Jesus Christ Superstar

I wrote this poem for the cast of Superstar. It was the last weekend of the show, such a fun show to do.

Final Show of Jesus Christ Superstar

We now have reached our final show

It’s amazing how far we did grow

What began as a group of people learning the ropes

Grew into friendships that became very close

We rehearsed and rehearsed all evening sometimes

But finally we learned the music, the blocking, the dance, and the lines

More rehearsals and more with one little break

For snow and all of the rest for gosh sake

Tech week came and went

The show began….we were spent

Second weekend, then third, it happened so fast

What do you mean this is the last?

We were great on stage

The show was all the rage

We played in character; each night was unique

We added something different each night, I think

Then there was a little backstage fun

A kidney, a breath, a well-timed pun

A spider and the nightstick to name a few

There really was nothing we couldn’t do

Our show is over, strike begins soon

It was great performing with all of you at the Green Room

I must say before you drive off in your car

There is no doubt. You, my friend, are a Superstar!

(c) Chad Schuermeyer Febuary 2004