Jesus Christ Superstar

Frankston Arts Centre

May 2002

Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of biblical Jesus in the final days leading up to his crucifixion. A rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the musical has no spoken dialogue and is sometimes considered a modern rock-opera. Loosely based on the Gospels, Superstar focuses on the personal conflicts between Jesus, his disciples, the people of Israel, and the leadership of Rome. Special attention is played to the relationship between Judas Iscariot and Jesus, as well as Jesus’ relationship with Mary Magdalene. The musical is unique among biblical retellings in that it focuses on both Judas’ struggle making the decision to betray Jesus and Jesus’ human psychology, fear, and anger in understanding and accepting his role as both leader and martyr.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director

Fred Pezzimenti

Musical Director

Bev Woodford

Choreographer

Scott Hili

 

Production Manger

Colin Armstrong

 

 

Costume Design

Brett Wingfield

Set Design

Pat Miorton

Lighting Design

Chris Lewis

Sound Design

Greenland Audio

Make Up Design

Rhonda Horwood

 

 

Stage Director

 

Stage Manager

Janine Stacey

Assistant Stage Manager

Lawrence Kendall

 

 

 

 

Scenic Artist

Pat Morton

Backdrop Design and Painting

Pat Morton

Lighting Operation

Kerry Grigg

 

Brett Tolson

Lighting Assistants

John Langman

 

John McCormack

Sound Assistant

Beau Vigushin

Set Construction

Kevin Cassels

 

Harry Szomer

Set Painting

PLOS Members

Costume Co-ordinator

Brett Wingfield

Costume Assistants

Scott Hili

 

Pam McNeilly

 

Jannette Raynes

 

Robyn Rumbelow

Properties

Marion Beaman

 

Janine Frankland

 

Peter Frankland

 

Trish McMahon

Make Up Artists

Rhonda Horwood

 

Judy McCormack

 

Elizabeth Peavey

 

Sue Salvato

Backstage Crew

Paul Beli

 

Gerard Lane

 

Michael Steffanetti

 

Craig Symons

 

Jodi Wood

Audition Secretary

Brett Wingfield

Program Layout & Artwork

Mike Fletcher

Logo Design and Artwork

Mike Fletcher

Program Biog Editor

Carolyn Waddell

Program Printing

Eliza Press

Program Proof Readers

Jan Morris

 

Carolyn Waddell

 

Brett Wingfield

Publicity, Promotions

Brett Wingfield

Program Photography

Mike Fletcher

Front of House Photography

Grant ennedy

Flyers/Poster

Mike Fletcher

Transport Managers

John Langman

 

Mark Raynes

Front of House

John Rumbelow

 

Norm Smart

Company Bookings

Sue Dyer

 

 

Conductor/Keyboard

Bev Woodford

Keyboards

Sue Fletcher

 

Mikhala McCann

Guitars

Jim Richardson

 

Dave Banen

Bass Guitar

Jeremy Hall

Drums

Danny Boldiston

Percussion

Cindy Taylor

Reeds

Trusi Boldston

Trumpets

John Lucas

 

Dean Pratt

Trombone

Kenton Smith

French Horn

Louise Brown

CAST
Judas IscariotSunayan Devansen
Jesus of NazarethMatt Dodd
SimonTony Appleby
PeterLuke Dawson
Mary MagdaleneElise Russell
BartholomewDanny Beiruti
James the MinorJosh Farrell
James the MajorRobert Gaetano
MathewDavid McDonnell
JohnMatt Perfect
ThomasJamie Russell
ThadeusDamien Stevens
AndrewHarry Szommer
PhillipChris Tunks
Pontius PilateDavid Fontana
CaiaphasScott Winrow
AnnusGlenn Mead
PriestBill McNeilly
PriestJohn Groat
King HerodScott Hili
EnsembleDavid Barclay
 Linda Beadle
 Ruth Bowen
 Tahlia Birnbaum
 Paul Congdon
 Carla D’Ango
 Andrew Downing
 Marcus Dunn
 Brandi Galpin
 Renee Grivas
 Michelle Herat
 Serenity Harbour
 Lyndel Hoy
 Jodie Langdon
 Shannon Mead
 Angela Phillips
 Dawn Phillips
 Kirsten Smart
 Courtney Smyth
 Andrew Stonill
 Karina Stroot
 Kieren Thomas
 Wayne Walker
 Marni Watson
 Vanessa Winrow