[Capdist-announce] Godspell Not So Common Players

[Sally Burke]

Godspell Pfoto 05Not So Common Players Godspell

Honors the deceased firefighters 

of 9/11/2001.  Our hero, Thomas Foley

 of West Nyack was among the first 

responders from Rescue 3.

We will never forget!

Performances: April 17, 18, 19 23, 24, 25, 26

Friday/Saturday 8 PM; Sunday Matinee @ 2PM

Free Musical Theatre! Shenendehowa HS East off Moe Road

Godspell was originally conceived, written and directed by John-Michael
Tebelak <http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0853659/>  (who originally wrote Godspell
as his Master's Thesis project at Carnegie-Mellon University in 1971), with
music and new lyrics by Steven Schwartz <http://www.stephenschwartz.com>
(Schwartz's credit of "new lyrics" is because several of the show's original
lyrics originated from the Episcopal hymnal).

Godspell is a rock musical loosely based on the Gospel according to St.
Matthew, with some parables taken from St Luke.  It is a whimsical blend of
mime, charades, vaudeville routines and impersonations.  

The director is given a wide berth in interpretation and presentation and
each production is very unique.  Godspell has remained an important part of
modern musical theatre because of its versatility.   Many times the scene is
set in a school yard or in a circus atmosphere.  Director Michael C.
Mensching has chosen a New York City subway on September 11, 2001 as the
time and setting for this production.  We are honoring the deceased
firefighters from 9/11 and have chosen Thomas Foley, West Nyack , NY as our
hero.  Thomas (age 32) was among the early responders to 9/11 from Rescue 3.
We will never forget the sacrifice of these great heroes.

"Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord", "Day By Day" (which landed on the pop
billboard charts in 1972), "Turn Back O Man", "By My Side", "Bless The Lord"
and "We Beseech Thee" are just a few of the memorable songs from Godspell.

Mensching  and David Rossi, musical director, have assembled an ensemble
cast (Adam Coons, Dashira Cortes, Sean Fagan, Emmett Ferris, Nicolle
Galligan, Kristin Lopez, Edmund Metzold, Marie Pflegl, Robert Rice and Alana
Sangiacomo) who will charm and disturb you.  Christine Marcella has spiced
it up with stunning choreography.  Set designer Michael McDermott with
assistance from Mensching  (and many helpers) have created a a replica of a
NY subway car.  Costume, Lighting, Sound and Make-up Designers  (Debbie
Lummis, Jim Mackenzie, Michael Silvia and Marcia Lenehan) bring it all
together as a package.  Marlene Countermine and Sally Burke are proud to
bring this production to fruition.

We have "Prepared the Way".  Now it is time for you to join us in a very
special revival of Godspell. 

 

Contact:  Sally Burke 877-5648; jburke6 at nycap.rr.com ; Pat O'Donnell
371-6681; patodonnell at cliftonpark.org 

 

 

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