FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARIPAT DONOVAN WILL PREMIERE HER NEW ONE-WOMAN SHOW,
‘TIL DEATH DO US PART: LATE NITE CATECHISM 3, AT
THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE MARCH 31 – MAY 3, 2009
‘Til Death Do Us Part replaces All the More to Love in
The Laguna Playhouse’s 2008-2009 season schedule
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – September 4, 2008 – The Laguna Playhouse is pleased to announce that it will present the World Premiere of Maripat Donovan’s new solo work, ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3, March 31 – May 3, 2009, in The Playhouse’s Moulton Theater.
Donovan is the creator of the popular solo comedy shows Late Nite Catechism, Late Nite Catechism 2 and Sister’s Christmas Catechism, all of which have been staged at The Laguna Playhouse.
Written by Maripat Donovan with Marc Silvia, 'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 is the latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully funny series. After teaching countless students all about the saints, venial sins, guilt, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up her hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and Last Rites, including her own wacky version of The Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for some quality time with Sister, the feistiest new couples counselor in town. As always, each performance is unique and will appeal to people of all ages and faiths.
‘Til Death Do Us Part replaces the previously announced All the More to Love in The Laguna Playhouse’s 2008-2009 season schedule. A new date for All the More to Love has not been announced.
“We’re thrilled to be able to bring Maripat Donovan and her latest creation to The Laguna Playhouse,” said Andrew Barnicle, The Playhouse’s artistic director. “Her Late Nite Catechism plays all had long runs here at The Laguna Playhouse and proved to be very popular with our audiences—in fact, Sister’s Christmas Catechism is our special holiday production this December. I’m sure audiences will have a fun-filled evening of theater when they experience Maripat’s hysterical take onlove and marriage.”
ABOUT MARIPAT DONOVAN
Maripat Donovan (Playwright/Actress) originated the role of Sister in Late Nite Catechism and has toured internationally, receiving rave reviews for her work in Chicago, Boston, Rhode Island, New York, Toronto, Philadelphia, Seattle, Portland, London and Dublin. She has worked in Chicago theatre for more than 20 years, winning Joseph Jefferson citations for her work in Portrait of a Shiksa and The Good Times are Killing Me. For her work in Late Nite Catechism, she was nominated for the coveted Outer Critics Circle Award in New York for Outstanding Solo Performance, and she won the Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Solo Performance in Los Angeles. Through her production company, Donovan Entertainment, she continues to delight audiences across the country with her plays Late Nite Catechism, Late Nite Catechism 2, Sister’s Christmas Catechism, and Sister Rita Mary’s Bingo Extravaganza: An Extravaganza with Song, a little Bingo and big a Sheet Cake.
Performance & Ticket Information:
Ticket Prices: $30 to $70
Previews:
March 31 – April 3, 2009
Opening Night Gala:
Saturday, April 4, 2009: 7:30 p.m.
(By invitation only and press night)
Regular Performances
April 5 – May 3, 2009
Tuesday – Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday evening, April 26, at 7:00 p.m.
Special Half Price Tickets for Students, Teachers and Military with ID:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Evenings / Saturday Matinees
FOR INFORMATION & TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
CALL: 949.497.ARTS (2787) - GROUP SALES: 949.497.2787 ext. 229
VISIT: www.LagunaPlayhouse.com
MOULTON THEATRE: 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California
