FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BECKMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL HELP TO BUILD ‘BEAUTIFUL CITY’ THROUGH THEIR PRODUCTION OF ‘GODSPELL JR.’ BEGINNING ON FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021, IN DYERSVILLE, IOWA DYERSVILLE, IOWA – Beckman Catholic High School students will musically tell the stories of John the Baptist, Jesus and Judas when they present their production of Godspell JR. beginning Friday, April 16, it was announced today by Freddie Gershon, CEO of Music Theatre International (MTI). Conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell is one of the biggest Off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time. Based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew, the musical uses major episodes in the Bible – including the baptism of Jesus, the Last Supper, his arrest and crucifixion – to explore important ideas like compassion, love, forgiveness and sacrifice for the greater good. The show draws on various theatrical traditions and musical styles, including pantomime, charades, acrobatics, vaudeville, folk and rock to create a groundbreaking and unique reflection on parables of Jesus. “There is a wonderful symmetry in this production. These students are working together as a team to present a musical, which at its core reminds us how our individual actions ‘day by day’ help us to build a beautiful community and world.” says Gershon. Beckman Catholic High School will present the MTI Broadway Junior production Godspell JR. on Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 18, at 3:00 p.m. in the Beckman auditorium 1325 9th St., SE, Dyersville. Tickets to the live performances (limited seating) are $10 and available at the school office during school hours. Live stream performances will be offered Friday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m. Those tickets may be purchased at: showtix4u.com (Please search for Beckman Catholic to find tickets.) Godspell JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com. Any questions? Contact Marcel Kielkucki, principal, Beckman Catholic High School 563-875-7188 or [email protected] .