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THEATER Camelot stages 'Jesus Christ Superstar' By Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune Posted Jun. 23, 2015 @ 9:00 am By Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune Posted Jun. 23, 2015 @ 9:00 am » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> It's fitting that composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice scored "Jesus Christ Superstar" — their timeless story of a social and political rebel — with rock music resembling that of the turbulent Sixties. Christ's meteoric rise to popularity is similar to today's contemporary celebrity worship. In societies where everyone is looking for something or someone to believe in, divine revelations such as his can attract large, devout followings. Camelot Theatre's sets its "Superstar" squarely in post-apocalyptic Rogue Valley. Right now, says director Livia Genise, the doomsday clock is ticking close to midnight due to climate change, the modernization of nuclear weapons in the United States and Russia, and the problem of nuclear waste. "The popular movie franchises now are 'The Hunger Games,' the 'Divergent' series and 'Mad Max,' " Genise says. "I believe we are subconsciously really worried about the future, and, as human beings, we need something beyond survival. We need something to believe in, and whoever teaches love, forgiveness, compassion and hope will resonate with us. So I set the show is what is left of this world of ours, where we would have to learn to once again trust one another. "Camelot's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' ends on a hopeful note because I believe we will not only survive, we will flourish," she adds. The show previews Wednesday and Thursday, June 24-25, at Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent. The June 24 performance is a fundraiser for the Rogue Valley Peace Choir, and tickets cost $25. Tickets for the June 25 preview cost $14. The show opens Friday, June 26, and runs through Aug. 2. A pay-what-you-can performance will be offered Wednesday, July 1. Show times are at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, June 24-27, Wednesday through Friday, July 1-3, and Thursdays through Saturdays, July 9-11, July 16-18, July 23-25 and July 30 through Aug. 1. Shows are set for 8 p.m. Mondays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Matinee performances start at 2 p.m. Sundays, June 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, and Aug. 2. Tickets cost $29, $27 for students and seniors (except for Sunday matinees), and can be purchased at the box office, online at www.camelottheatre.org or by calling 541-535-5250. Camelot Theatre accepts Oregon Trail Cards, and offers $10 student rush tickets 10 minutes before curtain (except for matinees). Loosely based on the account of the last days of Christ's life — beginning with his and his disciples' arrival in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion — the events are seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas, one of the 12 original disciples. The story highlights political and interpersonal differences between Christ and Judas that do not appear in Bible narratives. With choreography by Audrey Flint and Rebecca Campbell and musical direction by Michael Wing, the production features a cast of 28 actors. Erik Connelly plays Jesus, David King-Gabriel plays Judas, Nathan Monks is Pilate, Don Matthews is Caiaphus, Wine is Annas and Kendra Taylor is Mary Magdalene. Musicians for the production include John Taylor on keys and synthesizer and Steve Sutfin on percussion. Sound, audio and video design is by Brian O'Connor, lighting is by Tobin Roggenbuck and set design, construction and technical direction is by Don Zastoupil. Costume design is by Barbara Henson.   By Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune Posted Jun. 23, 2015 @ 9:00 am » Comment or view comments /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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