Longview -- ArtsView Children's Theatre will present 'Godspell Jr.", starring a cast of local 13 - 18 year old students.

The production combines a cast and crew of sixteen teenagers with guitar, piano, and drums.

Through acting, musical skills and technical talent, the "Godspell" troupe will share the production at 7 on Friday, Aug. 10, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, at ArtsView Children's Theatre, located at 313 W. Tyler St.

Admission is $8. The play is based on the book by John Michael Tebelak, which is based on "The Gospel According to St. Matthew."

For tickets, please call 903-236-7535 or see the Web site at www.artsviewchildrenstheatre. com

The cast and crew include students from a variety of schools in the area.

ArtsView, founded in 2004, is a local theater company committed to a progressive education and outreach program that ignites youth from all levels of society with an enduring passion for the performing arts through both observation and participation.