Photo Flash: Middle Schoolers Stage GODSPELL, JR. at Briarcrest Sparks Auditorium

The cast of GODSPELL, JR., comprised of only middle school students, pulled together a show in four weeks, practicing three hours a day to bring you the life of Christ and His telling of parables and reenacting them out in a fun and humorous way. Scroll down for photos from the production, which continues this weekend!

The original Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award-winner, Stephen Schwartz, and it took the world by storm. Boasting a score with chart topping songs, Godspell JR. is a sensation that continues to touch audiences.

A group of disciples help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

Briarcrest students and faculty are free, but must get assigned seats through Brenda Taylor at bmtaylor@briarcrest.com or 901-751-6421. If you are purchasing tickets but also need free student or faculty tickets, contact Brenda Taylor to process the whole order so seating will be together.

Purchase tickets at briarcrest.ticketleap.com/godspell-jr/dates. Show dates are today (7pm) and tomorrow (2pm and 7pm) only and tickets are $10/adults and $5 for kids.

John the Baptist by Josh Tarver.
Set Design with a Memphis graffiti feel.
Abigail Kirby with Brock Draper (Jesus) singing Day by Day.
Day by Day in sign language
Soloist Colby Amos with Nadia Holt on the ukulele and Marie Hutton singing Learn Your Lessons Well
Soloist Anna Baccus singing O, Bless the Lord, My Soul with the ensemble
Jesus (Brock Draper) and Judas (Houston Kelly) with a little Putting on the Ritz version of All For the Best
Telling the story of the wheat being choked.
Telling of the story of the wheat growing.
Soloist Katherine Benoit, All Good gifts
Soloist Olivia C Cheng, We Beseech Thee
Soloist Olivia C Cheng, We Beseech Thee and ensemble
Jesus watching over His followers
Kristin Stewart soloist for Light of the World
Petyon Tarver soloist for Beautiful City
The Last Supper
The Last Supper and prayer to God
Jesus being crucified
Hope that Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive!