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Spectacle is a musical with music and lyrics written by Nick Cardilino, Brother Stanley Zubec, and Jim Ford of the University of Dayton. This work is based upon the book "Spectacle" written by Nick Cardilino and Michelle Hayfod telling the true story of Blessed William Josepth Chaminade and his journey through religious persecution during the time of the French Revolution. This original musical details how the founders of the Marianist lay sodality, the Daughters of Mary Immaculate, and the Society of Mary, set the Marianist Movement in motion. Set during and after the French Revolution, Spectacle tells the story of the three Marianist co-founders: Chaminade, who risked death by secretly continuing his priestly ministry under persecution from the French government; Marie-Thérèse de Lamourous, who fought to improve women’s lives and support the Catholic Church in any way she could; and Mother Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon, who struggled in choosing vowed religious life over marriage. Together, they collaborated to build communities of faith and restore the Catholic Church in France. In 1816, the Daughters of Mary Immaculate was launched under the leadership of Mother Adèle. One year later, Chaminade founded the Society of Mary, a Roman Catholic order.

Synopsis
Set in late 1791 in Périgueux, France, Fr. William Joseph Chaminade is put on trial by the local Magistrate demanding that he must swear allegiance to the National Assembly rather than the Vatican. Refusing to take this oath, Chaminade must immediately remove himself and his belongings from the Mussidan School, which is no longer Church property. This property belongs to the new National Assembly. From this point on, Chaminade is forbidden from serving as a priest in any way in the new France. In a flee, Chaminade arrives to Bordeaux, France where he is greeted by his friend and confidant, Marie Therese de Lamourous.

Act 1

 * "Spectacle"- Full Cast
 * Where There Is No Vision- Father Chaminade, Marie Therese de Lamarous, Catherine
 * My Heart Is Too Small- Mother Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon
 * Too Much- Marie Therese de Lamarous
 * Never Go Back- Commander Fouche, Pierre Pieree
 * Lord Have Mercy- Father Chaminade, Father Boyer, Father Langoiran, Ensemble of Priests
 * Before I Go- Father Chaminade, Marie Therese de Lamarous
 * Nuestra Senora del Pilar- Ensemble
 * New Times, New Methods, Ensemble

Act 2

 * Faith of the Heart- Father Chaminade, Marie Therese de Lamarous, Ensemble
 * My Heart Is Too Small (Reprise)- Mother Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon
 * Community- Monique, Celine, Michelle, Germaine de Pichon, Marie Therese de Lamarous
 * We Shall Rise- Father Chaminade, Marie Therese de Lamarous, Ensemble
 * God Alone- Mother Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon, Baroness
 * Medley- Father Chaminade, Marie Therese de Lamarous, Mother Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon
 * Spectacle of Saints- Full Cast