News Details (Posted: October 17, 2006):

Curtain goes up on “Kateri Kapers” November 17 and 18

Contact Information:

Barbara Stote
973 729 1682

Full Description:

“Kateri Kapers: Singing, Swinging Saints and Sinners” is sure to bring down the house when the curtain goes up at 7:15 the weekend of November 17 and 18! The parish community of Blessed Kateri’s wildly successful variety show, now in its fourth season, returns for 2 evenings to McKenna Hall in the Reverend Brown School, 28 Andover Road, Sparta. “It’s all about community”, says Pat O’Malley, Blessed Kateri parishioner and producer of the “BK Kapers”. “Not only is there camaraderie among the performers and crew, but by the end of the show, everyone in the audience feels like they’ve played a part in the success of the evening, and they have!” It all started back in 2004 when Reverend Albert Nix had the idea to put together a variety show with talent from the Sparta parish. His vision was to have everyone come together for a good time and lots of laughs. With O’Malley in the director’s chair, the idea came to life and the Kapers took the stage. Besides having enthusiastic parishioners to fill the cast, Blessed Kateri is quite blessed with a plethora of talent both on and offstage. Past years have seen everything from singing nuns to singing dogs to a local version of “The Village People”. O’Malley notes that the show “gives people a chance to step out of their boxes and get involved in ways they never thought possible, all the while being supported by the BK community.” Along with comedians, live musicians, and dancers, this year’s audiences can expect to enjoy humor from Monty Python’s Flying Circus, show tunes, a sing-a-long, dancing to the mellow notes sung by Pat O’Malley, and a return appearance from everyone’s favorite beatnik, Father Tom Fallone, complete with bongos. Behind the scenes, parishioners can be found moonlighting from their day jobs as professionals in the fields of audio, video, lighting and stage management. Kapers organizers are also appreciative of Elite Printing of Sparta, who generously donates the printing, and Our Lady of the Lake’s Monsignor Knauer and the entire administrative staff of Reverend Brown School for their great cooperation in making the show possible. Delicious home-baked goodies, snacks, coffee and tea will be provided throughout the evening, BYOB. There will be door prizes donated by local merchants, and a 50/50 raffle both nights. The Grand Prize Raffle for a computer, flat screen, printer, and $200 Visa gift card can be purchased for $10 a ticket and will be drawn on Saturday night. Single tickets are $15 or 2 for $25 prior to the show and $20 or 2 for $30 at the door. For ticket reservations or for more information you may contact Pat O’Malley at 973-729-2660 or the Blessed Kateri Parish office at 973-729-1682. Adults over 21 only please