- Religion goes to Hollywood
- June 6, 2007
- By BEVERLY FRIEND
- Pioneer Press Theater Critic
Her first play, "Late Nite Catechism" (written with Maripat Donovan), starts its 15th year in Chicago and as been performed in over 150 cities. The sequel, "Put the Nuns in Charge!," begins its third successful year. Now, to top it all off, the opening of "Sunday School Cinema" provides a brand new treat. All three run weekly at the Royal George.
- BEYOND THE SCREEN :: On Sunday afternoons, nun's the wiser movie reviewer
- June 15, 2007
- By Richard Knight Jr
- Special to the Tribune
Looking for a weekend movie matinee suggestion? Try the Royal George Theatre on Sunday afternoons for “Sunday School Cinema.” When Sister, the character popularized in the long-running shows “Late Nite Catechism” and “Put the Nuns in Charge!,” starts talking about her passion for movies -- especially classics revolving around Catholicism -- theater and movies quickly find common ground. If Sister’s worship of “Going My Way” doesn’t make a believer out of you, she’s ready to render verdicts on everything from “Ocean's Thirteen” to “Debbie Does Dallas.”
- Sunday School Cinema
- By Brian Kirst
- Chicago Free Press
With an overabundance of sequel blockbusters hitting the Cineplex this summer, writer Vicki Quade has picked the perfect time to add a little motion picture influence to her long-running “Late Nite Catechism” Sister character. “Catechism,” a one-woman show featuring a tough but loving nun...
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- Stern but saucy…feather-light entertainment
- By Kerry Reid
- Special to the Chicago Tribune
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the parochial-school classroom, Vicki Quade unleashes Sister once again. Well, if Spidey, the Pirates, and Clooney's new Rat Pack can all come out and play in the multiplex yet again, why shouldn't a stern-but saucy-nun have another sequel?
- Sister gives unconventional film wisdom
- June 22, 2007
- By BETTY MOHR
- Daily Southtown Theater Critic
If you come late, you can expect Sister to scold you with a ruler. And if you're a woman who comes in wearing a revealing top, prepare to have the teaching nun help you cover up.
While these bits of humor will help many recall their youthful indiscretions in Catholic school, there is still more fun and laughs in "Sunday School Cinema," playing at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago.
- Sister takes act to 'Cinema' with hilarious results
- June 13, 2007
- BY TERESA BUDASI
- tbudasi@suntimes.com
Sister doesn't give star ratings. It would probably be against some heavenly code of ethics. She does, however, have plenty to say about the movies, where lapsed Catholics presumably are getting their spiritual guidance these days.
Such is the premise for Vicki Quade's latest one-woman, Catholic-themed play, "Sunday School Cinema," which just opened at the Royal George Theatre.