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"Those in need of a good laugh can rest assured that's what they'll get.”
— The Willits News
In a quiet convent where routines rarely change, two well-meaning nuns secretly brew wine to keep their home afloat. When reporters Sally and Paul (former fiancés turned undercover investigators) arrive to expose the mystery vintage, every fib multiplies faster than the fermentation. As disguises unravel and cover stories collide, the sisters scramble to protect their secret while Mother Superior fights to restore order.
Overflowing with quick-turn mix-ups, Drinking Habits delivers a full evening (or afternoon!) of effortless, laugh-out-loud fun.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
"Those in need of a good laugh can rest assured that's what they'll get.”
— The Willits News
In a quiet convent where routines rarely change, two well-meaning nuns secretly brew wine to keep their home afloat. When reporters Sally and Paul (former fiancés turned undercover investigators) arrive to expose the mystery vintage, every fib multiplies faster than the fermentation. As disguises unravel and cover stories collide, the sisters scramble to protect their secret while Mother Superior fights to restore order.
Overflowing with quick-turn mix-ups, Drinking Habits delivers a full evening (or afternoon!) of effortless, laugh-out-loud fun.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
CAST & CHARACTERS
Sister Philamena
Jodie Lonsberry
Sister Augusta
Mikala Henderson
George
Xander Scribante
Mother Superior
Dawn Bell
Paul
Mark Reimer
Sally
Pearl Barnes
Sister Mary Catherine
Hayley Meyer
Father Chenille
Michael Neuert
ACT I
Scene I: The evening before a heavy frost is expected at the convent of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing, 1956.
Scene II: The next morning.
INTERMISSION
ACT II
Scene I: Later that day.
Scene II: Later that evening.
Acknowledgements
Sincere and very special thanks to the following for their assistance with this production:
Nicole Angell for wardrobe procurement and tailoring; Saskatoon Summer Players for their generous loan of nun costumes and related items; Elijah Biebrick for stand-in assistance; Gareth Nichol and Jason Weckert for trunk fabrication and set construction; and Jason Poppenheim for set painting assistance.
And, as always, thanks to our catering partner — Garnet Catering — for providing the excellent meals that our audiences have come to love (and expect) from us!
Meet the cast & crew
Jodie Lonsberry
"Sister Philamena"
Jodie is thrilled to return to the stage with Mini Fridge Theatre in Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. A familiar face to Mini Fridge audiences, she has previously appeared in Exit Laughing by Paul Elliott, Don’t Dress for Dinner by Marc Camoletti, Academia Nuts by Gregg Kreutz, and several other productions with the company.
After playing an exotic dancer in her last show, Jodie has traded in the high boots for a habit and is now playing a nun — she’s clearly keeping things interesting. Jodie is excited to be part of this talented cast and to share the laughs with you.
Enjoy the show!
Mikala Henderson
"Sister Augusta"
Mikala Henderson is excited to be back for another season with Mini Fridge Theatre.
You may have seen her in Don’t Dress for Dinner by Marc Camoletti (adapted by Robin Hawdon) or Hate Mail by Bill Corbett and Kira Obolensky, but now you can see her like never before in nun other than Drinking Habits by Tom Smith.
Xander Scribante
"George"
Xander Scribante is a local artist and performer. You would have seen him in the Saskatoon Fringe Festival most recently in his performance of Prufrock. He is also a technician, and has written, directed, and stage‑managed in our city.
They are excited to share their work with Drinking Habits. If you see him in the city, please feel free to say hello.
Dawn Bell
"Mother Superior"
This is Dawn’s umpteenth show with MFT, and she’s thrilled to be back on stage with this wonderfully talented (and only mildly sinful) cast.
She’s especially delighted to play Mother Superior, a role that finally gives her “mom eyes” a worthy purpose now that her two amazing kids have moved out and no longer need to be silently judged from across the room.
She hopes you enjoy Drinking Habits — and remember, what happens in the convent stays in the convent!
