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Honorary Presidents:Robert Johnston, Elisabeth M. M. Donald, Joan Hamilton,

Bill McCloy, Anne H. SmithHonorary Life Members:

Frances Gibb, Jean Moyes, Ruby McWhinnie, Robert W. Forrest Stewart Gibb, Nanette Stewart, Morag Murray

President: Grant A. Johnston Vice-President: Alan SmithMembers of Committee:

Katrina Campbell, Alan Love, Pauline Mill Christine Nelson, Lesley Smith, Lynsay Walker

Honorary Secretaries: Honorary Treasurer Laraine Johnston, Fiona McCloy Iain A. Campbell

Previous Shows1910 H.M.S Pinafore 1911 Pirates of Penzance 1913 The Mikado 1914 The Gondoliers 1915 H.M.S. Pinafore

1916-19– Period of Great War1920 Iolanthe 1921 Yeoman of the Guard 1922 Pirates of Penzance And Trial by Jury 1923 Patience 1924 The Mikado 1926 Ruddigore 1927 Yeoman of the Guard 1928 Iolanthe 1929 The Geisha 1930 A Country Girl 1931 The Quaker Girl 1932 The Girls of Gottenburg 1933 The Gondoliers 1934 The Mikado 1935 Paul Jones 1936 Maid of the Mountains 1937 The Desert Song 1938 The Vagabond King 1939 Rose Marie

1940-46 – Second World War1947 A Country Girl 1948 The Arcadians 1949 Rose Marie 1950 The Student Prince 1951 The Desert Song 1952 The Rebel Maid

1953 Rio Rita 1954 Katinka 1955 The New Moon 1956 Maid of the Mountains 1957 Lilac Time 1958 Happy Song 1959 The Merry Widow 1960 White Horse Inn 1961 Love From Judy 1962 South Pacific 1963 Annie Get Your Gun 1964 No No Nanette 1965 Oklahoma 1966 Flower Drum Song 1967 Call Me Madam 1968 King’s Rhapsody 1969 My Fair Lady 1970 Kismet 1971 Brigadoon 1972 The Pajama Game 1973 Guys and Dolls 1974 Fiddler on the Roof 1975 Song of Norway 1976 Annie Get Your Gun 1977 The Most Happy Fella 1978 Show Boat 1979 Hello Dolly 1980 Carousel 1981 Summer Song 1982 The Dancing Years 1983 Oklahoma 1984 The Merry Widow 1985 Irene

1986 Kiss Me Kate 1987 Guys and Dolls 1988 South Pacific 1989 Bridgadoon 1990 The Pajama Game 1991 Gigi 1992 Flower Drum Song 1993 Calamity Jane 1994 Anything Goes 1995 Carousel 1996 Call Me Madam 1997 42nd Street 1998 My Fair Lady 1999 Fiddler on the Roof 2000 Hello Dolly 2001 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 2002 South Pacific 2003 Cabaret and Little Shop of Horrors 2004 Guys and Dolls 2005 Hot Mikado 2006 Annie Get Your Gun 2007 Return to the Forbidden Planet 2008 Come Fly with Me 2009 Anything Goes and Footloose 2010 Singing in the Rain 2011 Summer Holiday 2012 Godspell 2013 West Side Story and Come Fly With Me

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President’s WelcomeGood evening everyone and welcome to ACAOS’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Following our critically acclaimed production of West Side Story last year, we are delighted to present another musical theatre blockbuster in the form of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s legendary rock opera. This is the first time ACAOS have performed Jesus Christ Superstar and I hope you enjoy our performance tonight.What you are about to witness this evening would not be possible without the input of a large number of people, all of them volunteers, who give up considerable time and effort to manage our Society and stage our productions. I would like to thank my fellow Committee members who despite all having ‘proper day jobs’ still

find the time, commitment and, above all, the passion to oversee our Society in a professional manner. Once again, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to our advertisers, sponsors and patrons for their unflinching support this and every year. And of course to you, our audiences, for your presence here this evening and for your unfailing commitment to the Society. You are the reason we have been able to entertain Airdrie & Coatbridge audiences for over the past 100 years. We are a community club and we always welcome new members to take part in our productions both on and off stage. Over the last 3 years, many new faces have joined the ACAOS ranks and are loving being part of this feel good club. If you are interested in joining ACAOS please contact us for more information. Finally, this show brings to an end my presidential term. It has been a huge honour and extremely rewarding experience to serve an institution which is 105 years old. I am delighted to say that this great club has a very bright future and will remain at the entertainment heart of this community for years to come. I would like to take this opportunity to offer a sincere thank you to everyone who has supported me over the last 3 years; friends, family and not to mention my Vice President, Alan Smith, along with fellow club members. So now, please sit back and be entertained by an extremely talented cast performing our portrayal of ἀe Greatest Story Ever Told...

