Auditions for ‘Godspell the Musical’ end Saturday

The Morris Theatre Guild, Inc. will once again hold open auditions for its spring musical production of “Godspell the Musical.”

The music and lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz and the book is by John Michael Tebelak.

This final day of auditions will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, in the conference room of the Canalport Community Center, where the Morris Theatre Guild, Inc. is located. The address is 516 West Illinois Avenue, which is located at the west end of Illinois Avenue in Morris.

You need not be a member of the Morris Theatre Guild, Inc. to audition. A total of 13 roles of varying ages and genders will be cast. Bring a Broadway style song to sing with a CD or iPod accompaniment (iTunes offers many options for accompaniment tracks.) Also, wear comfortable clothing as there will be a simple dance to learn.

The story: Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, “Godspell the Musical” boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, “Day by Day.” Drawing from various theatrical traditions such as clowning, pantomime, charades, and vaudeville, “Godspell the Musical” is a ground breaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus with a message of kindness, tolerance, love, and peace.

“Godspell the Musical” opens on Friday, April 13 at the Morris Theatre Guild, Inc. Additional performances will be held April 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22. All Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and both Sunday matinee performances will begin at 2:30 p.m.

For more information on auditions, house buy-outs, or other information, email director Ron Logsdon at trlogsdon@gmail.com or visit the guild’s website at www.morristheatreguild.com.

“Godspell the Musical” is presented with permission from Music Theatre International, to whom royalties are paid. The Morris Theatre Guild, Inc. is a not-for-profit community theatre.

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KEY DATES:

Morris Theatre Guild, Inc.'s production of 'Godspell the Musical' will revolve around the following events.

• Feb. 4: Final day of auditions at the theatre guild at 1 p.m.

• April 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22: Performances begin at 7:30 or 2:30 p.m.