The Collegiate
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A Sold Out Spring Musical SJCI THEATER DEPARTMENT’S JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
This spring, St. Joe’s proudly staged Jesus Christ Superstar as their annual musical, featuring a student-led cast, crew and orchestra with over 70 participants. Unlike recent modern takes, the production aimed for authenticity, using costume and set design to evoke 1st-century AD. Lighting was designed by alumnus Andrew Hayes ’10, with technical direction from Steve Harter ’03, creating a visually stunning show. Thanks to a $6,000 grant from Shea’s Performing Arts Center for winning Best High School Musical in WNY last year, and a generous donation from Mary Wilson, the program purchased individual microphones for every actor, greatly enhancing the sound at the Cullen Center for the Arts. On May 17, St. Joe’s proudly participated in the Shea’s Wonder Awards in downtown Buffalo! Over 20 schools took part in the event, and St. Joe’s was honored to be recognized as a semi-finalist in this year’s ceremony. Our cast had the incredible opportunity to perform on the iconic Shea’s stage, and to top it off, two of our performers—Maceo Rodriguez ‘26 and Lilian Patterson— were selected as finalists for the prestigious Jimmy Awards in New York City. Both had the chance to perform solo pieces at Shea’s as part of the competition. It’s been a wonderfully successful and eventful year for our theater department. Congratulations to all who were involved, and stay tuned for next season’s announcement this summer! Shea’s Wonder Awards
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