One of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time, GODSPELL is based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. In the Gospel, Jesus Christ preaches through parables and storytelling. The show, which is not built on a traditional plot, utilizes a classroom setting with modern day teenagers singing and dancing the joyful and entertaining celebration of life and the story of Jesus. A pageant that moves from moment to moment, GODSPELL is a reflection on the life of Jesus by ten performers who are non-conventional but real.

Featuring a sparkling, seminal score by Stephen Schwartz, GODSPELL boasts a string of recognizable songs, led by the international hit, “Day By Day.” As the cast makes it way through “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “Save The People,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “Bless The Lord,” “All For The Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side,” we, as audience members get to see the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life.

the CAST

Mr. Carpenter/Jesus - Mike Fleeman

John The Baptist/Judas - Jay Varnedoe

Shannon (the gothic girl) - Shannon Fleeman

Amanda (the makeover girl) - Amanda Galloway

Steve (the jock) - Stephen Gamba

Desiree (the princess) - Desiree Lulay

Sophia (the apple polisher) - Sophia Swain

Micah (the geek) - Micah Stuart

THE BAND:

Pianist - Birdie Towle Bright

Guitarist - Dan Worley

BEHIND THE SCENES:

Director - Stephen Gamba

Production Manager/Assistant Director - Tina Maslankowski

Stage Manager - Rachael Romano

Box Office - Elizabeth Hunt

Costumes - Shannon Fleeman, Stephen Gamba

Props Mistress - Wanda Jefferson

Props - Rachael Romano, Tiffany Duvall, Polly Morgan

Technical Director/Light and Sound Design - Lee Maslankowski

Stage Manager - Rachael Romano

Choreographer - Stephen Gamba

Stage Hands - Ann Sims, Hanna Sims

Publicity - Mike Lacy

Set Design - Donna Vanderbilt, Joe Webb, Stephen Gamba, Tina Maslankowski

Playbill - Steffen Smith/Content Creative, Joe Webb

Cover/Poster design - Mike Lacy

Set Construction - Joe Webb, Frank Moore, Bill Marsh, Albert Kraft, Lee Maslankowski, Bobby Whitley

Desk Craftsmen - (The Shelving Guild) Ted McWilliams, Ed Radcliffe, Bill Jefferson and Albert Kraft

Set Painting - Donna Vanderbilt, Tiffany Duvall, Sophia Swain, Leah Dalton, Margaret Dalton, Penny Dalton, Tina Maslankowski, Amy Sarrel and Hanna Sims

Fundraising - Joe Webb

Volunteer Coordination - Helen McMahon

Thanks to all of our volunteers who have so generously shared their time and talents. Special thanks to: Jason Smith, Sharon and Phil Albert for the use of their lovely home for offsite rehearsals, Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta Factory and Americorps.

godspell

by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak

august 19 - september 11