February 20, 21, 26, 27, 28,March 1

Auburn Community Center121 W. 11 Street, Auburn, Kansas

Conceived & Originally Directed by

John-Michael TebelakMusic & New Lyrics by

Stephen SchwartzOriginally Produced on the New York Stage by

Edgar Lansbury, Stuart Duncan & Joseph Beruh

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GODSPELLConceived & Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak

Music & New Lyrics by Stephen SchwartzOriginally Produced on the New York Stage by Edgar Lansbury, Stuart Duncan & Joseph Beruh

CAST Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Kilpatrick

John the Baptist and Judas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emilie Lunsford

The Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl FranklinBarry HazelwoodKenny LiddleStephanie LudwickWendy Lunsford-BaruthElizabeth MasseyKathy SlawsonKelly Stites

Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah AshlockDebbie BramlageTiffIny BrownJeanne HazelwoodJustin Kochin

THE BANDPiano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Bixler

Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChrisTantilloMarc Houser

Recorder, Keyboard and Other Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Mosher

Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd ManningKurt Morrow

Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David ListonJared Barnes

GODSPELL Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance material are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

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SETTINGA prison-like institution . This may be a political prison, a mental institution,

it isn’t important . What is important is the inmates are a disenfranchised and oppressed minority .

There will be a 15 minute intermission between the two acts.

CREWStaging and Choreography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bert Miller

Musical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Mosher

Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gayle Hassler

Technical Director/Set Designer . . . . . . . . . . Ken Liddle

Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Jackson, Ken LiddleBert Miller, Jim Mosher

Lights and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Massey, Sarah Petty

Costume Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Slawson

Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Franklin

HOUSEHouse Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Bramlage

Chefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Johnson, Brenda Sidebottom

Servers and Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACT Board Members and Volunteers

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSACT would like to gratefully thank the follow people and

organizations for their continued support of this production.

Justin Kochin and J’s Lawn Service for the use of the fencing .

Denise and Joel Sieff for the use of their keyboard .

Temple Beth Shalom for the use of the Shofar .

Einstein’s Outdoor Outfitters for the use of the stretcher .

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT 1Prologue, Tower of Babel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Company

Prepare Ye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John the Baptist and Company

Save the People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesus and Company

Day by Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth and Company

Learn Your Lessons Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly and Company

Bless the Lord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendy and Company

All for the Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesus, Judas and Company

All Good Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy and Company

Light of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry and Company

ACT 2Learn Your Lessons Well (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . Kathy and Elizabeth

Turn Back, O Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl and Company

Alas for You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesus

By My Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie and CompanyMusic by Peggy Gordon, Lyrics by Jay Hamburger

We Beseech Thee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenny and Company

Beautiful City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesus and Company

On the Willows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the Band

Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Company

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WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANYSarah Ashlock, GuardThis is Sarah’s second on stage venture at ACT. Audiences may remember her as they hysterical chicken from “Station KACT’s Old Time Radio Show.” She is

often seen volunteering in our kitchen and concession stand. Sarah also spends time volunteering at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library and the Helping Hands Humane Society.

Debbie Bramlage, GuardDebbie is a founding member of ACT, and serves on our board as Treasurer. Often taking to the stage, Debbie has performed in “Station KACT’s Old Time

Radio Show,” “Divorce Southern Style,” “California Suite,” “For the Troops,” “Breath of Spring” and “The Gingerbread Inn.” She has often stage managed productions and is usually seen before our shows, making announcements as our house manager.

Tiffiny Brown, GuardTiffiny’s first performance with us was as a ditzy actress in “Noises Off.” She was a sheer delight and stole the show. We are excited to have her back in this production.

Cheryl Franklin, CompanyCheryl has lost count of the many appearances she’s made on the ACT stage, but knows she started with the troupe in 2008. When not onstage

Cheryl is a full-time Graphic Designer for the State of Kansas and a very busy single mom of two awesome teenagers. She would like to thank her family for their continued support of her endeavors on and off the stage.

Barry Hazelwood, CompanyBarry was a great deal of help backstage during our last production of “Blame It on the Movies.” He pulled curtains, helped people change clothes

and produced fog. Now he makes his onstage debut with our company, singing and dancing on stage for the first time.

Jeanne Hazelwood, GuardMarried to another cast member (Barry) Jeanne is making her ACT debut as one of our guards. She spends her offstage time working at Payless Shoe Source

and watching after her precocious husband.

Robert Kilpatrick, JesusThis is the second time Robert has played Jesus in a production of “Godspell.” His last venture in this role was in high school in Oskaloosa. During

his off hours he and his wife take care of their new baby Annabele, and he works as a bartender at Tailgators (no doubt changing water into wine).

Justin Kochin, GuardAudiences may remember Justin as the young man who killed himself night after night falling down the stairs in “Noises Off” two summers ago. Before

that he appeared in a number of different roles in one production of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told.” In his off hours Justin owns and operates J’s Lawn Service. We’re glad to be able to use him during his off season.

Ken Liddle, CompanySince moving to Kansas in June 2013, Ken has kept busy volunteering at ACT. He has been seen onstage in “Blame It on the Movies,” “Station KACT’s Old Time

Radio Show,” “Butterflies Are Free,” “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Backstage Ken serves as our Technical Director, designing and building scenery for our shows as well as working on all the other technical aspects. When not volunteering at ACT he is co-owner of The Enchanted Willow in Topeka.

