Jesus Christ Superstar

DIRECTOR S NOTE Jesus Christ “It happens that we don’t see Christ as God, but but a subject worth exploring and discussing. Superstar, the global simply the right man, at the right time, at the We then looked at a time when the world may phenomenon that has right place” – Tim Rice just need this Man again. wowed audiences for 40 years, had a ‘rocky’ The piece lends itself to interpretation - With this broader theme residing over the piece, start with Rice & Lloyd interpretation of text, meaning, intent, location we took a closer examination of some central Webber unable to and time. Over the years, numerous productions relationships. Away from the various bible sell the idea of a rock have evolved the piece by experimenting with translations and gospel texts and interpretations opera based on the different facets whilst still maintaining its core therein (of which there are many), we could life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes theme and intent. discover a new focus on the relationships of Judas Iscariot. It was only after a concept between Jesus, Judas and Mary. Explore more album was released – which sold spectacularly This version is certainly no different. The of a “what if” rather than a strict “what was”. well and topped the American charts three creators (Webber/Rice) of Superstar certainly times – that a stage production became held their own beliefs when creating the show. I want to wholeheartedly thank the entire possible.  Jesus Christ Superstar opened on They created their version, their take on the CLOC company for allowing us to explore this Broadway on October 12 1971 to condemnation story. We have attempted to do the same. “what if” version. Through the numerous from some religious groups. Protesters picketed Starting from scratch, I wanted to examine raised eyebrows and quizzical looks, the entire the show every night while fans poured in. The more of an overarching look at how history team has been supportive of a fresh take on a production ran for 720 performances. and humanity repeats itself throughout the much loved classic. To each department: Set Less than twelve months after the Broadway ages. How one person (or in cases like we see Construction, Props, Costumes, Lighting, Crew, show opened, the rock spectacle opened today and in the not-so-distant past – a whole Orchestra, Sound, Marketing - thank you for in Sydney, Australia in May 1972; Belgrade, group or race of people), can be vilified out of your expertise and professionalism. To the Yugoslavia in June 1972; and then exploded fear mongering or simple power play over a wonderful cast, thank you for your dedication, onto the West End in August 1972 in a hugely populace. How some politicians and religious talent and the more than normal amount of successful production. By 1980, after 3,358 groups can use their influence to steer a craziness. To the team which has somehow performances, Jesus Christ Superstar had populace to their own version of what morality agreed to come along with me on yet another become the longest running musical in West or values should look like. In this version, we production: Tyson, Tamara and Sallyanne, End history at the time. In all, Jesus Christ have one Man. A Man who can perhaps help I again thank you for your skill, insight and Superstar has been professionally produced in and lift a nation or a world, but due to fear and support. 42 countries around the world. power struggles, those in power skew the Mob to turn against him. History repeating itself, over Shaun Kingma and over again. This is perhaps over-simplifying Director President s note It gives me great For this current production, a flick through this Once you have enjoyed this performance, we pleasure as program will list over 250 people both on and invite you to join CLOC once again in May 2017, President of CLOC to off stage that have contributed a huge chunk in the perfect surroundings of this grand old welcome you back of (at least) the last four months of their life, theatre, as we return to the barricades in an to the ‘majestic’ culminating in this performance, because we all new version of one of the world’s greatest National Theatre love what we do, and wouldn’t have it any other musicals Les Misérables. Melbourne for this way. Many volunteer with CLOC on top of their new and reimagined ‘day jobs’ and family commitments, all joined by Cameron Osborne interpretation of a mutual love and passion for performing to the President the rock opera highest level, for you, our loyal audiences. CLOC Musical Theatre classic Jesus Christ Superstar. To bring a masterpiece like Jesus Christ Superstar to the stage we are thrilled to have For 52 years, over 105 shows, using 3,000 assembled an award winning team led by performers and 1,500 production, technical, director Shaun Kingma, supported by Musical artistic and administrative helpers – CLOC has Director Tyson Legg, Choreographer Tamara stood proudly as a not-for-profit community Finch and Assistant Director Sallyanne Mitchell. theatre company, striving to provide musical Joining the direction team, we welcome back theatre of the highest quality that is affordable Victoria Horne (Costume Design), Brad Alcock and accessible to the widest possible audience (Lighting Design) Marcello Lo