Amateur puppeteer will perform cheeky religious musical show
By Kirra Livingstone
SALLY Jupp wears a number of hats on a day to day basis, but come October 5 and 11, she will be taking to the stage to perform ‘Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class’. A one-woman musical comedy written by Dan Goggins of the Broadway hit’s ‘Nunsense’ franchise, this musical cabaret showcases a collection of songs from the entire Nunsense series presented by one of the cheekiest Nuns of all…. Sister Robert Anne.
“I play Sister Robert Anne and I will be accompanied on piano by Carmel Frazer who will be Sister Mary Margaritas,” Sally Jupp said. Sally said the show features a guest appearance by a naughty puppet Sister Mary Annette or Marionette like the puppet, who will sing two of the Christmas themed songs. “Although I’ve had experience as a puppeteer, I am no ventriloquist! So my mouth will be disguised by a Santa beard, so no one will even know” she said.
Sally is a disability support worker and accompanies participants to ‘The Flourish Connection’ in Beerwah, run by art and craft extraordinaire Michelle Thomas. Michelle provides opportunities for people with disabilities to show their artistic talents while building social skills and community connections.
Sally’s puppet that she bought, Freckles, was designed with the help of Michelle and her clients at The Flourish Connection. “Michelle and the participants loved getting crafty and helped me to create Sister Mary Annette.
“They were even given a sneak peak of the puppets’ naughty songs which had them all in stitches, pardon the pun” Sally laughed. Sally provided some insight into what people can expect from the show. “This two-act musical cabaret will collaborate with local fundraising charities to bring a unique experience to the audience, a theatre restaurant style show never before performed on the Sunny Coast,” she said.
“In the first show on October 5, I will be partnering with The Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall to help raise funds to go back into community events. “They will be offering food platters to purchase for your table and a selection of drinks from the bar.” She will perform a second show on October 11 in Caloundra to raise money for the Dicky Beach Life Saving Club.
Tickets can be purchased through Humanatix via the link www.events.humanitix. com/sister-robert-anne-scabaret-class-cn6ydkrw kirra@gcnews.com.au