Musicals
The SERVANT
This is a musical from the early 1980s about the conversion of Paul the Apostle. The script was written by Ray Hardwick and the music by Paul Bourassa. It was performed in 1982 at the Westminster Civic Auditorium in Westminster, California by the Agape Players and directed by Larry Van Deventer. In 1984, the musical was performed again at the Cypress College theater. Below are a few scenes that were recorded on a consumer VHS video camera from the audience during the 1982 show.
The Cast
The Band
Saul, Paul ...........................
Sergio Parra
Electric Guitar ............
Klaus Green
Peter, Ananias ....................
Mike Rutz
Acoustic Guitar ..........
Mary Miller
John, Cassius .....................
Martin Lang
Bass Guitar ................
Scott Stewart
Andrew, Judas, Scribe ........
Mike Todrzak
Keyboards .................
Mark Buenerkemper
Levi, Joseph .......................
Joe Lotts
Synthesizer ................
Paul Bourassa
Annas, Silas ........................
Pat Schorr
Drums ........................
Rick Horton
Gaius, Caiphas ...................
Glenn Evans
Percussion .................
Dave Eynon
Justin, Stephan ...................
Dave Posson
Elymas, Joshua ..................
Luis Alfaro
The Crew
Mary ...................................
Linda Kuner
Producer ....................
Ray Hardwick
Ruth ....................................
Sue Czerwinski
Director ......................
Larry Van Deventer
Naomi, Judith .....................
Denise Popp
Music Director ...........
Paul Bourassa
Diana, Mary Magdalene .....
Dora Marie Lopez
Choreographer ..........
Michael Bush
Gamaliel, Benjamin ............
Steve Roy
Costume Designer .....
Veronica Van Deventer
Elizabeth, Lydia ..................
Lauren DuRoss
Business Manager .....
Debbie Schorr
Anna, Priscilla .....................
Celeste Gruber
Lighting ......................
Brenda Dickey
James, Amos, Alexander ....
Richard Alamendra
House Sound .............
Bob Thomason
Watch Videos: (Photo Gallery below)
The Lord's Supper
Featuring Martin Lang as John the Apostle hosting the breaking of the bread.
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Life
Featuring Sue Czerwinski as Ruth the ficticious mother of Judas Iscariot reflecting on her son.
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Change Him
Featuring Mike Todrzak as Andrew the Apostle reflecting on the stoning of Stephan directed by Saul.
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The Servant TV Commercial
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A CD of the show is available. Send a request to: paul.bourassa@cox.net
~ All songs are Copyright 1982 ~
The SERVANT Original Cast Recording
Recorded at Millenium Studios in Tustin, CA in 1982
ACT 1 Songs:
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Festival of God Mary gathers the Apostles for the Pentecost feast and encourages unity. Lead vocal: Linda Kuner |
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Pour Out His Spirit Peter preaches to the crowd about the coming of the Holy Spirit. Lead vocal: Mike Rutz |
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Life Ruth, the ficticious mother of Judas, reflects on her son. Lead vocal: Sue Czerwinski |
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The Lord's Supper John hosts the breaking of the bread. Lead vocal: Martin Lang |
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Beggar Man Levi, a lame beggar, rejoices in his healing. Lead vocal: Joe Lotts |
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You Are Guilty The High Priests accuse Peter and John of heresy. Lead vocal: Pat Schorr, Glenn Evans |
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End of the Line Saul instigates the stoning of Stephan for blasphemy. Lead vocal: Sergio Parra |
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Change Him Andrew reflects on the stoning of Stephan and prays for Saul's conversion. Lead vocal: Mike Todrzak |
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ACT 2 Songs:
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I Will Not Give Up Saul restates his commitment to removing the Christian threat. Lead vocal: Sergio Parra |
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Damascus Town Naomi describes the town of Damascus where a blinded Saul is staying. Lead vocal: Denise Popp |
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Power of Your Name Paul, formerly Saul, proclaims his conversion. Lead vocal: Sergio Parra |
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Magic Elymas, a magician, demonstrates his magic to the crowd. Lead vocal: Chorus |
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Diana's Song Diana sells her fortune telling expertise to the crowd. Lead vocal: Dora Marie Lopez |
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Lookin for Love Paul, in prison, witnesses to Justin, a young prisoner. Lead vocal: Sergio Parra |
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I Believe in You Justin commits to being a Christian. Lead vocal: Dave Posson |
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Power of Your Name Reprise Paul rejoices in his release from prison. Lead vocal: Sergio Parra |
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Photo Gallery
1982 Show
1984 Show
Programs and Flyers