Ricco (Sound with resources and budgets a fraction of Design) and David Wisken (Wig/Makeup Design) professional shows. The best reward we can after their amazing achievements for our recent get for the hard work and efforts of so many is production of Wicked. the positive feedback we receive from audience members who love our shows and recommend them to their friends and family. PAGE 2 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Lyrics by TIM RICE TM© 1996 The Really Useful Group Starring DANIEL MOTTAU, SCOTT MACKENZIE, KATIE WESTON, IAN ANDREW, HENRY SHAW, SCOTT HILI, ADRIAN CARR JYE CANNON, NATHAN FERNANDEZ, MARCO FUSCO, ANNE GASKO, FRANK KERR, JENNIFER MACDONALD, HAYLEY NISSEN, BLAIR SALMON, JOHNATHON WHITE, ROBBIE WILTON THERESA BRANCATISANO, CAROLYN BRUCE, SAMANTHA BUCKLEY-BOLT, JOSH CINCO, ALEX DEHN, NELFIO DI MARCO, YASHITH FERNANDO, NATASHA JENKINS, DANIEL MCPHERSON, MARIO MOHORKO, NICOLA MORRISON, JOSTAN MURRAY, EMILIJA OLSEN, TASHIYA PRINS, CANDICE SWEETMAN CALEB JARCEVIC, BEN JASON-EASTON, ELLA MICHELL SHAUN KINGMA TYSON LEGG TAMARA FINCH SALLYANNE MITCHELL Director/Set Designer Musical Director Choreographer Assistant Director VICTORIA HORNE BRAD ALCOCK MARCELLO LO RICCO DAVID WISKEN Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer Wig & Make-up Designer SANDRA DAVIES GRANT ALLEY OAM DEBBIE OSBORNE PAUL BELLI Stage Manager Technical Director Production Manager Stage Director Assistant to the Director MELINDA PEEBLES, VICTORIA HORNE JODIE LAWSON BERNARD & GEMMA HEDGER Costume Co-ordinators Props Co-ordinator Technical Assistance October 7 – 22, 2016 THE NATIONAL THEATRE, MELBOURNE 20 Carlisle Street, St Kilda BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGIN THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP LIMITED JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR PAGE 3

DIRECTION AND DESIGN Shaun Kingma Tyson Legg Tamara Finch Sallyanne Mitchell Director/Set Designer Musical Director Choreographer Assistant Director Shaun is one of the most well- Tyson is yet another multi-talented In a period spanning over 40 years, Having trained at the Australian known, prolific and awarded talents theatre performer who is equally Tamara has had extensive experience College of Entertainers, Sallyanne in the Melbourne music theatre at home under lights on a stage as a freelance dance teacher, as well joins the Jesus Christ Superstar scene, as director, performer and or with a baton in hand fronting as having performed in, produced, production team with an extensive designer. He has been recognized by an orchestra. He has received choreographed and directed a wide background in the performing both the Guild and Lyrebirds, winning multiple Green Room, Music Theatre variety of musical theatre. She is arts. Sallyanne’s onstage credits numerous awards in all three areas Guild and Lyrebird nominations a director of Albright Performers in include Gypsy (Mazeppa), Fiddler and being nominated countless and commendations for both Footscray, and has also formed her On The Roof (Yente), Anything Goes times. performance and musical direction. own theatrical and entertainment (Evangeline Harcourt), Oklahoma company, Quirky Productions. (Aunt Eller), Seussical (Mrs Mayor), As a director, Shaun’s recent credits Some of his performing highlights Oliver (Mrs Sowerberry), Beauty and include: Meeka (45 Downstairs), include Little Shop of Horrors Tamara has worked in theatre, film the Beast, Les Miserables, Cabaret, Long Gone Lonesome Cowgirls (Seymour), The Witches of Eastwick and TV with a list of credits both Joseph, The Sound of Music, My Fair (National Tour – Ellis Productions), (Darryl Van Horne), Parade (Leo vast and varied. She has worked Lady, The Music Man, Nine, Sweet Frankenstein, Next to Normal (Guild Frank-Guild nomination), The Last with many of the major Melbourne Charity, The Odd Couple Female Award), Singin’ In The Rain, La Cage Five Years (Jamie), Floyd Collins companies, either as director, Version (Olive), and five productions Aux Folles, The Hatpin, Ozmade (Floyd-Guild nomination), The choreographer or both.  Some with CLOC - Chicago, Jekyll & Musicals, Tomorrow Morning, Aida, Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart), choreographic highlights include Hair Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Blood Return to the Forbidden Planet, Is Merrily We Roll Along (Franklin (Guild award), Aida, Sweet Charity, My Brothers and Sunset Boulevard. There Life After High School?, A Shepard), Rent (Mark), Les Fair Lady, The Pirates of Penzance, Assistant Directing credits include Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Miserables (Enjolras), Children of Gypsy, Eurovision the Musical and Frankenstein, Rent, Next to Normal, the Forum, the Australian Premiere Eden (Adam), and Godspell (Jesus). Follies in Concert, just to name a few. The Hatpin, Rent, Aida, Cosi and of Hello Again and David Lindsay Shows while doing double duty as The Club. Sallyanne’s television Abaire’s A Devil Inside . As Musical Director, some of Tyson’s director and choreographer include credits include Neighbours, The more recent productions have Anything Goes, La Cage Aux Folles, Flying Doctors, Prisoner, Boulevard Some of Shaun’s performance included Dreamgirls, John and Jen, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls