An outrageous comic homage to nearly every Hollywood film involving nuns. Evoking such films as The Song of Bernadette, The Bells of St. Mary's, The Singing Nun, and Agnes of God, The Divine Sister tells the story of St. Veronica's indomitable Mother Superior who is determined to build a new school for her Pittsburgh convent. Along the way she has to deal with a young postulant who is experiencing “visions,” sexual hysteria among her nuns, a sensitive schoolboy in need of mentoring, a mysterious nun visiting from the Mother House in Berlin, and a former suitor intent on luring her away from her vows. This madcap trip through Hollywood religiosity evokes the wildly comic but affectionately observed theatrical style of the creator of Die Mommie Die! and Psycho Beach Party. 2 men 4 women. We’re hoping to catch the beginning of Pride month attendees during the closing weekend. Well-known drag queen Kitty Bob Aimes is slated to play Mother Superior.
“Outrageous… you’re bound to love this madcap and affectionate sendup… The jokes are smart and knowing.” – DC Theater Arts
“Cue the Hallelujah chorus! This gleefully twisted tale of the secret lives of nuns is Mr. Busch's freshest, funniest work in years, perhaps decades.” – The New York Times