Northeast High School's Drama Club presents a revival of its 1979 hit production, "Jesus Christ Superstar," at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow evenings in the school auditorium.
"Superstar," a rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, has quite a history at the school, explained Ron Price, Northeast's drama director. It was originally performed to sellout audiences in the spring of 1979 and presented to over 3,000 people at an outdoor performance at Lake Waterford Park that summer.
Another "Superstar" revival was performed at Northeast during August 1984, with many original cast and orchestra members from the 1979production returning to perform.
Heading this new cast are Ben Anderson as Jesus of Nazareth, Matt Alexandrowicz as Judas Iscariot andCindy Godbold as Mary Magdalene. Other major roles will be played byMatt Sexton, Dan Cook, John Dougherty, Chris Sweitzer, Fred Bosworth, Jeremy Funk, Paul Palinkas, Jason Yannuzzi, Daniel Coking, Bernie Frank, David Haynie, Ernest Levrone and Keith Winters.
The voices of over 30 additional student singers will round out the cast, backed up by Northeast's orchestra.
The production, directed by Price, marks the end of a successful three-year program that has spotlighted the talents of Northeast students.
Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.
Information: 437-6400.
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The county public library is asking children in the greater Pasadena area to help decorate its Riviera Beach library with paper reading chains to celebrate National Library Week, April 5-11.
How do you get involved? It's easy.Each time your youngsters read a book between March 5 and April 11, they should write down the title and author and their name and phone number on a colorful paper strip (available at all library branches).
Finished strips should be dropped off at the library by than April 11. During the national celebration, the strips will be turned intocolorful paper reading chains, signifying the important link betweenchildren and books.
At the end of the week's events, the chains will be measured, the links counted and the results of the children's reading efforts will be displayed through May 11.
Diane Rey, library spokeswoman, said that last year, young county readers read more than 6,000 books in the monthlong event. Their efforts resulted in a chain with a length of 1,417 feet. Sponsored by the American Library Association, the program helps to promote the use of libraries and increase awareness of their services.
Readers will also have a chanceto win free pizza, bowling, swim passes or miniature golf rounds, all provided by local merchants.
Need to know more? Call the RivieraBeach Branch at 222-6285.
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Several churches in the Pasadena are offering programs during the Lenten season.
Galilee Lutheran Church, 4652 Mountain Road, will have programs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.The theme of will focus on the body of Christ.
St. Jane Frances Parish will offer daily masses at 7 and 8:30 a.m. A special evening mass will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesdays during the season. Expositionof the Eucharist with novena and benediction will take place in the chapel at 7 p.m. on Mondays. Stations of the Cross will be offered at1:45 and 7 p.m. Fridays. The sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. Sundays.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 8615 Fort Smallwood Road, will offer special services on Wednesday evenings, starting at 6 p.m. with a light supper to be followedby school of religion classes at 6:45 p.m. Worship services at 7:45 p.m. will focus on dialogues with the apostles.
Our Lady of the Chesapeake Church, 8325 Ventnor Road, offer Communion service at 6:30 a.m. daily during Lent, with Stations of the Cross at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays to be followed by liturgy of the Eucharist.
The highly popular Little Rock Scripture Course has returned and will meet at 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, March 10 through May 12.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Churchwill be offering Wednesday evening services beginning at 7 p.m. withHoly Eucharist. Following the service, two courses, Bible study and "Whatever Happened to the Episcopal Church?" will be offered simultaneously, at 7:30 p.m.
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Gibson Island Country School invites parents and friends of the school to come to its annual Science Fair today and tomorrow.
This morning from 11 a.m. to noon, students will present projects, demonstrate and answer questions.
Tomorrow, visitors can stop by between 10 a.m. and noon to observe the accomplishments of the students.
Information: 255-5370.
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The Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firemen's Associa
tion's Ladies' Auxiliary hasscheduled its March meeting at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at Orchard Beach VFC hall on Solley Road.
Information: 255-0448.
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Stoney Creek Democratic Club is sponsoring an indoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow at the clubhouse on Fort Smallwood Road.
Tables are available to rent for $9 each. Refreshments will be sold.
Call Rich Ames at 437-9388 for rental details.
Club Sunday parties will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and March 29 with the Sugar Beats providing music for dancing.
Tickets are $6 and include a hot platter, chips, pretzels, beer and sodas.
At 8 p.m. March 11, SCDC will sponsor and open house. County State's Attorney Frank Weathersbee will be the guest speaker.
The community is invited to attend.
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Hoofin', reels, hambone and boot dance performed to the tunes of country fiddle will entertain students at St. Jane Frances School this morning.
The Fiddle Puppet Cloggers, a professional dance company, will present "The History of Clogging" at 9 and 10 a.m.
The performance is partially funded by the Maryland State Arts Council, Artists in Education.
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Armchair adventures, celestial happenings, athletic endeavors and a new walking club fill the March calendar at Downs Park.
* Vicarious travelers are invited to two upcoming programs. Both are free, but due to space limitation, advance registration is required.
At 7 p.m. March 13, marvel at the video images of the majestic wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Watch "Old Faithful" erupt, tremble at the thundering waterfalls, glimpse the abundant wildlife and view the haunting stillness of Yellowstone wilderness presented in this Armchair Adventure Video Series program.
Miss last year's eclipse? You weren't alone. But you can still view the Great Solar Eclipse of '91 at 7 p.m. March 19. Professor James Huddle, from the U.S. Naval Academy's physics department, will bring the images ofthe eclipse, along with slides and a videotape. Information and tipson observing upcoming eclipses will also be shared.
* Calling allhoop-shooting hot shots: Have you got the right stuff? Prove it on the West Side basketball courts at 2 p.m. March 28. That's when the park will sponsor a Hoop Shooting Contest.
The rangers will be looking for the best free-throw shooters in two age groups: ages 6-14 and 15 and older. Trophies will be awarded to the top two shooters in each category.
Advance registration is required, and there's a $2 participation fee. Call-in registration will be allowed but, the fee must be paid before the program starts.
* Need some exercise but don't have a "buddy" who shares your lofty goal of physical fitness? Now you don't have to walk alone.
The Walking Club will be sponsoring group walks at 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays along the park trails.
In case of severe weather, programs may be rescheduled or canceled.
For more details, call 222-6230.