Passion Play 2020 April 8, 2020
CCF Collaboration of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ
History of the Passion Play
IN 1634, the Oberammergau Villagers promised to perform the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ every tenth year, in so far as no one was to die of the plague anymore.
The villagers were answered by God and therefore in 1634, the first passion play took place. The promise has been kept until today. The Passion Play will be presented in Oberammergau May 16-October 4, 2020.
This year, The Catholic Community of Flint will produce Phase 1, an adapted version of the world-renowned play on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 (Spy Wednesday).
Details about the production and who can participate in the CCF Passion Play 2020
During January and early February, parishioners at all CCF Campus Sites will be recruited to participate. However, community members outside of the Catholic Community of Flint are welcome to participate, regardless of one's denomination or participation in a faith community.
ENSEMBLE ROLES AVAILABLE:
- 35 Adult Speaking Roles for 8-10 performers (Ages 19-100)
- 20 Young People's Ensemble Roles (Ages 15-18)
- 12 Children's Ensemble Roles (Ages 10-14)
- 2-3 Cantors
- Passion Play Choir (15-25 Singers)
- 3-10 Musicians (Piano, Organ, Band and Orchestral Instruments)
- Technical Assistants (Scenery and Props)
- Costume Coordination and Construction
How to get involved in the Catholic Community of Flint Passion Play 2020
Following the meeting date, a rehearsal schedule will be set accommodating those involved as well as an outline of the production needs in terms of division of roles, music as well as scenery, props, and costume needs.
At this time all parishioners at all campus sites as well as others outside the CCF who may not be registered members at a campus site within The Catholic Community of Flint, are asked to complete the interest survey in the link below, as well as interested participants outside of the Catholic Faith. Participants do not need to be part of the Catholic Faith or the Catholic Community of Flint to participate in Passion Play 2020.
REHEARSAL and PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Tentative Production Timeline:
- Casting and Assigning of Roles: January/February 2020
- Rehearsals begin in February, 2020 (not all participants will be needed at all rehearsals until later).
- Rehearsals will be held at different times based on the schedules of participants. A combination of evenings, late afternoons, some Saturdays and some Sundays will be used to meet with key players in key scenes until late in the rehearsal/preparation process.
- Mid-March, larger ensemble rehearsals will be held for larger groups involved.
- No rehearsals will be scheduled March 28-April 4, 2020 (spring break)
- Final rehearsals: April 5 and 6, 2020
- Dress rehearsal: April 7, 2020
- Performance: Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Rehearsal Sites: St. John Vianney Parish Center and St. Michael's Parish Hall
Performance Site: St. Michael's Church
Unlike CCF Campus Site's Christmas Eve Children's Masses that portray the birth of Christ, Passion Play 2020 will not be part of the celebration of Mass on April 8, 2020.
CCF Passion Play Contact Information
Martin and his family have been members of St. John Vianney since 1981. He has worked in public education as a theatre teacher, director, and designer for over 40 years. He taught high school in the Niles Brandywine School District, Grand Blanc Community Schools and for 25 years at Flint Central High School from 1981-2006.
He currently works as an instructional technologist at The Genesee Intermediate School District and is a theatre guest artist at Goodrich High School, Grand Blanc High School, and Flint Youth Theatre.
Email: martinits@yahoo.com
Location: 2415 Bagley Street, Flint, MI, United States
Phone: 810-235-1812