Let Tennesee Williams haunting American classic steam up your summer. Camden Civic Theatre brings a taste of the grittier side of New Orleans to the Opera House June 24-27, 2010. Please Note: Performance dates changed to September 24 & 25 and October 1 & 2, 2010.
Director Mim Bird is blogging about this production
As Tennessee Williams said, “I have always depended upon the kindness of strangers.” There are lots of ways you can help this show come alive, so here’s our wish list:
- Stage hands
- Wardrobe dressers
- Props people
- 1940′s clothing
- 1930′s and ’40′s furniture
- An old radio
- a 1920′s or ’30′s upright steamer trunk
If you have ever wanted to get a glimpse backstage, now’s your chance. Contact streetcar@camdencivic.com to see how you can get involved.
Camden Civic Theatre will present “Godspell” in August, 2010.
Update: Cast list announced. See below. Performances will be August 13, 14, 20, 21 at 8:00 pm and August 15, 22 at 2:00 pm at the historic Camden Opera House.
Godspell was conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, and offers music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. One of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time, Godspell is based primarily on the Gospel According to St. Matthew.
Featuring a sparkling, seminal score by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell boasts a string of recognizable songs, led by the international hit, “Day By Day.” The show opened 5/17/71 Off-Broadway and transferred to Broadway in 1976. It ran for 2,124 performance off-Broadway and 527 on Broadway.
Godspell Poster. Click for full-size to download and print.
As the cast of actor/clowns makes it way through “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “Save The People,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “Bless The Lord,” “All For The Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side,” we, as audience members get to see the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and heartrendingly to life. The show also touchingly presents the story of Jesus’ last moments beginning with the Last Supper.
The main story of Godspell is portrayed in the show’s subtext–in the way the players interact with their leader, coming together to create a loving community.
Godspell songs
Godspell
Act One
Prepare Ye
Save The People
Day By Day
Learn Your Lessons Well
Bless The Lord
All For The Best
All Good Gifts
Light Of The World
[Note - Sometimes the optional number "Beautiful City" is sung while audience members return to their seats for Act II. In other productions it is added towards the end.]
Act Two
Learn Your Lessons’ (Reprise)
Turn Back O Man
Alas For You
By My Side
We Beseech Thee
Day By Day (Reprise)
On The Willows
Finale
Jesus – Tenor High G#
Judas/John – Baritone E
Lamar – Tenor High A
Jeffrey – Tenor High D (falsetto)
Herb – Baritone E (does not sing any real solo, but should be able to carry baritone
harmonies)
Robin – Alto
Peggy – Alto
Sonia – Low Alto (D below middle C)
Gilmer – Mezzo
Joanne – Soprano (High A in “Bless the Lord”, High C in “We Beseech Thee”)
WHO SINGS WHAT
Prologue/Tower of Babel: All
Prepare Ye: John the Baptist
God Save the People: Jesus
Day By Day: Robin
Learn Your Lessons Well: Gilmer
O bless the Lord: Joanne
All for the Best: Jesus/Judas
All Good Gifts: Lamar
Light of the World: Herb, Peggy, Jeffrey, Robin/All
Turn Back, O Man: Sonia
Alas for You: Jesus
By My Side: Peggy
We Beseech Thee: Jeffrey
On the Willows: Band
Finale: Jesus
Long Live God: All
Cast for Godspell
Camden Civic Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of its summer family musical Godspell:
Jesus – Dominic Williams
John/Judas – Scott Anthony Smith
- Sean Fay
- Richard (Rick) O’Malley
- Devin Fletcher
- Eliza Duggan
- Alyssa Manzi
- Liza Marong
- Shayna Cohen
- Jenna Hill
- Mim Bird
- Daniel Bird
- Alice Limoges
- Ellen Claussen
- Erica Dailey
- Ciara Murphy
Performances will be August 13, 14, 20, 21 at 8:00 pm and August 15, 22 at 2:00 pm at the historic Camden Opera House.
