Priscilla Beach Theatre Presents Two Shows

1. Priscilla Beach Theatre will present “Godspell” at 8 p.m. Aug. 8-10 and 15-17 and at 4 p.m. Aug. 11 on PBT’s new outdoor stage under the tent. “Godspell,” written and composed by Stephen Schwartz, with book by John-Michael Tebelak, is a joyous performance of song and dance based on the parables from the Gospel of Matthew. The staging of this Broadway favorite marks the historic reintroduction of adult cast productions at PBT.

Co-directed by Conni DiLego and Geronimo Sands, artistic director emeritus, the cast includes actors from throughout the South Shore. Tickets for “Godspell” are $20 at the door and seating is limited based on parking availability. Senior citizens will be admitted for half price ($10 each) for the Aug. 8 and 15 shows. For more information, visit www.pbtheatre.org or call 508-224-4888.

2. Priscilla Beach Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz in the Wild West,” by Willard Simms, as the current children and teen workshop. The humorous tale sends Dorothy and her friends back in time to the western frontier where they meet legendary figures of the time. Directed by Geronimo Sands, the two-week workshop meets weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 29 to Aug. 8.

Performances will be held at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 9-10 and 16-17 at PBT’s new outdoor theatre at 800 Rocky Hill Road. Each two-week workshop costs $300 per student and is directed by professionals. Space is limited and early registration is recommended. PBT now accepts payments through Visa, MasterCard or American Express. To register for workshops, visit www.pbtheatre.org or call 508-224-4888.

3. Pilgrim Progress will take place at 6 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 9, 16 and 23, and at 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. This reenactment of the Pilgrims’ Sabbath procession to worship begins at the Mayflower Society House, located at 4 Winslow St. Costumed participants, many of them from the town of Plymouth and the surrounding communities, as well as visitors to the area, represent the survivors of the first harsh winter of 1621. They will assemble to the beat of a drum.

The Progress proceeds south along the waterfront and up Leyden Street to the site of the First Fort meetinghouse on Burial Hill, where the Pilgrims met for worship. The Psalms sung are taken from “The Book of Psalms” by Henry Ainsworth, which was used by the Pilgrims in Holland and in Plymouth. The passages read by Elder Brewster are usually from Governor Bradford’s “Of Plymouth Plantation” or other Pilgrim sources.

After the brief worship service, the march continues down through Town Square and north on Main Street, ending at the Mayflower Society House on North Street.

Plymouth Rock Foundation is main event sponsor, with support from the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund. For more information, email pilgrimprogress1620@gmail.com.

5. Artist Exposure Gallery welcomes the public to an opening reception for a mixed-media exhibit by local South Shore artists, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the entire month of August. High-tide brings  sea whimsy indoors with featured artists: Teresa Mowery, Joe Higgins, Bryan Randa, Linda Vopat, Ronn Cartier Perry, Joan Welch, Jonathan Bowling and Leslie Berman. This summer’s exhibit shows a  cross-section of the types of artists we feature in the gallery.  A Group Exhibition welcomes a variety of media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, print making, sculpture, color, black & white photography and patina finished metal work.