The Pocomoke Public Eye: LIVE: Godspell ~ Featuring Local Talent

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

LIVE: Godspell ~ Featuring Local Talent

Maybe you remember it from the 70's...

Godspell is a high-energy retelling of the parables and the passion of Christ.

Based on scriptures found in the Gospel of Matthew, Godspell is a bright, musical, modern portrayal of the community that Jesus formed with his disciples - trading in materialism and unhappiness for the joy that comes from forgiveness, unconditional love, and a child-like faith. Using pantomime, pop-culture references, and an unconventional setting.

The Mar-Va's summer-themed version of the show will have you singing, laughing, crying, and treasuring that which is most dear.

Directed by

Jay & Alicia Burton

and

featuring local talent

Jay Burton is excited to be joining the Mar-Va team for the first time as both co-director and actor (Jesus) in "Godspell"! Originally from Pocomoke, Jay grew up singing locally and playing in the PHS marching band. After high school he went on to perform with the group Broadway Magic (Kutztown University). He later moved to Lancaster, PA where he worked for eight years at Sight and Sound Theatres both onstage and behind the scenes. Favorite roles there include the Tomb Angel in "Behold the Lamb" and Michael the Archangel in "Miracle of Christmas". Jay has also performed in the southern gospel quartet, "Zion's Cry", performed as Schroeder in Basketcase Productions', "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown", and has been a featured soloist in shows with the Lancaster-based PRIMA Theatre Company. He is thrilled to be back in his hometown sharing his love of theatre and music with our enthusiastic cast!

Alicia Burton hails originally from Columbus, OH where she grew up performing in church, various choirs, community theatre, and performing arts schools. She earned a BA in Musical Theatre from Palm Beach Atlantic University where she received such honors as the 2004 PBAU Best Actress Award, and was a two-time Irene Ryan Award Nominee. She met her husband, Jay, while performing at Sight and Sound Theatres where she appeared in "Behold the Lamb," "Miracle of Christmas," "Ruth," "In the Beginning," "Daniel," and "Joseph". Some favorite past roles include Natalia Stepanovna in Chechov's "The Proposal", Queen Gertrude in "Hamlet", Elizabeth in "Miracle of Christmas", and Snoopy in "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown". Recently she spends her days working at the YMCA, teaching/coaching voice and acting, and chasing around her adorable one-year-old, Jaxson. Alicia is excited to join the Mar-Va for both Godspell and Theatre Academy this summer!