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Fond du Lac Community Theatre presented
a musical based on the Gospel according to Saint Matthew with six
performances, on March 13, 14 & 15, and 20, 21
& 22, 1980
at 8:00 P.M. at the Goodrich High School Little Theatre.
Conceived
and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak. Music and new
lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Originally produced on the New York
Stage by Edgar Lansbury / Stuart Duncan / Joseph Beruh.
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Cast
of Characters (listed
below in alphabetical order) |
| John Farrel as
"Jesus" |
| Lynne Guenther |
| Gail Hando |
| Mark Nordeen |
| Wayne O'Brien |
| Sara Krueger |
| Terry Samens |
| Gary Sharpe |
| Pete Sorensen as "John
the Baptist" / "Judas" |
| Cathy Zielinski |
| The
Godspell Band |
| Rehearsal
Pianist, Keyboards |
Jody DeBoer |
| Bass
Guitar |
Bill Gaber |
| Organ,
Tambourine |
Paula Hayes |
| Acoustic
Guitar |
Todd Kruger |
| Drums
and Percussion |
Rick Odea |
| Rhythm
Guitar |
John Radlund |
| "On
the Willows" vocalists |
Randy Huggett, Gary Kamphuis, Mike
Seibel |
| Behind
the Scenes - Our Production
Staff |
| Production
Director |
Roger Wiley |
| Assistant
Directors |
Judy Buelow and Arllyce Candlish |
| Choreographer |
Mary Wempner |
| Stage
Manager |
Bob Nolan |
| Backstage
Assistant Stage Manager |
Lee Ader |
| Lighting
Chairman |
Tim Friess |
| Sound |
Jeff Reitz, Dave Martin and James Samp |
| Costumes
Co-Chairpersons |
Joyce Jones and Betty Zielinske |
| Properties
Chairperson |
Carolyn Brady |
| Make-Up
Chairperson |
Helen Stone |
| Publicity |
Bob Nolan and Phyllis Hay |
| Photographer |
Tom Clausen |
| House
Manager |
Timothy Nintzel |
| Program |
James Nintzel and Phyllis Hay |
| Posters |
Mary Petrie and Betsy Bohlman |
| Set
Construction / Stage Crew |
Bob Nolan, Ed Arnold, Bruce Seibel,
Tom Schmitz, John Newman, Randy Huggett and Jan Jensen |
| Lighting
Crew |
Judy Steffes, David Guy, Paul Lane and Michael Ryan |
| Make-Up
Crew |
Kathy Parker, Terri Graff, Ruth Irizarry and Dina Koenigs |
| Properties
Crew |
Jeanne Krueger, Arllyce Candlish,
Judy Buelow, Nancy Wrzesinske |
| Box
Office |
James Nintzel, Helen Blumer, Sharon
King, Nancy Vollmer, Dick Thomas and Bruce Seibel |
| Head
Usherette |
Marie Matteson |
| Usherettes |
Lisa Weber, Judy Makowski, Pam
Rentmeister, Shelly Strebe, Nadine Seemann, Vince Schultz, Tim Matteson,
Vicki Weaver, Tammy and Sherry Chapman, Amy Dall, Lis Anderson, Karen
Wedell, Pat Pitchford, Jenny Mason, Linda Tagliaptera, Kathy Sheer, Joan
Roehrig, Renee Kraus, Barb Karls, Vicki Schneider, Cathy Schaefer, Jacky
Michaels, Mary Lueloff, Peggy Jaber, Becky Gyr, Ann Gessner, Sandy Behnke,
Lynn Schneider, Ulla Johnson, Tanya Bennet, Chris Toriello, Tiffany Schad,
Georgia Nimmer, Lynn Hermanns, Joy Ollerman and Wendy Wohlfeil |
| Refreshments |
Randi Schmitz and Deanna Stibbe |
| Acknowledgements
- Special Thanks to |
Sing-Out-Fond du Lac, The Public
Recreation Department, the Fond du Lac Public Schools, Wegner's Office
Department Store, The University of Wisconsin Center - Fond du Lac, Marian
College, The Fond du Lac Reporter, KFIZ Radio, WFON Radio, WAGO Radio,
WLKE / 99Q Radio, WBAY TV, Moraine Park Technical Institute, Richard
Pipping, the J. E. Burke Playground Company, the Rentit Shop,
Incorporated, Searl, Incorporated, Universal Music - Forest Mall, WLUK TV,
WFRV TV, The Waupun Shopper, The Calumet Shopper and the Lake to Lake Shopper |
About
the Play: "Godspell" is a jubilant
celebration of the Gospel according to Saint Matthew. It is a spiritual
experience to be felt joyously by both the performers and the audience.
Many theatrical devices are used in presenting the teachings of Christ.
These include pantomime, childrens' games, charades, vaudeville antics, the
question-answer technique of minstrel shows, diversified dances complete with a
soft shoe, and songs and music of many colors - folk, ballad, pop, rock, light
musical comedy, and dramatic. It indeed has something for everyone.
"Godspell" was produced through a
special arrangement with Theatre Maximus, 1650 Broadway, New York, New
York 10019.
History -- Fond du Lac Community Theatre
later presented "Godspell"
again, this time in partnership with the University
of Wisconsin - Fond du Lac, in 1997.
Film: Columbia Pictures made "Godspell" into a major motion picture in 1973. It starred Victor Garber as "Jesus," and David Haskell as "John" and "Judas."
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