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Nuns, Nurses, and Busybodies: The Queerness of the Character Actress

This is what I became known for in acting class: old-lady drag.

Sister Act

The Man Who Came to DinnerLittle WomenThe Music ManThe Farmer Takes a WifeplayedThe Wizard of OzSister Act

habit

clownThe Sound of Music

Funny Girl

The Sound of Music The Wild Party The Crucible

Three Sisters

The Cherry OrchardBlithe Spirit

Mary Poppins.The Sound of Music

Mary Wickes: I Know I’ve Seen That Face Before