GODSPELL presented by UL Lafayette Opera Theatre
About this Event
Godspell tells the story of Jesus’ ministry, based on the Gospel of Matthew, through the lives of ordinary people, exploring the power of community, compassion, forgiveness, and hope in the face of uncertainty. For our production, we have reimagined the setting through the lens of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, placing these characters within a community confronting displacement, loss, and the devastating consequences of disaster. This shift allows us to explore the story with renewed nuance and urgency, grounding its moments of joy, humor, and fellowship in the very real circumstances of human suffering and resilience.
General Admission $10
UL Lafayette Faculty, Staff and Students Entry is Free with ID
CAST
* Friday Performance
+ Saturday Performance
° Both Performances
Jesus – Jonah Stout°
John the Baptist/Judas – Timothy Sam°
Company – Kaylea Brown*, Kristina Gillette *, Alexandra Gramby*, Cirus King+, Natalie Lares*, Gabriella LeBlanc+, Anna McMurray+, Ma’Kenzie Ned +, Rae Poché+, Kam Smith°, Jessica Spears*, Aiden Wade° , Payton Wiles°
Pharisees – Diego Martinez° , Aubry McMurray° , Katherine Fuentes°
ARTISTIC & TECHNICAL CREW
Stage Director – Dr. Kyle Melton
Assistant Stage Director – Dr. Sarah Rohner-Rees
Music Directors – Dr. Kyle Melton & Jacen Agregaard
Répétiteur – Yuxi Zhang
Lighting Design – Ken Harrelson
Animation Design – Teej Rawle
Costume Designer – Emily Pierret
Executive Producer – Dr. Kelly Bixby
Lighting Operator – Ken Harrelson
Sound Operator – Sydney LeBlanc
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 10.90
