The newly revealed gospel document, written in Coptic script, is believed to be a translation of the original, a Greek text written by an early Christian sect sometime before A.D. The only known surviving copy of the gospel was found in a codex, or ancient book, that dates back to the third or fourth century A.D. Some biblical scholars are calling the Gospel of Judas the most significant archaeological discovery in 60 years. The Coptic, or Egyptian Christian, manuscripts were unveiled today at National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C. That's what a newly revealed ancient Christian text says.Īfter being lost for nearly 1,700 years, the Gospel of Judas was recently restored, authenticated, and translated. We have one student on drums, Sam Watts,” Motley explained.He is one of the most reviled men in history.īut was Judas only obeying his master's wishes when he betrayed Jesus with a kiss? Michael Bryant is playing lead guitar and Rob Campbell is playing bass. “Charlie Brockus, who is an alumni, is playing keyboards. That’s been fun,” Motley said.Ĭathy Strance is the music director and has a combo in the pit for this production. “The kids have had a lot of input on what they are going to wear because they really are playing themselves. She’s assisted by Lessie Shashack and Geri Lampman, a volunteer who Motley noted that “everyone calls mama.” That’s kind of the back drop, and it has beautiful painting on it.”Ĭonnie Zimmerman heads the costume design. “It kind of looks like sunrays, but what’s really impressive are the panels that the kids made,” Motley said. She also said that the set design, under the direction of Brad Lewis, is beautiful, as usual. “Then we have an ensemble of 18 and they play different characters,” Motley said. The other disciples include Abby Goeckner, Mikhaela Romoser, Aaron Johnson, Hannah Andres, Connor Lewis, Abby Davis, Erika Clark, and Destin Woods. “They aren’t called by a script character name, they are called by their own names,” Motley noted. Brennan Davis plays Jesus, and Logan Sherrill plays Judas while eight other students represent the disciples. While the script typically calls for a cast of 10, Motley explained that they have an ensemble. And definitely a different acting style for the kids to learn.” “Everybody gets to give their ideas so it’s been kind of unusual and a fun rehearsal process for us in that regard. “It’s a very improvisational show as you figure out hey, what’s the best way to tell the story with the kids we’ve got,” Motley added.
Try whatever you want.' It’s different,” Motley said. You can’t change the language at all, but with this one, they tell you, 'Have fun.
A lot of scripts - you have to go by the book - you can’t make any cuts. “There’s a lot of ad-libbing in it - a lot of leeway, and they let you have that. Motley also pointed out that the interesting part about this production is that the "Godspell" writers allow for creative interpretation. “It’s been a real popular show over the years, and it was just revised on Broadway last year in 2012,” Motley noted. After Stephen Schwartz wrote a new score for the musical, "Godspell" had an off-Broadway run from about 1971 to 1976 before its first Broadway production opened in June of 1976. "Godspell" originated in 1970 at Carnegie Mellon University.
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