2020-2021 Season

Songs from the Attic

By Various

Directed by Jan Michael Kliewer

NOVA Center for the Performing Arts announces the production of Songs from the Attic: you never know what you’ll hear! a musical theater performance piece that tells the story of a father and daughter who venture into the attic to clean out his mother’s belongings. As they sort through the items, they find objects and discover family history that inspires song, from Abba to Verdi. Throughout the production, the two characters are taken on a journey of self-discovery, understanding, and reconciliation. The cast includes Soprano, Bethany Smith-Jacobs and Baritone Jan Michael Kliewer.

The Impresario

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Directed by Mary Ann Connors, Douglas Nagel (Music Director)

The Impresario (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) Frank, the impresario (along with the buffo singer, Buff, who assists him) audition two actresses to be part of his new theatrical company. While both are hired, they then argue over who will get the prime role and who will be paid the most.

The Vote

By DeLaney Hardy Ray

Directed by DeLaney Hardy Ray

NOVA celebrates Montana's own Jeannette Rankin, the first woman to serve in Congress.

From Chekhov With Love and Laughter

By Anton Chekhov

Directed by Mary Ann Connors

'The Bear' is a farce about a newly widowed woman who is grieving the loss of her beloved husband when there is a knock at the door. A man has come to claim the money her deceased husband owed him. When she informs him that she cannot pay him at the time of his demands, he becomes angry and refuses to leave. After a few rounds of squabbling, the two fall madly in love with each other and all is forgiven. 'The Proposal' is about a man coming to his neighbor to ask for her daughter’s hand in marriage. Before the man gets the chance to get down on one knee, however, the man and the daughter begin to argue. As they argue, the man’s health begins spiraling downwards until he faints onto the floor. The mother and the daughter are both convinced the man has passed away before he becomes conscious again. The couple quickly agree to the marriage and live happily ever after as the couple that can’t stop arguing.

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

By Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith by John Glory

Directed by Ginger Roll

The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales is a rollicking, sly look at familiar children’s tales. Based on the book, this production features a small number of young actors in a myriad of parts.

Springtime With the Sopranos

By Various

Come join our cabaret as sopranos sing their way through the season!