Teen Stage Ensemble's GODSPELL Opens at Seacoast Rep Tonight

The Teen Stage Ensemble at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre presents Godspell tonight, May 17th and Saturday May 18th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday May 19th at 2 p.m.

The heart of the show Godspell is community--a group of people joining together, learning and growing together. This is also the heart of the Teen Stage Ensemble (TSE). Director Monique Peaslee Foote, says the show was originally conceived by John Michael-Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz in 1971 as a project for their senior thesis at Carnegie Melon University. Because it was a thesis for the theater (perhaps their opportunity to show their colleagues all they had learned) it is full of all kinds of wonderful acting/theater genres from vaudeville to puppetry to mime to cabaret.

This show gives students an opportunity to stretch themselves; and to be exposed to parts of theater and theater history that they may not yet have encountered. The show is structured as a series of parables essentially stand-alone sketches that allow us to give the entire 24-person cast an opportunity to play multiple roles. And the roles are fun; from kings to prodigal sons to seedlings to the animals of Noah's Ark. It's all about flexing the imagination and encouraging the actors to take risks and try new things.

This event would not be possible without the generous support of the following sponsors Optima Bank and Trust and Piscataqua Savings Bank. To purchase Tickets to Godspell, call the box office at (603) 433-4472 or visit the box office at 125 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH. Tickets also may be purchased online at www.seacoastrep.org.

Seacoast Rep's Teen Stage Ensemble (TSE) was founded in 2010 and was created as a resource to offer dedicated youth the opportunity to learn more in-depth the craft of acting and hone their musical theater skills. The age range is 13 to 18 and students undergo a serious audition process to be admitted to the program.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization. Its mission is to reflect and enhance the community through the shared experience of live theatre. Our productions and outreach programs are inclusive and accessible - empowering and inspiring the imagination of both audience and artist. By attending the Silver Celebration and participating in our auction, you will help to keep Rep ticket prices affordable, maintain the quality of our shows, keep our outreach programs vibrant, and our doors open to helping out fellow non-profit organizations.