Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak
Music & New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Deanna Jent
Music Direction by Joe Schoen
Awards and Nominations
Kevin Kline Nominations:
Outstanding Musical Direction (Joe Schoen)
Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical
Outstanding supporting Actress in a Musical (Amy Loui)
Outstanding Director in a Musical (Deanna Jent)
Outstanding Production of a Musical
November 18 - December 11, 2011
Times:
Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Ticket Prices:
General $25.00
Senior(65+)/Student ticket: $20.00
This musical salute to the Gospel of Matthew was set in the streets of downtown St. Louis.
Cast & Crew List:
Jesus: J. Samuel Davis*
John/Judas: Charlie Barron
The Band: Joe Schoen
Ensemble: Justin Ivan Brown, Laura Ernst, Justin Leibrecht, Isabella Liu, Amy Loui*, Khnemu Menu-Ra, Deborah Sharn, Anna Skidis
Director: Deanna Jent
Assistant Director: Ann Rapko
Stage Manager: Bess Moynihan
Asst. Stage Managers: Zoe Sullivan, Josie Zeugin
Music Assistant: Jean Lang
Set Design: Dunsi Dai
Set Design Assistants: Kyra Bishop, Anthony Boyajian
Light Design: Michael Sullivan†
Costume Design: Jane Sullivan
Sound Design: Kareem Deanes†
Choreography: Julie Venegoni, Laura Ernst, & Ensemble
Props: Meg Brinkley
Fight Choreographer: Shaun Sheley
Production Manager: Bess Moynihan
Shop Supervisor: Jon Hisaw
Light Board Operator: Jessica Haley
Sound Board Operator: Lindzey Jent
Wardrobe: Adrienne Curry
Education/Outreach/Box Office: Emily Immer
Public Relations: Leslie Wobbe†
Publications Intern/Program Artwork: Zoe Sullivan
A Note from the Director, Deanna Jent:
- Over 700,000 people “like” Jesus on Facebook.
- Jesus_M_Christ has 355,583 Twitter followers.
- Makes 12 disciples look like a little bit of not much!
The first two are evidence of community with a small “c” -- a pleasant superficial sense of belonging. The last one is a more authentic Community -- an evolving relationship that honestly confronts adversity and diversity while maintaining a commitment to the group’s shared values and goals.
(The first kind is way easier.)
GODSPELL is, according to Stephen Schwartz, about the formation and continuation of a community. It focuses on the decisions made by individuals who become “the tribe” – their struggle to join, their understanding of the stories, and their choice at the end of the play to “remain fused as a community, ready and able to carry forth the lessons they have learned.”
As our ability to “friend” more and more people grows, as we’re able to learn about and participate in a variety of “community” discussions, the question that nags me is whether breadth and depth can co-exist? Are we trading easy status updates for difficult dialogue? And ultimately, do our words lead to action?
“Anything you did not do for one of my brothers here, however humble, you did not do for me.” Matthew 25:45
Production Photos
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O Bless the Lord My Soul -
Khnemu Menu-Ra in Godspell -
Storytime in Godspell
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Amy Loui in Godspell -
A Father and Two Sons -
All for the Best
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Justin Ivan Brown in Godspell -
Deborah Sharn and Khnemu Menu-Ra in Godspell -
Fear Not
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A Little Softshoe
In the Media
Godspell: Broadway World Review
Godspell: Joe Pollack Review
Godspell: Riverfront Times Review
Godspell: St. Louis Theatre Snob Review
Godspell: Vital Voice Review
