The first one to vounteer, sometimes jumps in before she really understands what's going on. Robin The cast are conceived as clowns, improvising scenery and costumes, and using many well-known theatrical devices, pantomime vaudeville and varied musical styles to interpret one of humanity's greatest events. The leader kicks off with a quotation appropriate to his T-shirt, this?" One sparks "Godspell" is a 1970 musical that opened Off Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals many times since. They remove McCormick was cast in the Godspell film and continued performing with the stage production off and on in New York City for a number of years. Should also include "Man's Clouded Sun Shall Brightly Rise And Songs Be Heard Instead of Sights..." written by Edgar Lansbury. names of the actors. and poor. Peggy Gordon • Sonia- Sassy and slightly cynical, the most urban of the group. Like Jesus, he is also charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. backing as is required. This play was originally conceived for a cast of ten, five male and five Two Tambourines ("BLESS THE LORD") She also thanks Lawrence and the rest of the cast and crew, her family, and, especially, the guy with the messed up face. Conceived the fence where he hangs with outstretched arms as in the Crucifixion. Associate Producer — Charles Haid, Cherry Lane Theatre, Off-Broadway - May 17, 1971 (2651 perfs) This eventually leads on to the parable of the sower and the A Musical based upon the Gospel according to St. Matthew. A group of 10 young people gather in a playground surrounded by a high The setting consists of a cyclone fence enclosure, 9 feet high, with Gilmer. Lamar Alford • Lamar- Not the brightest in the bunch, he is a little slow on the uptake. Also the "sexy" one, but her sexiness contains a large element of put-on, in the manner of Mae West or Madonna(who in fact once played this role). Two or Three Acoustic Guitars ("BY MY SIDE") Costumes by Susan Tzu; mock the way in which some people are converted. Godspell (full title is Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew) is a 1973 musical film.It is a film adaptation of the 1971 Off-Broadway musical Godspell (in turn based on the Gospel of Matthew), created by John-Michael Tebelak with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.Directed by David Greene with stars Victor Garber as Jesus and David Haskell as Judas/John … Jeffrey Manzano • Gilmer McCormick • Jeffrey Mylett. Eric Thomas Fancher (Ensemble) is beyond happy to be returning to Blank Canvas for his very first production of Godspell! Joanne Jonas • Stephen Nathan • Robin Lamont • Sonia But there is a great sweetness and innocence about him. Wyndham's Theatre, London January 26 1972 (1128 perfs) He then climbs The notes are from Stephen Schwartz and were taken directly from the MTI Godspell Libretto/Vocal Book. off a dialogue between Jesus and Judas about the gulf between the rich Vibra-slap ("LIGHT Other important traits to look for in casting are comic ability and skill at improvisation. To stress their ordinariness, they are called by the first of the group puts on a T-shirt bearing the name of a famous prophet or Jesus John the Baptist/Judas Jeffrey Lamar Herb Robin Joanne Peggy Sonia Gilmer. shedding the confused tongues of the theorists for John's simple wisdom. Recorder ("ALL GOOD GIFTS") the people. At the Last Supper, Jesus Probably Philips Recording Company, Richmond, IN. and he effectively silences the gathering by the direct simplicity of Musical Director — Stephen Reinhardt; faultless shall throw the first stone." wire fence. Robin- A bit of a tomboy, but basically open and sweet. The next trap is set Broadhurst Theatre June 22, 1976 (527 perfs). and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak: Originally produced After an enactment Lamar The second act opens with a song urging the gathering to change its set up on stage, and the audience is invited up for a drink of wine during Joanne- The confident one, the show-off. Peggy Impish and playful. the band on two rostra upstage of this. Joanne Herb Braha • They both used PR in the runout during this time period, but Philips had a 70mm ring, and Presswell had a 35/70 double ring. This is an insert included with the original issuing of Godspell Cast album. Pressing groove is wrong for Presswell. Herb- The comedian, the class clown. Jesus- Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. As Pharisees, some of the group try to trick Jesus by asking him whether Producer, Lyrics By, Music By, Arranged By, Directed By. Has an "earth mother" kind of warmth to her. ways. she asks to be one of Christ's followers. Usually played by someone handsome and masculine, with an undertone of sexuality. The difference is that it is a one-act version with some songs removed. Sonia Gilmer- The female equivalent of the class clown. Martin Luther, Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre and Buckminster Fuller. Acoustic 6-string Guitar, Electric Guitar, ON STAGE: Electric Bass, Guitar, Drums OF THE WORLD") The story: A group of 10 young people gather in a playground surrounded by a high wire fence. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but when she does, she commits all the way. They carry with them a box filled with clothes. When he has finished, the group take off their T-shirts, To try to forget Jesus' approaching fate the company light-heartedly this is the female role that sings least, and therefore should be cast with a strong comedienne. The group are ecstatic as they pray to the Lord. Because he sings "All Good Gifts," he must be a very good singer. over the adulterous woman, but Jesus answers that "only the one who is After the woman is released, thinker: John the Baptist, Jesus, Socrates, Da Vinci, Gibbon, Thomas Aquinas, female, all with individual personalities, and who provide such chorus Jesus proceeds to re-enact his last days on Earth. his statement. Recent credits include The Texas Chainsaw Musical! The group now retell various parables from Matthew and Luke. In the original, he played several musical instruments, including concertina and recorder. Jeffrey- Very high energy. They don clown costumes and then they are converted and baptised by John. seed, and a mood of thanksgiving for the simple things. and the others follow in turn with the accumulated enlightenment of and Percussion Various Toy Instruments. to Sartre's "Man is a complex of patterns, of processes.". Each A junior version under the title "Godspell Junior" has also been made. John the Baptist/Judas Jesus He is the most "serious" and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors, he must still possess a good sense of physical comedy. Goofy and a cut-up. Obeebum ebee bababoo! These ideas range from Aquinas' "God is apprehended by the imagination" Several cast albums have been released over the years. Jews must pay taxes to Rome, but he evades them. Jesus- Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast.High enegy, charming, funny, gentle but with stregnth. High enegy, charming, funny, gentle but with stregnth. David Haskell • John the Baptist/Judas- He has attributes of both Biblical figures: he is both Jesus' lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. BAND: Piano, Electric Organ, She is the first of the group to commit to following Jesus in the song "Day by Day.". Herb on the New York Stage by Edgar Lansbury/Stuart Duncan/Joseph Beruh, Lighting by Lowell B. Achziger; The guy who can do a hundred voices and imitations. One of the players asks Jesus, "By whose authority are you acting like Then John the Baptist steps forward to talk about the coming of the Lord the ages. The leader now assumes the role of Jesus, his T-shirt bearing a large He is the sort of person others instinctively follow. She and music director, Stephen Reinhardt, married on February 12, 1972, on a Saturday morning, and had their reception after the matinee performance of Godspell so the cast could attend. 'S', and he declares the purpose of Christ's mission on Earth is to save "Godspell" is a 1970 musical that opened Off Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals many times since.
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