Risen! featuring the Original Cast from the album “Risen! The Musical” recorded and produced by Joffy Girling/Joffy James

So just to continue from last week – the focus of Mustard Seed Songs has recently been our work in progress “Theophilus- The Musical” and its spin off “A Journey of Faith”.
However, our second musical – Risen! The Musical is back! In May 2024 we have 5 performances booked at Titchfield Festival Theatre’s, Arden Theatre– a brand new auditorium holding approx. 450.
The Director and Choreographer is Jody Brown with Harry Wells, the Musical Director.
Last week I shared with you the promo and today it is the letter of invitation that is going to potential performers- so if you fancy “treading the boards” please read the below and get in touch!

Hello,
It is my pleasure to invite you to the Show Launch of “Risen! The Musical” at Holy Rood Church Centre, Stubbington PO14 2AS on Thursday, December 14th at 7.00 pm.
Risen! The Musical is an original “sung through musical” produced by the charity Mustard Seed Songs and will be performed at the new Arden Theatre of Titchfield Festival Theatre PO14 4BG, from Wednesday, May, 1st to Saturday, May 4th.
The Director and Choreographer is Jody Brown and Musical Director, Harry Wells.
Auditions will take place during the first week of January 2024. Rehearsals will immediately follow twice weekly in Stubbington and/or Portsmouth.
The “Risen! The Musical” storyline begins just before Palm Sunday and, unlike Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell, finishes not on Good Friday or Easter Sunday, but 40 days later. We believe this production to be unique and attractive to people of all ages and persuasions.
An earlier production was filmed at Portsmouth’s New Theatre Royal and featured “The London Touring Cast” – alumni and students from the London College of Music, Ealing, London. The Arden Theatre production will be similar, but not identical to the filmed version with, for example the cast not necessarily required to dance.
Here is a short promo taken from the film: https://youtu.be/NP5jJIwzBhw
The full film can be seen here: Risen! The Musical with subtitles in English – YouTube
Attached is a list of the characters, playing ages, voice and song examples using time references from the film.
If you would like to attend the Show Launch, please email your details to ken@risenthemusical.com and I will add you to the attendees list.
With very best wishes
Ken Shearsmith
Founder Mustard Seed Songs (registered charity no 1077618)

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