‘Redemption’ Easter show at Calvary Church Dover set April 11-15

The Creative Arts Ministry of Calvary Church, Dover announced that this year's Easter production will be the premiere of "Redemption," a new dramatic musical set in biblical times. “Redemption” will be presented at 7 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, April 11 to 14,  and at 3 and 7 p.m., Saturday, April 15, in Calvary's state-of-the-art sanctuary theater. Th address is 1141 East Lebanon Road, at Route 10 and South State Street, Dover.

Team-directed by Dee Gleason, Yasmin Walton, Josh Walton and Terrence Savagel, "Redemption" is an original show created by Calvary's Creative Arts team. Based on the biblical account of Christ's life, death and resurrection, the dramatic musical tells the Easter story through the eyes of three ordinary people whose lives were changed by meeting Christ.

"We're taking a fresh approach by focusing on characters audiences can relate to - Nicodemus, a Pharisee; Barabbas, a zealot; and Lydia, an adulterous woman - in a story of betrayal, uncertainty, hopelessness and, ultimately, love," said Executive Producer Yasmin Walton. "Longing to change their lives and find hope, freedom and truth, these three people find what they seek in Jesus, the friend of sinners, who came for us."

Featured players in a cast of 75 include Chuck DeHoff as Jesus, Jerry Winding as Nicodemus, Kevin Staniszewski as Barabbas, and Caitlyn Kuhn as Lydia. The drama features contemporary music, including two original songs produced by Terrence Savagel.

Admission is free and open to all, with no reserved seating. Doors open one hour before performances, but seats fill up quickly, so audience members are encouraged to arrive early for the best seats. Nursery available.

For more information, call 302-697-7776 or go to www.calvarydover.org.