‘Godspell’ Musical Produced at Salvation Army Re-Create Cafe

Godspell opens on Friday, July 20th at 7:30 PM at the downtown Salvation Army Re-Create Cafe.   Directed by Deborah Kirby with musical direction by Steve Ray, this production is set in a modern, urban landscape and includes the song “Beautiful City” as a way to re-tell the parables of Jesus and his disciples in the Book of Matthew.    Here’s more from the press release:

Godspell is a musical inspired by the Gospel of Matthew and was originally created and directed by John-Michael Tebelak with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Many songs from Godspell have become musical theatre standards, such as “Day By Day” and “All For The Best.” The musical has been revived many times on Broadway and remains a favorite at theatres across the country.  The leadership of the ReCreate Café has joined forces with theatre professors from Covenant College and UTC to create a unique and ground breaking production.

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Re-Create Cafe holds auditions for ‘Godspell’

The following comes from the press release:

THE SALVATION ARMY 614 CORPS TO AUDITION PERFORMERS FROM THE HOMELESS AND HOUSED COMMUNITIES FOR THE MUSICAL GODSPELL

The Chattanooga Salvation Army 614 Corps is taking its ReCreate Café Arts Program to a new level by producing an ambitious production of Godspell with a blended cast of performers from both the Homeless and Housed, or non-homeless, Communities. The leadership of the ReCreate Café is joining forces with theatre professors from Covenant College and UTC to create a high quality production scheduled for July.

“We are really excited to be working with Deborah Kirby from Covenant College as well as Steve Ray and Gaye Jeffers from UTC. They are terrific theatre professors and have a heart for working with the homeless population. This creative team knows what they are doing, and the show will be very well done.” said Tenika Dye, ReCreate Café Artistic Director.

Auditions will be Friday, May 11 from 5-8pm and on Saturday May 12 at 2-5pm. The Auditions will be at ReCreate Café located inside The Salvation Army 614 Corps at 800 McCallie Ave. Those auditioning do not have to prepare anything, but they will be asked to sing and do cold readings. If those auditioning have a headshot and resume they are encouraged to bring these. Those interested in being in the band or on the technical crew should come to the informational meeting or contact Tenika Dye for more information.

The Salvation Army 614 Corps is also reaching out to the community to help fund this project so the performers might receive a small honorarium for their commitment, thus giving them a thoroughly professional theatre experience.  Donations may be mailed to or dropped by The Salvation Army, 822 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403.  Please earmark donations for Godspell.

For more information, contact Tenika Dye, ReCreate Café Artistic Director at 423-756-1023 ext. 137 or tenika_dye@uss.salvationarmy.org.