[Capdist-announce] Not So Common Players GODSPELL...APRIL 17-26

[Sally Burke]

god spell 01-30-09 Flyer as a jpegPerformances:

 

April 17, 18, 19

     23, 24, 25, 26 

Friday & Saturday 8:00PM

Sunday Matinee

2:00PM

Shenendehowa  HS East Little Theater

 

FREE 

Musical Theatre

Sponsored by 

The Town of 

Clifton Park

 

Godspell was originally conceived, written and directed by John-Michael
Tebelak <http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0853659/>  (who originally wrote Godspell
as his Masters 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.

god spell 01-30-09 Flyer as a jpegAudiences will be most familiar with "Day
By Day"  which landed on the pop billboard charts in 1972. Other memorable
songs include:  "Turn Back O Man", "By My Side", "Light of the World",
"Prepare Ye." and "Bless The Lord".

David Rossi, musical director, and Mensching 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 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:  Pat O'Donnell 371-6681;  patodonnell at cliftonpark.org;  Sally Burke
877-5648; jburke6 at nycap.rr.com ; Marlene Countermine 421-9603;
redwing377 at aol.com 

 

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