St. Mary's Theatre to present famous musical "Godspell"
The St. Mary’s University Drama Department is collaborating with the Music Department to bring Godspell to audiences beginning March 4.
Students from the courses Intro to Stagecraft, Intro to Costume Design and Construction, and Opera Workshop will share their talent and skills in putting on the production.
Godspell, a musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, is a blend of various story-telling techniques and song styles that promise to touch audiences. The show will be directed by Bernadette Hamilton-Brady, Chair of the Drama Department at St. Mary’s. Scenic and lighting design will be managed by Dion Denevan, musical direction by Jacquelyn Matava, and costumes by Kathrine Johnson.
Hamilton-Brady said Godspell is near and dear to her and it reminds her of her formative years, especially those which confirmed her deep faith and spirituality.
When: March 4, 5, 8-10 at 7:30 p.m. and March 6 at 2:30 p.m.
Godspell was conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. It was first produced on the New York stage in 1971 by Edgar Lansbury, Stuart Duncan and Joseph Beruh.