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Justin Poole<\/a>, assistant professor of theater<\/a> at 91短视频, and professional composer and musician Jim Clemens present \u201cThe Gospel Project:\u00a0A Theatrical Journey through the Life of Jesus Christ.” The performances will be Friday, Jan. 29, and Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.<\/p>\n

The work is “a kinetic and reverent retelling of the Gospels that takes as its inspiration the Baroque art of Rembrandt and Caravaggio,” according to Poole.<\/p>\n

It was commissioned by Asbury\u2019s Sacred Arts Series<\/a> and will be performed in the church’s recently renovated Slaven Hall, utilizing for the first time its new state-of-the-art theatrical lighting system.<\/p>\n

In addition to Poole and Clemens, the creative team includes adjunct faculty members Holly Labbe<\/a>, costume designer and movement coach, and David Vogel<\/a>, lighting designer, and student Ezrionna Prioleau, stage manager.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Gospels still have the potential to challenge and surprise,” says Poole. “Showcasing these stories through a blend of sculptural poses, atmospheric lighting, and mood-setting music allows audiences to experience the life of Jesus with fresh eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Poole says the performance will appeal to “believers and doubters, church goers and non-churchgoers, theater enthusiasts and non-theater enthusiasts … I think what really comes through in this production is the humanity of Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the process of translating the Gospels into a two-person theater piece, Clemens has composed music spontaneously. He’ll perform on a variety of instruments during the production.\u00a0 The process “has allowed me to experiment,” Clemens says. “When I respond to something he’s doing or saying, it often triggers a response from him, so that the piece grows organically. We’re free to tell each other \u2018More of that\u2019 or \u2018That doesn’t work, try this.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Snow dates and times:<\/strong> Friday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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