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Godspell - 2011

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Godspell marked St. Andrew's Amateur Theatre Companies third production, being performed in early December of 2011.

Synopsis:

Act 1:
John the Baptist enters and brings order as he sings "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord". John the Baptist baptises the company who quickly exit. When Jests wishes to be baptised, John kneels and wishes to be baptised by him instead. Jesus brings John back to his feet and tells him that he is here to save mankind with the song, "Save the People".

Jesus preaches the law of offering gifts at the altar before God as the company acts make offerings. The company performs the story of Lazarus and the rich man. One of the company members sings "Learn your lessons well" in which she wards of eternal doom if one does not learn the laws of God.

Jesus tells the company that no one can be devoted to two masters, and that no man can can serve God and money. One of the company members tells a story of a man, who spends his life accumulating things and then dies before he can enjoy it. She then sings "O Bless the Lord, My Soul". The company recites the beatitudes and Jesus answers them however, Judas recites the final beatitude about persecuting and directs it at Jesus. The company freezes with fear about events to come. However, Jesus quickly changes the subject and sings "All for the Best" through which he assures everyone that even if life is bad, their is a reward in heaven. 

The company pretends to be soldiers in the military, and Jesus pretends to be their drill sergeant. The company then acts about the story of the prodigal son. They sing "Light of the World", a song which encourages everyone to be shining beacons in the world. Jesus announces that they are taking a 10 minute break and thanks the audience for coming. 

Act 2:
While one of the company members sings a reprise of "Learn your Lessons Well", the company sets up the stage for Act 2. When the song is over, another company comes through the audience and sings "Turn Back, O Man" in which she encourages mankind to give up its foolish ways and turn to God. 

Company members become Pharisees who question Jesus's authority. Jesus questions their questions with a story and tells them that the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart and to love thy neighbour as thyself. He remembers the time of Noah when the flood swept over the land and drowned mankind. He predicts that when he comes again, only one man and one woman will be taken with him.

Of of the woman company members is thrown down onto the stage and called an adulteress. Jesus tells the company that the one who is faultless can throw the first stone at her. When no one condemns her, Jesus tells her that he will not condemn her but that she must not sin again. The woman sings "By my Side" in which she asks Jesus to travel with her.

As Judas betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, Jesus tells of a time when he will sit in glory and divide men into two groups like a shepherd divides the sheep from the goats. His righteous sheep will enter into heaven while the cursed goats will far eternal fire. The goats beg for mercy and sing "We Beseech Thee". Then, in a recreation of the last supper, Jesus gives the company bread and wine and announces that it is his body and blood. They will all eat and drink together again in the kingdom of God. Jesus bids farewell to his followers and prays in the garden. In a moment of uncertainty, he begs for the burden to be lifted from him and is tempted by the devil, but he orders the devil to be gone.

Judas returns to embrace Jesus. In the "Finale", Jesus sings as he dies. The company removes Jesus and carry him off as they sing "Long Live God" in harmony with "Prepare Ye The Way of the Lord".

Cast:

Lead Roles:
Jesus - James Galubitz
Judas - Dylan Mazurek
John the Baptist - Alex Rosso
Jeffery - Kate Noonan
Lamar - Kate Smith
Herb - Luke Robinson
"Light of the World" - Emma Lay
"Light of the World" - Lisa Parker
Robin - Rachel Freeman
Joanne - Micarle Callea
Peggy - Dee Horkings
Sonia - Bianca Giorgetti
Gilmer 1 - Erin Duan
Gilmer 2 - Emily Imber
Bob - Alei Calusin
"On the Willows" - Elle Murphy
                                    Ali Dowling
                                    Jade Curtain
                                   Zenya Carmellotti
                                   Sheridan Adams
                                   Somer Smith
Ensemble:
Tayla Rigo
Becc Spiteri
David Jelbart
Samantha Hockley
Cassandra Hockley
Isabella Exton
Ashlee Brown
Jessica Rippon
Marcus O'Malley
Lara Brido
Ebony Barker
Emma Mullins
Gretta Doell
Chrystal D'hcuna
Sheandra Da Silva
Felicity Duke
Lachlan Rizzoli
James O'Malley

Dancers:
Tayla Rogan
Maddy Bryne
Claire O'Malley
Felicity Duke
James O'Malley
Shani Rogan
Thilinie Coyne
Tegan Mower
Jessica Rippon

Crew:

Director - Marion Bergo
Associate Director - Sarah Blight
Music Director - Chris O'Malley
Producer - Andrea Toohey
Choreographer - Felicity Duke
Main Cast Choreographer - Dee Horkings
Vocal Coaches - Margot O'Malley
                              Andrea Toohey
Lighting Design - Liam Colla
Lighting Operation - Liam Colla
                                       Marcus Bertino
                                       Max Gundy
                                       Cameron Terrill
Sound Engineers - Stuart Willett
                                   Brendan Tannahill
Stage Manager - Sarah Blight
Assistant Stage Manager - Alex Giroud
Backstage Crew - Marcus Colla
                                 Ashley Muraca
                                 Brendan Hubble
                                 Cassandra Hills
Make Up Artists - Ris Goegan
                                  Cathy Carmellotti-Smith

Marketing Design - Kate Noonan
Photographer - Paul Orfali
Set Construction - Dylan Mazurek
                                   Travis Gorlin
                                   Sarah Blight
                                   Liam Colla
                                   Alex Giroud
                                   Kate Noonan
                                  Cassandra Hills
                                  Chris O'Malley
Car Park Crew - Terry Kennedy
                               Paul Kennedy
                               Ian Milledge
Snack Manager - Julie Mullins
Canteen - The Sullivans
                    Mara Heyland
Set Art - Peter Malley
Theatre Manager - Travis Gorlin
Concrete Pumper - Lou Goegan

Band:

Conductor - Chris O'Malley
Keyboard 1 - Joseph Beckitt
Keyboard 2 - Fr Cameron Forbes
Cello - Daniel Mizgala
Drums - Denis 'Doc' O'Connor
Bass Guitar - Alan Kirkman
Guitar 1 - Gerard Assi
Guitar 2 - Mark George
Tambourine - Ris Goegan

Core Team:

Marion Bergo
Chris O'Malley
Margot O'Malley
Andrea Toohey
Denis 'DOC' O'Connor
Sean O'Mahoney
Ris Goegan
Julie Mullins
Dee Horkings
Felicity Duke
Micarle Callea
Andrea Ryan
Liam Colla
Sarah Blight
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St. Andrew's Amateur Theatre Company is a youth group of the St. Andrew's Parish, Werribee, Victoria, Australia.
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