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scotfestival 2007
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| Show Title: Corpus Christi |
| Artist: MCCV & 108 Productions |
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Venue: Bedlam Theatre (Venue 49) |
Dates/ Times: 6th to 25th August at 22.00
(90 min - no perf on Sundays) |
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Previews: 4th - 6th August at 22.00 (90 min) |
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Tickets: Tickets £8,
Concessions £7 (Previews
- £5) |
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Bookings: Bedlam Box Office: 0131 225 9893 |
| Fringe Online Booking:
edfringe.com |
| Artist's Websites:
www.myspace.com/asyoubelievesoshallyoube |
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MCCV & 108 Productions Presents
The Los Angeles
Critically-Acclaimed
Corpus Christi By Terrence McNally |
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"Recommended! In director Nic Arnzen's
heartfelt take, a multiracial, gender-bent ensemble led by the
affecting James Brandon lands its core message ..."
– Los Angeles Times |
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Terrence McNally's Corpus Christi is a retelling of the Jesus
story, with Jesus as a gay man living in 1950s Corpus Christi,
Texas. Originally opening in 1998 to bomb threats and protests
and continuing in various cities with the same reception, this
revival production has been able to share McNally's message
without a single demonstration. Starting humbly at the
Metropolitan Community Church in the Valley in June 2006, the
play's resounding success continued to sold-out audiences for
months at the famed Los Angeles' Zephyr Theatre and is currently
touring the world. "GO! The entire cast gives
great performances...
Creating an ending that is almost cinematic in its scope." -
LA Weekly
In our working with McNally, perhaps he says it best: "The play
was meant to enlarge (people's) understanding of the divinity in
each of us and at the same time, to include gay men and women in
the story of Christ's life and encourage a return to
spirituality. It is pretty easy for gay people to feel
alienated from any and all religions. The play is my attempt to
lessen that feeling of alienation where gay men and women are
spiritual 'heroes' as well."
Typically performed by thirteen young men, this production
continues to celebrate the play's message of embracing diversity
by casting both men and women of a large age range from all
walks of life.
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108 productions
- We believe Spirit and Art are ONE. Through
theatrical, film and multi-media endeavors, we aspire to
challenge personal beliefs, thoughts, and ideas, including our
own, and connect to the universal Truth that we are all ONE.
This is the company’s first production.
MCCV - Metropolitan Community Churches are on a bold
mission to transform hearts, lives, and history. We are a
movement that faithfully proclaims God's inclusive love for
all people and proudly bears witness to the holy integration
of spirituality and sexuality.
Photo
credit: Mikki Willis
www.mikkiwillis.com
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Click Map For Directions To
The Venue
Bedlam Theatre (Venue 49) 11b Bristo Place, EH1 1EZ |
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Visit Us Online At -
www.myspace.com/asyoubelievesoshallyoube |
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