IHA’s Performance of Godspell Streamed Cast and Crew Produce Spring Movie-Musical

Township of Washington, NJ: Audience members streamed IHA’s spring production of the renowned musical, Godspell, on Saturday, April 17 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This year’s cast, crew, and production team worked incredibly hard to film the show throughout various locations on IHA’s campus, allowing viewers to watch the innovative production from the comfort of their own homes. A special opening night drive-in screening was held at Demarest Farms, Hillsdale for a limited number of audience members.

“A small group of people helps Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance, and love come vibrantly to life.” – MTI

Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features many beloved songs including “Prepare Ye,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.” Huge congratulations to the talented cast of Godspell: 

Jessica Arriaga’21 RJ Buscher (SJR’24) Grace Capeless’22 Alyssa Darella’22 Kaitlyn DeMartini’23 Olivia DeMartini’21 Caroline Dyson’21 Samantha Emr’22 Liam Fahey (SJR’24) Mia Grossman’21 Ben Hajek (SJR’21) Nora-Lise Hamre’21

Madeline Heinimann’24 Anja Kranenburg’21 Olivia Landolfi’21 Samantha Landolfi’23 Colton Maurer (BCA’21) Lauryn Mockler’21 Mary Virginia Nye’21 Amanda Potenza’21 Anna Salewycz’21 Taylor Terry’22 Sarah Vella’22

IHA’s Godspell was produced by Ms. Maureen McNulty, director of the performing arts; directed by Jodi Capeless P’22; musically directed by Ed Ginter; and choreographed by Kimberly Galberaith P’22. Vincent Gunn was the set designer, Declan Moore was the lighting designer, and Eric Fredericks was the sound designer. Thank you to assistant director, Grace Capeless’22; costume designer, Nancy Reynolds P’09; and Ms. Jessi Shaheen, Mrs. Lorraine Mongelli, and Grace Capeless’22 for filming the show for streaming.

Special thanks to the dedicated members of the crew including Ava Kazias’22, stage manager; Carolyn Sandt’23, assistant stage manager; and the backstage/props crew including Samantha Andersen’24, Katelyn Coughlan’23, Bella Klouda’23, Payton McIntyre’23, and Sophia Salewycz’24. Thank you to Sofia Trubiano’21 for assisting with sound and Kara Ignacio’23, Alyssa Mack’24, and Alyssa Torres’24 for their assistance with lighting. Special shout-out to our wardrobe crew, Samantha Andersen’24, Bella Klouda’23, and Payton McIntyre’23, and the many students and parents who helped with set design, construction, painting, and sewing. Thank you to Kayla Luna’21 for her work designing the Playbill cover and show poster, Amanda Potenza’21 for her costume sweatshirt design, and Carolyn Sandt’23 for her cast & crew sweatshirt design.

Founded in 1960, Immaculate Heart Academy is an all-girls Catholic regional high school of the Archdiocese of Newark presently celebrating its 60th year. A Blue Ribbon School, IHA enrolls approximately 700 girls in a competitive college preparatory program from more than 100 towns in Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Hudson and Essex counties in New Jersey and Rockland and Orange counties in New York. Over the years, IHA has continually grown and evolved, fortifying its academics, activities and facilities to prepare students for further education, and for the enhancement of society through their personal, professional and spiritual gifts. Immaculate Heart Academy is located at 500 Van Emburgh Ave., Township of Washington, NJ.