Jesus Christ Superstar

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice

Apr. 9-12, 1992

Directed by B. Michael Quale
Music Director Renae Rike-Nehring

Jesus Christ Superstar is a musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. It deals with the political and internal struggles of Judas and Jesus. The rock opera is based on St John's Gospel account of the last week of Jesus' life, from the preparation for Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. Twentieth-century attitudes and sensibilities as well as contemporary slang pervade the lyrics and ironic allusions to modern life are scattered throughout the political depiction of the events. The production features many intentional anachronisms.

Much of the plot concentrates on the character of Judas, who is depicted as a tragic figure. He is dissatisfied with what he sees as Jesus' lack of planning and is anxious by recent claims of his divinity. He fears that Jesus will doom the Jewish people to destruction while under Roman rule.

The Cast

Jesus of Nazareth……………Ted Lindseth

Judas Iscariot……………Mike Daniels

Mary Magdalene……………Renae Rike-Nehring

Apostles:
Ken Hansen, Time Nehring, Rodger Schmid

Peter……………B Michael Quale

Simon……………Pete Wist

Caiaphas……………Dennis Stromme

Annas……………Joe Mendro, Jr.

Priests:
Larry Sneider, Bruce Stockman

Pontius Pilate……………Bruce Erickson

King Herod……………Jack Dyville

Apostle Women:
Mary Kay Evanson, Vicki finders, Oral Johnson, Veronica Linstrom, Lori Lingenfelter, Renee Osborn, Jeanne Slabodnik

Choral Groups

Choir

Toni Bell, Sharon Hoglund, Norma Oyen, Jeannine Cote, Ardis Jacobson, Mary Alice Oyloe, Andrew Derry, Sarah Jane Johnson, Susan Skor, Carol Derry, Barb Kalloch, Marlyne Tveter, Mary Jo Harstad, Joe Mendro, Sr.

Children's Choir

Linsay Iverson, Amanda Seeley, Katie Ahmann, Jill Kvamme, Sarah Selby, Shanna Aisenbrey, Brittany McIvor, Deanna Tietz, Katie Arnson, Casey Paradies, Sarah Treib, Matthew Binde, Clint Rossland, Zack Waitman, Jason Haugen

Production Staff

Director/Choreographer……………B. Michael Quale

Musical Director……………Renae Rike-Nehriing

Assistant to the Director……………Bobbie Mendro

Accompaniment……………Marilyn Ackerson

Piano……………Brice Ericson

Synthesizer……………VanNessa Straub

Set Design……………B. Michael Quale

Set Construction……………Joe Mendro, Jr.

Lighting Design……………B Michael Quale

Lighting Technicians:
Matt Klemisch, George Meisel

Costume Design:
B. Michael Quale, Oral Johnson

Priest Hat Design……………Ardis Jacobson

Sound Technician……………Lynn Mendro

Properties……………Jim Ryen

Make-up:
Bobbie Mendro, Judy Billehus

Stage Manager……………Bobbie Mendro

Box Office:
Joan Mendro, Jeanette Price

Ushers:
Preceptor Mu, Sorority Chapter

Set Crew:
Bobbie Mendro, Joe Mendro, Sr., Jake Oyloe, B. Michael Quale, Connie Rajkowski, Larry Sneider

Lighting Crew:
Matt Klemisch, George Meisel, Joe Mendro, Jr., Jake Oyloe, Larry Sneider

Costume Crew:
Carol Derry, Mary kay Evanson, Vicki Finders, Sharon Hoglund, Sarah Jane Johnson, Barb Kalloch, Norma Oyen, Mary Alice Oyloe, Hilliary Peppers, Ruth Weist & Friends

Our Sincere Thanks

KUMV-TV, Williston Herald, KEYZ, KXMD-TV, Prairie Public Radio, Knights of Columbus, Flora Sphere, Williston High School Band Dept, KDSR, Joan of Art