  • "Durang shows off his gift for theatrical and show-biz satire." --New York Times
  • There will be Q&A sessions with the director and cast following the May 7 and May 15 performances.

Description

Sister Mary Ignatius was adapted into the 2001 TV movie "Sister Mary Explains It All" with Diane Keaton in the title role.