All in all, this show is definitely a new entity that those of us in the cast were previously unfamiliar with. It includes a lot of audience interaction, the music is more rock than anything else, and there are no actual scene changes, so the lead cast is onstage for practically the whole show. What is unique about this musical: This musical is unique in a multitude of ways. The difficult part is not gaining the audience’s attention, but communicating with it in a comprehensible fashion. Throughout the show, the cast breaks the fourth wall repeatedly, and this effectively ties the audience into the action. What do you think the audience will like about the musical: I think the audience will enjoy the interaction of this musical. Has your character taught you anything “life changing” or that will stay with you after the show: The stories of this musical have taught me many life lessons, and the character of Jesus is one that displays how selflessness mixed with confidence can build the truest of leaders, and these traits will be ones that I attempt to integrate into my day-to-day life. This adds a lot of weight to the role as well as a good challenge. As Jesus, it is especially important to grasp why everything is happening so that I can not only keep the ensemble in line with that meaning but also the audience. What’s the hardest part about your role: The most difficult part of grasping this role is the comprehension of the subtextual narratives lying beneath the specific dialogue and songs of the script. What is an iconic prop in the musical or favorite part of your costume: One of my favorite props is the baptismal bucket, but you’ll have to come see the show to understand why. It is an honor to be a leader of this wonderful ensemble as we take on these challenges together. Overall, almost every part of this show presents a challenge I have not yet had, but I welcome it. The storyline of Godspell is quite a tough one to grasp as well, so it has been interesting working to decipher each part of the musical. What interested you in this role: I am used to playing very corky roles in musicals, so moving to a more serious role is a change in gears for me. Previous leads/musicals you’ve been in: Fester (The Addams Family, 2021), and Willy Wonka/Grandpa Joe (Willy Wonka, 2022)įavorite Song in this musical: We Beseech Thee He interacts with the audience, and he keeps the morale up through much of the musical. Through songs and parables, he teaches the other members of the group various important lessons in regards to how God expects us each to lead our lives. We caught up with the cast for some Q&A: Hunter Rockīriefly Describe Your Musical character: Jesus is the leader of the group. All seats are reserved and can be purchased online by visiting Tickets can also be purchased at the door beginning one hour prior to each performance. Lincoln High School’s performances of Godspell will be held on Friday, November 11th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 12th at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 13th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets prices are $12.00. Part One featured a review of the musical and part three will feature more Q&As with the cast members. Note: This Q&A is part two of a three part series featuring Lincoln High School’s production of Godspell the musical.
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