and of Broken Dreams, Ground Zero, credits include: Rent (Collins), Kiss of Frankenstein, Rent, Next to Normal Annie Get Your Gun. Nurses, Prime Time and Whose the Spiderwoman (Valentin), The Boy (Guild nomination), Once on this Baby. From Oz (Greg), Falsettos (Marvin), Island, Assassins, Spring Awakening, For CLOC, Tamara has previously Les Miserables (Javert-Guild Award), Reefer Madness, The Full Monty, choreographed Chicago (2001-Guild Assassins (John Wilkes Booth-Guild The Witches of Eastwick, Pageant, Award), Cats (2006), and again award), Seussical (Horton), Beauty And the World Goes Around (Guild working with Shaun, Blood Brothers and the Beast (Beast), Joseph and nomination) and Songs for a New (2007), Man of La Mancha (2010) His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat World (Guild nomination). and Aspects of Love (2011). She also (Pharaoh), Jesus Christ Superstar directed and choreographed CLOC’s (Annas), Mary Bryant (Rufus Morton), In 2010, Tyson musically directed acclaimed production of Pippin Baby (Nick), Oliver! (Bill Sykes), his first CLOC show, Man of La (2003), which won five Music Theatre Godspell (Judas), Hair (Claude) Mancha, again directed by Shaun Guild Awards, including both Direction and The Mystery Of Edwin Drood Kingma. After six years, we welcome and Choreography for Tamara, as well (Jasper). Tyson back for his second CLOC as Production of the Year. production. For CLOC, Shaun has worked as both actor (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel-Guild award) and director (Blood Brothers, Man of La Mancha, Aspects of Love). After a five year absence, we welcome Shaun back, this time doing double duty as both director and set designer. PAGE 4 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Victoria Horne Brad Alcock Marcello Lo Ricco David Wisken Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer Wig and Make-Up Designer Vicky has been designing and Brad has over 20 years experience Marcello is a Melbourne based David Wisken has been working as creating costumes for over 25 as a professional lighting and vision sound designer and has worked a hair and make-up artist/designer years, specializing in theatre, designer for theatre, musicals, extensively in sound in Australia in all genres of live performance dance, stage, television, corporate broadcast, concerts and other live and overseas. Marcello studied for over ten years. His professional and individual guest artists. She events. His designs have featured Performing Arts at Monash credits include - The Rocky Horror received Guild nominations for the throughout Australia, Asia, the University and Audio Engineering Picture Show (Dainty Theatrical), two PLOS shows she designed – Middle East and Europe, spanning at SAE Institute. Marcello’s most Chicago (GFO), Jersey Boys Cabaret (2006) and Thoroughly hundreds of productions. In 2007, recent theatre sound designs Australia (Dainty), Wicked (GFO), Modern Millie (2008). For CLOC, he co-founded his own lighting and include the Australian premiere West Side Story (Ambassador Vicky started on the sewing team vision production company, BAAC productions of NED – A New Group), Mary Poppins Australia for Shout!, and then either designed Light. This has allowed him to have Australian Musical (Capital/ (Disney), Grease (GFO), Rock Of and/or coordinated costumes access to leading edge technologies Groaning Dam), CrossXroads Ages (Dainty). Designer - The for Hot Shoe Shuffle (2008-Guild for stage that are owned by the (Chapel), Ricercar (Present Tense) Producers, Jerry’s Girls and La nomination), Miss Saigon (2009), company and used exclusively for and StageArts’ In The Heights and Cage Aux Folles (The Production Dusty (2010-Guild nomination), his designs. Most recently, Brad Dreamgirls. Other recent work Company) and a second production Fiddler on the Roof (2011), All has been the lighting designer includes four productions of Mary of La Cage Aux Folles (Quirky Shook Up (2012-Guild nomination), for: Tina Arena 2016 Australia, Poppins (CLOC, Encore, PLOS, Productions). David joined CLOC Guys and Dolls (2013) and our 100th Dubai, Lebanon and London Tour, Footlight) and three productions as Wig Designer for Dusty - The production 42nd Street (2014-Guild RocKwiz Season 14, The Last Waltz of the The Addams Family (PLOS, Original Pop Diva and has since nomination). She then took her Melbourne and Sydney, APRA Music WMTC, OCPAC), plus Legally Blonde designed hair and make-up for Man sequins and feathers with her Awards, Leo Sayer Australia and (PLOS), The 25th Annual Putnam Of La Mancha, Fiddler On The Roof, to Babirra, where she won more New Zealand Tour and The Simon & County Spelling Bee and Loving Aspects Of Love, Sunset Boulevard, plaudits for her superb designs Garfunkel Story Australian and New Repeating (Vic Theatre), Dogfight All Shook Up, The Phantom of the for Crazy for You (Guild Award). Zealand Tour. This is Brad’s eighth (Doorstep), Saturday Night Fever Opera, Mary Poppins, The Drowsy Last year, Vicky designed the production for CLOC, after Fiddler (StageArt), Footloose (OCPAC), Chaperone and most recently, costumes for both our productions, on the Roof (2011), All Shook Up Avenue Q (Trifle), and The Music Wicked. JCS marks David’s eleventh Mary Poppins and The Drowsy (2012), Guys and Dolls (2013), both Theatre Guild of Victoria Awards. collaboration with CLOC. The multi- Chaperone, and won the Guild of our 2014 shows, 42nd Street Marcello has received awards for talented David also works as a award for the second consecutive and Legally Blonde, Mary Poppins best sound for The Phantom of the vocal coach and musical director. year, this time with CLOC for (2015) and Wicked (2016). Opera, Cats, Miss Saigon, Into The Poppins. She then returned to do Woods, Sweeney Todd and Legally an eye-popping design for Wicked, Blonde. Jesus Christ Superstar is after which we are sure that no Marcello’s eighth consecutive show fabric shop in Melbourne had any with CLOC, after The Phantom green material of any description of the Opera, Guys and Dolls, left on their shelves. JCS is Vicky’s 42nd Street, Legally Blonde, Mary twelfth show with us, and a starker Poppins, The Drowsy Chaperone contrast from the glitz, glamour and and Wicked. green of Wicked you could not find. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR PAGE 5

principals Daniel Mottau Scott MacKenzie Katie Weston Jesus Judas / The Twelve Mary / The Twelve Daniel trained at the Victorian College of the Scott has played lead roles in the Melbourne Katie is a tertiary trained singer, actor, Arts, is a graduate of The Australian Film and musical theatre scene for many years. keyboardist, songwriter/composer and vocal Television Academy and is an extensively Highlights have included Frankenstein coach. She holds a Master of Music Performance trained lyric tenor, specialising in classical – A New Musical (Dr Victor Frankenstein), in in Contemporary Voice (Performance & Teaching) voice. which he appeared opposite Katie Weston, from The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, and worked with the JCS production team of under the vocal direction of Tim Smith. She also Domestic professional credits include Shaun/Tyson/Tamara, High Fidelity (Barry), holds a Bachelor Degree in Music Composition Australian Shakespeare Company’s Les Miserables (Marius), Sweeney Todd from the Victorian College of the Arts. Over the Romeo and Juliet (Benvolio), Grease (Tobias), Merrily We Roll Along (Franklin past 15 years, Katie has featured extensively 2: Live in Concert (Johnny), and three Shepard), Bat Boy the Musical (Bat Boy), throughout Australia as a stage and sessional seasons as Resident Lead Tenor with the The Last Five Years (Jamie) and most vocalist, performer and musician for musical Victorian Concert Orchestra. International recently, the title role in Einstein: Master theatre, corporate, wedding and nightclub engagements include Australia-Pacific tours of the Universe. Scott is currently training cover bands, including fronting her own band of Time Warp: Rocky Horror Tribute (Brad with Active Performance Studio and is an Stellar for 10 years. She is also a lead singer Majors), as well as A Broadway Christmas ensemble member of Boutique Theatre. and keyboardist for Melbourne bands The (Lead Singer) and The Balinese Princess (The Bombastics, Lark Music and international King) across Asia. corporate band The Baker Boys. Daniel’s most memorable credits in Onstage, she played Elizabeth Lavenza in the Melbourne musical theatre include Fiddler Australian premiere production of Frankenstein on the Roof (Perchik), Les Miserables – A New Musical (Williamstown), Celisse in a (Courfeyrac), The Pirates of Penzance special performance of Godspell for Stephen (Frederic), West Side Story (Tony), Funny Girl Schwartz at the Recital Centre, and won (Nick Arnstein) and The Light in the Piazza a Victorian Music Theatre Guild Award for (Fabrizio). Best Lead Actress as Roxie Hart in Chicago (Williamstown). She has also directed, musically This is Daniel’s second coming for JCS, directed and choreographed for several schools, having played Peter in a previous production. and has even musically directed a production of JCS. Katie has released her debut pop-rock EP Say the Word on Spotify and iTunes worldwide. As a music theatre composer, her original full-length musical Sugartown has been workshopped in Melbourne and Sydney. She is currently showcasing her brand new contemporary song-cycle at Homegrown, Chapel off Chapel. PAGE 6 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Ian Andrew Henry Shaw Scott Hili Adrian Carr Pilate Caiaphas Annas Herod A recent arrival from Adelaide, Has straddled the worlds of musical Has made his mark as a performer, Has worked on both sides of the with degrees in music studies theatre and opera, both as a choreographer, designer and footlights for twenty years, as an (composition), musical theatre – performer and director. director and has received actor in both musicals and plays, and French! Has worked extensively nominations for both Lyrebird and and as a director a musical director with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society CLOC: First CLOC show. Guild awards for acting, direction, and a set designer. of South Australia, both as lead choreography and set design. performer and musical director. Other shows: Musicals-Curtains CLOC: Man of La Mancha (Oscar), Urinetown (Cladwell). CLOC: A Chorus Line (1998), The (2010-Sancho). CLOC: First CLOC show and first Opera-Carmen, La Traviata, Scarlet Pimpernel (2006), Miss show in