St. Joseph’s Academy and Catholic High School’s Black Box Productions Company performed the 2012 revised version of Godspell in the Academy Arts Center Black Box Theater. Written by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, Godspell is based on the Gospel of Matthew and explores current issues through parables and songs. Cast members used these elements to highlight the struggles and situations faced in today’s world. The show featured an exciting score, and audiences were both entertained and inspired as the cast led them through a wide variety of emotions using humor, creative storytelling, and poignant moments of sadness and loss.

This article was originally published in May 2025.