Godspell

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

GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSION
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIshows.com

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Tickets

Note: This is a concert-version of the show. You will hear all the lines and all the music, performed with gusto by the masked actors; however, they will be carrying their scripts and referring to them occasionally.

How we are keeping actors and audience members safe. We have signed the Stay Safe to Stay Open Pledge:

The performance is outdoors. There is 80% less chance of coronavirus transmission outdoors than indoors.
The actors are masked.
The actors are singing into their own microphones. There will be no microphone sharing.
Audience members are required to wear a mask. If they do not bring a mask, one will be provided.
Audience members who are paying at the door will do so through contactless methods.
Audience members will be seated six-feet apart.
Distance will also be maintained between the actors on the stage.
Hand sanitizing wipes will be provided to audience members.
There will not be an intermission to prevent congregating.
The temperature of the cast and crew has been consistently taken to ensure that actors stay symptom free.

Information about Parking

Please plan to park in the north parking lot. Exit the parking structure and take the elevator to level 4 (you will not see as level 4 listed on the outside of the elevator; it IS on the inside panel). Take the elevator to level 4 where you will be greeted by a member of our staff. Parking is free for the first hour, $1.00 for each subsequent hour. Unfortunately, we are unable to validate your parking.

Restrooms

You will find accessible bathrooms on the ground floor. Take the elevator to level 1. Get off the elevator and head toward Rio Grande Street (opposite the parking garage). Cross Rio Grande and there are semipublic restrooms well-marked directly across the street. There is no intermission--feel free to leave during the performance if nature calls. We will happily let you back in!

Food and Drink

Feel free to bring your own food and drink to the show. We have ice-cold bottled water for sale at the patio entrance--$1.00 per bottle.

Crew

Director--Beth Bruner
Music Director--Gregory Harrison
Technical Director--David Bruner
Producer--Jim Martin

Cast

Jesus--Dee Tua'one
Judas--Matthew Davids
Ensemble--
Jessica Benson
Katelyn Johnson
Pauline Mendes
Nkechi Erika Ovuoba
Cami Rozanas
Davis Underwood

Program

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord
Save the People
Day by Day
Learn Your Lessons Well
O Bless the Lord
All for the Best
All Good Gifts
Light of the World
Turn Back, O Man
Alas for You
By My Side - Music written by PEGGY GORDON and the lyrics thereof by JAY HAMBURGER
We Beseech Thee
Day by Day Reprise
On the Willows
Finale

Bios

Jessica Benson is excited to perform with such a talented cast for Godspell. She has her degree in Vocal Performance from the U of U and is a member of the Utah Opera Chorus. She loves being an actress, singer, and voice teacher. Some of her favorite roles include Josephine in HMS Pinafore, Rapunzel in Into the Woods, Nannetta in Falstaff, and various other roles in parodies with the Off Broadway Theater.

Beth Bruner first directed "Godspell" as a full production in 2001 for Wasatch Theatre Company. She has a fondness for script-in-hand; she ran StageRight's series of classics, and her company Motley Wandering Minstrels does a Gilbert & Sullivan almost every year.

Matthew Davids was first involved in a production of Godspell at age 11 when he was the lighting technician, his father directed, and his brother was Jesus. He is thrilled to be able to perform in such a fun show and play such an interesting role in a show that's always held a special place in his mind. He would like to thank the cast for being such delightfully talented and enjoyable people.

Gregory Harrison is a performer, voice teacher, and music director. He's currently preparing for Next to Normal as music director and The Scarlet Pimpernel as Ben. His latest roles include Oberon in Phantom, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, "The Man in the a Yellow Suit" in Tuck Everlasting, and Diesel in West Side Story. "You can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love." - Jim Carrey

Katelyn Johnson has had a lifelong love of musical theater and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Theater from Weber State University. Some favorite roles include Emma Goldman in Ragtime, Sister Mary Hubert in Nunsense, and The The Baker's Wife in Into the Woods. By day she runs an arts center for adults with disabilities and loves every second of it!

Pauline Mendes is totally enjoying her first experience at the Box! She returned to acting a few years ago and it has been a blast! She is currently preparing to play "Grandma" at On Pitch Performing Arts this Halloween. Since this was the first show she was cast in when returning on stage, it has a special place in her heart.

Incachi (also known as Erika Ovuoba) is excited to be apart of this Godspell cast. She has performed with Plan B, SLAC, Hale Center Theater, and Centerpointe to name a few. Incachi has earned a BFA in theatre from UVU; one of her favorite roles was playing Princess Puffer in the Mystery of Edwin Drood. Incachi has found a new love for Utah’s nature after living in NYC (briefly before quarentine changed her plans!) Nature has been keeping her grounded in the midst of the chaos of 2020. She hopes everyone enjoys themselves tonight and does something they love everyday.
incachi:(ing·kuh·chee) Goddess’s gift.

Cami is a marketing strategist who loves theatre and is lucky enough to get herself on stage every so often. She's performed in several SLC-area productions over the years, with companies including New World Shakespeare, Wasatch Theatre Company., and Silver Summit Theatre Company. She currently appears in Kallisti Theatre Company's filmed production of My Gay Baptism, opening Jul. 31 at the GSL Fringe Festival. Other recent projects include The Open Syrup and Much Ado About Nothing. Twenty years ago, Cami was cast and directed by Beth Bruner for the first time in a production of Godspell. The impact of this experience continues in Cami's life to this day, as so many of her longstanding relationships can trace their roots there. Thanks for taking a chance on me, Beth. You're forever dear in my heart.

Dee Tua'one is her own miracle. He is Honored to play Jesus as a Person of Color. She sees this Garden as a place to grow and he gives her voice as seeds.

Davis Underwood is a performer & teacher in the Salt Lake area. He is accomplished in music and theatre, having performed on many stages, as well as music directing shows and groups. He has been a studio vocalist, voice actor, and arranger. Davis taught voice and musical theatre at Snow College, where he received a Bachelor of Music. Favorite production credits include: Tobias (Sweeney Todd), Peter (Peter & The Starcatcher), Boatswain (HMS Pinafore), and Into the Woods (Music director/orchestra conductor).

Special Thanks

The Gateway, all of the frontline workers who have kept us going through this horrible pandemic, YOU--for taking a chance on theatre again

Also, thanks to our contributors: Elise Barnett, Aaron Bellis, David Bruner, Aaron Bellis, Joel Hanson, Christopher Harvey, Bryce Kamryn, Kaltin Kirby, Steve Matney, Jim Martin, Jeremy Minagro, George Plautz, Cami Rozanas, Kathryn Smith, Jeff Stinson, Robin Tomassetti.

Help us reach our goal!

We have established a Go Fund Me to help keep our doors open during the pandemic. So many small businesses have been struggling. Unlike some theatre organizations, we have to pay rent from month to month even with no performances. It still does not feel safe to have indoor performances especially in a small performance space like ours, where social distancing is difficult. We have received some support from the Cares Act but are still in need of more. We have a $3,000 goal. Can you give even a little to help us? Follow the link HERE. THANK YOU!

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