Melbourne. Contrabandista, Cavelleria Saigon (2009), Sunset Boulevard Other shows (a small selection): Rusticana. Directing-The Drowsy (2012), The Phantom of the Opera As an actor (musicals): Fiddler on Other shows:.A Little Night Music Chaperone, 25th Annual..Spelling (2013-Monsieur Firmin), Guys and the Roof (twice as Tevye- Lyrebird (Henrik), Little Women (Laurie), Bee, Musical of Musicals:The Dolls (2013-Nathan Detroit), 42nd award, Guild nomination), Hairspray The Secret Garden (Dickon), Les Musical, Amadeus. Street (2014-Bert Barry), Mary (Edna Turnblad), The Producers Miserables (Jean Prouvaire). Poppins (2015-Chairman of the (Max Bialystock-Guild award), And another thing… Studying Bank/Admiral Boom). Assassins (Samuel Byck), Annie And another thing… Works as a for a Bachelor of Music (classical (Daddy Warbucks). As an actor singer/pianist/music teacher and voice) at Melbourne University, and Other shows (a small selection): (plays): Quills (Marquis de Sade), lecturer. working in hospitality. Professional-Billy Elliot, Sugar (The God of Carnage (Michael), One Flew Production Company), Beauty and Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Glengarry the Beast (Lefou-Music Theatre Glen Ross (Dave), The 39 Steps Guild Award), Oklahoma!(Ali Hakim), (playing 20 roles-Lyrebird award). 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (William As a director/set designer: MASH, Barfee), Pippin (Leading Player), Caravan (Lyrebird Award), Taking Sweet Charity (Big Daddy), Jesus Steps. As a musical director/set Christ Superstar (Herod). designer: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. And another thing... Works as a myotherapist and studying social And another thing... Returned work. from Queensland where he has been living, especially to work once more with Shaun and CLOC. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR PAGE 7

THE TWELVE Frank Kerr Jye Cannon Nathan Fernandez Marco Fusco Simon Peter Nathanael Mark/MC From Tasmania, where he graduated Geelong born and bred, with a Diploma of Dance (Elite Dancing since the age of 3, and with a Bachelor of Contemporary prolific performance background Performance) - Dance World vocal training since age 7. Has Arts (Theatre) from the University throughout high school and within Studios, (2013-15), Diploma of performed at the Logie Awards, of Tasmania, and played a number the Geelong musical and straight Musical Theatre, APO Arts Academy the Italian Festival of Song and the of lead roles. Was also one of the drama companies. This is Jye’s 14th (2014-15). Melbourne Comedy Festival. final 12 finalists in “I Will Survive” production in 4 years. (Channel 10). CLOC: Wicked (2016). CLOC: First CLOC show. CLOC: First CLOC show and first CLOC: First CLOC show and first show in Melbourne. Other shows: Dancer/Singer for Other shows: The Addams Family show in Melbourne. gala/corporate dinners for Cystic (Gomez), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), Other shows: Beauty and the Fibrosis Victoria, Juvenile Diabetes Into the Woods (Jack), Eurobeat- Other shows (Tas): Jesus Christ Beast (Gaston), Guys and Dolls (Sky Research Foundation, Father Bob Almost Eurovision, Frankenstein, Superstar (Apostle), Romeo and Masterton), Legally Blonde, Evita, Maguire Foundation, Mercedes Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Dusty, Juliet (Romeo), Mary Poppins (Bert- Forbidden Broadway, Oklahoma!, Benz. Chicago, Footloose, South Pacific, Tasmanian Theatre Award for Best Urinetown (Bobby), The Addams West Side Story, CATS, Oliver! Leading Actor). Family (Lucas). And another thing... Works for (Artful Dodger-Music Theatre Guild Victoria’s Secret. Nomination). And another thing... Works as And another thing... Studying concierge in a boutique arts hotel. full time for a Diploma of Musical And another thing... Owns and Theatre at Swinburne University’s runs Studio Dossier, a custom made Left Leg Studios. furniture business. Anne Gasko Luca Graduate of University of Ballarat Arts Academy (Bachelor of Music Theatre) and has Certificate 3 in Dance (Dance Factory). CLOC: First CLOC show. Other shows: Normie: The Musical (Donna Gaye), Parade, Mary Poppins (Miss Andrew), When I Grow Up… (self-devised one woman show). And another thing... Works as a massage therapist and in hospitality. PAGE 8 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Jennifer MacDonald Hayley Nissen Blair Salmon Johnathon White Bart Mattie Andrew John Sang in a pub cover band and is a Graduate of University of Ballarat Originally from Auckland, New Has a Bachelor of Creative Arts ‘some time’ wedding singer, who Arts Academy (Bachelor of Music Zealand. Has studied tap dancing (Performance Major) from Victoria can play a mean saxophone. Theatre). for eight years (with the legendary University. Has worked extensively Isabelle Ryan and her Academy onstage as a performer, as well CLOC: First CLOC show. CLOC: First CLOC show. of Tap, and The Broadway Dance as in production as director, Studio in New York), as well as choreographer, stage manager, set Other shows: Rent Other shows: Rent (twice-Mimi and jazz and vocal performance. This designer/builder. Maureen), The Witches of Eastwick is Blair’s sixth consecutive CLOC And another thing... Works in IT (Sukie), Grease (Rizzo), Grease 2: show. CLOC: Fiddler on the