LATE NITE CATECHISM Comes to Charlotte Oct. 16 - 28

“Hilarious…Late Night Catechism speaks to an audience much broader than the membership of any one church.” –The New York Times
Oct 4, 2007 /

Charlotte, NC— Late Nite Catechism, the uproariously funny one-woman show written by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan, will play at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Booth Playhouse Oct. 16 – 28. The play’s official opening night will be Oct. 17. Tickets are available via the internet at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at (704) 372-1000 or in person at the Founders Hall box office in the Bank of America Corporate Center.
Now in its 11th year, Late Nite Catechism has brought its nostalgic kick to every state in the U.S. as well as to Canada, the U.K., and Australia. This hilarious play takes the audience back to their youth, as the irrepressible "Sister" teaches class to a roomful of "students" (the audience). Throughout the course of the class the benevolent instructor rewards her students for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes. Naughty students may well find themselves on stage sitting in a corner reflecting their actions. However, even the most reluctant students will be clamoring to get into this Sister’s class.
KIMBERLY RICHARDS (Sister) is thrilled to belong to the order of funny nuns created by Maripat Donovan. Kim grew up in Oakland, CA and attended Holy Names High School for the last four of her twelve beautiful years in Catholic school. Kim has been performing for 30 something years, the first 15 as a professional dancer, illusionist, choreographer, aerialist and comedienne. Kim spent her formative years in Las Vegas during its heyday in the 70s and 80s, did a Far East tour for the Dept. of Defense and hung from a rope at 60’ without a net. She has won two Drama-Logue awards and two Dean Goodman Choice awards for her acting and choreography. She has worked in theatre, film and television and appeared in two of San Francisco's longest running hits: Bar None and Beyond Therapy. In the S.F. Bay Area she has also acted in a number of Genesius Theatre Co. productions (of which she is a founding member) including The Dead Monkey, It Had To Be You, The House Of Blue Leaves, On Tidy Endings and The Shadow Box. The Genesius Theatre Co. is of course named after Saint Genesius, the patron Saint of Actors. Most recently Kimberly performed in Encore Theatre’s critically acclaimed world premiere of Dreams Of The Salthorse, Magic Theatre credits consist of: The Joy Of Going Somewhere Definite and The Pharmacists Daughter. Other favorites include: Sex, Lies And Zippergate (Gross National Product) Breaking Legs, the female version of The Odd Couple (The Willows Theatre) and Four Dogs And A Bone (Actor's Theatre of SF). As a director she has worked with many Bay Area theatres on dozens of shows. Kim also teaches young actors at her own school “Spotlight on Kids.”You can visit them at www.spotlight-on-kids.com.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TICKET PRICES:
Late Nite Catechism runs Oct. 16 – 28 on Tuesday – Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets range in price from $29.50 - $34.50.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
TUESDAY, OCT. 16 at 6:30 p.m.                                      
TEACHERS LOUNGE
Meet other educators at a special pre-show party with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks and enjoy $15 tickets to that evening’s show. Visit BlumenthalCenter.org/teacherslounge for more details.
FRIDAY OCT. 19 at 6:30 p.m.                                                                      
OUT ON THE TOWN
A special night out for the gay and lesbian community. Enjoy $25 tickets and a pre-show party with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Visit BlumenthalCenter.org/outonthetown for more details. Out on the Town is sponsored by Q Notes.

The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center serves the Carolinas as a leading cultural, entertainment and education provider. For more information, visit BlumenthalCenter.org or call (704) 372-1000. The Center receives operating support from the Arts & Science Council and the North Carolina Arts Council. The Center is also supported through the generous aid of its sponsors, including Presbyterian Hospital, The Official Healthcare Provider and Stanford Group Company, sponsor of the Stanford Broadway Lights Series.

AT A GLANCE…

WHAT: Late Nite Catechism
WHEN: Oct. 16 – 28; Tuesday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Booth Playhouse (130 N. Tryon Street)
COST: $29.50 - $34.50
FOR TIX/
MORE INFO: Visit BlumenthalCenter.org; call (704) 372-1000 or go to the Founders Hall Box Office

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