Stage 212 Presents
Harry Chapin's
Book by
TOM KEY, RUSSELL TREYZ
& THE COTTONPATCH COMPANY
Based on the Cotton Patch
Version of Matthew & John by
DR. CLARENCE JORDAN
Presented January 28-30, February 4-6, 11-13 2000
The Greatest Story Ever Told gets a very unique and contemporary interpretation in this rousing musical based on the book by Dr. Clarence Jordan and scored by the legendary Harry Chapin! Cotton Patch Gospel tells the familiar story of the life of Jesus Christ in a contemporary Southern setting, complete with a bluegrass band and even an appearance by a Dead Elvis quartet! |
Cast
| Matthew | ANDY DECKER |
| Jesus | KIM PARSONS |
| John the Baptizer / Angel / Disciple | DAVID WALDORF |
| Joe / Pilate | DANIEL J. REELAND |
| Jud / Satan (1 & 3) | MIKE MUDGE |
| Rev. Bissell / Cattle Farmer | GARY HITCHINS |
| Rock / Herod | JOSH CHRISTOPHERSON |
| Dr. Caiphas / Mabry / Mr. Tedum | RORY T. CONDE |
| Dr. Troy / Businessman | JACK LIJEWSKI |
| Dead Elvis Quartet | DAVID
WALDORF DANIEL J. REELAND MIKE MUDGE GARY HITCHINS |
| TV Preacher / 6 & 12 String Guitars / Harmonica | PHILLIP KAUFMANN |
| Banjo / Guitar | J. RICK REHA |
| Bass | KEN OSBORNE |
| Violin / Mandolin / Guitar | ED BENNER |
| Mary / Vocals | ALEX DITTMER |
Staff & Crew
| Director | SCOT SMIGEL |
| Producers | ROBERT MELLEN LORI CHRISTOPHERSON |
| Music Director | JON GRIGALUNAS |
| Choreographer | RONDA GRIGALUNAS |
| Stage Manager | AMANDA HILLSTROM |
| Rehearsal Accompanists | MARY JANE
MEKLEY SARAH EVANS MARCY BRANT |
| Dance Captains | JOSH
CHRISTOPHERSON DANIEL J. REELAND |
| Lighting Design | SCOT SMIGEL MARY TORAASON |
| Stage Design | SCOT SMIGEL |
| Sound Design | TOM SCHULTZ |
| Lighting Operator | MARY TORAASON |
| Sound Board Operator | MIKE GOERING |
| Stage Hand | ROBERT GRAY |
| Spot Light Operators | TONI TRAVIS JEAN ENTWISTLE |
| Make-Up | SUE YOPCHICK BOBBI EDGCOMB |
| Set Construction | SCOT SMIGEL JOSH CHRISTOPHERSON PAUL CHRISTOPHERSON STEPHEN CHRISTOPHERSON TONY CHRISTOPHERSON |
| Set Rigging | SCOT SMIGEL JOSH CHRISTOPHERSON PAUL CHRISTOPHERSON BRIAN WOJCIK |
| Rigging Operator | BRIAN WOJCIK |
| Sign Language Tutor | NATALIE SMIGEL |
Songs
Music & Lyrics by
HARRY CHAPIN
| ACT I | ACT II |
| SOMETHIN'S BREWIN' IN GAINESVILLE (Full Cast) |
ARE WE READY? (Full Cast) |
| I DID IT (Herod, Grieving Parent & Full Cast) |
YOU ARE STILL MY BOY (Joseph & Mary) |
| IT ISN'T EASY (Jesus' Neighbors & Full Cast) |
WE'RE GONNA LOVE IT WHILE IT LASTS (Band) |
| SHO 'NUFF (Full Cast) |
JUBILATION (Jesus, Matthew, Joe & Full Company) |
| TURN IT AROUND (Jesus & Full Cast) |
HEY, WHAT'S GOING ON? (Band) |
| WHEN I LOOK UP (Ken, Ed & Full Cast) |
ONE MORE TOMORROW (Disciples & Full Cast) |
| AIN'T NO BUSY SIGNALS / SPITBALL (Dead Elvis Quartet) |
I WONDER (Full Cast) |
| MIRACLE ON STONE MOUNTAIN (Full Cast) |
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| GOIN' TO ATLANTA (Full Cast) |
Photos
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versions
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Jesus tells his Disciples |
The Dead Elvis Quartet sings |
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Matthew and the Disciples |
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Winter - 2000