Mark Reimer
"Paul"
When he’s not pretending to be clergy, Paul Billings spends his time pretending to be university student Mark Reimer.
Mark Reimer spends his time solving programming problems, reading Victorian‑era fiction, and pretending to be international superspy Max Gemini.
For national security reasons, we cannot tell you who Max Gemini is pretending to be.
Pearl Barnes
"Sally"
Pearl Barnes (she/they) lives, works, and frolics in Saskatoon, SK. This is her first show with Mini Fridge Theatre, and she has been having tremendous amounts of fun being a goofball both on and off the stage.
Not a stranger to the spotlight, Pearl spent six years with USask Improv and has appeared in Saskatoon as Marvin in Falsettos, General MacNamara in LTW’s production of The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals, and various roles in SSP’s Building Broadway Showcase.
In their professional life, Pearl is a Grade 8 teacher and an officer with the Royal Canadian Air Cadet program. In their free time, they enjoy volleyball, playing fiddle, and making friends with every stray cat they come across.
Hayley Meyer
"Sister Mary Catherine"
This is Hayley’s second production with Mini Fridge Theatre Company, having been part of 2022’s production of Aboveboard by Peter Bloedel and Emily Kimball.
She’s excited and proud to join the cast of Drinking Habits, to work with a talented cast and crew, and to continue building and growing her acting skills.
Hayley enjoys acting both on stage and on film; outside of acting, she loves music, writing, and works full time in mental health.
She hopes you have as much fun eating, laughing, and enjoying the show as this crew had putting it together.
Michael Neuert
"Father Chenille"
Michael directed two of last season’s plays. He was last seen on stage as Frank in Weekend Comedy by Jeanne and Sam Bobrick.
This has been a wonderful cast and crew to work with, and he hopes the show warms you up for winter.
Collin Semenoff
Director
Drinking Habits marks Collin's fourth time in the MFT director's chair. Earlier productions include Mixed Doubles by Georges Feydeau, Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot, and season nine's Exit Laughing by Paul Elliott. He was last seen on the MFT stage as Barney in season three's Last of the Red Hot Lovers in 2018 when it used to perform out of the Saskatoon German Cultural Centre.
Collin would like to thank all of the many people who shared their talents, time, or loved ones to help bring this show to life. Special thanks to his family and friends for their patience and understanding while he's been on yet another deep dive doing "theatre stuff."
Free time is around the corner (hopefully)!
Grant Biebrick
Stage Manager
This is Grant’s fourth production with Mini Fridge Theatre, and his first time backstage.
He would first of all like to thank his slightly neurotic beagle, Buffy, for agreeing to let him wear black. I love you, Boo.
He’d also like to thank his kids for putting up with the numerous evenings spent painting the set and goofing off with grownups.
Considering the alternative is him popping into their room for unsolicited dad jokes, they encourage his hobby.
Chelsea Bergman
Assistant Stage Manager
Bar menu
Must be of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly. Prices do not include applicable taxes.
LOCAL FAVOURITES
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Supporting Canadian makers never tasted so good.
A little laughter, a little local flavour, and a break from the noise. That’s what we’re pouring.
Please enjoy responsibly.
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“Robin Hawdon's latest comedy is ideal fare to cheer us up now the darker nights are here... The sparkling dialogue is guaranteed to ensure the peals of laughter will last through to the end of the run."
– Reading Chronicle
Three couples arrive at a sunlit villa in the south of France, each convinced they’ve booked the same perfect getaway. What begins as a simple mix‑up quickly turns into an evening of shifting alliances, cultural quirks, and good‑natured one‑upmanship as everyone tries to claim the house — or at least the best bedroom.
With wine uncorked, patience thinning, and the Mediterranean evening settling in, the villa becomes a social playground where misunderstandings spark laughter rather than trouble. A Night in Provence is a bright, easygoing vacation comedy filled with personality clashes, warm humour, and the kind of holiday mishaps that are far more fun to watch than to live through.
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