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Mr. C. Armes Mr. E. Armes Mrs. L. Armes Miss. R. Armes Mrs. T. Armes Miss. N. Ashley Mr. M. Aston Mrs. J. Atlee Mr. P. Atlee Miss. A. Balston Mrs. C. Baxter Mr. M. Baxter Miss. A. Bedford Mrs. D. Bedford Ms. C. Bolton Ms. S. Bolton Miss. S. Bottle Mr. C. Boorman Mr. B. Busby Mrs. C. Canfield Mr. D. Canfield Mr. J. Canfield Mrs. K. Canfield Mrs. S. Canfield Mr. T. Canfield Mrs. C. Chamberlain Miss. J. Chapman Mr. D. Chivers Ms. L. Cross Mr. J. Dance Mrs. J. Dance Mr. M. Davall Mr. G. Davidson Mrs. T. Davies Miss. I. Davis Miss. R. Davison

Ms. E. Dayson Mrs. H. Dayson Mr. T. Doherty Miss. M. Dormand Mrs. L. Evans Mrs. M. Eves Miss. A. Fleming Miss. A. Fletcher Ms. L. Fletcher Mrs. E. Flitcroft Mrs. S. Fryer Miss. J. Galliford Mrs. A. Garrood Miss. K. Gates Miss. E. Good Miss. S. Grosvenor Miss. K. Grover Mr. F. Hammick Mrs. P. Hammick Mr. A. Harding Mr. P. Hartley Mr. O. Hastings Mrs. M. Heath Mrs. R. Hepworth Miss. F. Higgins Mrs. V. Higgins Mr. G. Hix Miss. J. Hood Mr. S. Howard Mr. R. Johnson Mrs. A. Johnson Mrs. K. Kingham Mr. B. Lawson Mrs. B. Leedale Mr. M. Lehman Mrs. E. Loader

Mr. N. Lyddiatt Mr. D. Main Mr. G. McCarron Ms. K. McDiarmid Mr. E. McLoughlin Mrs. H. McLoughlin Mr. B. McMahon Ms. J. May-Thompson Mrs. J. Mumford Mr. P. Mumford Mr. R. Olden Ms. L. Paynter Mr. G. Peake Mrs. G. Peake Mrs. G. Phillips Mr. R. Phillips Mr. A. Piercy Mrs. M. Pole-Baker Mr. H. Prall Mr. J. Prescott Miss. J. Price Miss. T. Richards Miss. R. Rogers Mr. M. Sampson Mrs. S. Sampson Mstr. J. Schofield Mr. T. Siddall Miss. P. Simpson Ms. P. Smith Mrs. M. Squires Miss. D. Stephens Mrs. N. Sully Mr. P. Tapley Mrs. H. Tattershall Mr. P. Tattershall Mrs. L. Taylor

Mr. P. Taylor Miss. V. Taylor Mrs. J. Thomas Miss. S. Thomas Mr. P. Tickner Mr. R. Tickner Mrs. A. Timpson Mr. A. van Nieuwenhuijzen Mrs. V. van Nieuwenhuijzen Miss. A. Veneti Mr. C. Vickery Mrs. C. Walker Mr. R. Walker Mrs. C. White Mr. D. White Miss. J. White Mr. M. Williams Mr. S. Williams Mrs. P. Winslow-Rolandelli Mr. D. Wood Miss. I. Woodliffe Mr. S. Woolford Mrs. B. Woolger Mr. R. Young

Mr. C. Balchin, J.P. Ald. R. Debenham, M.B.E. Mr. M. Evans

Mr. T. Hughes Dr. A. Macadam Ald. G. Woolger

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Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Stage Manager MIKE DAVALL

Set Design & Painting

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Lighting Designer MELVYN FRYER

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Costume Team JOYCE ATLEE

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Box Office Managers DAWN STEPHENS

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Properties Manager ANNE GARROOD

Sound Manager

IAN SUTTON

Choreographer JOYCE ATLEE

Musical Director GRAHAM HIX

Director SUE SAMPSON

21st - 26th March 2011

Princes Hall, Aldershot

Welcome to our production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” which is a rock opera written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical was first heard as an album before being staged on Broadway in 1971 and later in the West End in 1972. The story is based very loosely on the Gospels' account of the last week of Jesus' life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem, and ending with the Crucifixion. The story ends there and does not cover the resurrection of Christ.

The opera attempts to provide us with a non-religious insight into the psychology of Jesus and his interaction with the other main characters in the story, such as the disciples and the religious and political hierarchy at the time. A large part of the plot focuses on the character of Judas, who is depicted as a disturbed and tormented figure who is dissatisfied with the direction Jesus steers his disciples.

Some of you may remember that we performed this show back in 1995 and received a NODA award of excellence for the production. We are all delighted to be able to perform this superb show again, 16 years later, on the 90th Anniversary of our

Society, and hope you all enjoy the truly memorable and moving songs. Those of you with really sharp memories will spot that the Jesus from the 1995 performance is now playing Judas.

