Gospel Goes to the Getty

Jerica Exum, Juwon Tyrel Perry, Eric A. Lewis, Mark Spates Smith, Kelvin Roston Jr., Jessica Brooke Seals, and Isaac Ray by Michael Brosilow. Court Theatre… Read More

Behind the Scenes: Scenic and Costume Design of THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS

Photo by Joe Mazza; model by John Culbert. The Gospel at Colonus is a lush theatrical experience. The cast, band, and creative team depict… Read More

A Night of Celebration

Guests at the 2023 Court gala; photo by John Zich. The evening of June 10th came alive with music and dancing. Court Theatre’s gala… Read More

Culture and Region as Told Through Props: THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS 

Court’s Properties Manager Lara Musard provides a brief overview of the jubilee bowls featured in The Gospel at Colonus, explaining how they pay homage… Read More

“85 Minutes of Hallelujah Joy”

Mark Spates Smith, Shari Addison, Jerica Exum, Cherise Thomas, Ariana Burks, Juwon Tyrel Perry, Aeriel Williams, Eric A. Lewis, Isaac Ray, Eva Ruwé, Jessica Brooke… Read More

Learning Guide: The Gospel at Colonus

Jessica Brooke Seals, Ariana Burks, Cherise Thomas, Kelvin Roston Jr., Mark Spates Smith, Aeriel Williams, Kai A. Ealy, Juwon Tyrel Perry, and Shari Addison by… Read More

Post-Show Discussion Activity

Aeriel Williams and Kelvin Roston Jr. by Joe Mazza. Use these questions to reflect, discuss, or journal about your experience and reactions to… Read More

The Glossary of GOSPEL

Aeriel Williams and Kelvin Roston Jr. by Joe Mazza The Gospel at Colonus reimagines Sophocles’s Oedipus at Colonus as a Pentecostal… Read More

Additional Learning, Listening, and Viewing

Shari Addison by Joe Mazza. Check out these resources for additional learning about the history of gospel music and Sophocles! Listen Gospel Mood Board Playlists:… Read More

Pre-Show Genogram and Genre Activity

Aeriel Williams and Kelvin Roston Jr. by Joe Mazza. The Gospel at Colonus is a fresh reimagination of a Greek play,… Read More