Posted by admin on November 26, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Preps, gangstas, anime kids, scenesters, bohemians, geeks ??? what do they all have in common? Usually nothing, but in the Noble Fool Theatricals Youth Ensemble production of Godspell, they all come together in an alley setting to relate Jesus??? parables. These six groups comprised of 38 local kids and teens are taking the stage at Pheasant Run Resort for four weekends beginning November 29, 2008.
Following the 1970 Broadway script by Stephen Schwartz and Jon-Michael Tebelak, Godspell puts a modern spin on the Biblical parables based on the book of Matthew by using dance, acting and songs. Hits from the show include ???Day By Day??? and ???Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord???.
Godspell is full of ???group appropriate??? dancing and finger snapping music. The ensemble style cast, led by Tyler Vaughn of Geneva as Jesus, has been rehearsing since early October to get the dance moves (including ???Stomp???-like moves) and music perfect.
“The best part about my role is the challenges I face while trying to act like Jesus. Trying to act like I’m perfect without seeming arrogant, and attempting to grasp the humbleness that the Lord showed every day has been a fun challenge for me,” says 17 year old Vaughn.
“Godspell has been performed many different ways, but never as modern and relevant to young people as our version,??? says Director Tracy Whiteside. ???The show is funny, uplifting, humbling, and ultimately about achieving harmony among disparate groups through the love of our Lord. Please don’t miss this inspiring message, especially fitting at this time of year.”
Other cast members include from St. Charles: Abbey Marie Villwock, Alex Adams, Allison Cook, Barbara Homan, Kevin Chlapecka, Megan Gill, Rachel Whiteside, Sara Monteleone, Geneva: Alana Goodrich, Allison Grischow, Becca Grischow, Ally Carrino, Cassidy Van Cleve, Connor Colbert, Josh Harper, Molly Carberry, Natalie Carberry, Rob O???Neil, Sadie Vaughn, Batavia: Cecily Lemon, Erika Nickelson, Jackie Scheer, Jessi McCluskey, Mary Alcott, Megan Warren, Rebecca Rousseau, Bartlett: Amy Marik, Katie Brazier, Madeline McCue, South Elgin: Allie Kutcher, West Chicago: Elena Tubridy, Carol Stream: Kara Witkowski, Tom Horvath, Maple Park: Leah Richards, Downers Grove: Liann Lucansky, Elburn: McKenzie McMullan and Winfield: Nadia Pelletier. Godspell is directed by Tracy Whiteside of St. Charles and musically directed by Ken Jones of Wayne.
By Tracy Adams, NFT Parent of Cast Member Alex Adams
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Posted by admin on September 22, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Thanks so much to everyone that auditioned. We sincerely appreciate your time and efforts. We were blessed with so many talented people, and wish we could cast everyone. If you were not cast, or did not get the role you wanted, we encourage you to take advantage of our Performing Arts Classes. Professional training will help you land the role of your dreams!
We are delighted to announce the cast for GODSPELL:
Abbey Marie Villwock
Alana Goodrich
Alex Adams
Allie Kutcher
Allison Cook
Allison Grischow
Ally Carrino
Amy Marik
Barbara Homan
Becca Grischow
Cassidy Van Cleve
Cecily Lemon
Connor Colbert
Elena Tubridy
Erika Nickelson
Jackie Scheer
Jessi McCluskey
Josh Harper
Kara Witkowski
Katie Brazier
Kevin Chlapecka
Kristina Nguyen
Leah Richards
Liann Lucansky
Maddy Donatelli
Madeline McCue
Mary Alcott
McKenzie McMullan
Megan Gill
Megan Warren
Molly Carberry
Nadia Pelletier
Natalie Carberry
Rachel Whiteside
Rebecca Rousseau
Rob O’Neil
Sadie Vaughn
Sara Monteolone
Sarah Beth Rabin
Tom Harvath
Tyler Vaughn
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All cast members have singing solos and/or spoken lines.
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Congratulations to the cast. I am so excited to get started with rehearsals.
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Posted by admin on August 29, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I am so excited to get started on Godspell! NOBLE FOOL THEATRICAL’S ‘GODSPELL’ version will be much more contemporary than other productions of this show. Ours will take place in an alley, and is presented by cliques of PREPS, BOHEMIANS, NERDS, GANGSTERS, SCENE AND COSPLAY KIDS, who come together by the end of the show to celebrate God and appreciate their differences. Look for STOMP influences in the contemporary dancing! I can’t wait for auditions on September 7th and 10th. Hope to see you all there!
Tracy Whiteside, NFT Education Manager and Godspell Director
Auditions: Preservation Hall Studio Stage
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, 12:00 to 5:00 pm –OR–
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 5:00 to 9:00 pm
Please bring a headshot and a resume.
Prepare and memorize a 1-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song that best displays your talent. We will hold to the ???16-bar??? time limit. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Do not bring CDs or tapes. Singing a cappella is not recommended.
Dance training is helpful, but not necessary; all will be taught a dance routine. You may be asked to do a cold reading from the script.
Visit http://noblefool.org/education/youthensemble.htm for more audition info.
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