Thanks to the support of our audiences I’m pleased to report that our last show, “The Full Monty” raised £4,500 towards the Frimley Park Hospital cancer scanner appeal. This should cover around half the cost of this scanner which will detect early signs of bladder cancer, which is a great result.

Finally please come along and support our next show in September 2011, which is “The Pirates of Penzance”. This is one of the most famous and best loved Gilbert and Sullivan shows and promises to provide you all with very entertaining blend of humour and memorable tunes.

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On April 4, 1971, the "first" U.S. concert version of Jesus Christ Superstar was presented for the first time in a live, concert performance by the Ravenswood Rock Group, sponsored by the Bel Canto Opera at New York's Madison Avenue Baptist Church. In June 1971, the "first" U.S. staged version was performed by students at Southold High School in Southold, New York. However, other unauthorized productions were also going on at the time, eliciting lawsuits by the authors, eventually shutting down several hundred productions before the official premiere (and becoming a benchmark in copyright law). The show opened on Broadway on October 12, 1971, directed by Tom O'Horgan, at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. The Broadway production received mixed reviews, as reviewers from the New York Times deemed

it to be a heartless overhyped production Andrew Lloyd Webber also criticized it harshly. The show closed on June 30, 1973 after 711 performances. The first stage performance of Jesus Christ Superstar in Europe was performed on 25 December, Christmas, in Vilnius, Lithuania in 1971. This was while Lithuania was part of the Soviet Union. The performance was banned by Soviet authorities and performers were persecuted by KGB. Superstar opened at the Palace Theatre in London in 1972, starring Paul Nicholas as Jesus, Stephen Tate as Judas and Dana Gillespie as Mary. It was directed by Australian, Jim Sharman. It ran for eight years and became the United Kingdom's longest-running musical at the time (it was later surpassed by other works but remains the fifth longest-running). During its 20th anniversary, the production featured Paul Nicholas from the original cast as Jesus. In 1996, Superstar was revived in London. Directed by Gale Edwards, this version of Superstar was updated to appeal to a new generation of fans. It starred Steve Balsamo and Zubin Varla as Jesus and Judas. Referred to as the "Lyceum Production," it was relatively successful. This eventually led Gale Edwards to restage the show for a UK tour, followed by a video starring Glenn Carter as Jesus and Jerome Pradon as Judas. This "new" interpretation of the show was revived on Broadway in 2000 again starring Carter, but a last minute change made Tony Vincent, who had played Simon in the video, step into the role of Judas. It opened to mixed reviews and closed quickly. It was more popular in its UK/European run; it opened in November 1996 and closed in March 1998. A film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 1973, and was the eighth highest-grossing film of that year. The film, directed by Norman Jewison, was shot in Israel and other Middle Eastern locations. Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson were both nominated for 1974 Golden Globe Awards for their portrayals of Jesus and Judas. Bob Bingham reprised the role of Caiaphas, having played the part in the original Broadway production. Barry Dennen (Pontius Pilate) and Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdalene) were the only performers who remained from both the original recording and Broadway cast. Though it attracted criticism from some religious groups, the film was generally well received. A second film adaptation was released in 2000, starring Glenn Carter as Jesus, Jérôme Pradon as Judas, Renee Castle as Mary Magdalene and Rik Mayall as Herod. The film was directed by Gale Edwards and Nick Morris, and won an Emmy in 2001 for Best Performing Arts film. The style of the film is more like the stage version than the location-based 1973 adaptation, and used many of the ideas from the tour from around that time. Several members of the film's cast, including Carter, later went on to the Broadway production after shooting the film. Superstar as a stage musical has won a host of Awards including a Tony Award for the Best Original Score and Best Revival.

SHOW HISTORY

BIOGRAPHIES - THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Mike Davall (Stage Manager) “Jesus Christ Superstar” marks the return to building our own set for a show. When Mike took over as Stage manager we lost not only a number of the previous crew but our original scenery storage and construction facilities. “JCS” presented itself as a show that lent itself to some small construction and painting. We constructed the set ourselves in a week but it has taken about a further 35 visits to wire up the lighting and paint, albeit all white. We will be going back to hiring for the next series of shows! This production of “JCS” marks our second venture into this show and will be different in many ways. We hope that our new version will breath some new life into this very traditional story in such a way as to make it equally enjoyable. Our next production will be “The Pirates of Penzance”, in September. This will be the Broadway version which is very funny, whilst still retaining all the G & S music and lyrics. See you all there.

Joyce Atlee (Choreographer) Joyce has been choreographing shows for CFAOS since joining the Society in 1982. The shows have varied from ones with small amounts of dancing to ones with lots of large dance sequences like “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”, “42nd Street”, “Crazy for You” and “Copacabana”. She also appears on stage, most recently in the society's production of “The Full Monty”. Joyce began dancing in her home town of Macclesfield, taking part in musicals and pantomimes before marrying Peter and moving to Farnborough and joining a group at West End Centre for it’s opening production of “Guys and Dolls”, followed by several more musicals. She also taught dance and keep fit for Hampshire Further Education as well as performing with CAMUS and Formula Dance. Between this and working full time she has found time to look after her 3 sons and help with 3 grandchildren (another one due this spring).

