Godspell opens tomorrow

Grace Fendrick
Staff Writer

Cast at the finale of a preview performance

Apex High Peak Players’ final production of this school year, Godspell, runs this week. This Broadway hit was originally written by John-Michael Tebelak with lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and its plotline loosely follows the gospel of Matthew. Apex High’s production, put on by the fourth period Theatre Arts III/IV class, has a twist as it is set in a subway station.

Junior Will Stapleton plays Jesus, and senior Josh Menzies will be playing Judas. The ensemble is a crucial part to the musical, as they play Jesus’ followers and are “always on stage,” senior Rachel Pullen, a spot light operator, said.

The seniors in the cast of Godspell

The rock and roll songs will make you want to get up and dance while the slower songs will tug at your heartstrings. In the end it’s a heartwarming story about, “a community really coming together,” said senior Olivia Williams, a member of the ensemble as well as a crew. You can see Godspell this week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (May 15-17) at 7:00 p. m. in the auditorium. Tickets are being sold only at apexdrama.com for $7.50 for students and seniors and $8.50 for adults, they will also be sold at the door for $10. For any additional information please contact director Gina Winter at gwinter@wcpss.net.