Stage Door Players Present GODSPELL 2012, Now thru 6/8

Stage Door Players, Dunwoody's own professional theatre company, continues its 40th Anniversary Season with Godspell 2012, music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, directed by Brian Clowdus, Artistic Director of Serenbe Playhouse. The show opens tonight, May 16, 8pm curtain, and runs until June 5. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. There are also two Thursday evening performances: May 29 and June 5, at 8pm.

Single tickets are on sale now at the box office (770-396-1726), or online at www.stagedoorplayers.net. Tickets for Godspell are $27. Senior, student and youth discounts are available. Stage Door Players is located at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338, approximately one block south of the Mt. Vernon Road and Chamblee Dunwoody Road intersection, in the North Dekalb Cultural Arts Center.

The cast features Atlanta's next generation of amazing talent: Daniel Burns, Laura Floyd, Randi Garza, Courtney Godwin, Dan Ford, Jeremiah Parker Hobbs, Robert Owenby, Daniel Pino, Tierra Porter, and Caitlin Smith. The show is directed by Serenbe Playhouse Artistic Director, Brian Clowdus, Music Direction is by Nick Silvestri, and Choreography is by Bubba Carr.

ABOUT GODSPELL 2012: Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling rock score by Stephen Schwartz, GODSPELL 2012, incorporates the changes and updated references used in the 2012 Broadway Production, and boasts a string of well-loved songs. The parables of Jesus Christ are brought humanly and hearteningly to life via the cast performances of the international hit "Day By Day", and many others.

The production/design team includes Rial Ellsworth (Sound Design), Michael Magursky (Lighting Design), Abby Parker (Costume Design), Stephanie Polhemus (Props Design), Chuck Welcome (Scenic Design), and Hampton Whatley (Production Manager). The show is Stage Managed by Hayley Brotherton.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Brian Clowdus is an actor, educator, director, and producer. Brian received his BA in Theatre & Dance from Amherst College graduating Magna Cum Laude with highest distinction for his Thesis Work, and an MFA in Acting from The University of South Carolina. He has performed in Tokyo, London, Canada, Central and South America, The Caribbean, NYC, LA, and in almost every other major city in the United States. In 2009, after many years of being a gypsy, Brian was thrilled to launch Serenbe Playhouse, where he continues to serve as Artistic Director, and to make Atlanta and Serenbe his home.

Tickets start at $27 and are available online at www.stagedoorplayers.net or by calling the box office at (770) 396-1726. Senior, student and youth discounts are available. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. There are also two Thursday evening performances: May 29 and June 5, at 8pm.