AVANT BARD PRESENTS the legendary African American musical The Gospel at Colonus, a soaring celebration of transcendence and the fragility of life. It transforms Sophocles’ timeless tale of the last days of Oedipus into a parable for our times. The music is an inspiring fusion of Black church gospel with blues and Motown. The show’s message of redemption is sorely needed right now. With its epic poetry and magnificent score, The Gospel at Colonus reminds us that out of the deepest sorrows, the highest and most uplifting hope can emerge.
The Gospel at Colonus By Lee Breuer and Bob Telson Directed by Jennifer L. Nelson Musical Direction by e’Marcus Harper-Short Starring William T. Newman Jr. as Oedipus Produced in Collaboration with Minister Becky Mays Jenkins and The Women’s Ecumenical Choir
Cast and Creative Team for The Gospel at Colonus at Avant Bard
DeMone (Singer Oedipus)
A. J. Calbert (Theseus)
Greg Watkins (Polyneices)
Tiffany Byrd (Antigone)
Ashley Buster (Ismene)
e’Marcus Harper-Short (Creon)
Chauncey Matthews (Baladeer)
Rafealito Ross (Chorus/Choir)
Brandon Mack (Chorus/Choir)
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http://wscavantbard.org/whos-who-in-the-gospel-at-colonus/
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