** The show will be interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing by Tarrant County College Practicum students on Monday January 8, 2007. **<\/p>\n
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n
December 20, 2006<\/p>\n
Artisan Center Theater Presents the off-Broadway and Broadway success<\/p>\n
GODSPELL
\nConceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak
\nMusic and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
\nOriginally Produced on the New York Stage by
\nEdgar Lansbury\/Stuart Duncan\/Joseph Beruh<\/p>\n
Directed by Taffy Geisel<\/p>\n
Runs Friday December 29 through Saturday January 27, 2007<\/p>\n
Hurst, Texas, December 20, 2006 \u2013 Artisan Center Theater proudly present GODSPELL at Artisan\u2019s 150 seat theater-in-the-round. The theater is located in the historic Belaire Plaza at 420 E. Pipeline Road. The daytime box office is located at 418 E. Pipeline Road. The show runs Friday December 29, 2006 through Saturday January 27, 2007. Performances are at 7:30pm on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights with 3pm matinees on January 6, 13, 20, 27. reserved seating tickets are $13.00 for adults, $11.00 for students and seniors, and $8.00 for children 12 and under. Monday and Thursday tickets are $9.00 for 13 and over, and $7.00 for 12 and under. Reservations are strongly recommended, and can be made by calling 817-284-1200. More information can be found on the website at http:\/\/www.ArtisanCT.com.<\/p>\n
The show will be interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing by Tarrant County College Practicum students on Monday January 8, 2007.<\/p>\n
ABOUT THE MUSICAL:<\/p>\n
GODSPELL is based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling, score by Stephen Schwartz, GODSPELL boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, \u201cDay by Day.\u201d As the cast performs \u201cPrepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,\u201d \u201cLearn Your Lessons Well,\u201d \u201cAll For The Best,\u201d \u201cAll Good Gifts,\u201d \u201cTurn Back, O Man\u201d and \u201cBy My Side,\u201d the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life.<\/p>\n
Under the gifted direction of Taffy Geisel, the exceptionally talented cast presents a compelling and entertaining story. <\/p>\n
THE DIRECTOR:<\/p>\n
Taffy Geisel (Director) started her theater career in kindergarten when she was cast as the mean ugly step-flower in CINDERELLA IN FLOWERLAND. From there she grew up to play Miss Hannigan in ANNIE at CATS, the role which earned her the Star Telegram’ Best Actress in Tarrant County in 2003. Artisan audiences remember her as the church lady Miss Myrtle in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN and the SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS, and as the director of Artisan\u2019s 2004 production of ANNIE.<\/p>\n
Taffy has had a long and successful association with Creative Arts Theater and School (CATS) in Arlington, where she has taught and directed. She is a playwright of growing reknown. She wrote THE CHRISTMAS CAROL MIRACLE, seen at Artisan last Christmas, as well as versions of THE LION, WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE and A WRINKLE IN TIME. In 2006 she directed the incredibly beloved and successful SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN and will also direct upcoming THE MIRACLE WORKER at Artisan.<\/p>\n
GODSPELL is one of her favorite musicals of all time – its joyful telling of Jesus’ story always fills her up with exultation.<\/p>\n
THE CAST (Double Cast) <\/p>\n
For more information on the actors, along with pictures, go to http:\/\/www.artisanct.com\/show.asp?SID=33<\/p>\n
THE CREW
\nMusical Director Cheri Mega
\nStage Manager Karen Trahan
\nChoreographer Maryclaire Becan
\nCostume Designer Darius Robinson
\nLight Design Curt Mega
\nSound Design Joey Geisel
\nScenic Painting Charles Spaulding
\nSet Design Bob White <\/p>\n
SUMMARY OF GODSPELL
\nWho: Artisan Center Theater, a 150 seat theater-in-the-round
\nWhat: GODSPELL
\nWhen: Friday December 29, 2006 through Saturday January 27, 2007
\nWhere: Belaire Plaza, 420 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst, Texas
\nDirector: Taffy Geisel
\nShowtimes: 7:30pm Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 3pm matinees on January 6, 13, 20, and 27.
\nTickets: Reserved seats: $13.00 for adults, $11.00 for students and senior citizens, $8.00 for children 12 and under. Mondays\/Thursdays are $9.00 for ages 13 and up and $7.00 for 12 and under.<\/p>\n
Reservations: Call 817-284-1200; Web site: http:\/\/www.ArtisanCT.com <\/p>\n
DeeAnn Blair
\nExecutive Director
\n817-999-8935 – cell<\/p>\n
Artisan Center Theater
\n404 E Pipeline Road
\nHurst, TX 76053-5832
\n817-284-1200 – Box Office
\n817-284-1419 – Fax
\nWhere Texas Families GO for Entertainment
\nhttp:\/\/artisanct.com\/ <\/p>\n
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