"Godspell" is at The Media Theatre August 4 - 27,
with a youthful cast, a live band, and a new vision for the classic musical.
The musical was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy
and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden),
and it took the world by storm.
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Led by the international hit, "Day By Day", which
hit the pop charts in the early 1970's after the show's premiere on Broadway,
and has been recorded by everyone from Judy Collins to dc Talk, the musical
focuses on a small group of people who assist Jesus as he tells the parables
from the Book of Matthew using a wide variety of story techniques, and plenty
of comedy. It all dissolves hauntingly into The Last Supper and the
Crucifixion, while Jesus messages of kindness, tolerance, and love come
vibrantly to life.
"Godspell" features chart topping songs, a book by
John Michael Tebelak, and also became a feature film in 1973. Always relevant,
"Godspell" continues to touch audiences due to the messages of hope
and love.
The Media Theatre’s production is directed by Roger Ricker
with music direction by Ben Kapilow, and will have, at its core, a new vision
for the two-act musical as it is performed by children, teenagers, and adults.
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| Austy Hicks, of Wayne, plays the role of Jesus |
Austy Hicks will play the role of Jesus. He’s from Wayne,
PA, and has been seen on stage at West Chester’s Limelight Performing Arts
Center. He showcased his talent previously at The Media Theatre in professional
productions of “Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and “The Diary of
Anne Frank”. He was also seen as Jack in Media’s summer production of “Into The
Woods” recently and will appear the theatre’s upcoming “Carousel”. Hicks is
also a past winner of The Media Theatre's "Vocalist" summer singing
competition.
Media Theatre teen acting class student Evan Bramlage will
portray the role of Judas, with Media’s Ted Harris as John The Baptist. Ted
Harris is heavily involved at The Media Theatre as one of its State Street
Miracles, which is a performance troupe for adults with developmental
disabilities.
“This is a different spin on a classic musical,” said the
theatre’s Artistic Director Jesse Cline. “It allows performance opportunities
for a wide range of personalities, ages, and actors with unique backgrounds. Because
the musical allows itself to be played by all ages, this will be very exciting
for audiences, and very moving.”
“Godspell” is on stage at The Media Theatre August 4 through
27, with performances on Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 7pm, and Sundays
at 3pm. For tickets, call 610-891-0100 or visit mediatheatre.org
The cast of “Godspell” at The Media Theatre is:
Jesus................Austy Hicks
Judas................Evan Bramlage
John The Baptist..........Ted Harris
With:
Josh Atkinson, Hannah Brady, Charlie Carroccio, Aidan Fox,
Adrian Henry, Bridget Henry, Skylar Kelly,Leo Koncos, Sarah Lambert, Noelle
Longenberger, Nora Martin, Alex Pollard, Lauren Saddic, Brynn Washbourne, and
Violet Wiley
The songs :
"Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord"...........Ted
Harris as John The Baptist
"Save The
People"......................................Austy Hicks (Jesus)
"Day By
Day"...............................................Sarah Lambert
"Learn Your Lessons
Well"........................Leo Koncos
"Oh Bless The Lord"..................................Skylar
Kelly and Alex Pollard
"All For The
Best"......................................Hicks (Jesus) and Evan Bramlage
(Judas)
"All Good
Gifts"..........................................Noelle Longenberger
"Light Of The World"..................................Entire
Cast
"Learn Your Lessons Well (Reprise)"..........Leo
Koncos
"Turn Back O'
Man"....................................Violet Wiley
"Alas For
You"............................................Austy Hicks (Jesus)
"By My
Side"..............................................Josh Atkinson and
Bridget Henry
"We Beseech
Thee"...................................Hannah Brady and Brynne Washbourne
"Day By Day
Reprise"................................Cast
"On The
Willows".......................................Nora Martin, Lauren Saddic,
Charlie Carroccio, Aiden Fox, Adrian
Henry
"Finale"......................................................Cast
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