Editing Godspell (section)

==Characters==
The show features eight non-[[Biblical characters]], who sing and act out the parables: Gilmer (silly, a great storyteller); Robin (a tomboy); Herb (goofy and entertaining); Jeffrey (happy and excited); Joanne (eager and enthusiastic); Lamar (clumsy and unintentionally funny); Peggy (shy and loyal); and Sonia (dramatic with a put-on sensuality).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stephenschwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/godspell-notes-for-performers.pdf|title=''Godspell'' notes for performers|website=Stephen Schwartz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227213349/http://www.stephenschwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/godspell-notes-for-performers.pdf|archive-date=2012-02-27|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the original script, licensed through Theatre Maximus, the "Christ" character and the "John" and "Judas" role are assigned the names of the original performers, Stephen and David.<ref>Tebelak, John-Michael, and Schwartz, Stephen (1972). ''Godspell''. (Original ed.), Theatre Maximus.</ref> All ten actors are on stage throughout the entirety of the production.<ref name="HeraldTimes">{{cite news|url= http://7thandjordan.wordpress.com/2014/06/16/herald-times-theater-review-godspell-modern-touches-added-to-ifts-godspell/ |title=''GODSPELL'' modern touches added to IFT's ''Godspell''|last1=Waterman|first1=Matthew|work=Herald Times|access-date=August 10, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140814213015/http://7thandjordan.wordpress.com/2014/06/16/herald-times-theater-review-godspell-modern-touches-added-to-ifts-godspell/|archive-date=August 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In the revised script used for the 2011 Broadway revival, the names of the cast are again assigned to the non-Biblical roles: Nick, Telly, George, Anna Maria, Lindsay, Uzo, Morgan, and Celisse. Each character is also assigned a few character traits. An ensemble can also be added to the production if needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mtishows.com/godspell-2012 |title= ''Godspell'' (2012) |website=MTI Shows |date=16 September 2015}}</ref>