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JULY 23 - AUGUST seven

Directed and Choreographed by
Bradford Blake

Music Management by
Peter Randazzo

Book by John-Michael Tebelak
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak
Based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew

Based on the Gospel of St. Matthew,Godspell was conceived and
originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, who also wrote the volume.
The plot follows a minor group of people who help Jesus Christ tell
different parables past using a broad multifariousness of games, storytelling
techniques and hefty doses of comic timing.

An eclectic alloy of songs, ranging in way from pop to vaudeville,
is employed equally the story of Jesus' life dances beyond the phase.
Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus'
messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
Led by the international hitting, "Day by Day," Godspellfeatures a parade
of beloved songs, including "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,"
"Larn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best,"
"All Proficient Gifts," "Plough Back, O Man" and "By My Side."

Renee Browne (Patterson, NY)
Billy Hicks (New Milford) -Jesus
Samantha LaMendola (Brookfield)
Kyle Riedinger (Southington/Plantsville) -John the Baptist/Judas
Victor Garry Roldan (Bethel)
Kevin Sayour (Brookfield)
Daisy Stott (Brookfield)
Zach Theis (Hamden)
Tori Vacca (New Windsor, NY)
Sarah vonEgypt (Hopewell Junction, NY)

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GODSPELL

Bandage

Renee Browne is an educator, pianist, and singer who is thrilled to exist joining the Richter tradition with this production of GODSPELL! Previous favorite roles include: Amalia in SHE LOVES ME, Lily/Christmas Past in A CHRISTMAS Carol, and Laurey in OKLAHOMA! Renee has a music instruction caste from NYU and a masters from Goucher Higher. She has worked as a middle school choral managing director and the musical director for multiple junior theater productions. She currently accompanies for local music programs and theater productions, and previously taught piano and phonation in Putnam Canton. On Sundays she helps to lead music at Lakeview Customs Church in Carmel, New York. She wishes to give thanks Brad, Olivia, and the Richter team for this opportunity, as well every bit her voice teacher, Jessica Zamek. Special thanks to her family for supporting her during this production!

Billy Hicks (Jesus) is thrilled to be back at MAR after 10 years. He holds a B.M. in Song Performance from The Boston Solarium and has been lucky to have traveled the world performing on contracts for Holland America Line cruises and for Tokyo Disneyland, as well as various regional theaters across the USA. Favorite roles include Gabe in NEXT TO NORMAL, Sid in THE PAJAMA GAME, Jack in INTO THE Wood, and Marius in LES MISERABLES. Billy is currently working with Klemm Real Estate out of Washington Depot as a Realtor. Huge thanks to Brad Blake and this fabulous bandage, and, equally always, to my biggest fan -- Mom.

Samantha LaMendola is thrilled to be in her offset role at Musicals at Ritcher! Recently you may have seen Sam equally Sally Bowles in CABARET at the Sherman Playhouse. Some of her other favorite roles include Johanna in SWEENEY TODD, ,Wednesday in THE ADDAMS FAMILY and Linda Lou in THE All-time LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. She is grateful for the beloved and back up from her friends and family unit and could not be happier to be a part of GODSPELL!

Kyle Riedinger (John the Baptist/Judas) is thrilled to be joining the cast of Godspell for his beginning production at Musical at Richter. Kyle has recently been seen in productions such as THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Feldzeig), DECADES: SOUNDS OF THE SEVENTIES (Cadre 4) at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport. He likewise appeared at Downtown Cabaret in THE Full MONTY (Dave) and MAMMA MIA (Eddie). Kyle would similar to thank his male parent, mother, sis and wonderful boyfriend for all their support.

Victor Garry Roldan is a educatee at the American University for Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. They are incredibly excited to exist performing live theater once once again, and for the second fourth dimension on the Richter stage. Their previous piece of work includes WEST SIDE STORY here at Richter, and at the Brookfield Theater for the Arts, MR. BURNS: A Mail service ELECTRIC PLAY, THE Best Trivial WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, and THE WILD PARTY.