Graham Hix (Musical Director) Graham’s inkling towards music started when his parents found him pretending to play the piano on the table in front of the radio set, aged six. Piano lessons quickly followed which finally led to a career in sound engineering at the BBC & London Weekend TV. Piano playing was almost dormant for 20 years during which time Graham built his career specialising in light entertainment music mixing, working with everyone from Bette Midler & Sammy Davis to Carl Davis & Leonard Bernstein - not forgetting Cilla Black and Dame Edna (Barry Humphries) for which he received a Bafta nomination. In 1986 he rekindled the fingers and has now spent 25 years being Musical Director, arranger and keyboardist for many local music groups. “Jesus Christ Superstar” is his second show as MD for CFAOS and he hopes you will enjoy this terrific musical score .

Sue Sampson (Director) Fifteen years ago Sue had the privilege of playing ‘Mary Magdalene’ in CFAOS’ last production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” and now she is directing the show! This show has many challenges including hanging one of the major principals every night and nailing another one to a cross at the end of Act Two, but it is a challenge that she has really relished. Sue comes from a theatrical family, her Mum and Dad met in Dagenham repertory Company and her Granny was a talented actress. She met her husband when she played opposite him in “Pajama Game”. Her son is following in the family tradition and is a martial artist and stunt actor. Sue recently retired as Head of Drama at Gordons School and is thrilled to be working now at Haslemere Wardrobe. She lists her hobbies as making chutney, sleeping and decorating her Doll’s houses!

THE CAST

Sophie Fryer (Assistant Director) Sophie started dancing at the age of 3 and then studied ballet, tap and modern dance at the Corona Stage Academy as a Saturday day pupil. At the age of 13 she joined the world of amateur dramatics and has been smitten every since. Sophie met her husband, Melvyn (our lighting Director) whilst doing “Fiddler on the Roof “ at Harrow Light Opera Company. She joined CFAOS in 1991 for “Street Scene” and has played several minor roles, her favourite being The Beggar Woman in “Sweeney Todd” and has been very active ‘behind the scenes’. She was costume manager for several years and has been a keen committee member and is now our Deputy Chair. Her collaboration as Assistant Director with Sue Sampson started in 2000 with “South Pacific”, a role that she really loves. She would like to thank the cast for all their patience and hard work as she has helped put them through their paces – but what a result!

BIOGRAPHIES - THE PRODUCTION TEAM (CONTINUED)

CAST

Characters

Apostles

Mark Baxter, Tim Canfield, Graham Davidson, Steve Howard, Mike Lehman, Norman Lyddiatt, Ron Tickner, Colin Vickery, Ron Walker, Steve Woolford

Apostles’ Women

Sam Bottle, Laura Cross, Melanie Dormand, Lisa Fletcher, Jenni Galliford, Emma Loader, Dawn Stephens, Siân Thomas, April Timpson, Annie Veneti

Herod’s Tappers

Sam Bottle, Laura Cross, Melanie Dormand, Lisa Fletcher, Emma Loader, Siân Thomas, April Timpson, Annie Veneti

Soul Dancers

Alex Balston, Sam Bottle, Tim Canfield, Laura Cross, Melanie Dormand, Lisa Fletcher,

Jenni Galliford, Emma Loader, Lucy Paynter, Dawn Stephens, Siân Thomas, Rob Tickner, April Timpson, Annie Veneti

Soul Singers

Alex Balson, Helen Dayson, Lucy Paynter, Vanessa Higgins, Vanessa Van Nieuwenhuijzen,

Pippa Smith

Lepers

Mark Baxter, Alex Balston, Helen Dayson, Tony Doherty, Melanie Dormand, Ruth Hepworth, Vanessa Higgins, , Eric McLoughlin, Haydn Thomas, June Thomas,

Paul Tickner, Vanessa Van Nieuwenhuijzen, Richard Young

Roman Guards

Tony Doherty, Haydn Thomas, Paul Tickner, Arie Van Nieuwenhuijzen, Richard Young

Jesus ............................................................................................................. James Dance Judas ........................................................................................................ Philip Mumford Simon Zealotes .......................................................................................... Richard Young Mary ............................................................................................................... Kelly Gates Herod ................................................................................................... Graham McCarron Pilate.............................................................................................................. Ben Lawson Simon Peter .................................................................................................. Peter Hartley Caiaphas .................................................................................................. Martin Sampson Annas ........................................................................................................... Tony Siddall Priests ............................................................................... Chris Boorman & David Main

JESUS - James Dance James is no stranger to the stage, nor indeed to those particular roles that demand more from the actor, having Played Hamlet in “Hamlet”, Woyzeck in “Woyzeck” and Gabriel in “The Damnation” – However some of James’ most favourite roles have been under the wing of CFAOS. Initially joining for “Oliver”, he has since then enjoyed leading roles; such as; Prince Chulalongkorn, in “The King and I” and Motel Kamzoil in “Fiddler on the Roof”. Without a doubt, the role of Jesus has been the most demanding role James has ever undertaken. This show has been the most exciting, challenging, rewarding and enjoyable shows I have ever been a part of, everyone involved has been incredible and inspirational. I am anticipating this production with both inhuman-abject fear and inexplicably intense excitement, while never forgetting the words of Andrew Lloyd Webber: ‘He was just a man’.

