CORP Announces Casting And Creative Details For GODSPELL

CORP has announced the casting and creative details for the limited-run engagement of Godspell.

Godspell, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by John-Michael Tebelak, Directed by Tucker Souther, Music Directed by Ethan Rodriguez-Mullins, and Choreographed by Isaiah Christopher-Lord Harris runs one more weekend August 2-4, 2019 at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland.

The production stars Bwalya Chisanga as Jesus and Lauren Morrow as John the Baptist/Judas. The ensemble includes Kate McGehee, Beverly Etta, Damara M. Williams, Lucas Haupert, Jordan Gibson, Corinthia Townsend, Lucas Sanders, Greg Oliphant, Zack Taylor, Sarah Manns, Marcus Thomas, Anthony Merritt, and Niovis M. Lugo Tosado.

The band includes Bryce Biffle (Conductor/Keyboard), Aaron Sutton (Lead Guitar), Tanner Harrod (Rhythm Guitar), Luis Martin Moreno (Bass), and Orlando Andres Rodriguez Santibanez (Drums).

The creative team, in addition to Director/Set Designer Tucker Souther, Music Director Ethan Rodriguez-Mullins, and Choreographer/Costume Designer Isaiah Christopher-Lord Harris includes Lighting Designer Trey Nicholson, Sound Designer Daniel Bergeron, Assistant Choreographer Blake Seabourn, Stage Manager Loren Martin, and Set Carpenter Tom Jeffcoat

:The true message of this show is that of a community of people coming together in love and acceptance through faith and understanding. That sense of community is absolutely paramount to Godspell and without it, the essence of the show is lost. Therefore, we approached our production as a social experience instead of just another show. We wanted each and every one of our audience members to be able to connect with someone in the cast so we sought out a cast that would represent the community at large since that's who this show is for; the DFW community. Therefore, I put a note in my audition notice that read "*Looking to cast a diverse group of 10-16 actors. Everyone shall initially be considered for every role." And I stuck to this. Our production soon became a movement for us. We pushed that the message of love exceeds any preconceived notions of race, gender, or status and can be shared with anyone willing to open their hearts with us. This is a message that we here at CORP hold to firmly. This experience is as such because we not only invite our audience to join in our community of love but we also challenge our community at large to be better. We do not stand idly by in the wake of persecution but rather hold each other accountable where accountability is needed. This production of Godspell, is a one of a kind because it takes place right here, right now and there is a place for everyone in DFW in it. It's a celebration of how far we've come as a community and how far we're willing to push forward. "

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