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Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera
by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Released as a double-album in
1970, it highlights the political and interpersonal struggles of
Judas Iscariot and Jesus. The action largely follows the gospels'
accounts of the last weeks of Jesus' life, beginning with Jesus
and his followers arriving in Jerusalem and ending with the
Crucifixion. Twentieth-century attitude 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.
A large part of the plot focuses on
the character of Judas who is depicted as a confused, tragic
figure who is not satisfied with what he views as Jesus' lack of
planning, and alarmed by the relatively recent claims of his
divinity.
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CAST
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Jesus Christ
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Ross Sharkey
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Judas Iscariot
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Bryan Shallow
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Mary Magdalene
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Anne Marie Totten
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Pontius Pilate
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Joe Totten
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King Herod
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Brian Traynor
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Peter
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Matthew Coulter
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Caiaphas
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Ann Kelly
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Annas
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Jim McGhee
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High Priests
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James Brown, Paul Leonard
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Soldiers
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James Brown, Paul Leonard, Fr. Brian
Lamb, John Carlin, Michael Hughes
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Maureen Barr, Veronica Bennett,
Eileen Black, David Bridges, Frances Burt, Gemma Burt, Lauren
Carlin, Mary Theresa Carlin, Michelle Dearie, Pauline Duffy, Ann
Forsyth, Joanna Gray, Laura Marie Hughes, Marie Hughes, Lyn
Jeffrey, Sammy Kearney, Ailsa King, Gillian Malloch, Grace McHale,
Kathleen Murphy, Patrica McNeill, Marie Mooney, Lorraine Murphy,
Bernadette Murphy, Geraldine McKelvie, Raymond O’Hara, Catherine
Potts, Aileen Shallow, Gillian Shallow, John Shallow, Patricia
Smillie, Catherine Anne Strang, Darren Strang, Angela Traynor, Jim
Williams, Tom Brown, Patricia Donnachie, John Duffy, Michael
Duffy, Peter Kelly, Marjory McCallum, Mary McKelvie, Arthur
Mooney, Kathleen Murphy, Teresa Shelly, John Sweeney, John J.
Watters, Jack Wilson.
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PRODUCTION
TEAM
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Musical Director
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Fraser Wilson
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Director/Choreographer
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Judy Brown
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Technical Director
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Frank Sweeney
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Assistant Technical Director
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Brian McCann
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Stage Manager
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John Carlin
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REVIEWS
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Helen Russell - Wishaw Press
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It was something of a spiritual
experience as Shotts St. Patrick's Amateur Operatic Group staged
their production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" last week.
The word "Amateur" belied the performance of this talented
group. With Superstar they broke new boundaries - and did it so
well. The show was presented in St. Patrick's Church as part of the
centenary celebrations for the building, and it was a fitting
contribution. Ross Sharkey played the demanding role of Jesus with
great passion and natural talent. Ross has a wonderful voice which
never faltered in the demanding role. He tackled the part with
apparent ease which never felt like acting, and never over-gilding
the lily. His great performance was matched by Bryan Shallow who
played Judas Iscariot. Bryan's excellent singing was well
complemented with his acting. He was more than credible with the
variety of emotions he portrayed through anger, jealousy, anguish
and remorse.... ...In truth, it was enough to be there in the great
atmosphere of an unforgettable show.
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Bill Stubbs - NODA
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To mark the centenary of St. Patrick's
Church the group decided to stage this emotive show. What a
celebration and what a triumph! Clearly everyone involved had
"gone the extra mile" to make this a memorable experience.
Ross Sharkey was, in hi debut for the group, totally convincing in
the title role, with top quality singing and acting throughout. The
complex character of Judas Iscariot was played to perfection by
Bryan Shallow, who gave a superlative performance. These two were
supported by other outstanding principals - Anne Marie Totten (Mary
Magdalene), Joe Totten (Pontius Pilate), Brian Traynor (hilarious
King Herod) and Matthew Coulter (Peter). With a superbly drilled
chorus carrying out the advice of the production team to the letter
there was not only one but a whole galaxy of "superstars".
We were privileged to witness this outstanding production.
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PICTURES
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Click
here to view the picture gallery for this production.
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LISTEN
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Click
here to listen to a sample of music from this show.
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