Kevin Sayour is enjoying his second flavour with Musicals at Richter, having previously performed in their 2016 product of Hello DOLLY! Prior to that, he took office in several productions during his fourth dimension at Brookfield High School, including GUYS AND DOLLS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and LITTLE Store OF HORRORS. Kevin graduated with bachelors' of music education from Western Connecticut Country University in 2019 and currently teaches at the elementary level in Bristol. He would like to thank Brad Blake for the opportunity, his fellow cast members for their friendship and hard work, and his mom for always pushing him to pursue his passions.

Daisy Stott is over the moon to be back onstage and back with Musicals at Richter! She has previously been seen in MAR productions such as INTO THE Forest, LEGALLY BLONDE, ANNIE, and SHREK, to name a few. Daisy is also thrilled to be working with Bradford Blake, whom she loves very much and has worked with many times before in shows like CABARET and INTO THE WOODS, amongst others. Give thanks yous to Daisy's parents, Polly and Steve, from whom she draws inspiration every twenty-four hours and loves more anything! Enjoy the bear witness, information technology'due south gonna be a adept one!!

Zach Theis is a Minnesota native and graduate of The American Musical & Dramatic Academy in NYC. This is Zach's beginning production at Richter. His credits include Vocalist/Managing director, APRIL SHOWERS (2021, Town Players of Newtown; The Mummy, HAPPY HAUNTS HOLLOW (2020, Pantochino Productions); Steven, Direct MEN Tin can'T Trip the light fantastic toe (2020, Brookfield Theatre for the Arts); Baritone, SMORGASBORD! (2020, Ridgefield Theater Barn); Mr. Majestic, GINGERBREADS OF BROADWAY (2019, Pantochino Productions); Man four, IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH School? (2019, Town Players of Newtown); Nicky, BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE (Player'due south Theater, NYC); Mark/Left Brain, VOICES IN YOUR Caput (Player'south Theater, NYC); Managing director, Eleven O'CLOCK @ vii:xxx (Metropolitan Room, NYC); Playwright, Dearest COMES STANDARD (NYC & MN); Co-Composer/Lyricist, FAG HAGS (Players Theater, NYC). Zach has also appeared in CBS' "FBI", "FBI: Virtually Wanted", ID'south "Evil Lives Here", and the upcoming "Inventing Anna" on Netflix. Zach is a Board Member of the Town Players of Newtown.

Tori Vacca is thrilled to exist returning to the Richter phase in GODSPELL! Favorite credits include Dr. Charlotte (FALSETTOS); Jeannie (THE Keen AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL); Chrissy (HAIR); Mary Lane (REEFER MADNESS); Fiddling Cerise (INTO THE Woods, MAR 2017). So much love and appreciation to her SHU crew, family and friends for supporting the return of theatre!

Sarah vonEgypt is thrilled to be doing her showtime show at Richter. She currently resides in Hopewell Junction, NY. She is excited to be performing once more since this is her first show since the pandemic started. She is currently going into her senior yr getting her BFA in Musical Theatre at SUNY Cortland. When she is not doing theatre, some of her other hobbies include reading and doing yoga. Fun fact: this is Sarah's tertiary time doing GODSPELL. She first did it as Jesus in GODSPELL, JR., and once more equally Gilmer at Our Lady of Lourdes High Schoolhouse. Other credits include Mary (THE CHILDREN'S HOUR), Patty (GREASE), and Little Sally (URINETOWN). Sarah would like to thank all of her family unit and friends for their love and back up. She would also similar to thank Brad, Peter, Olivia, and the entire cast of Godspell for making this a fun feel. Break legs, everybody!