BIOGRAPHIES - THE PRINCIPALS

JUDAS - Philip Mumford Philip had the privilege of playing Jesus in Webber & Rice's “JCS” last time CFAOS performed the show - way back in 1995! He is thrilled to be playing Judas in our new production and to get a chance to sing some of the other great songs in the show and consider the narrative from the other side. Philip was a staunch member of the society for many years playing many other lead roles in “Guys and Dolls”, “Copacabana”, “Oklahoma!”, “Chess”, “South Pacific” and “Die Fledermaus” to name a few. In recent years his lovely family and work have kept Philip from appearing on stage as often as he would wish but “JCS” has lured him back and he hopes you enjoy the show. Philip lives locally with his 3 children and wife Jane.

SIMON ZEALOTES - Richard Young Richard has always loved singing and doing shows gives him a great chance to do that in a range of different styles with the added bonus of being on stage. He joined CFAOS in 2002 for “Chess” and has been involved in one way or another with most of the shows since then. Roles have ranged from the upper class twit (Gerald in “Me and My Girl”), through the love lorn tenor (Ralph Rackstraw and Nanki-Poo) to a suicidal mother’s boy turned stripper (Malcolm) for CFAOS’s most recent production, “The Full Monty”.

“Jesus Christ Superstar” gives the chance to be the angry young(-ish!) man in one of Lloyd Webber’s best ever scores and Richard is looking forward to it enormously. As ever, none of this would be possible without the support of his wife Susannah and his two boys, Marcus and Daniel.

MARY - Kelly Gates Kelly is delighted to be back performing with CFAOS following a break to have her third child! She is especially thrilled to be playing the part of Mary which is her first principal role within the company. Kelly studied Music, Dance and Drama from a young age and performed in various roles during school, she then went onto College in York to study Theatre, Film, Television and Radio and following that attended the Guildford Academy of Contemporary Music where she gained a diploma in Vocals. Prior to settling down and having a family Kelly performed in a number of function bands and was part of the Girl Group “Sasski” for several years. She would like to take this opportunity to thank her family for all their support especially her husband Stuart, for running round after their three young children during rehearsals and show week!

HEROD - Graham McCarron Graham has appeared in many shows during his career after starting out as a Butlins Redcoat. His career included appearances in “No No Nannette” and “The Student Prince” at the Pavilion Bournemouth and “Jack and the Beanstalk” at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford. His TV appearances include “Jingle Jangle” with Norman Wisdom, “The Money Programme” BBC2 and “In the life of” BBC2. Local shows include, “The Boyfriend”, “Dames at Sea”, “Cinderella”, Olde Tyme Musicals, with the London Musical Society. Graham joined the society in 2005 and played the role of Don Lockwood in “Singing in the Rain” which was great fun as the set actually rained. He took on the role of Choreographer for “Annie” and “Fiddler on the Roof”. Graham is delighted to be playing the part of Herod, as it includes fun and tap dancing.

PILATE - Ben Lawson Ben is delighted to get the chance to flog the Messiah again. It's been too long. Ben has been in many, many and indeed many productions and played a multitude of parts and does not wish to bore everyone, or himself by writing them all here. He is simply very glad to be back in the area and to be having a much better year than last year. There's only one man to thank for that, one saviour, the person I believe in more than anything or anyone and who I have true faith in. And it's not the Messiah, it's a very naughty boy.

BIOGRAPHIES - THE PRINCIPALS (CONTINUED)

SIMON PETER - Peter Hartley Peter has had an interest in the performing arts most of his lifetime, having been involved in many musical groups which include the Surrey Heath Youth Orchestra (Royal Albert Hall Schools Proms 1997), Berkshire Youth Choir (Sainsbury's Youth Choir of the Year 2000), and CAMUS Productions (The 43 Club, 2009). He is now thrilled to be making his CFAOS debut in “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Peter enjoys a wide variety of hobbies and interests, including playing the piano and cello, voiceover recordings and computers. His long term ambition is to gain a pilot’s license, so he can fly from his local Blackbushe Airport. In the mean time however, Peter is looking forward to earning his place in Cody Farnborough for many years to come.

CAIAPHAS - Martin Sampson Martin is pleased to be reprising the role of Caiaphas, which he first played in our 1995 production, in this his 40th show for CFAOS as either an on-stage performer or member of the stage crew. His many memorable stage appearances for this Society include the challenging role of Tevye in our award-winning production of “Fiddler on the Roof” last year, the eponymous Sweeney Todd, Fred Graham (“Kiss Me Kate”), Adam Pontipee (“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”), and Julian Marsh (“42nd Street”), together with numerous others dating back to 1986. Tevye, Sweeney and Mack in “Mack and Mabel” (at the Walton Playhouse) all rank as his favourites. Off-stage, Martin balances a busy schedule as a Chartered Management Accountant, a flat green lawn bowler for Tongham and Surrey, and striving to turn a patch of ground into a garden.