Roof (The with Telstra. Live in Concert (Sharon), West Side Fiddler-2011), Mary Poppins Story (Anita), 25th Annual…Spelling CLOC: 42nd Street (2014), Legally (Robertson Ay-2015). Bee (Logainne), Legally Blonde Blonde (Kyle-2014), Mary Poppins (Serena), Catch Me if You Can. (2015), The Drowsy Chaperone Other shows: Seussical, Beauty (Robert Martin-2015), Wicked and the Beast, Miss Saigon (Thuy), And another thing... Works as a (2016). Hairspray (Seaweed), Sweeney Todd kindergarten teacher. (Anthony), My Fair Lady (Freddy Other shows (Aust): Singin’ in the Eynsford-Hill), All Shook Up (Dean Rain (featured dancer-2013). Hyde), Bonnie and Clyde (Buck), The Boy from Oz (Chris Bell), The And another thing... Works as an Wedding Singer (George). IT consultant. And another thing... Works as a drama school manager and drama/ music teacher. Robbie Wilton James Graduate of Patrick Studios full-time professional development dance course (2008). CLOC: Guys and Dolls (2013), Wicked (2016). Other shows: High School Musical, Pippin, Little Shop of Horrors (Orin), Annie (Rooster), Cats, Hairspray, Hair, The Witches of Eastwick. And another thing... Works in hospitality as a bar manager. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR PAGE 9

Cast List Ensemble ORCHESTRA Daniel Mottau . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesus Theresa Brancatisano, Carolyn Bruce, Conductor/MD: Tyson Legg Ian Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pilate Samantha Buckley-Bolt, Josh Cinco, Keyboard 1: Norm Anderson Henry Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . Caiaphas Alex Dehn, Nelfio Di Marco, Yashith Keyboard 2: Stacey-Louise Camilleri Scott Hili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annas Fernando, Natasha Jenkins, Daniel Keyboard 3: Kellie-Anne Kimber Adrian Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herod McPherson (Priest), Mario Mohorko Violin 1: Angel Duan (Priest), Nicola Morrison, Jostan Violin 2: Nicole Wood The Twelve Murray (Priest), Emilija Olsen, Tashiya Viola: Eugenie Lyons Prins, Candice Sweetman Cello: Deb McLeod Scott MacKenzie . . . . . . . . . . Judas Woodwind: Judy Ferguson Katie Weston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Caleb Jarcevic . . . . . . . . . . . Boy 1 Trumpet: Miles Izzo/David Hirst Jye Cannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Horn: Anthony Cardamone Frank Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simon Ben Jason-Easton . . . . . . . . . Boy 2 Guitar 1: Aaron Syrjanen Nathan Fernandez, Marco Fusco Guitar 2: Will Salisbury (MC), Anne Gasko (Soul Girl),Jennifer Ella Michell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girl Bass: Anthony Chircop MacDonald (Soul Girl), Hayley Nissen Percussion: Yvette Leach (Soul Girl), Blair Salmon, Drums: Tom Doublier Johnathon White, Robbie Wilton MUSICALACT one NUMBER SOverture - Ensemble Heaven on Their Minds - Judas What’s the Buzz/Strange Thing, Mystifying - Judas, Jesus, Mary, The Twelve Everything’s Alright - Mary, Judas, Jesus, The Twelve This Jesus Must Die - Caiaphas, Annas, Priests, The Council Hosanna - Caiaphas, Jesus, The Twelve, Ensemble Simon Zealotes/Poor Jerusalem - Simon, Jesus, The Twelve, The Mob Pilate’s Dream - Pilate The Temple - Jesus, MC, The Mob, The Diseased Everything’s Alright (reprise) - Mary, Jesus I Don’t Know How to Love Him - Mary Damned for All Time/Blood Money - Judas, Caiaphas, Annas, Priests, The Council ACT TWO The Last Supper - Jesus, Judas, The Twelve Gethsemane - Jesus The Arrest - Jesus, Judas, Simon, The Twelve, Caiaphas, Annas, The Mob Peter’s Denial - Peter, Mary, Woman, Priest, Guard Pilate and Christ - Pilate, Jesus, Guard, Slaves King Herod’s Song - Herod and his Court Could We Start Again Please? - Mary, Peter, The Twelve Judas’ Death - Judas, Caiaphas, Annas, The Council Trial By Pilate - Pilate, Caiaphas, Annas, Jesus, The Mob Superstar - Judas, The Twelve, The Mob Crucifixion - Jesus, The Mob “John 19:41” - Jesus, The Twelve PAGE 10 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

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ensemble Theresa Brancatisano Carolyn Bruce Samantha Buckley-Bolt Josh Cinco A graduate of the National Theatre Originally from Perth, was a regular Hails from the UK, and has been in First auditioned for CLOC three Drama School and a singing student and prominent member of CLOC Melbourne for 7 years. Imported weeks after arriving from the of David Wisken, our wigs/makeup for many years until she stepped her Scottish beau (now husband) Philipines in 2008. designer. away for another production – and they now both proudly call motherhood. She returns for her Melbourne home. CLOC: Miss Saigon (2009), Guys CLOC: First CLOC show and first 11th CLOC show. and Dolls (2013). musical. CLOC: First CLOC show and first CLOC: Singin’ in the Rain (Kathy show in Australia. Other shows: They’re Playing Our Other shows: Lipstick Dreams, Seldon-1998), A Chorus Line (Diana Song, Hairspray, The King and I. The Wooden Dish, Key for Two, Morales-1998, Guild nomination), Other shows: Jekyll & Hyde, Disco Absurd Person Singular, Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance (1999), Inferno, Annie (all in the UK). And another thing... Participant Scrubbers, The Heiress. My One and Only (2002), Pippin in 18th World