Welcome

Welcome to the web site for the combined Villanova-Loreto musical production of Godspell.

Godspell was written by Steven Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak in 1970. Since its opening night on May 17 1971, Godspell has been a popular musical for professional and community musical theatre groups alike. The musical juxtaposes the stories and parables of the Gospels of St Matthew and Luke with rocking, jazzy, melodic and memorable songs.

Our production is set in the year 2030. The globalisation of country economies and corporations has seen unprecedented growth and unparalleled spending. Economic decisions have been influenced by shareholder greed and ‘the bottom line’. This has led to a financial crisis on a global scale. Reserve Banks have been strangled by foreign debt, coporation bankrupties and decades of uncapped growth and expenditure. As a result, welfare payments cease to reach those in need while unemployment queues grow longer and longer. In this bleak environment a group has gathered together, searching for some sign of leadership, hope and vision...

 

Musical Director:
+ Dr Peter Morris

Stage Directors:
+ Ms Macpherson
+ Ms Lawrence

Producers:
+ Mr Lane
+ Ms Davis

Direct contact:
+ villanovaarts@gmail.com
+ Mr Jason Lane 3394 5566
+ Ms Julie Davis 3394 5563