ACT 1

Overture .................................................. Orchestra & Chorus

Heaven On Their Minds .................................................. Judas

What’s The Buzz .............................. Jesus, Apostles & Soul Girls

Strange Thing Mystifying ............................ Judas, Jesus & Chorus

Everything’s Alright ....... Mary, Judas, Jesus & Apostle Men & Women

This Jesus Must Die ............................ Caiaphas, Priests & Chorus

Hosanna ........................................... Jesus, Caiaphas & Chorus

Simon Zealotes/Poor Jerusalem .... Simon Zealotes, Jesus & Ensemble

Pilate’s Dream ............................................................ Pilate

The Temple ................................................... Jesus & Chorus

Everything’s Alright — Reprise .......................................... Mary

I Don’t Know How To Love Him ......................................... Mary

Damned For All Time ................... Judas, Caiaphas, Annas & Chorus

There will be an interval of 20 mi

The Last Few Da

ACT 2

The Last Supper ............................ Jesus, Judas, Peter & Apostles

Gethsemane .................................................... Jesus & Judas

The Arrest ............ Jesus, Peter, Caiaphas, Annas, Apostles & Chorus

Peter’s Denial ................................................. Mary and Peter

Pilate & Christ ........................................ Pilate, Jesus & Chorus

Herod’s Song ................................................ Herod & Dancers

Could We Start Again Please ........... Peter, Mary, Soul Girls & Chorus

Judas’ Death ............................ Judas, Caiaphas, Annas & Chorus

Trial By Pilate/39 Lashes .............. Pilate, Jesus, Caiaphas & Chorus

Superstar .......................................... Judas,Soul Girls & Angels

Crucifixion ..................................................... Jesus & Chorus

John 19:41 ............................................................... Chorus

inutes between Acts One and Two

ays of Jesus’ Life

THE STORY

ACT ONE

The apostle Judas Iscariot expresses in musical monologue his concern over Jesus' rising popularity as a "king" and the negative repercussions that will have ("Heaven on Their Minds"). While Judas still loves Jesus, he believes that Jesus is just a man, not God, and worries that Jesus' following will be seen as a threat to the Roman Empire which would then punish both Jesus and his associates. Judas' warning falls on deaf ears, as Jesus' followers have their minds set on going to Jerusalem with Jesus. As they ask Jesus when they will be arriving in Jerusalem, Jesus tells them to stop worrying about the future, since whatever will happen is determined by God ("What's the Buzz?"). Recognizing that Jesus is irritated by the badgering from his followers, Mary Magdalene tries to help Jesus relax. Judas is concerned that Jesus is associating with Mary, a prostitute. It seems to Judas that Jesus is

contradicting his own teaching, and he worries this will be used against Jesus and his followers ("Strange Thing Mystifying"). Jesus tells Judas that unless he is without sin himself, he should not judge the character of others. Jesus then reproaches his apostles for being "shallow, thick and slow" and exclaims that not a single one of them cares about him. Mary Magdalene tries to assure Jesus that "Everything's Alright" while anointing him with oil. Judas angrily insists that the money used to obtain the oil should have been used to help the poor. Jesus sadly explains that he and his followers do not have the resources to alleviate poverty. Meanwhile, Caiaphas (the high priest), Annas, and other Jewish priests meet to discuss Jesus and his movement. Jesus' growing following consists of Jews unwilling to accept the Romans as their rulers, and the priests believe that Jesus may be seen as becoming a threat to the Roman Empire. If the Romans retaliate, many Jews will suffer, even those who are not following Jesus. Caiaphas states that the only real solution is to kill Jesus ("This Jesus Must Die"). As Jesus and his followers arrive in Jerusalem ("Hosanna"), they are confronted by Caiaphas, who demands that Jesus disband them, which Jesus refuses. Jesus is approached by his apostle Simon the Zealot, who suggests that Jesus lead his mob in a war against Rome and gain absolute power ("Simon Zealotes"). Jesus rejects this suggestion, stating that none of his followers understand what true power is, nor do they understand his true message ("Poor Jerusalem"). Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judea, has dreamed of meeting with Jesus and has seen that he, Pilate, will receive all of the blame for Jesus' death ("Pilate's Dream"). Jesus arrives at the Temple in Jerusalem and finds that it is being used for selling everything from weapons to prostitutes and drugs. He is furious and demands that the merchants and money changers leave the temple ("The Temple"). Angry and tired, Jesus wanders off but is confronted by lepers, cripples, and beggars, all wanting to be healed. Even though he heals some, their number increases, and Jesus is overwhelmed. Unable to solve everyone's problems, Jesus tells the crowd to heal themselves. Mary Magdalene finds Jesus upset and tells him to rest ("Everything's Alright"). While Jesus is asleep, Mary acknowledges that she is in love with Jesus, unlike any man she has known before ("I Don't Know How to Love Him"). Judas seeks out the priests and promises to help them against Jesus, while emphasizing that he is acting with unselfish motives ("Damned for All Time"). Caiaphas demands that Judas reveal the location of Jesus so that the authorities can apprehend him. In exchange for the information, Judas is offered money ("Blood Money"). Judas initially turns down the offer, but he agrees when Caiaphas tells him of charities to which he can give the money. Judas decides that it would be better to turn Jesus in before his popularity leads to the deaths of Jesus and his followers, Judas included. Judas reveals that on Thursday night, Jesus will be at the Garden of Gethsemane.

ACT TWO

At what Jesus knows will be the Last Supper, he pours wine and passes bread for his apostles. He's very aware of the ordeal he faces and a little stung when the others don't pay much attention to him. "For all you care this wine could be my blood / For all you care this bread could be my body," he remarks ("The Last Supper"), putting a bitter twist on the Christian doctrine of the Eucharist. He asks them to remember him when they eat and drink. Jesus predicts that Peter will deny him three times "in just a few hours". When Jesus states that one of them will betray him, Judas confesses that he is the one. Judas, still angry at Jesus, goes to

bring the Roman soldiers to arrest Jesus. The remaining eleven apostles fall asleep, and Jesus implores God to not let him suffer the horrible death planned for him. He feels disillusioned with his quest as the Messiah and wishes to give up. Receiving no answer, Jesus realizes that he cannot defy God's will ("Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say)"). Judas arrives with Roman soldiers and identifies Jesus by kissing him on the cheek. Jesus is arrested, and his apostles attempt to fight the soldiers. Jesus tells them to let the soldiers take him to Caiaphas. On the way, a mob (acting like modern-day news reporters) asks Jesus what he plans to do, but Jesus declines to comment. When Jesus is brought to trial before the Sanhedrin, Caiaphas asks if he is the son of God. Jesus responds: "That's what you say, you say that I am." This answer is affirmative according to Jewish custom, and that provides enough justification for the high priests to send Jesus to Pontius Pilate ("The Arrest"). Meanwhile, Jesus' apostle Peter is confronted by an old man, a soldier and a maid, and Peter denies to each that he knows Jesus. Mary asks Peter why he denied Jesus, and Peter responds that he had to do it in order to save himself. Mary wonders how Jesus knew that Peter would deny him three times ("Peter's Denial"). Pilate asks Jesus if he is the son of God. Jesus gives the same answer that he gave Caiaphas: "that's what you said." Since Jesus is from Galilee, Pilate says that he is not under his jurisdiction and sends him to King Herod ("Pilate and Christ"). As Jesus is dragged away, the chorus asks where Jesus' power has gone ("Hosanna"). In a mocking ragtime number, King Herod asks Jesus to prove his divinity by performing miracles, offering to free him if he complies; but Jesus ignores him. Herod decides that Jesus is just another phony messiah and sends him back to Pilate ("Herod's Song (Try It and See)"). The apostles and Mary Magdalene remember when they first began following Jesus, and wish "Could We Start Again, Please?" Feeling extreme guilt for Jesus' harsh treatment by the authorities, Judas expresses regret to the priests, fearing he will forever be remembered as a traitor. Caiaphas and Annas say that what he has done will save everyone and that he should not feel remorse for his actions before throwing him out of their temple. Left alone, Judas realizes God chose him to be the one to betray Jesus, and he commits suicide by hanging himself from a tree ("Judas' Death"). At Jesus' trial, Pilate asks the crowd if they would crucify Jesus, their king, and they declare: "We have no king but Caesar!" Pilate remembers the dream he had about the crowd and the unjust execution of Jesus ("Pilate's Dream" instrumental). Pilate tells the crowd that, while Jesus should be imprisoned, he does not deserve to die. Pilate demands that the crowd give him a reason to condemn Jesus, and the crowd breaks into a pep rally-style cheer about how Jesus has defied Rome. Pilate calls the crowd hypocrites, as he knows they hate Roman rule. He attempts to satisfy their bloodlust by having Jesus whipped, counting thirty-nine bloody strokes. Pilate pleads with Jesus to defend himself; but Jesus weakly says that everything has been determined (by God), and Pilate cannot change it. The crowd still screams for Jesus to be crucified, and Pilate recalls his duty to keep the peace. He reluctantly agrees to crucify Jesus to keep the crowd from getting violent ("Trial Before Pilate (Including the Thirty-Nine Lashes)"). Pilate then washes his hands of Jesus' death: "I wash my hands of your demolition/Die if you want to, you innocent puppet". As Jesus prepares to be crucified, he sees the spirit of Judas. Judas questions why Jesus chose to arrive in the manner that he did, and if what happened to him was really part of a divine plan ("Superstar"). Jesus is put on a cross and slowly dies ("The Crucifixion"; "John Nineteen: Forty-One").