Stephanie Ludwick, CompanyStephanie has graced our stage as a singer in “Every Christmas Story Ever Told,” a few years ago. Since then she has worked backstage on several of

our productions, stage managing “Blame It on the Movies” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and assistant stage managing “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” and

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“Deathtrap.” Stephanie is a pre-school teacher, wife of Levi Ludwick and mother of triplets.

Emilie Lunsford, John the Baptist/JudasAn active member of the Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, Emilie is also a member of the Shawnee Choral

Society for over 10 years. She was last seen as the surly intern in “Station KACT’s Old Time Radio Show.” Earlier this season she directed “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” and was murdered onstage in ACT’s production of “Deathtrap.” Prior to that she was a soul singer in “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Emilie is also the Vice President of the ACT board of directors.

Wendy Lunsford-Baruth, CompanyIf Wendy appears familiar, she was last seen as Lucy in last season’s “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and before that in the company of “Jesus Christ

Superstar.” When not onstage, she is a teacher at Bishop Elementary School and currently working toward her Masters in School Leadership. She’d like to dedicate her performance to Olivia Anderson. “Breathe easy, Livi!”

Elizabeth Massey, CompanyThis production is Elizabeth’s debut performance with ACT. No stranger to performing she has taken dance classes and jazzersize for years and has sung

with the Shawnee County Choral society. Elizabeth’s father Michael as appeared in several ACT productions and his daughter is now following in his footsteps to prove she can be quite the performer as well.

Kathy Slawson, CompanyA founding member of ACT, Kathy serves on the board.” Audiences will remember her performance in “Blame It on the Movies” and “Station KACT’s Old

Time Radio Show.” She also played the mother in “The Fantasticks” and was one of the company in “Talking With.” Kathy also designed costumes for this production as well as our recent production of “Blame It on the Movies.” She is very active at Grace Episcopal Cathedral

and sings with their choir.

Kelly Stites, CompanyAnother founder of ACT and past board member, Kelly has just recently

taken time away from the theater to earn her degree as a licensed practical nurse. A versatile talent, she has played many different roles in productions at ACT from comedy, singing, dancing and drama. Some of the shows she has appeared in including “Blame It on the Movies,” “Station KACT’s Old Time Radio Show,” “Blithe Spirit,” “Talking With,” “The Fantastics,” “Steele Magnolias,” “Jerry’s Girls,” “The Curious Savage,” “Breath of Spring,”

“Play On,” and “The Gingerbread Inn” to name a few.

Director, Choreographer – Bert MillerArtistic Director of ACT, Bert has

directed and designed many shows over the past several years. He has a Masters in Theatre Administration from Emporia State University. Occasionally taking a tour on stage, he most recently performed as that funny round headed kid in our production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” This is his 40th production with ACT.

Musical Director – James MosherClassically trained in voice and oboe, Jim is a professional musician in the Topeka area. Although rarely seen on stage he is active in every show. He

can be caught helping building sets, hanging lights, or behind the piano coaching the singers and wielding a baton in front of the orchestra. In this show he doubles as musical director and an orchestra member, playing recorder among other instruments.

Stage Manager – Gayle HasslerGayle has been involved with ACT for a number of years. On stage she was last seen as a member of the company of “Jesus Christ, Superstar.” Backstage she

has stage managed many productions and served as the theater’s props coordinator keeping track of all manner of items from furniture to hand guns. Gayle also serves on our board of directors.

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ACT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF

Jeff Imparato, President

Emilie Lunsford, Vice President

Brenda Sidebottom, Secretary

Debbie Bramlage, Treasurer

Pete Copp, ACCA Liaison

Cheryl Franklin

Gayle Hassler, Prop Coordinator

Sarah Petty

Kathy Slawson

Kelly Stites

Bill Vrbanac

Bert Miller, Artistic Director

James Mosher, Music Director

Kenneth Liddle, Technical Director

YES! YOU CAN HOST YOUR EVENT IN THIS GREAT FACILITY!

With its flexibility and space, the Auburn Community Center is a GREAT place for family or class reunions, wedding or retirement receptions and a host of other events and activities. For more information about renting this facility, contact the center at 256-2428 or to schedule an event call 256-2330 or www.auburncommunitycenter.org.

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STARSACT would like to make special

mention of our STARS. Without their help and generous donations, we

would not be able to bring you the quality shows we strive to attain.

FRIENDS:Jean Buchanan

DONORS:Geraldine Miller

Mary Lisher

PATRONS:Tony and Tina Frye and Frye’s Automotive Repair

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Season Tickets are still on sale!ACT PRESENTS:

BOEING BOEING May 1, 2, 8, 9, 10Fast paced farce with mistaken identities, lots of door slamming and laughter supreme.

NUNSENSE II: THE SECOND COMING July 31, August 1, 6, 7, 8, 9Those zany nuns are back and into even more trouble. They sing, they dance, they pray, they play bingo!

NIGHT WATCH November 13, 14, 20, 21, 22A murder mystery thriller that will keep you guessing till the final curtain .

Make your reservations now by calling our box office at (785) 256-2848 or visiting our website at www.act-ks.org .

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BE AN AC-TOR? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE. Mark your calendars for our upcoming auditions:

• ”BOEING BOEING” are May 17, 18 and 19

• ”NUNSENSE II” are June 16, 17 and 18

• ”Night watch” are September 28, 29 and 30

All auditions are at 7:00 p .m . right here . Looking for men and women who like to act, sing and dance! Come for the fun!

For more information contact us at (785) 256-2848 or info@act-ks.org!

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