Preps, gangstas, anime kids, scenesters, bohemians, geeks — what do they all have in common? In the Noble Fool Theatricals Youth Ensemble production of “Godspell,” they all come together in an alley setting to relate Jesus’ parables. The six groups comprised of 38 local kids and teens are taking the stage at Pheasant Run Resort for four weekends beginning Saturday, Nov. 29. 

Following the 1970 Broadway script by Stephen Schwartz and Jon-Michael Tebelak, “Godspell” puts a modern spin on the Biblical parables based on the book of Matthew by using dance, acting and songs. Hits from the show include “Day By Day” and “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord.”

The ensemble cast, led by Tyler Vaughn of Geneva as Jesus, has been rehearsing since early October, honing the show and its dance numbers, including “Stomp”-like moves.

“The best part about my role is the challenge I face while trying to act like Jesus,” said the 17-year-old Vaughn. “Trying to act like I’m perfect without seeming arrogant, and attempting to grasp the humbleness that the Lord showed every day has been a fun challenge for me.

“‘Godspell’ has been performed many different ways, but never as modern and relevant to young people as our version,” said director Tracy Whiteside of St. Charles. “The show is funny, uplifting, humbling and, ultimately, about achieving harmony among disparate groups through the love of (the) Lord.”

Other cast members include from St. Charles: Abbey Marie Villwock, Alex Adams, Allison Cook, Barbara Homan, Kevin Chlapecka, Megan Gill, Rachel Whiteside and Sara Monteleone; from Downers Grove: Liann Lucansky; from Winfield: Nadia Pelletier; from Geneva: Alana Goodrich, Allison Grischow, Becca Grischow, Ally Carrino, Cassidy Van Cleve, Connor Colbert, Josh Harper, Molly Carberry, Natalie Carberry, Rob O’Neil and Sadie Vaughn; from Batavia: Cecily Lemon, Erika Nickelson, Jackie Scheer, Jessi McCluskey, Mary Alcott, Megan Warren and Rebecca Rousseau; from Bartlett: Amy Marik, Katie Brazier and Madeline McCue; from West Chicago: Elena Tubridy; from Carol Stream: Kara Witkowski and Tom Horvath; from South Elgin: Allie Kutcher; from Maple Park: Leah Richards; and from Elburn: McKenzie McMullan.

Musical direction is by Ken Jones of Wayne.

The NFT Youth Ensemble is an audition-only program for young talent. For more information on upcoming youth opportunities, visit  www.noblefool.org/education or call (630) 364-0550.

“Godspell,” rated G, will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20; and at 7 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 7 and 14, on the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage. Tickets cost priced at $13. Lunch packages at Harvest Steak & Seafood Restaurant are available.

Pheasant Run Resort is at 4051 E. Main St. (Route 64), St. Charles. For tickets, call the box office at (630) 584-6342 or visit  www.ticketmaster.com. Additional performance information  is at www.noblefool.org.