THE STORY (CONTINUED)

Woodwind .................................................................... Zoё Belbin Trumpet ..................................................................... Mike Turvey Horn ........................................................................ Austin Pepper Keyboard 1 .............................................................. David Perkins Keyboard 2 .................................................................. Paul Darrah Keyboard 3 ................................................................. Graham Hix Guitar 1 ....................................................................... Steve Pigott Guitar 2 ...................................................................... Merv Young Bass Guitar ........................................................Jonathan Williams Drums...................................................................... Derek Vickers Percussion .................................................................... Colin Gray

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THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Sue Sampson Assistant Director: Sophie Fryer Musical Director: Graham Hix Deputy Musical Director: Paul Tickner Choreographer: Joyce Atlee Stage Manager: Mike Davall Assistant Stage Managers: Robert Phillips Andy Piercy Stage Crew and Setup weekend: David Barnes Clive Bolton Sandra Bolton Richard Dwan Andy Harding Jim Prescott Steven Williams Scenery Construction: Mike Davall Richard Dawn Andy Harding Robert Phillips Lighting Designer: Melvyn Fryer (Prism) Effects Design: Kevin Andrews Lighting Technican: Stuart Armes Lighting Assistant: Nicole Timpson Sound Manager: Ian Sutton (Omega Productions) Rehearsal Pianists: Graham Hix Claire Tester Box Office Managers: Dawn Stephens Ron Walker Front of House Manager: Darren White Make-up Managers: Victoria Taylor Jenny Wood Make-up Team: Alison Bedford Diane Bedford Karen Canfield Kimberley Nichols Costume Team: Joyce Atlee Helen Dayson Sophie Fryer Ruth Hepworth Seamstresses: Karen Grover Ruth Hepworth Properties: Anne Garrood Stage Door Keeper: Peter Taylor Photographs: George Riddell Publicity Manager: Richard Young Publicity Team: Lisa Fletcher Mike Lehman Lucy Paynter Siân Thomas Rob Tickner Richard Young Website: Tim Canfield “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Pirates” Artwork: Tim Canfield Programme: Chris Armes Costume Supplier: Haslemere Wardrobe, Haslemere, Surrey Headwear: Sophie Fryer, Hats Off Couture Millinery Scaffolding: Speedy Hire, Aldershot Publicity Banners: SignFX Programme and Handbill Printing: Midas Press, Southwood

Future productions from the

Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society

The Pirates OF PENZANCE 27th September - 1st October 2011

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE 27th - 31st March 2012

Full details about our society and forthcoming productions can be found on our website at:

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About NODA Patron: The Lord Lloyd-Webber

The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA), founded in 1899, is the main representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. It has a membership of some 2500 amateur/community theatre groups and 3000 individual enthusiasts throughout the UK, staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of performing venues, ranging from the country's leading professional theatres to village halls. Members have access to a wide range of benefits. NODA is divided into eleven national Regions, each headed by a Region Councillor who sits on the Council (the ruling body of the Association), supported by a network of Regional Representatives and other volunteers. These volunteers are the vital link to the grass roots of the Association, the amateur theatre companies themselves. The Association is administered from its Headquarters in Peterborough, with a knowledgeable and friendly staff able to deal with virtually any enquiry relating to amateur theatre. There is a broad spectrum of ages involved with amateur theatre nationwide, from a burgeoning number of youth groups to adult companies, which meet the needs of all levels of both performers, whether dramatic or musical, and enthusiasts involved backstage, front of house or in administration.

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CODY FARNBOROUGH AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY

A BRIEF HISTORY Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society is a charitable organisation, which has raised over £60,000 for local charities in its long history. Formed in 1920 originally as the RAE Dramatic and Operatic Society, its first musical production was an operetta with a Chinese theme, “The Golden Amulet”, which was performed in the old RAE Concert Hall. Sadly proving uneconomical to maintain, this was demolished in 1929.

The Society was lucky enough to be granted the use of the Farnborough Town Hall until 1940, when it was taken over completely as a Civil Defence Centre. During this period, the association with the town of Farnborough grew to the extent that in 1935 the Society was reconstituted as the ‘Farnborough and Royal Aircraft Establishment Amateur Operatic Society’.

With the loss of the Town Hall in 1940, the Society was again without a home but a saviour appeared in the unlikely person of Mr Garcia, the lessee of the Theatre Royal, Aldershot. During the very first production (“The Mikado”) the Air Raid Warning sounded and Pooh-Bah kneeling before the Mikado said ‘Your Majesty, I have to announce that the sirens have just gone off’. The audience responded with one of the most prolonged rounds of applause the Society has ever received. Needless to say the show went on!

The large stage of the Theatre Royal enabled the Society to expand its repertoire of musicals, with an average of 5,500 people seeing each production, and it was with some regret that the Society had to say goodbye to the Theatre Royal at the end of the war. However, the new RAE Assembly Hall became available in 1944 and the Society returned to its original home. This ushered in a long period of stability when the Society staged a wide range of shows, many of them quite ambitious for such a small stage.

1973 saw the transfer of productions to the Princes Hall when it opened in Aldershot, offering a much larger hall with a big stage and auditorium.

In more recent years, the Society has performed critically acclaimed shows such as Kurt Weill's “Street Scene”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Crazy for You”, “Sweeney Todd”, “Chess”, “Copacabana”, Essgee’s production of “HMS Pinafore”, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, “The King and I” and “Fiddler” which won the Society its most recent NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association) Award for Production Excellence. During this period the Society has also won a number of awards for its programmes.

