Musicals
ACTS
This is a rock opera from 1973 based on the Biblical story of Peter and Paul as told in the book of Acts. It was written by Jan Fischer, Paul Bourassa, and Paul Dobies and was performed during the summer of 1973 at various churches in the Los Angeles area by the Genesis group. Below are the songs from the score that were originally recorded on a reel-to-reel tape recorder from the stage during a live performance. Other instruments were overdubbed in 1988 by Paul Bourassa to finish the arrangements. The picture above is from the Pentecost Day scene.
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| Peter, of the 12 Apostles .................. | Kelly Green | Roman Guard ....... | Glen Howard |
| John, of the 12 Apostles ................... |
John Kubal |
Old Prisoner .......... |
Kelly Green |
| Mary, the Mother of Jesus ................ |
Karen Miller |
Young Prisoner ..... |
Mark Bourassa |
| James, of the 12 Apostles ................ |
Art Garcia |
Chorus .................. |
Jim Poper |
| Elizabeth, a believer ......................... |
Ann Hammonds |
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| Sarah, a believer .............................. |
Jane Kubal |
The Band | |
| Anna, the wife of Peter ..................... |
Jan Jashinski |
Guitar .................... | Vincent Day |
| Pharisee ........................................... |
Glen Howard |
Bass Guitar ........... |
Randy Johnson |
| Martha, woman in marketplace ........ |
Kathy Miller |
Electric Piano ........ |
Joe Coffman |
| Judith, woman in marketplace .......... |
Jan Fischer |
Hammond Organ .. |
Pam Premro |
| Rebecca, woman in marketplace ..... |
Teresa Brady |
Synthesizer ........... |
Paul Bourassa |
| Stephan, a believer .......................... |
John Kubal |
Drums ................... |
Paul Angers |
| High Priest ........................................ |
Dan Musser |
Percussion ............ |
Dave Shultz |
| Saul of Tarsus, later known as Paul .. |
Paul Dobies |
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| Naomi, one of Saul's friends ............. |
Barbara Dobies |
The Crew |
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| Ananias, a believer ........................... |
Dan Musser |
Producer/Director .. |
Paul Bourassa |
| Slave Master .................................... |
Dennis Hennessy |
House Sound ........ |
John Bilar |
| Rachael, a fortune-telling slave ........ |
Jeane Relleve |
Lighting ................. |
Sebastian Attardo |
A double CD of the show is available. Send a request to: paul.bourassa@cox.net
~ All songs are Copyright 1973 ~
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PLAY ENTIRE SHOW IN ORDER (about 2 hour runtime) |
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| PLAY SONGS INDIVIDUALLY |
ACTS Part 1 Songs:
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Move Along Peter reflects on the mission of Jesus after he ascends into heaven. Lead vocal: Kelly Green |
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The Sun is Setting Now John asks for the Lord's guidance. Lead vocal: John Kubal |
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Pentecost Day Mary gathers the Apostles for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Lead vocal: Karen Miller |
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Time to Change Peter preaches to the crowd. Lead vocal: Kelly Green |
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The Time Has Come Peter and his wife ponder the future of his ministry. Lead vocal: Kelly Green, Jan Jashinski |
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Pharisee Song A Pharisee taunts some believers and is told about Stephan. Lead vocal: Glen Howard, Kathy Miller, Jan Fischer, Teresa Brady |
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Look Around You Stephan preaches to the crowd. Lead vocal: John Kubal |
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The Christians Must Die The High Priest and Saul challenge Stephan's message. Lead vocal: Dan Musser, John Kubal |
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Stephan's Burial Peter mourns the death of Stephan. Lead vocal: Kelly Green |
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Only You Can Change a Heart Peter prays for Saul's conversion. Lead vocal: Kelly Green |
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ACTS Part 2 Songs:
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Another Way Naomi and Saul criticize the Christians. Lead vocal: Barbara Dobies, Paul Dobies |
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Saul of Tarsus Saul is blinded on way to Damascus. Lead vocal: Dan Musser, Paul Dobies |
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Oh Lord I Kneel Naomi comforts Saul and he prays for healing as Ananias arrives. Lead vocal: Barbara Dobies, Paul Dobies, Dan Musser |
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Round and Round Saul, now called Paul, rejoices in his healing and new found faith. Lead vocal: Paul Dobies |
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Men of Israel A Slave Master sells Rachael's fortune telling to a crowd. Lead vocal: Dennis Hennessy, Jan Fischer, Jeane Relleve, Paul Dobies |
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Rachael's Song Rachael confronts Paul on his apparent hypocrisy. Lead vocal: Jeane Relleve, Paul Dobies |
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Arrest That Man The Master calls the guard to arrest Paul for heresy. Lead vocal: Dennis Hennessy, Paul Dobies |
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I'm Free Paul declares that they cannot lock up his mind and soul. Lead vocal: Paul Dobies |
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In Prison Paul witnesses to an old prisoner and a young prisoner. Lead vocal: Kelly Green, Paul Dobies, Mark Bourassa |
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Run Free Mary prays for the release of Paul. Lead vocal: Karen Miller |
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Do You Know Freedom Paul and the Apostles rejoice in his release from prison. Lead vocal: Paul Dobies |
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One Way Journey Home Paul reflects and encourages faith in Christ. Lead vocal: Paul Dobies |
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