Late Nite Catechism 2 at The Grove

At the urging of my wife, I agreed to go to a play at The Grove, in Upland, CA. I was not disappointed. It was enjoyable, and I especially had a great time watching my wife laugh over and over at the things Sister spoke of in the play. It brought back memories to Bonnie, growing up in a Catholic family, in Ohio in the 1950's!

The play was interactive. Sister had a list of the names of the audience, and referred to it repeatedly during the performance, calling on many to answer questions, remove gum from their mouths, cover up exposed parts of the body, etc.

For those of you that are interested in attending this "live" event, or any other at the Grove, I've given you the link:

http://www.grovetheatre.com/

Below is one of the many reviews of the play. We had one member who was called on repeatedly, Ray, the husband of Barbara, one of my wife's fellow teachers. Ray got several "rewards" from Sister for giving the right answers. Another member of the audience took the Ten Commandments paper, folded it and turned it into a paper airplane, sending it flying onstage!

Late Nite Catechism 2 is another “Catechism Class” with Sister focusing this time on Penance and the Ten Commandments. Sister spends most of the first act focusing on Heaven, Hell, Purgatory and Limbo... using her fantastic improvisation and audience interaction skills to “guilt” the audience, reminding us that we are “selfish, weak, and lazy” for failing to follow the proper path set forth by the Catholic Church. However, lest you think you are in for hours of lecturing and painful reminders, Sister peppers each comment and thought with humor and love and the audience reacts back in turn. Act Two focuses mostly on the Ten Commandments and questions from the audience regarding them. Sister handles these questions with tact, beauty, and total control even when audience members try to “upstage” Sister.

From a non-Catholic standpoint, Late Night Catechism 2 is actually instructional in addition to being humorous. Sister is constantly affirming other faiths and makes sure that the audience knows that “we’re trying to include the Jewish people” and people of other faiths. Though presented humorously, the information actually instructs and guides, and we leave the show not only laughing at ourselves and others, but a little bit wiser in regards to the Catholic Faith.

It’s not just stand-up comedy. It’s not just instruction. It’s not just a play. It’s Sister infusing the audience with her beautiful presence, knowledge, and soul. Sister doesn’t even stop when the “performance” is over. She stands in the lobby, thanking each guest, and collecting money for the real Sisters who are retiring and need monetary assistance.