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Dover-Sherborn Summer Drama Program Students Preparing For 'Godspell'

The performances will be on August 24-27 at 8:00 p.m. each night at The Sherborn Community Center.

The Dover-Sherborn Summer Drama Program is proud to announce this season's musical, Godspell, featuring familiar songs such as "Day by Day," "Prepare Ye," "All for the Best" and "Beautiful City."

The show includes a cast of thirty students in grades 7-12, who are rehearsing in July and August in preparation for the performances on August 24-27 at 8:00 p.m. each night at The Sherborn Community Center.

Tickets are $15 each and will be on sale soon at Eaton/Walgreens in Sherborn and The Dover Market and The Dover Deli in Dover. 

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The show is an urban, 1970's version of the Gospel stories using rock, country, gospel, and spiritual style music to translate the famous parables for a modern audience.

The music was composed by Stephen Schwartz, well known for his music for Wicked, Children of Eden, and Pippin.

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The performance is being directed by middle school English teacher, Scott Walker. Musical Direction is by Michael Jones and choreography is by Lauryn Walker.

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