Grant

SocietyAwards

Honorary President-It is a great honour to promote Anne H. Smith to Honorary President. Anne has been involved in all aspects of this club from performing on stage, serving as President, working on props and most recently, as part of our current fundraising team. Congratulations to Anne!

Life Member - Morag Murray has served the Society for 22 years as Show Secretary, an essential part of the team for each year’s production taking to stage. Latterly she has helped the Society by working ‘front of house’ during Show Week. Congratulations on this wonderful service Morag!

Life Member - Nanette Stewart has been a long serving member of ACAOS for over 40 years. Nanette has played a number of leading lady roles on stage, and latterly has been our concert party coordinator and assistant wardrobe mistress. Thank you Nanette for your dedication to this club - it is greatly appreciated! Congratulations!

Join Our ClubNow it’s your chance to join in the fun. Look at the shows on the opposite page. WOW! Two cracking shows! How can you resist going on stage or helping in other ways with these fabulous shows? As you will notice though, it’s not all hard work. We also have a great social side to the Society, from Golf outings to the rip roaring New Year Ceilidh, and our annual race night is always a winner! These are just some of the social events of our year. Why not be a part of it all . . . .

CONTACT ALAN SMITH – 07890 690 192 OR VISIT www.acaos.co.ukAlso check out our open night in August on our website

ACAOS Golf Team had a successful day at the Scottish NODA golf tournament.From left to right: Steven Cassidy, Alan Smith, Gavin Johnston, Arthur Smith,

Grant Johnston and Rob Taylor

ObituariesArchibald MoyesIt was with sadness that the Society learned of the death of Archie Moyes in June 2013. Archie joined the Society in 1948 playing minor roles in a number of productions and through his membership met the love of his life, Jean. This romance was such an event in the Society that their engagement was announced on stage after the final performance of “The Maid of the Mountains” in 1956. This was to start a chain of events, and in 1958 Archie left his onstage life to let Jean continue her playing membership following the birth of daughter Gillian. Granddaughter Kirsten is now a fully fledged member appearing in this year’s production. After ceasing as a playing member Archie continued to serve the Society front of house, welcoming the audiences every evening to the Town Hall. He also ran the Bar upstairs for a number of years. His loyalty to the Society lasted most of his life, supporting Jean as she continued with the concert party, until his poor health prevented such active service. His many friends remember him with affection and are saddened by his passing. As members of ACAOS we join in conveying to Jean and her family our sincere sympathy.

Martin Watters On the 9th of September 2013 the lights of Lanarkshire’s amateur theatre dimmed as we said goodbye to one of our best-loved performers. After a period of illness, which had been borne with quiet dignity, determination and of course his trademark grin, our Society learned of the passing of our dear friend Martin. Though it had been some years since he shared the stage with us, Martin, along with his wife Jane, continued to support the club. Over an impressive amateur theatre career, he established himself as a talented and valuable member of many clubs, treading the boards with Riot, St Aiden’s and Bookends theatre companies, to name but a few. Of course his friends in the Society will recall some unforgettable ACAOS performances starting with the voice of the plant, Audrey 2, in Little Shop of Horrors (where his velvety bass tones were used to maximum effect) through to Pawnee Bill in Annie Get Your Gun, with principal roles in Guys and Dolls, Hot Mikado and Between the Sheets along the way. Martin’s contribution to the club also involved a stint on main committee, a role he took on with characteristic coolness after answering the call of a committee that found itself a man down unexpectedly. The Society would like to extend our condolences to Martin’s widow Jane and his children Stephanie and Jake.

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Synopsis of Jesus Christ SuperstarWritten and composed by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus Christ’s life. As the show opens, Apostle Judas Iscariot is growing concerned that Jesus’ followers will be perceived as a threat to the occupying Roman Empire. Indeed, priests Caiaphas, Annas and more gather to agree that Jesus and his movement must be crushed. An exalted Jesus arrives in Jerusalem only to find the Temple filled with unsavoury merchants and money lenders. Overrun by a flood of people needing his help, he tells them to heal themselves, and his confidante Mary Magdalene has to calm him down. Judas, fearing the movement is getting out of Jesus’ control, goes to the Romans and tells them Jesus will be in the Garden of Gethsemane the following night. He receives 30 pieces of silver as payment. At the Garden, Judas arrives with Roman soldiers and identifies Jesus by kissing him on the cheek. Jesus is arrested and sent to Caiaphas, then Pontius Pilate, King Herod and finally the people, who condemn him to death on the cross.

