Jesse Rademacher, Chet Rivera, Ellen Poole and Krysten Pound, left to right, rehearse a scene from “Godspell.” The Salvation Army is producing a run of “Godspell,” and held rehearsal at the ReCreate Cafe on Thursday.HOW TO GET INVOLVED”Godspell” will be staged for the general public at 7:30 p.m. Friday and July 21 and July 23-24 and at 2 p.m. July 22. Seating is limited to 70 people. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors ages 65-up.They may be purchased at The Salvation Army Area Command office, 822 McCallie Ave., between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; by phone at 756-1023; or online at www.csarmy.org.There also will be a free evening performance on Sunday, July 22, for the homeless community on ReCreate Café’s regular karaoke night. Monetary donations to offset costs for the production may be accepted at the Area Command office or before or after each show.
Ellen Poole first fell in love with “Godspell” when she was about 8. Chet Rivera had no idea what “Godspell” was.
But both actors say the musical’s sense of connection to the general public is unmistakable.
The Gospel of Matthew-based play will be produced with both housed and homeless participants Friday through Tuesday, July 24, by the Chattanooga Salvation Army 614 Corps as part of its expanding ReCreate Café Arts Program.
“It’s such a timeless show,” said Poole. “No matter where you are, or what’s going on, it can speak to you.”