ARC's 2008 musical production was Godspell. A show unlike any ARC has produced in the past, Godspell marked ARC's 13th musical production. An unlucky number for some but luckily not for ARC as Godspell earned rave reviews from both audiences and critics alike.

Synopsis

Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell draws from various theatrical traditions such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville. Godspell is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. Godspell boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, "Day By Day." As the cast performs "Prepare Ye", "Learn Your Lessons Well", "All for the Best", "All Good Gifts", "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side," the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life.

Performance season

The performance season ran over two weeks and comprised of 7 shows - the most ARC had ever produced to date:

  • Friday 4th July at 8pm (Gala Opening)
  • Saturday 5th July at 2pm (matinee) and 8pm
  • Wednesday 9th July at 8pm
  • Thursday 10th July at 8pm
  • Friday 11th July at 8pm
  • Saturday 12th July at 8pm
ARC's musical production Godspell was held at the Banyule Theatre, Buckingham Drive, Heidelberg.

Producers (ARC Committee)


 President
Mark Kearney

Vice President
Julian Campobasso

Treasurer
Zoe Hallwright

Secretary
Angie Bedford

General
Deanna Bellen
Portia Chiminello
Diana Perini
Luis Rivera

Artistic Team


 Director
Carla Gianinotti

Musical Directors
Glen Barnett
David Howell

Choreographer
Carla Gianinotti

Assistant Director
James Baker

Production Team


 Costume Designer
Carla Gianinotti

Costume Team
Mark Kearney
Portia Chiminello
Zoe Hallwright

Front of House Co-ordinator
Deanna Bellen

Graphic Designer
Stuart Ford

Lighting Desginer/Operator
Russell Allsop

Lighting Assistant
Daniel Crawford

Make-up Team
Anita Posterino
Angie Bedford

Photographer
Stuart Ford

Properties Manager
Portia Chiminello

Publicist
Zoe Hallwright
David Howell

Set Construction Manager
James Baker

Set Designers
Carla Gianinotti
Cara Cimino

Sound Designer/Operator
Marcello Lo Ricco

Sound Assistant
Sarah Liistro

Stage Manager
Tanya Cooper

Ticket Secretaries
Sara Lacey
Amelia van Lint

Cast

Jesus
Diana Perini
Judas
Noni Garratt
Joanne
Lauren Seymour
Gilmer
Felicity Bender
Peggy
Portia Chiminello
Sonia
Lucy Leek
Lamar
Julian Campobasso
Herb
Nicholas Durbridge
Robin
Ashleigh Kreveld
Jeffery
Tyler Delacretaz
Ensemble
Joseph Bootten
Cara Cimino
Melissa Bell
Mark Kearney
Miriam Carr
Greta Georgiou
James Phillips
Liam Smith