Jesus Christ Superstar - A Short HistorySurprisingly when presenting their third show as a concept album in September 1970 Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber hadn’t actually had a stage hit. The album featuring Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan, Murray Head and Yvonne Ellerman went on to become an American Number 1 and in turn was staged in concert form in a number of US Arenas.He finally staged his first stage show in the Mark Hellinger Theater on Broadway on 12 October 1971 and ran for 720 performances supplemented by two successful US tours. The London premier followed at the Palace Theatre in August and ran until 1980 a record at the time.Preceded by the TV talent search “SUPERSTAR” JCS returned to its Arena Show routes with the announcement of a UK national arena tour including the SECC in Glasgow. This production featured Tim Minchin as Judas, Spice Girl Mel C as Mary and Radio 1’s Chris Moyles as Herod. Jesus would be played by Superstar winner Ben Foster. The tour was a huge success and has gone on to tour Australia.

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Thomas Gemmell - DirectorAlan Fraser - Musical Director

Lisa Kennedy - ChoreographerRoss Angus - Assistant Musical Director

The Production Team

Ross Angus

Alan Fraser

Lisa Kennedy

Thomas Gemmell

Commercial PatronsWe extend a warm welcome to our Commercial Patrons and thank them for their continued support. Without their valuable assistance we would not be able to provide such a high standard of entertainment for our local community:

• D M Builders & Joiners • Olleco • Bells Food Group • Patersons Quarries Ltd. • Avenue Bar and Grill • Construction Design Architects • Scotshield Fire and Security • Airdrie Savings Bank

It is excellent to have local companies supporting the local community. If you are interested in becoming a Commercial Patron or a sponsor, then contact Grant Johnston 07795 273 689 or visit acaos.co.uk

AcknowledgementsOn behalf of the Society, the Committee wish to express their thanks to:

• Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser • Tesco Coatbridge • North Lanarkshire Council • Ross Angus • Staff at Sir John Wilson Town Hall • John McGill • St Pauls Church, Airdrie • Culture NL • Sono Vie • Drumpellier Golf Club

Our gratitude also goes to the Advertisers in this programme who have made such a generous contribution to offset the costs of its publication. We ask you, our audience, to support these local companies whenever possible. Finally, thanks to the innumerable others who by their effort and encouragement have made their contribution toward the success of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

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Steven Struthers – JesusSteven is delighted to be back with ACAOS this year where he has met up with some old friends as well as new ones, and is proud to be one of the ‘Airdrie gang’. Steven has previously played lead roles for ACAOS as Seymour in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and Nankee Poo in ‘The Hot Mikado’. He has enjoyed performing from a very early age and has always loved Jesus Christ Superstar. Steven is overjoyed to be playing this iconic role that he has admired for so long. He hopes you all enjoy the show and he will see you at the bar... if he gets down from the cross in time... hoping that hasn’t ruined the ending for you!

Kris Morrison – Judas Kris has a BA in Musical Theatre. He has been with ACAOS now for 5 years and has played various roles with the Society including Billy Crocker in ‘Anything Goes’, Willard in ‘Footloose’ and Action in last year’s production of ‘West Side Story’. Kris is delighted to be back with ACAOS again this year in his most challenging role yet as Judas. He would like to thank the cast and production team of JCS for making it a wonderful experience and he hopes his performance leaves the audience with... ‘Heaven on their Minds’. Kris also knows he uses terrible puns!

Laura Shepherd – MaryLaura joined ACAOS in 2013 for ‘Come Fly With Me - New Heights’ after hearing great things about the Society. She has been singing with local drama groups since she was 7 years old, including the Scottish Theatre Camp, Music School (STMS), Apollo Players, Coatbridge based choir (Sound Sensational) and is currently lead vocals with top Scottish wedding band Madison. Laura has also represented Scotland as a finalist in the Musical Singing section of Festival4Stars in 2011. She is over the moon to be taking part in this show, and says to be given the part of Mary has been a dream come true. Laura wants to thank her family and friends for showing her so much love and support, and in particular Chris, her partner, for his patience and help in preparing her for the show.

