The cast of “Godspell” will perform at Signal Crest United Methodist Church Sunday, April 17.
Contributed photoChattanooga State Theatre Department’s 10-member “Godspell” cast will take the stage at Signal Crest United Methodist Church April 17 at 7 p.m. for an abbreviated version of the Broadway hit. The event is free and open to the public.
“The musical ‘Godspell’ is the life of Christ leading up to his crucifixion,” said Signal Crest director of music Allan A. Ledford. “They will do selections and scenes from the musical during Holy Week. I think it will be a wonderful way to draw attention to what Holy Week is all about. To have it presented in musical form will be exciting.”
“Godspell” is a musical based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The musical talks about parables taken from scripture.
Rex Knowles, who is directing the performance with his wife Sherry Landrum, Knowles said the cast will perform “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “God Save the People” and “All Good Gifts,” ending with “Joyful.” The production shows the last moments of Jesus leading up to the crucifixion such as the Last Supper.
“To me the show is a great way to share scripture,” said Knowles. “The ending is a crucifixion, but for me it is a resurrection.”