CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — SALT Performing Arts presents Godspell. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.”
The story is as follows: a small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance, and love come vibrantly to life.
Boasting a score with chart topping songs, a book by a visionary playwright (John-Michael Tebelak) and a feature film, Godspell is a sensation that continues to touch audiences.
“The creative Directorial team of Godspell coupled with the incredibly talented cast are making a version of this show that will KNOCK THE AUDIENCE’S SOCKS OFF! It is powerfully innovative, outside-of-the-box, and probably the most fun two hours of musical theatre that has ever graced the SALT stage!” Comments Lauren McComas President and Artistic Director of SALT Performing Arts.
Performances are:
- Thursday, April 11, 7- 9:30 PM
- Friday, April 12, 7- 9:30 PM
- Saturday, April 13, 2 – 4:30 PM, 7- 9:30 PM
- Sunday, April 14, 11 AM – 1:30 PM, 3 – 5:30 PM
THE CAST: Jesus: Hudson Marsh. Ensemble: Brianna Marsh, Gabe Rottman, Grace Eshenower, Joshua Calderon, Kim Whitehill, Lauryn Swavely, Liana Henrie, Mikey Roman, Sam DeWitt, Sandi Joy, Schyler Marsh and Shamus Holloran
The show is directed by: Brigitte Rottman & Rebecca Futty and produced by Lauren McComas with a crew of MUSIC DIRECTOR: Brigitte Rottman, CHOREOGRAPHER: Rebecca Futty, STAGE MANAGER: Chelsea Barnett, ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Elizabeth Tozer, SET/AUDIO DESIGN: Rob Merow, LIGHTING DESIGN: Jon Futty, MARKETING DIRECTOR: Judy Elliott
Admission is $22 – $30 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets for Godspell, go to https://www.saltpa.com/godspell.
The mission of SALT Performing Arts is to provide live community theatre productions, Playhouses for Preschoolers, summer/year long theatre camps for kids, dinner theatre, and more. With excellence as the standard, SALT, a non-profit organization, believes that the “community” is paramount in community theatre and strives to foster an all-inclusive atmosphere that promotes a positive, uplifting experience to each individual. SALT involves people of all ages from all walks of life. If you are interested in learning more about SALT Performing Arts, making a donation, or being a sponsor please email us at info@saltpa.com.
SALT Performing Arts, Chester Springs, PA 19425 is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes with a non-profit 501(c)(3) status.
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