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Board of Directors
• President - Jorge Bermudez
• Vice President - Jason Harrington
• Treasurer - Lindsey Weiss
• Secretary - James Faust
• Officer - Jodi Buczek
• Officer - Sandi Haggard
• Officer - Rich McMillan
• Officer/Webmaster - Bob Spidale
• Officer - Kimberly George
• Officer - Joseph Giannini

Recognition
• Recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association's 2009 Award of Excellence, Community Theatre Division
• Proud member of the AACT and the ITA


Production History
• 1993 - A Chorus Line
• 1994 - West Side Story, Little Shop of Horrors
• 1995 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Fiddler On The Roof
• 1996 - A Chorus Line, Evita
• 1997 - Oklahoma!, The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie
• 1998 - Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Oliver!, Guys and Dolls
• 1999 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease
• 2000 - Chess, Damn Yankees
• 2001 - Annie
• 2003 - West Side Story
• 2004 - 42nd Street
• 2006 - Miss Saigon
• 2007 - Disney's High School Musical
• 2008 - Rent: School Edition, The Producers
• 2009 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
• 2010 - Hairspray
• 2011 - Footloose
• 2012 - Legally Blonde

Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide professional level performances with equal regard to music, voice, dancing, and acting. We would like to raise the bar on what community theatre has typically been in terms of output, and yet retain the communal aspects in terms of input by giving opportunities for aspiring professionals to obtain practical experience, grow as people, and expand their artistry. In this way, we are about mentoring and therefore, the rewards are mostly intrinsic. But most importantly, we are about challenging ourselves as artists through teamwork, cooperation, and constant support and encouragement.

Up and Coming Theatre proudly announces our 20th Anniversary production



About the Show
It seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent '60s, should have at its center a social and political rebel. Jesus' meteor-like rise in renown provides, as the title suggests, a parallel to contemporary celebrity worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.

Show Dates
• Friday, August 2, at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, August 3, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, August 4, at 2:30 p.m.

Location
• Lake Zurich Performing Arts Center, 300 Church Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Tickets
• In Advance - $18.00 each
• At the Door - $20.00 each
• Order Tickets Online

Cast
• Jesus - Timothy Quinn
• Judas - John Anton Putz
• Mary - Lauren Baker
• Pilate - Corey Keane
• Simon - Phil Kaiser
• Caiaphas - Erica Chin
• Annas - Joseph Pape
• Peter - Bob Spidale
• Pilate's Wife - Tara Duhan
• Soul Boy - Joshua Formeller
• Soul Boy - Ryan Mac
• Soul Girl - Leah Davis
• Soul Girl - Kelsey Krigas
• Soul Girl - Jen McGowan
• Soul Girl - Samantha Schiffman
• Herod/Priest - Brendan Foley
• Andrew/Ensemble - Kelly Wojnarowski
• Bartholomew/Ensemble - Jim Shedd
• James the Greater/Soul Girl - Kelly Cunningham
• James the Lesser/Ensemble - Chris Cunningham
• John/Ensemble - Kelly Zea
• Matthew/Ensemble - Amanda Jacobs
• Phillip/Ensemble - Samantha Stonecipher
• Thaddeus/Ensemble - Katie Narayan
• Thomas/Soul Boy/Ensemble - Jay-r de Leon
• Priest/Ensemble - Kelly Fitzgerald
• Priest/Ensemble - Philip Riegle
• Featured Dancer/Ensemble - Katey Kelleher
• Ensemble - Melissa McNeal
• Ensemble - Lisa Panizo

Production Staff
• Executive Producer - Lindsey Weiss
• Director - Michael Gillis
• Director - Jorge Bermudez
• Choreographer - Jennifer Cupani
• Music Director - Chaz Williams-Ali
• Stage Manager - Hannah Binish
• Technical Director/Scenic Design - Vlad Novikov
• Master Carpenter/Scenic Design - Rich McMillan
• Lighting/Sound Designer - Alec Kinastowski
• Asst. Producer/Scenic Design - Jason Harrington
• Asst. Music Director - James Faust
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