November 1, 2012

Godspell at Paseo Academy

For immediate release:

Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts presents the musical Godspell, November 15th – 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Godspell is a musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak. It opened off Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals, including a 2011 revival which played on Broadway from October 13, 2011 to June 24, 2012. Several cast albums have been released over the years with one popular song being, "Day by Day" from the original cast album. "Day by Day" reached #13 on the Billboard pop singles chart in the summer of 1972.
The structure of the musical is that of a series of parables, based on the Gospel of Matthew (with three of the parables featured are recorded only in the Gospel of Luke). The parables are interspersed with a variety of modern music set primarily to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ treated briefly near the end of the performance.
Directed by Dr. Velicia Daniels, Scenic, Lights & Sound Design by David Brisco Luby, Musical Direction by Ms. Gina R. Mercer. Costume Design by Keyon Woods and Pamela Lucas, and Choreography by Michelle Cox and Michael Le Joy.
Orchestra Direction by Mike Kohfeld.
Orchestra
Guitar - Mary Keck
Bass - Xavier Vertreese
Drums - Quintin Hammons
Piano – Mr. Tony T. Fishback, accompanist

Cast
Jesus………………….…...………….Mark Bryant
John/Judas…………………………..Carlton McCormick
Peggy…………………………………....Tessa Smith
Jeffrey………………………………...Keyon Woods
Joanne………………………………....Kymberly Baker
Herb………………………………….....Demazje Bradford
Gilmer………………………………....Ebonee Workcuff
Lamar…………………..........Timothy Phillips
Robin……………………………….....Autumn Chartier
Sonia………………..………………...Jhamelah Drone
Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Paseo Academy is located at 4747 Flora, Kansas City Missouri.
For more information please call: (816) 418-2275

KC Stage cardmembers receive a discount of: 2 for 1

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