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Act One • Overture THE MIDDLE EAST, TODAY• HeavenOnTheirMinds ............................................................... Judas A STREET IN JERUSALEM, TUESDAY NIGHT, 31st MARCH 33AD• What’sTheBuzz .................................................................................Jesus & The Apostles BETHANY, SUNDAY NIGHT (TWO NIGHTS EARLIER) 29th MARCH• StrangethingMystifying ................................................................. Judas, Jesus & The Apostles• Everything’sAlright ...........................................................................Mary & The Apostles• ThisJesusMustDie .........................................................................Annas, Caiaphas, The Priests & Ensemble THE TEMPLE, JERUSALEM, MONDAY AFTERNOON, 30th MARCH• Hosanna ............................................................................................... Jesus, Caiaphas & Ensemble OUTSIDE THE TEMPLE• SimonZealotes/PoorJerusalem ..................................................Simon, Jesus & Ensemble BETHANY, DAWN, TUESDAY 31st MARCH• Pilate’sDream .....................................................................................Pilate PILATE’S RESIDENCE IN JERUSALEM• TheTemple .......................................................................................... Jesus & Ensemble THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM, TUESDAY AFTERNOON• Everything’sAlright(reprise) ........................................................Mary A STREET IN JERUSALEM• IDon’tKnowHowToLoveHim .....................................................Mary• DamnedForAllTime/BloodMoney ............................................ Judas, Annas, Caiaphas & Ensemble A STREET IN JERUSALEM, TUESDAY NIGHT, 31st MARCH

Act Two• TheLastSupper ................................................................................ Jesus, Judas & The Apostles THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE, JERUSALEM, THURSDAY NIGHT, 2nd APRIL• Gethsemane......................................................................................... Jesus• TheArrest............................................................................................Ensemble GETHSEMANE TO CAIAPHAS’ HOUSE• Peter’sDenial ......................................................................................Peter, Mary & Tormentors A STREET IN JERUSALEM, EARLY MORNING, FRIDAY 3rd APRIL• PilateAndChrist ...............................................................................Pilate & Ensemble THE ROMAN COURT, FRIDAY 6am• KingHerod’sSong ............................................................................Herod HEROD’S PALACE, JERUSALEM, FRIDAY 7am• CouldWeStartAgain,Please ........................................................Mary & Peter A STREET IN JERUSALEM• Judas’Death ...................................................................................... Judas, Annas, Caiaphas & Ensemble• TrialByPilate ......................................................................................Pilate & Ensemble THE ROMAN COURT, FRIDAY 8am• Superstar ............................................................................................. Judas & Ensemble VIA DOLOROSA, THE ROAD TO CALVARY• Crucifixion ............................................................................................ Jesus CALVARY, OUTSIDE THE CITY WALLS, 3pm• John19:41 THEN AND NOW

Jesus Christ Superstar Cast ListJesus – Steven StruthersJudas – Kris MorrisonMary – Laura ShepherdSimon – Iain RuncimanPeter – Steven Lambie

Understudies(SaturdayMatinee)Jesus – Iain RuncimanMary – Katy AllanSimon – Eddie Gouther

Apostles – Shaun Boyle, Eddie Gouther, Jack Gouther, Gavin Hawkins, Grant Johnston, Colin Fraser McCrum, Lewis Paul, Patrick Rafferty

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Caiphas – Douglas MuirAnnas – Jim Connell

Priest 1 – Grant Johnston Priest 2 – Gavin Hawkins

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Pilate – Robert TaylorHerod – Bill McCloy

Dance Troupe Lynsay Walker, Pauline Mill, Linzi Slamin, Catherine Gemmell, Laura Murray-Darroch, Monica Paisley, Eilish Brand, Lesley-Anne Smith

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Let Us Entertain YouOur concert party was formed to promote the Society and its forthcoming productions while entertaining around the local area. If you want to enjoy an evening of music with our concert party entertaining your club or organisation contact our secretary on 01236 424158 or go to our website at www.acaos.co.uk

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Harry Hamilton Award Winner 2013The Harry Hamilton Award is awarded to someone associated with the Society who has given an outstanding contribution to the Society during the previous year. This year we have more than one winner, in fact 5 winners . . . . or should I say two teams. In our new rehearsal surroundings of the Town Hall, Lesley Smith, Anne H. Smith and Joan Hamilton provided a new cafe service for us all, whilst we were rehearsing. Known as “The Tea Team” this became a welcome source of income. Obviously a big thank you to everyone for using the cafe and contributing financially, but a huge thanks to these three ladies for organising and donating stock and serving us week after week.

Joint winners of the Award this year are Alan Smith and Christine Nelson. Alan and Christine championed the Society’s new online ticket sales system for West Side Story. By moving to this new IT System, it has made the ticket selling process easier for the Society and generated new online sales.

A huge well done to both teams, Congratulations!