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CREATIVE Squad

Bradford Blake (Director/Choreographer) is the Founding Artistic Manager of Musicals at Richter in Danbury virtually to gloat its 37th season. Locally his work has also been seen at TheatreWorks New Milford, the Ridgefield Theatre Barn, Sherman Playhouse, Western Connecticut Land University, Southern Connecticut State University, the Bushnell Theatre in Hartford, the Shubert Theatre in New Oasis and several theatres throughout the northeast and Manhattan.. An accomplished composer and lyricist besides, Brad is the author of SMORGASBORD!, STAY TUNED and his holiday "slay" ride,WRECK THE HALLS. Brad ever says that his greatest talent is the ability to surroundings himself with talented, hard-working and nice people. The cast and crew of GODSPELL are a dazzling example of this. Next up for Brad is THE FANTASTICKS at TheatreWorks New Milford so WRECK THE HALLS at the Sherman Playhouse.

Peter Randazzo (Music Director) last served every bit pianist and usher for MAR's production of "Hello, Dolly!" in 2016. Long active in the theater community, he is one of the music directors for Mantle Phone call in Stamford where he will be doing "1776" subsequently this production. He has as well worked on many shows at surface area loftier schools including Amity and Cheshire High, where he conducted "Piddling Women" this past spring. Randazzo has been nominated several times for Best Music Managing director at the Connecticut H.S. Music Theater awards. He has worked as an instructor for the nonprofit organization KEYS, which provides complimentary instrument lessons for Bridgeport students. He is the director of the Park Street Singers in New Canaan, and most recently served equally music director for the TV show Song Lucifer coming this fall.Peter lives in Trumbull with his married woman Karen and two children, Nina and Danny.

Thank You For A Not bad Run!

Directed and Choreographed by
Bradford Blake

Music Direction past
Peter Randazzo

Book past John-Michael Tebelak
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Conceived and Originally Directed past John-Michael Tebelak
Based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew

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"the absolute greatest functioning of GODSPELL
that I take always seen!" Sean Fallon
Broadway World Connecticut

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"I have seen productions of "Godspell" endless times,
only simply this one reminded me of the original Broadway version that I experienced back in the '70s.
I tin can honestly say that I loved every infinitesimal and every note of the performance."

Nancy Sasso Janis
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN

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Grounds open at 7:00 pm for picnicking, the show begins at 8:00 pm

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students (with ID),
and $15 for children 10 and under.

Audience members are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for backyard seating.
A limited number of chairs are available gratuitous of accuse.
There is a snack/soft drink concession on site.
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"Godspell hits all the correct notes...stunning production...a glorious cast with a wealth of energy...This is something special. Do not miss it." Elizabeth Young
The Newtown Bee

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Musicals at Richter is following CDC protocol.

If yous are fully vaccinated for Covid-19, you practise not need to wear a mask.

If y'all are not fully vaccinated for Covid-19, you are required to wearable a mask.
Children 12 and nether are required to wear a mask.
We request that anybody consider
wearing a mask when moving throughout the grounds.

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Due to Covid-xix, there will not
exist printed programs at the performances.

CLICK Hitherfor a downloadable copy.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

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"It volition exit your foot tapping and a smile on your face" Morgana Kate Watson
HamletHub

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Based on the Gospel of St. Matthew,Godspell was conceived and originally
directed by John-Michael Tebelak, who also wrote the book. The plot follows a
small group of people who help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a
wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing.
An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from popular to vaudeville,
is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances beyond the stage.
Dissolving hauntingly into the Final Supper and the Crucifixion,
Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come up vibrantly to life.

The score features a parade of beloved songs, including "Solar day by Twenty-four hour period,"
"Ready Ye the Manner of the Lord," "Larn Your Lessons Well,"
"All for the Best," "All Skillful Gifts," "Turn Back, O Homo,"

The bandage ofGodspell features a number of accomplished MAR veterans and talented
newcomers. Featured in the ensemble cast are Billy Hicks (New Milford) as Jesus,
Kyle Riedinger (Southington) equally John the Baptist/Judas, Victor Garry Roldan (Bethel) and
Zachary Theis (Hamden). They are joined by Samantha LaMendola, Kevin Sayour and
Daisy Stott (all of Brookfield). New York State residents in the company include Renee
Browne (Patterson), Tori Vacca (New Windsor) and Sarah vonEgypt (Hopewell Junction).