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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2008
PCPA THEATERFEST PRESENTS Godspell, based loosely on the Gospels and parables of Jesus, remains one of the most popular rock musicals of all time. It plays with a live band on stage in PCPA's Marian Theatre April 10 through May 11, then transfers to the outdoor Festival Theater from June 6 through July 27. This playful and poignant score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) includes such songs as "God Save the People," "All Good Gifts" and the international hit “Day By Day.” Director Mark Booher said that most importantly, “this is a story of one who cares about each individual at each moment in time with such love that it transcends the temporal. Brick-by-brick and heart-by-heart this story has the power to effect each individual by asking that we each change hearts, souls, wills, and desires if we want to know the core truths.” Created by John-Michael Tebelak as a college project in 1970. It was re-scored by Stephen Schwartz before moving to off-Broadway in 1971 and then to Broadway in 1976 after becoming one of the longest-running off-Broadway musicals. When it ended its run in September 1977 it had played for a total of more than 2,600 performances. PCPA's production coincides with Godspell's first Broadway revival scheduled for this summer. Booher stressed that PCPA's production is not just dusting off some 30 year-old period piece. He said this play will have a very fresh and contemporary feel in both its design approach and by allowing the actors and onstage band to bring their own personalities to the characters. A slideshow and interview with the director is on the Godspell web page at www.pcpa.org. The design team includes: Choreographer Michael Jenkinson, Scenic Designer Abby Hogan, Costume Designer Juliane Starks, Lighting Designer Jake Bray, Sound Designer Matthew Carpenter and the Stage Manager is Katie Trummel. For tickets and more information call 805-922-8313 (Wed-Sun 1-7pm) or purchase online anytime at www.pcpa.org. For groups of 12 or more call 1-800-PCPA-123. For the best seats and savings of up to 40%, become a subscriber! Subscribers receive exclusive privileges including ticket exchange, first access to single tickets, an invitation to the Annual Open House, after-play receptions, and unlimited single tickets at the subscriber rate. Subscribers can choose from a 4-5 play series, a 6-7 play series or an 8 play series. For the ultimate flexibility choose a PCPA Passport, good for six admissions during the season at a special discounted rate. The box office is open Wednesday from noon to 7 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. New this season! All evening performances in Santa Maria now begin at 7 p.m. Evening performances for Godspell are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Matinees are at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Check the online calendars for specific performance dates at www.pcpa.org. The Summer Season begins with a re-mount of Godspell playing June 6 through July 27. It will be followed by performances -- in both Santa Maria and Solvang -- of the World Premiere of The Heart's Desire, Ragtime, The Imaginary Invalid, and Hot Mikado. The Weir by Conor McPherson closes the season and will run in Santa Maria's Severson Theatre only. Now in its 44th season, PCPA Theaterfest, the Central Coast’s Resident Professional Theatre Company and Conservatory, has infused the national theatre scene with thousands of trained actors and theatrical technicians over the years.
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