Cotton Patch Gospel
- Full Length Musical, Drama
- ISBN: C05
"The show offers a vivid witness. This is the Gospel."
The American Baptist Magazine
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Description
- Full Length Musical
- Drama
- 105 minutes
- Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18), Adult, Appropriate for all audiences
- Set Requirements: Exterior Set
- Performance Group:
- Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, High School/Secondary
This "Greatest Story Ever Retold" is based on the book The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John by Clarence Jordan in which the Gospel is presented in a setting of rural Georgia with country music songs, the final and perhaps best work of Harry Chapin.
As this Gospel begins, they sing that "Somethin's a-brewin' in Gainesville." Herod is the mayor of Atlanta and, inevitably, Christ is lynched by local thugs only to rise again. Drama critics loved this show and so did a broad spectrum of religious commentators.
REVIEWS:
As this Gospel begins, they sing that "Somethin's a-brewin' in Gainesville." Herod is the mayor of Atlanta and, inevitably, Christ is lynched by local thugs only to rise again. Drama critics loved this show and so did a broad spectrum of religious commentators.
REVIEWS:
"A dream come true. A breath of fresh air. Something good is happening. A reverential retelling of the book of Matthew. It takes the Bible's passionate intensity and directness for contemporary meaning into the popular vein without diluting it."
Contemporary Christian Music
"Powerful drama and a joyous celebration. This musical succeeds mightily."
The Episcopalian
"The show offers a vivid witness. This is the Gospel."
The American Baptist Magazine
"Entertaining and inspiring, it will lift your spirits and renew your hope."
The Long Island Catholic
"Rollicking, foot-stomping, hand-clapping new musical."
The Messenger
Characters
- Casting:
- Casting Notes: Large and variable with male and female roles to suit your group, or by doubling with as few as 5.
