Restore Us Lord God Almighty featuring Lucy Stimpson-Maynard from the album Where Would I Be Without You? recorded and produced by Ross Gill

So to continue from the blogs of the last two weeks – the focus of Mustard Seed Songs has recently been our work in progress “Theophilus- The Musical” and its spin off “A Journey of Faith”.
However, our second musical – Risen! The Musical is back! In May 2024 we have 5 performances booked at Titchfield Festival Theatre’s, Arden Theatre– a brand new auditorium holding approx. 450.
The Director and Choreographer is Jody Brown with Harry Wells, the Musical Director.
Last week I shared with you the letter of invitation that is going to potential performers- this week it is the list of characters.
Risen! The Musical – Characters
Timeframes refer to the film of Risen! The Musical
Risen! The Musical with subtitles in English – YouTube
• Jesus- gentle, but at the same time strong, and very determined. Example of songs “You Are My Rock” (17 mins – 18 mins 37 secs) “All Authority”. (1 hour 16 mins 20 secs- 1 hour 17 mins 12 secs)
• Mary the Mother of Jesus-– a person of dignity, highly respected- example of songs “Give Them Your Heart Lord” (1 hour 27 mins 52 secs- 1 hour 30 mins 08 secs)
• Mary Magdalene- a devoted follower of Jesus and first to see Him after the resurrection. Example of songs “I Know It’s Not Yet The Start Of The Day”. (32mins 35 secs- 34 mins 35 secs)
• Mary wife of Clopas (some believe her to be the wife of Cleopas) – a follower of Jesus – needs a “belt voice” for lead on “Jesus Is My Lord”. (58 mins 21 secs- 1 hour 01 mins 26 secs)
• and call backs on “Risen!” (1 hour 38 mins 14 secs- I hour 41 mins 40 secs)
• Mary sister of Martha and Lazarus- devoted follower of Jesus – sings “My Beloved King”. (1 min 53 secs- 4 mins 38 secs)
• Martha sister of Mary and Lazarus- another devoted follower of Jesus (Jesus often stayed at Martha and her sister Mary’s house in Bethany) sings some solo verses on, for example “Give Thanks To The Lord” (46 mins 36 secs- 49 mins 15 secs)
• John- narrator, youngest of the disciples and writer of the 4th Gospel – example of recitative “So Mary Was The First” (39 mins 23 secs-40 mins 30 secs) Example of song “Your Merciful Love” (1 hour 24 mins 28 secs- 1 hour 26 mins 40 secs)
• Peter- disciple who later becomes their leader- sings “How Can I Love You More”? (1 hour 13 mins 49 secs- 1 hour 15 mins 35 secs)
• James- a disciple who was brother of John and described by Jesus as “a son of thunder” sings “Judas I Don’t Understand” (20 mins 42 secs – 23 mins 35 secs)
• Thomas- disciple, unfairly dubbed “Daunting Thomas” but is, in fact a loyal friend of Jesus. Example of songs “You Are My Lord” (1 hour 02 mins 39 secs-1 hour 03 mins 47 secs)
• Matthew- disciple and writer of the first Gospel- starts “How Great Are His Signs”. (55 mins 45 secs- 56 mins 22 secs)
• Judas- one of the 12 disciples – he betrayed Jesus –Example of songs “I Have Betrayed An Innocent Man”. (23 min 41 secs – 25 mins 35 secs)
• Cleopas and also the disciple Philip– as Cleopas in semi- humorous scene with his friend- sings “Cleopas Come On”. (40 mins 33 secs- 42 mins 58 secs)
• Cleopas’ friend and also the disciple Andrew (brother of Peter) – in semi- humorous scene with Cleopas- sings “Cleopas Come On”. (40 mins 33 secs- 42 mins 58 secs))
• Ensemble
• Simon the Zealot (disciple)
• Nathaniel (disciple) aka Bartholomew
• James, son of Alphaeus-(disciple) aka James the Younger
• Thaddeous (disciple) aka Jude

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