Last Friday night, November 29th, Kathy and I went to the Piney Woods Fine Arts Association presentation of "Godspell" from Moonglow Productions out of Toronto. This is an updated version based on the Canadian version of Godspell. As such it was very different from the Godspell of my youth, but quite enjoyable. The David Rogers set design was also very impressive.The ensemble cast performed the classic songs but with a modern rhythm and tone. Lyrics have been updated, too, to reflect today's cultural reality. There is even audience on-stage participation! But that's not what I enjoyed the most. Of all the things on stage, I was most impressed my the energy and elan of the performers. Their voices reflected that energy with clarity and humor and pathos. I found myself smiling and singing along (softly, I promise). In Act II, of course, I found my eyes leaking a little, both from their touching performances and my memories of my past productions.
After the show, we had been invited to join the cast, crew, and PYFAA patrons for a reception. It was lovely. The performers all came and were delightful in person as well...genuine, appreciative, and wonderfully (and undeservedly) humble.
They are coming back to Texas in February to the Windmere in Dallas. I may have to get a road trip together. Yeah... it was THAT good.
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