Now in its 13th season, CAMEO serves as the theatrical division of The Medina County Arts Foundation. Summer 2016 welcomes Godspell, the 2012 revival version.
Housed in the Medina Performing Arts Center at Medina High School, the organization and its world-class facility serve as the cornerstone of professional, school, and community performing arts events year round.
Synopsis
Godspell 2012 is a masterful retelling of the original sensation (1971), injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements.
While staying true to Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love conveyed in Godspell, CAMEO's production team is truly reviving the show for today’s audience.
We participate in storytelling differently now than we did in 1971. Today, we want to be immersed in the story. That’s why we chose to set the show’s time to present day—an age of information, technology and security. The mood and tone of the show also is shifting to one of drama, taking on an Orwellian and oppressive feeling brought on by "The State."
Godspell was the first major musical offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children Of Eden). Led by the international hit, "Day By Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved, familiar and reimagined songs, including "Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All For The Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man," "By My Side" and more!
Tickets
A ticket is good for any one performance of your choice. No reservation is needed.
July 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 at 8 p.m.
July 24 and 31 at 2 p.m.
Pricing - general admission
$15: Students, Seniors 60+, Military - please have ID
$18: Adults
A group of 10 or more? Email info@cameo-medina.org for more information, or call the box office at 330-636-3400.
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MEDINA AND BRUNSWICK BUEHLER's
Sales at these locations will begin Monday, June 27!
AT THE DOOR
The Medina Performing Arts Center lobby opens 1 hour before show time. Tickets may be purchased then.
NOTE:: Due to intense thematic elements, some material may not be suitable for children. Parental guidance is recommended for younger audiences.
Raffle tickets
One for $10 or three for $20. Grand prize is $500, drawn from all tickets purchased. One ticket will be drawn at each show to win a gift card to a Medina restaurant. See complete details at the link below.
Production Team
Colin McCord
Director
Colin McCord previously assistant directed CAMEO’s RENT in 2014. He returns to Northeast Ohio after working as an actor/director in Indianapolis. Favorite directing credits include Wisdom Tooth Theatre Project’s Love Song, originating Snatch and Release at the IndyFringe’s Short Play Festival, and assistant directing The Penelopiad with the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s Richard Roberts. He holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Anderson University (IN).
Geoffrey Zimmerly
Music Director
This is Geoffrey's second show with CAMEO following West Side Story in 2015. Geoffrey holds a BM in Music Education and an MEd in Educational Administration, both from Ashland University. His music directing credits include: The Secret Garden, Wonderful Town, The Sound of Music and Babes in Arms with Ashland University and Ashland Summer Theatre Festival, along with numerous other community theatre and high school/middle school shows. He is a member of MENC: The National Association for Music Education as well as the American Choral Directors Association. Geoffrey is the Director of Choirs at Green Local Schools in Smithville, Ohio.
Oksana Klue
Choreographer
Oksana has choreographed CAMEO's West Side Story in 2015 and Rent in 2014. In the fall of 2015, she choreographed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for Medina High School. She has also worked with Claggett Middle School’s Drama Club, choreographed various numbers for Encore Entertainment Company and Men's Chorus in MHS’ Showtime and co-choreographed Spotlights, the women’s show choir at Medina High School. Oksana is a junior at Baldwin Wallace University, where she majors in Arts Management and Entrpreneurship and has a minor in Applied Music.
Cast
Congratulations to our announced cast:
- Jesus - CONNOR STOUT
- Judas - KYLE BURNETT
- Disciple - HOPE SPINNER
- Disciple - ANNA GALLUCCI
- Disciple - AMANDA TIDWELL
- Disciple - JARED LEVY
- Disciple - DARYL KELLEY
- Disciple - RYAN ROUTH
- Disciple - CLAIRE TWIGG
- Disciple - SEAN EPPLER
- MIKE TIERNEY
Ensemble: VINCE MATIAS, ANNA BROWN, ALYSSIA JAY, JOSHUA JOHNSON, OLIVIA PETREY, JACOB SCHAFER, MEREDITH STOUT, TERRANCE WILLIAMS, P.J. LEYDEN
Past Shows
Over the last 13 seasons, CAMEO has produced many favorites including The Wizard of Oz and Songs for a New World (2013), Little Women and Macbeth the Rock Opera (2012), Thoroughly Modern Millie (2008), Oklahoma! (2007), The King and I (2006), Annie (2005), Music Man (2004), and My Fair Lady (2003).