Today the Society enjoys the patronage of QinetiQ (formerly DERA). In 2001 the members decided that it would be appropriate to change the Society’s name to ‘Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society’ in order to reflect its continued links with its historical home.

Chairman Mr. D. White Vice Chairman Mrs. S. Fryer Treasurer Mr. J. Canfield Business Manager Mr. C. Armes Secretaries Mrs. C. Canfield Miss. J. Galliford Publicity Manager Mr. R. Young

Box Office Managers Ms. D. Stephens Mr. R. Walker Librarian Mr. P. Taylor General Committee Mr. E. McLoughlin Mr. M. Sampson Mr. H. Thomas Mrs. C. Walker

OFFICERS & COMMITTEE 2010 / 2011

The Society gratefully acknowledges the valuable support received from Life Members, Vice Presidents, Patrons, Programme Sellers, Stewards and all those who have contributed to the production. Special thanks

are due to the Princes Hall Manager and his staff for their help and co-operation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1921 The Golden Amulet 1922 The Pirates of Penzance 1923 Patience 1924 The Mikado The Yeomen of the Guard 1925 Les Cloches de Corneville 1926 The Gondoliers 1927 The Pirates of Penzance 1929 The Rebel Maid 1930 The Geisha 1931 H.M.S. Pinafore The Yeomen of the Guard 1932 Iolanthe 1933 Patience 1935 The Mikado 1936 The Gondoliers 1937 Ruddigore 1938 Les Cloches de Corneville 1939 The Yeomen of the Guard 1940 The Pirates of Penzance 1941 The Mikado 1942 A Waltz Dream 1943 The Desert Song 1944 The Vagabond King The Gondoliers 1945 Good Night, Vienna Iolanthe 1946 The Rebel Maid 1947 The Yeomen of the Guard 1948 H.M.S. Pinafore 1949 The Mikado 1950 The Pirates of Penzance 1951 The Arcadians 1952 The Quaker Girl 1953 A Country Girl 1954 Rose Marie 1955 Waltz Time 1956 The Desert Song 1957 The Gondoliers 1958 The Vagabond King 1959 The Gypsy Baron 1960 Iolanthe 1961 White Horse Inn 1962 Brigadoon 1963 Night in Venice 1964 South Pacific 1965 Show Boat 1966 The Land of Smiles 1967 Oklahoma! 1968 Merrie England 1969 Orpheus in the Underworld 1970 Chu Chin Chow 1971 Camelot 1972 Die Fledermaus 1973 Fiddler on the Roof 1974 Kismet 1975 The Music Man 1976 The Merry Widow Robert and Elizabeth 1977 Le Belle Hélène The King and I 1978 Kiss Me Kate My Fair Lady 1979 Rose Marie Half a Sixpence 1980 Carousel Oliver! 1981 Carmen Brigadoon

1982 Die Fledermaus The Most Happy Fella 1983 Guys and Dolls Annie Get Your Gun 1984 Show Boat The Yeomen of the Guard 1985 Camelot Orpheus in the Underworld 1986 Oklahoma! The Desert Song 1987 White Horse Inn South Pacific 1988 Kismet The Pajama Game 1989 My Fair Lady Cabaret 1990 The Merry Widow Variety Showcase 1991 Gigi Street Scene (Premiere) 1992 Fiddler on the Roof The Gypsy Baron 1993 High Society * Sweet Charity [1] 1994 The Mikado Hello Dolly 1995 * Jesus Christ Superstar [1] Kiss Me Kate 1996 * The Pirates of Penzance [1] * Carousel [1] 1997 Orpheus in the Underworld Chicago 1998 Calamity Jane Carmen 1999 Crazy for You * Sweeney Todd [1] 2000 Guys and Dolls South Pacific 2001 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Oliver! 2002 Die Fledermaus Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 2003 * Chess [1] * Cabaret [2] 2004 Me and My Girl * Oklahoma! [2] 2005 42nd Street Singin’ in the Rain 2006 * Copacabana [1] Oh What A Lovely War [2] 2007 * H.M.S. Pinafore (Essgee) [1] [2] * A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum [1] [2] 2008 * The King and I [1] [2] * Annie Get Your Gun [2] 2009 Annie * Taking The Mick-A-Doo [2] 2010 * Fiddler on the Roof [1] [2] The Full Monty

PAST PRODUCTIONS

* NODA AWARD WINNING [1] Production [2] Programme

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NOTICE TO PATRONS

DON’T MISS OUR NEXT

PRODUCTION

27TH SEPTEMBER - 1ST OCTOBER

2011

If you have enjoyed this performance why not join our Society? Applications for vice presidents, patrons, full and junior members are always welcome. As well as performing on stage you may wish to consider scenery construction, stage crew, costume or make-up. Auditions for our next show “The Pirates of Penzance”, will be held on Sunday 10th April 2011 at Velmead Junior School from 2 - 6pm and you can apply by telephoning our Secretary for Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Jennie Galliford, on 017151 766161, or by e-mail at secretary@cfaos.co.uk or by completing the slip below. I am interested in joining the Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society. Please send me further details of the following: Vice President or Patron Scenery Construction Costume/Make-up

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