2017 Summer Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar

Posted on May 12, 2017 in Drama Blog |

Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Megan Wean Sears
 

A NEW TIME. A NEW JERUSALEM. A NEW VISION.

This summer, Epiphany Lutheran Church re-imagines the legendary rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for our modern times. Set in New York City in 2017 against the backdrop of social, political and spiritual upheaval, a prophet emerges to lead the way – but his methods and message are nothing like they expected. Jesus’ meteor-like rise in renown provides a platform for Judas to question the enlightened motives behind the Messiah’s seemingly radical approach. When questions lead to betrayal, Christ’s final days are dramatized with emotional intensity and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring musical score – by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender – JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR dares to ask “What would the world do if Jesus came today?”

Cast list coming soon!

PERFORMANCES:

July 13 – 15 and 20 – 22 at 7:30 p.m.
July 16 and 23 at 2:30 p.m.
All performances will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Avenue.
 

TICKETS GO ON SALE IN JUNE:

$15 adults • $10 students and seniors • $5 children 5 and under • $20 front row seating

 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is presented through an exclusive arrangement with R & H Theatricals and Two Knights Rights Limited. www.rnh.com

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Auditions Open for Jesus Christ Superstar

Posted on Mar 14, 2017 in Drama Blog |

 
Open auditions are closed. Thank you for your interest and support!
Interested in being part of our 27th summer production? Auditions for Jesus Christ Superstar will take place at the Far Hills Campus Saturday-Sunday, April 29-30. Auditions are open to the community. Continuing our tradition of inter-generational experiences, adults, teenagers and children of all theater experience levels are encouraged to audition. Children must be completing first grade and at least seven years old to audition.
 
AUDITION DATES: Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, 1 – 3 p.m. 
LOCATION: Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Avenue; Choir Room (lower level) 

 

CALLBACKS: Wednesday, May 3, 5 – 10 p.m.

LOCATION: Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Avenue; Unfinished Space (lower level)  
 
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Sign up for a time slot online and be prepared to stay for the entire time listed for that slot. Arrive 10-15 minutes before your chosen audition time to process paperwork. Prepare a one-minute song selection of your choice, OR prepare one of the chosen audition cuts (contact Michele Borns for more information).
If you don’t want to be on stage, we would still love for you to be part of our team! Contact Producer Michele Borns if you have questions about auditions or are interested in working on the production team.

 

WHAT IS THE SHOW ABOUT?  

A NEW TIME. A NEW JERUSALEM. A NEW VISION. This summer, Epiphany Lutheran Church reimagines the legendary rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for our modern times. Set in New York City in 2017 against the backdrop of social, political and spiritual upheaval, a prophet emerges to lead the way – but his methods and message are nothing like they expected. Jesus’ meteor-like rise in renown provides a platform for Judas to question the enlightened motives behind the Messiah’s seemingly radical approach. When questions lead to betrayal, Christ’s final days are dramatized with emotional intensity and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring musical score – by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender – JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR dares to ask “What would the world do if Jesus came today?”
 
NOTE: The Epiphany production will utilize gender-blind casting. The roles and their respective genders will be announced prior to auditions.
 

SHOW DATES:    
July 13, 14, 15        7:30 p.m.
July 16                   2:30 p.m.

July 20, 21, 22       7:30 p.m.
July 23                   2:30 p.m.

Announcing Our 2017 Summer Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar

Posted on Feb 22, 2017 in Drama Blog |

Jesus Christ Superstar

 
A NEW TIME. A NEW JERUSALEM. A NEW VISION.
This summer, Epiphany Lutheran Church re-imagines the legendary rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for our modern times. Set in New York City in 2017 against the backdrop of social, political and spiritual upheaval, a prophet emerges to lead the way – but his methods and message are nothing like they expected. Jesus’ meteor-like rise in renown provides a platform for Judas to question the enlightened motives behind the Messiah’s seemingly radical approach. When questions lead to betrayal, Christ’s final days are dramatized with emotional intensity and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring musical score – by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender – JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR dares to ask, “What would the world do if Jesus came today?”