Championship (Fastrada-2003), Jekyll & And another thing... Works as a of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in And another thing... Works as Hyde (2005), Steel Pier (Rita social worker with the Salvation Hollywood (2014). Sang a duet with a Senior Manager in Digital Racine-2005, Guild nomination), Army Family Violence team. Lea Salonga in a 2015 concert. Sales at ANZ. The Scarlet Pimpernel (2006), The Works as leasing consultant in real Boy from Oz (Trio-2008), Sunset estate. Boulevard (2012). And another thing... Works as corporate partnerships manager for a business/community organization and is proud mum to daughter Lily, aged 7. Nelfio Di Marco Alex Dehn A performer and musician at Performed in musicals and/or heart who has had to put his played keyboard throughout high artistic passions on hold for school. several years to pursue his professional medical career. CLOC: First CLOC show. Now that he has passed his major medical exams, he is free Other shows: Oliver!, Thoroughly to give voice to his artistic side Modern Millie, Sweeney Todd, once more. Was a member of the Parade, Hairspray, The Wedding Melbourne and Adelaide Youth Singer. Orchestras (viola). And another thing... Studying a CLOC: First CLOC show. double degree in Arts/Law and working in hospitality. Other shows: Joseph… Dreamcoat, Pippin, Jesus Christ Superstar. And another thing... Works as a paediatric doctor at the Royal Children’s Hospital. PAGE 12 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Yashith Fernando natasha jenkins daniel Mcpherson Mario mohorko From Shepparton, where she has Priest Our youngest adult cast member, Priest having finished Year 12 in 2015. won three Georgy awards. Has From Gipplsand, relocated to A familiar face in the Melbourne CLOC: First CLOC show. also been nominated for two Music Melbourne earlier this year. musical theatre scene, having Theatre Guild junior awards. performed in nearly 40 shows over the Other shows: The Addams Family CLOC: First CLOC show. last 15 years. Has received 5 music (Lucas Beineke), Spring Awakening CLOC: First CLOC show. theatre award nominations. Mario’s (Moritz), Legally Blonde Jr (Warner). Other shows (all in Gipplsland): third JCS production, having played Other shows: Les Miserables (Little Paris (Paris), Footloose (Ren), Judas and also directed it – clearly, he And another thing... Studying Cosette), Aida (Nehebka-Guild nom), Joseph…Dreamcoat (Judah), The is passionate about the show! music and education at Monash The Addams Family (Grandma University and working in retail. Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Peter Pan CLOC: First CLOC show. Addams-Guild nom and Georgy (Captain Hook). Other shows (a small selection): award), Anything Goes (Reno-two Legally Blonde (Prof Callahan), Georgy awards), Grease (Sandy), And another thing... Studying at The Addams Family (Uncle Fester), Legally Blonde Jr (Elle Woods). the Australian Institute of Music. Avenue Q (Brian), The Producers (Max Bialystock), Oliver! (Bill Sykes), Les And another thing... Works as a Miserables (Javert), Seussical (Horton), children’s entertainer, and studying The Witches of Eastwick (Darryl van Horne). creative and professional writing at And another thing... Works as a sales Griffith University. manager in the automotive industry. jostan murray nicola morrison Priest A Kiwi who relocated to Melbourne one week before auditions. Fourteen years A past contestant in both of dance experience, with a Diploma in The Voice and The X Factor. Performing Arts. Has taught dance and Currently heads up, is head choreographed in NZ. vocalist and drummer/acoustic guitarist of the Jostan Murray CLOC: First CLOC show. Band. Other shows (NZ): Joseph… CLOC: First CLOC show. Dreamcoat, Grease (Cha Cha), The Phantom of the Opera, Hair Other shows: First musical (choreographer). theatre performance since high school. And another thing... Works as a freelance dancer. And another thing... Works as a business/infrastructure consultant and a digital entrepreneur. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR PAGE 13

ensemble Emilija Olsen Tashiya prins candice sweetman Graduate of the VCA Foundation Sri Lankan born and spent 10 Prolific participant in both musical Music Theatre course, as well as years in Dubai. Graduate of the and straight theatre, both onstage YABC (Young Australian Broadway Stage School Australia Triple Threat and in production. Nominated three Chorus). Program. times as Best Supporting Actress CLOC: First CLOC show. for both musical and dramatic Other shows: Sweet Charity CLOC: First CLOC show. performances. (Charity), Seussical (Cat in the Hat), The Wiz (Dorothy), Thoroughly Other shows: High School Musical CLOC: Dusty (Mary O’Brien – 2010). Modern Millie – all done at high 1 and 2, Annie, Fame, Hairspray, school, then shows with Launchpad Seussical (Mayzie). Other shows (a small selection): Drama and Stage Masters. The Witches of Eastwick (Jane And another thing... Currently And another thing... Studying for a Smart), Sweeney Tood (Beggar studying physiotherapy at Latrobe double bachelor degree of Business Woman), How to Succeed… University. and Arts and working in retail. (Smitty), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s mother/Giant), Joseph…Dreamcoat children (Narrator), Legally Blonde (Vivienne). And another thing... Works as a drama/performing arts teacher and a children’s entertainer. caleb jarcevic Ben jason-easton ella michell Boy 1 Boy 2 Girl Has trained in singing, dancing, Spent five years at Stage Left Has been a student of the drama, guitar – and karate! Vocal Performing Arts School. Appeared National Theatre Children’s coach is David Rogers-Smith. in the Melbourne and Perth seasons Program, Active Performance of Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Studios and DK Productions. Is a CLOC: First CLOC show. Miserables. member of the school choir and string ensemble (cello). Other shows: The Wizard of Oz CLOC: First CLOC show. (twice), Peter Pan, Snow White and CLOC: First CLOC show. the Seven Dwarves, Annie. Other shows: The Music Man (Winthrop-three music theatre Other shows (all with acting And another thing... In Grade 6 at awards nominations), Les schools): Charlie and the St Agnes Primary, Highett. Miserables (Gavroche), Oliver! (The Chocolate Factory, Madagascar, Artful Dodger–two music theatre Grease, Matilda. awards nominations), Hairspray (Corny Collins). And another thing... In Grade 4 at Mentone Grammar. And another thing... In Grade JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 6 at Shalom Aleichem College, Elsternwick. PAGE 14

SYNOPSIS conscience by using the money charitably. guilt for this, and panicking that he will He reveals that on Thursday night, Jesus will be seen as responsible, Judas expresses I t is the last seven days in the life of Jesus. be at the Garden of Gethsemane. regret to the priests, fearing he will forever The apostle Judas Iscariot expresses be remembered as a traitor who betrayed his concern over Jesus’ rising popularity At what becomes the Last Supper, Jesus Jesus. He blames God for what he perceives and perceptions of him as a ‘king’. Judas serves wine and bread for his apostles and as manipulating him into betraying Jesus believes that Jesus is just a man, and asks them to remember him when they and unable to live with the guilt, commits worries that Jesus’ popularity will be seen eat and drink. He predicts that one of his suicide. as a threat to the Roman Empire, which will apostles will betray him and Judas angrily have repercussions for both Jesus and his admits he is the one and accuses Jesus At Jesus’s trial Pilate tells the crowd that, associates. Judas’ warnings fall on deaf of acting recklessly and egotistically. The while Jesus should be imprisoned, he ears as Jesus’ followers fawn over him remaining apostles fall asleep, and Jesus does not deserve to die. The crowd chants and Jesus says what will happen will be retreats to the Garden of Gethsemane to about how Jesus is a blasphemer and has determined by God. Judas is also concerned pray to God. He admits his doubts, fears defied Rome. Pilate attempts to satisfy their about Jesus’ association with Mary and anger, that he is tired and has done bloodlust by having Jesus whipped, with Magdalene and how this will be perceived. all he can and feels disillusioned with his thirty-nine strokes. Pilate, clearly disturbed quest as the Messiah, does not understand by the whole ordeal, pleads with Jesus to Meanwhile a group of high priests meet to what it has achieved and wishes to give up. defend himself, but Jesus says weakly that discuss the threat to the priesthood and Receiving no answer, Jesus realizes that he everything has been determined by God, the Roman Empire that they believe Jesus cannot defy God’s will, and surrenders to and Pilate cannot change it. The crowd and his followers have become, as they are Him. still screams for Jesus to be crucified, and unwilling to accept the Romans as their Pilate recalls his duty to keep the peace. He rulers. The priests fear bloody retaliation Judas arrives with Roman soldiers. Jesus reluctantly agrees to crucify Jesus to keep from the Romans and so decide that for the is arrested, put on trial and sent to Pontius the crowd from getting violent. Pilate then greater good, Jesus must die. Pilate, the governor of Judea. Since Jesus washes his hands of Jesus’s death. is from Galilee, Pilate says that he is not Judas gradually becomes more and more under his jurisdiction and sends him to King As Jesus prepares to be crucified, he is envious of Mary; he believes she has Herod. The decadent King Herod asks Jesus mocked by the spirit of Judas. After reciting usurped him as Jesus’s most trusted ally to prove his divinity by performing miracles. his final words and commending his spirit and that he prefers her to his Apostles. When Jesus ignores him, Herod decides that to God, Jesus slowly dies on the cross, Conflicted, Judas seeks out the priests and Jesus is just another phony messiah and after which the Apostles, Mary and Judas, promises to help them capture Jesus, while angrily sends him back to Pilate. mourning the death of their fallen saviour, insisting that he is acting with unselfish reflect on the impact he has had on their motives. In exchange for information on the Judas is horrified at seeing Jesus’s harsh lives. location of Jesus, Judas is offered money treatment by the authorities. Feeling extreme as a “fee” so that he can assuage his JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR PAGE 15

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