PEACOCK PLAYERS
In Association with Music Theatre International
Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Teblak
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Originally produced on the New York Stage by Edgar Lansbury / Stuart Duncan / Joseph Beruh
“By My Side” was written by Peggy Gordon, with lyrics by Jay Hamburger
Godspell 2012 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The Cast
Cast List
* denotes a Peacock Players Mainstage debut.
JESUS
Colin Scribner
JOHN THE BAPTIST / JUDAS
Raymond Roberts III
THE DISCIPLES
Lily Azevedo
Izzy Bedy
Bella DeMarco
Raylynn Despres
Brianna Ferreira
Cameron Fraser
Maizie Hennessy
Jakob Kolb
Nayeli Morales
Corleigh O’Connell
Lyra Plerhoples
Oli Toner*
Hannah Vigeant
Gabby Wallace
Production Staff
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
Elle Millar
PRODUCTION MUSIC DIRECTOR
Karina Allayne
CHOREOGRAPHER
Cat Santos
THE BAND
Karina Allayne (Keys), Pete Anastasio (Guitar), Justin McLean (Bass), John Taylor (Percussion)
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
Olive Gunnis
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Gianna Caputo
BACKSTAGE EDUCATOR
Olive Gunnis
STAGE CREW
Gianna Caputo Olive Gunnis, Julia Pesina
SCENIC DESIGN LEADS
Will English, Elle Millar
SCENIC CREATION VOLUNTEERS
Karina Allayne, Melissa Amundsen, Barb Asketh, Michelle Bedy, Amelia English, Cameron Fraser, Jim Fraser, Liz Kolb, Taylor Kudalis, Adele Montes, Cat Santos, Tommy Stachowiak, Erika Toner
SCENIC PAINTING VOLUNTEERS
Lyra Plerhoples, Hannah Vigeant, Meg Redinger
COSTUME DESIGN
Allison Szklarz
LIGHTING DESIGN
Rick Brooks
LIGHTING BOARD OPERATOR
James Yavarow
SOUND DESIGN
Michael O’Keefe
HOUSE MANAGERS
Melissa Amundsen, Michelle Bedy
DIGITAL PLAYBILL & GRAPHICS DESIGN
Elle Millar
WEBSITE DESIGN
CleverLight Media
OFFICE COORDINATOR
Marina Cremonesi Duquette
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Amelia English
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Elle Millar
Song List
ACT ONE
Prologue/Tower of Babble featuring Nayeli, Cameron, Bella, Corleigh, Gabby, Brianna, Lyra, Izzy
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord featuring John the Baptist and Disciples
God Save the People featuring Jesus and All
Day by Day featuring Corleigh and All
Learn Your Lessons Well featuring Raylynn and All
Bless the Lord featuring Gabby and All
All for the Best featuring Jesus, Judas, and Disciples
All Good Gifts featuring Nayeli and All
Light of the World featuring Hannah and All
ACT TWO
Learn Your Lessons Well (Reprise) featuring Cameron (arrangement by Cameron Fraser)
Turn Back O Man featuring Lily and All
Alas for You featuring Jesus
By My Side featuring Oli, with Corleigh, Bella, Raylynn, Maizie, Lyra
We Beseech Thee featuring Maizie and All
Beautiful City featuring Jesus
On the Willows featuring Judas, Cameron, Jakob
Finale featuring Jesus and All
Plot Summary
Act One
The show begins with a group of modern day philosophers calling out their different life philosophies (“Prologue/Tower of Babble”) to the audience, before John The Baptist / Judas interrupts them to “prepare the way of the Lord”. The disciples join him in a joyous dance and are baptized (“Prepare Ye The Way of the Lord”).
Jesus approaches John and asks to be baptized. While this happens, he sings of his hope for the future of the world (“God Save the People”). Jesus begins his teachings through a series of games. Corleigh, a disciple, joins the teachings with a song of her own wishes for herself and the world (“Day by Day”).
The lessons continue, and Raylynn celebrates them with “Learn Your Lessons Well”, after which Gabby leads the cast with “O Bless the Lord”.
Jesus and Judas cement their close friendship with banter and more lessons before beginning a duet (“All for the Best”). Nayeli is moved by the lessons and leads the cast in “All Good Gifts”. The act ends with a triumphant song from Hannah, celebrating the lessons they’ve learned and the messages from Jesus (“Light of the World”).
ACT TWO
Act Two begins with Cameron taking over the pit to perform “Learn Your Lessons Well (Reprise)”, before Lily attempts to charm Jesus with her rendition of “Turn Back O Man”.
Jesus gets the disciples attention and brings the mood to a more serious note. He is then grilled by the Pharisees, who try to confuse him with trick questions, but he overcomes them. In a rage, he sings “Alas For You” to call the out on their hypocrisy.
Jesus continues with a more somber lesson, and the disciples interrupt to blame Oli for a sin. When they all rear back to punish Oli, Jesus admonishes them for being sinners themselves. The disciples are embarrassed with their behavior and Oli sings a ballad to Jesus (“By My Side”). He watches as the disciples are drawn to the song, while Judas prepares to betray him, and Jesus knows his legacy will continue.
Maizie leads the disciples in the upbeat “We Beseech Thee”, before the disciples settle in for The Last Supper. They enjoy the company and pray as Jesus sings of his hopes for the world and his followers (“A Beautiful City”).
Jesus leads the prayers at the supper and declares that one of the disciples will betray him. Judas runs off, and sings “On the Willows” while watching the supper from afar.
Jesus prays to God, conflicted about his fate, before being approached by demons. He casts them out, and accepts the sacrifice that will come. Judas appears to arrest Jesus, and he is strung up upon a cross. As he dies, his followers sing to him (“Finale”) and finally collect his body. A funeral procession carries Jesus out as the followers sing a hopeful, triumphant song of peace.
Special Thanks to
Diane Veino & City Hall Administrative Services
Ross Dugas & The Risk Management Department
Jay Hunnewell & the Department of Public Works
The Bedy, Amundsen, Fraser, DeMarco, Kolb, Plerhoples, Toner, and Morales families
And the countless Peacock Players students, parents, alumni and volunteers that helped to guide and support this specific Mainstage production.
Peacock Players Board of Directors
BOARD CO-PRESIDENTS
Sarah DeLisle & Jenn Morton
TREASURER
Fred Daniels
SECRETARY
Sasha Kuftinec
ACTIVE MEMBERS
Shoshanna Kelly
June Lemen
Becca Robinson
ADVISORY MEMBERS
Brad Galinson
Chris Lewis
EX OFFICIO
Brad Jamieson