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Long live God h
Yes, it’s all for the best Jim.
ell, its all over. Play production ute sections were performed
W classes ended on May 4. That between one and five o’clock where
date also marked the end of “ Gods- hundreds of shoppers stopped to
pell.” Actually, the 10 member cast hear the music and stare at the
spent the whole second semester crazy costumes.
‘preparing the way of the Lord’. Soon production nights crept up.
Take a look: Beginning at 8:00, parables were
Other than 120 hours of rehearsal, acted out using charades, panto
each member practiced lines, cho mime, songs, and melodrama. By
reography, and learned songs out Act II, the ‘kids’ transformed into
side of class. More work beyond Jesus, Judas, and the disciples. The
belief mounted until it all grew to last supper and the crucifying
become “ Godspell,” a celebration occured, however, in the end, Jesus
of the Gospel according to Matthew. appeared and the spring ‘experi
Even a popular and familiar musi ence’ received a standing ovation
cal, such as this one, needs promo every night.
tions to attract people. So, what’s a Everyone left the site of this ‘hap
better place to start than a church? pening’ after experiencing Jesus’
Two promotions were scheduled at teachings in a new way.
Beautiful Savior and one at the First
Baptist Church of Omaha.
What a sinned During the revival scene, Jeffrey (senior Brian
The highlight of the promotions Schmeling) asks for forgiveness of his sins. May 1,2, 3, and 4
marked the run for the musical.
was at Westroads. Four twenty min
A 14 Vaudville. Stopping for a joke, Mark and David (juniors
Ron LaRosa and Roy Bone) act out comedian style scenes in
the song All for the best’. A homemade strobe light added a
silent movie effect.