Auditions: April 29 – 30

Callbacks: May 3

Performances: July 13 – 16 and 20 – 23, 2017

 
NOTE: The Epiphany production will utilize gender-blind casting. The roles and their respective genders will be announced prior to auditions.
 
Audition details coming in March! Tickets go on sale in June.
 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is presented through an exclusive arrangement with R & H Theatricals and Two Knights Rights Limited. www.rnh.com

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Big Fish Tickets on Sale Now!

Posted on Jun 16, 2016 in Drama Blog |

Advance ticket sales have closed for this weekend’s final performances. Tickets are still available! Please come to the Box Office beginning one hour prior to Saturday’s or Sunday’s performance to purchase your tickets. 
 
We look forward to seeing you this weekend! 
 
Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.
(Daffodils cast)
Sunday, July 24 at 2:30 p.m.
(Dragons cast)

Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, Big Fish is an extraordinary new musical that reminds us why we love going to the theater – for an experience that’s richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself. Directed and choreographed by Megan Wean Sears.
 
Performances are held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville, OH, 45459. 
 
Big Fish Cast List                    Big Fish Seating Chart


Big Fish: Tickets Go on Sale June 16!

Posted on Jun 7, 2016 in Drama Blog | Tags: , ,

This summer’s production of Big Fish will feature the talents of more than 70 local student and adult actors and marks the Epiphany Players Drama Ministry’s 26th summer musical.
 
“Every summer, we are in awe of the talented performers who audition and ultimately become our cast for the show,” said Megan Wean Sears, director and choreographer.  “And this year is no exception.  We’re thrilled to share the music, magic and storytelling of Big Fish with our audience.”
 
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View the cast list here.


Performance dates:
Thursday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. (Daffodils cast)
Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. (Dragons cast)
Saturday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Dragons cast)
Sunday, July 17 at 2:30 p.m. (Daffodils cast)  
 
Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. (Dragons cast)
Friday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. (Daffodils cast)    
Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Daffodils cast)
Sunday, July 24 at 2:30 p.m. (Dragons cast)

 

Performances will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Ave. in Centerville. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Thursday, June 16. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for students and seniors; $5 for children 5 and under; and $25 for premium front row seating.

Big Fish is a new Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party) and a new book by esteemed screenwriter John August (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him – most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales.

Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, Big Fish is an extraordinary new musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that’s richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself.

The Epiphany Players Drama Ministry supports a charity every summer through a portion of the musical’s proceeds. This summer, the selected charity is The Storybook Project, a ministry built around the simple idea that incarcerated parents should have the opportunity to read to the children they love. Volunteers from Epiphany record these parents reading a children’s book of their choosing, along with a personal message of love for the child. The books and CDs are then mailed to the children so they can hear their mother’s or father’s voice and know that they are loved and missed. Epiphany volunteers have been visiting prisoners since 2001 and have sent over 10,000 recordings and books.

Announcing Auditions for ‘Big Fish’

Posted on Mar 1, 2016 in Drama Blog | Tags: ,

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Online audition registrations are closed, but you are welcome to walk in for an audition. Please be prepared to wait. 
 
 
Interested in being part of our 26th summer production? Auditions for Big Fish will take place at the Far Hills campus in April. Auditions are open to the community. Continuing our tradition of intergenerational experiences, adults, teenagers and children of all theater experience levels are encouraged to audition. Children must be completing first grade and at least 7 years old to audition.


AUDITION DATES:

Sunday, April 10, 11:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Monday, April 11, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.  Read more…

Announcing Epiphany’s 2016 Summer Musical…

Posted on Jan 22, 2016 in Drama Blog |

Epiphany Players Drama Ministry is pleased to announce our 2016 Summer Musical:
 

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Directed by Megan Wean Sears

Performance Dates: July 14 – 17 and 21 – 24, 2016
 
Auditions: Sunday, April 10 (afternoon) and Monday, April 11 (evening)
Callbacks: Thursday, April 14
Mandatory Cast Meeting: Sunday, May 1
Rehearsals begin Monday, May 9

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