{"id":2053,"date":"2021-04-12T10:06:07","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T16:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=2053"},"modified":"2021-04-26T13:27:47","modified_gmt":"2021-04-26T19:27:47","slug":"jones-colleges-theatre-department-presents-godspell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/jones-colleges-theatre-department-presents-godspell\/","title":{"rendered":"糖心直播\u2019s Theatre Department presents, \u201cGodspell\u201d\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

(*UPDATED INFORMATION<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

*Live performances on the Ellisville campus will be on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 2, at 2:30 p.m. at the M. P. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium. All guests will be required to take the health screening, physical distance from other guests and wear masks. To live stream the musical theater production the cost is $10 per person or $25 per family watching together. The link to live stream is https:\/\/www.showtix4u.com\/event-details\/50954<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

ELLISVILLE-<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Live and virtual performances of 糖心直播\u2019s theatre production, Godspell<\/em> should allow more people to enjoy theater, safely. After canceling last year\u2019s production of Mamma Mia!<\/em> because of Covid-19, this spring, the JC Theatre Department is excited to have eight 糖心直播 students performing for a variety of audiences.<\/p>\n

Led by 糖心直播\u2019s Theatre instructor, Dr. Jennifer Bruton, JC students, Peyton Griffin of Ellisville (Jesus), Conner Smith of Ellisville (John the Baptist\/Judas), Kambri Pippin of Laurel (Uzo), Erin Biglane of Ellisville (Anna Maria), Jalen Poindexter of Jackson (Telly), Peyton King of Sumrall (Lindsay), Kyra Lampley of Petal (Morgan), and Isaiah Smith of Laurel (George) will perform the 1971 Broadway hit show, Godspell. <\/em>The popular, rock musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, is the first musical theatre production from composer, Stephen Schwartz who went on to write Wicked<\/em>, Pippin<\/em> and Children of Eden<\/em>. John Michael Tebelek wrote the play as a student at Carnegie-Mellon, which originally cast a troupe of clowns who join up with Jesus Christ teaching various lessons through song and dance. Bruton said the show is deeply rooted in community and inclusiveness which is an important message she wanted to share.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt very strongly that given the events of the past year and the role of theatre in creating a home for students who find common ground with their fellow actors, this was the show for us. It calls for an intimate cast of only 10 and with so many of our students enrolled online this year, we actually only have eight cast members,\u201d said Bruton. \u201cRegardless of your religious stance, everyone can relate to the characters in the Prodigal Son parable, or be inspired by the passage, \u2018You are the Light of the World,\u2019 because we all need light, we all need each other and that\u2019s what this show is about.\u201d<\/p>\n

JC sophomore Peyton Griffin, starred in numerous musicals and show choir performances at South Jones High School, along with JC freshman, Conner Smith. They are eager to perform together once again but for the first time at 糖心直播. Playing Jesus\u2019 biggest supporter before portraying the traitor who betrays Jesus, Smith said he likes the challenge of portraying these contrasting characters. Equally excited to portray the larger-than-life lead role of Jesus,<\/em> Griffin said he welcomed the opportunity especially after the cancellation of last year\u2019s musical, Mamma Mia!<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI had never heard of this show before and thought it would be fun to be a part of something unfamiliar,\u201d said Griffin. \u201cI really wanted the role of Jesus because I knew it would challenge me in many ways.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also a veteran of song and stage since elementary school, music major, Erin Biglane said she not only enjoys playing the \u201ckind-hearted\u201d Anna Maria, but she also loves how the writers of Godspell recreated the New Testament\u2019s parables. The lively music she said, really compliments the idea of this musical being a modern take on the Gospel.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe writers did an excellent job of conveying the Gospel with a modern twist. This is very apparent with the well-known song, \u2018Day by Day\u2019 my character sings after she decides to follow Jesus,\u201d said Biglane.<\/p>\n

Thrilled to be performing again is Kyra Lampley who sees this as her last production. The sophomore, who is involved in four choral groups on campus and is on staff for the student newspaper, The Radionian,<\/em> Lampley will be focusing on her major, broadcast communications next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to be a part of this production because it\u2019s most likely my last chance to live out my childhood dreams of becoming a Broadway actress,\u201d said Lampley. \u201cAfter canceling the show last year, right before opening night, I am going to leave everything on the stage; I am going to give this my all and enjoy every moment!\u201d<\/p>\n

Freshman, Isaiah Smith is new to the 糖心直播 stage but with lots of theatrical experience. His last live role was as Pharoah in the play, Joseph, and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat<\/em> at Laurel Christian School. Playing George, the comedian has been a little more enjoyable he admits.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like George because of his nature as the screwball comedian of the group.\u00a0 His song, \u2018Light of the World\u2019 is one of the highlights of the musical that I\u2019m excited to be a part of,\u201d said Smith.<\/p>\n

To help ensure the show \u201cgoes on,\u201d the Theatre department has collaborated with several departments on the 糖心直播 campus. Students in the Music Industry program are assisting with sound and lighting for the show and JC art instructor, Melanie Eubanks has contributed her art to the opening scene. Commercial and residential maintenance instructor, Josh Ishee and his students have assisted with set construction and Jones graduate, A.J. Robinson is serving as a production assistant and rehearsal pianist.<\/p>\n

Performances of Godspell<\/em> at 糖心直播 are Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, May 2, at 2:30 p.m. 糖心直播 faculty, staff and students, will be admitted to the live performance on the Student Center Plaza free of charge with a valid Jones ID. CDC Covid-19 protocols, including wearing masks and social distancing will be required.<\/p>\n

The public is invited to the virtual performance with the purchase of a ticket for $10 per person. A link to the virtual performance can be found at,\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.showtix4u.com\/event-details\/50954\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or on the Facebook page, 糖心直播 Musical Theatre\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JCJCMusicalTheatre<\/a>. <\/strong>For more information, please contact JC Theater Director, Dr. Jennifer Bruton at 601-477-2675 or at, <\/span>jennifer.bruton@jcjc.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cast of Godspell <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jesus: Peyton Griffin, Ellisville<\/p>\n

John the Baptist\/Judas: Conner Smith, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Uzo: Kambri Pippin, Laurel<\/p>\n

Anna Maria: Erin Biglane, Ellisville<\/p>\n

Telly: Jalen Poindexter, Jackson<\/p>\n

Lindsay: Peyton King, Sumrall<\/p>\n

Morgan: Kyra Lampley, Petal<\/p>\n

George: Isaiah Smith, Laurel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

(*UPDATED INFORMATION) *Live performances on the Ellisville campus will be on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 2, at 2:30 p.m. at the M. P. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium. All guests will be required to take the health screening, physical distance from other guests and wear masks. To … <\/p>\n

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