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 |
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Production Manger | Colin Armstrong |
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Costume Design | Brett Wingfield |
Set Design | Pat Miorton |
Lighting Design | Chris Lewis |
Sound Design | Greenland Audio |
Make Up Design | Rhonda Horwood |
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Stage Director |
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Stage Manager | Janine Stacey |
Assistant Stage Manager | Lawrence Kendall |
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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 |
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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 Iscariot | Sunayan Devansen |
Jesus of Nazareth | Matt Dodd |
Simon | Tony Appleby |
Peter | Luke Dawson |
Mary Magdalene | Elise Russell |
Bartholomew | Danny Beiruti |
James the Minor | Josh Farrell |
James the Major | Robert Gaetano |
Mathew | David McDonnell |
John | Matt Perfect |
Thomas | Jamie Russell |
Thadeus | Damien Stevens |
Andrew | Harry Szommer |
Phillip | Chris Tunks |
Pontius Pilate | David Fontana |
Caiaphas | Scott Winrow |
Annus | Glenn Mead |
Priest | Bill McNeilly |
Priest | John Groat |
King Herod | Scott Hili |
Ensemble | David 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 |