From left to right Alan Smith, Christine Nelson, Grant Johnston, Lesley Smith, Anne H. Smith, Joan Hamilton

PatronsThe support we receive from Patrons is very important for ACAOS and we would love you to consider becoming a Patron. The benefits this year include the priority booking for the seat of your choice for any performance, a free programme and a goodie bag.

For further information on Patrons please phone our secretary,Fiona McCloy, on 01236 424158 or visit www.acaos.co.uk.

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In the Spotlight At 17 Samantha Ferguson is one of our younger club members. She has a strong historic family connection to ACAOS going back quite a few decades. Her dad, Drew, and grandfather Tom served for many years as members of the hard working Ferguson Brothers Stage Crew. Gran, Moira Smellie was the vivacious leading lady in many a show as was her very talented great- grandmother Moira Dobbie. But it doesn’t end there, her great-great grandfather was Jim Ferguson Senior, one of the Society’s early Stage Crew Managers.

Samantha is currently in her 6th year at Airdrie Academy and is studying for her Highers but she took time out to be in our spotlight. HowdidyoufirstbecomeinvolvedinACAOS?Like most people my first experience was as a member of the audience. When I was a wee girl my dad, a member of the stage crew, brought me and my sister to see the show. We would sit in the balcony watching enthralled as gran performed. That was me hooked.

WhatwasyourfirstshowwithACAOSandhaveyoubeeninanyshowsatschool?In 2009 I helped backstage during ‘Anything Goes,’ the club’s Centenary show. My first show on stage was last year in ‘West Side Story’ which was just fabulous.In Primary School I was in ‘We Will Rock You’ and I sang in the Academy choir at their carol services.Gran now lives in Cyprus and last year I spent the summer there. I got a job working in a Japanese restaurant dressed as a Geisha handing out leaflets.

Whatshowwouldyouliketoperformin?42nd Street. I love all the dancing in it and learning to tap dance would be great fun and a challenge.

Do you have any ambition to follow gran and great- gran and be the leading lady in ashow?Yes I would love to, but right now I just want to continue in all the shows to come.

ApartfromAmateurDramaticshelpingyouunwindfromyourstudiesatschool,doyouhavetimeforanyotherinterests?I teach musical theatre at the Pamela Logan School of Dance. This is for children aged 3 to 14.

Anyembarrassingorfunnymomentsonstage?Oh yes! The lights came up at the start of a scene and there I was alone and centre stage! Unfortunately I was part of the stage crew. I felt like a rabbit in the headlights.

Whatareyourambitionsforthefuture?I want to go to university and be a primary school teacher and of course still be involved in ACAOS. I have just received the terrific news that I have got a place at Motherwell College to study this year for an NC in Early Education and Childcare. Then I’ll start the HNC course and from there hopefully I’ll go straight to university.

WhatdoyoumostenjoyaboutbeingamemberofACAOS?I’ve made lots of new friends, and the run up to show week is hard work and great fun.

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NationalOperaticandDramaticAssociation(NODA)David Black, NODA District 5 Representative, (centre back in photograph), was delighted to congratu-late the ACAOS members who received their NODA AWARDS for many years on stage and/or for assisting in productions in many other ways..

The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) was founded in 1899 and has a member-ship of 2500 amateur theatre groups and over 2000 individual enthusiasts throughout the UK, staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of performing venues, ranging from the country’s leading professional theatres to village halls. NODA is divided into eleven regions, each headed by a regional councillor who sits on the national council (the ruling body of the Association), supported by a network of regional representatives. These 190 volunteers are the vital link to the grass roots of the Association, the amateur theatre groups themselves.

NODA aims: • To give a shared voice to the amateur theatre sector• To help amateur societies and individuals achieve the

highest standards of best practice and performance• To provide leadership and advice to enable amateur

theatre to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century

Membership of NODA provides theatre groups with a wide range of benefits including access to NODA’s advice service at national and regional level, as well as representation to government, access to funding agencies, direct access to rights holders and the media, and access to conferences, workshops and seminars to help share information on best practice. NODA also holds an annual residential Summer School (with bursaries available) offering training from professional tutors in a wide range of both performance and technical courses. A similar residential youth academy has also been introduced to provide training for those under 18. NODA also publishes regular regional magazines as well as its quarterly national magazine, Theatre Business, designed to help those running theatre groups, and holds annual national and regional Programme and Poster competitions, to encourage the highest standards in design.

Ruby McWhinnie

60 yrs Iain N.Campbell 10 yrsWendy

Gallacher 10 yrs

SusanCampbell 10 yrs Elisabeth M.M.Donald

55 yrs Anne H. Smith 25 yrs