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Cast & Crew Registration

2/9/2021

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Returning cast and crew registration for The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is normally held on the 2nd weekend of March (Sunday, February 21 in 2021) annually on the grounds of The Great Passion Play.  Those interested in returning as a member of the cast may apply between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2021. New cast and crew registration is held on the same date as well: Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 2:00-3:00pm.

The 2021 season is April 2 through October 30 and runs around 70 performances (View season schedule here).  Men, women, and children five years of age and older are needed for this year’s cast.  There is a particular need for men between the ages of 18 and 55 to play the parts of apostles, priests, and soldiers as well as families with children.
If you have ever wanted to be a cast member of a world-class theatrical production, let this be your year to apply.

Those who have an interest in joining this wonderful cast and who are unable to come to the February 21 cast registration are invited to call the Play before that date at 479-253-8559 between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM to be considered.

In conjunction with cast registration, applications will be received and interviews conducted for the following positions: food service, Holy Land Tour actors, gift shop workers, maintenance positions, bus drivers, docents (museum guides), reservations clerks, and grounds positions on the grounds of The Great Passion Play on Sunday, February 21 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. 
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Mission Trips and Service Projects

12/29/2020

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3rd Spotlight Tower added in 2020
We are very thankful to the volunteer help and material contributions of Dover Christian Church of Oklahoma and Corinth Baptist Church of Louisiana. These two churches have been instrumental in the addition of our petting zoo area, the spotlight towers on the set, and numerous other projects throughout the grounds. Here's a before and after look as well as a progress shot of the 3rd spotlight tower that they've put in for the Passion Play.

Additionally, the First Christian Church of Stilwell, Oklahoma did an awesome job of staining the tower to help it look great for a long time as well as completing a walkway to connect the pathway to the cross to the walkway to the statue.
Statue Walkway completed by First Christian Church of Stilwell, Oklahoma
Bethlehem Area in Holy Land Improvements
New Porch for the Church in the Grove--Arkansas Campers on Mission
Click here for more Before & After Shots
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In Memory of Richard Griffith: Cast Member from 1969-2020

10/7/2020

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The Great Passion Play will be performed in memory of Richard Griffith on Saturday, October 17. Richard has been a cast member of the Passion Play since 1969 until he went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2020.

Richard performed as a Roman soldier before over 7.5 million people in that period of time.

He will be greatly missed by all his co-workers who count him as family.

Richard's memorial service will be held at New Day Fellowship in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on Sunday, October 18 at 4:00pm. Please wear a mask out of respect for the State's regulations.
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Art by Jack Dawson

9/30/2020

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If My Peopleby Jack E. Dawson
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
The artist had originally thought the hands mending the flag would be a founding father, but as he sketched the original painting his mind was drawn to the scars of Christ and His promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14. Here the nail-scarred hands of Jesus mend our flag, just as His tender hands will mend the heart of our nation if His people pray! The tattered flag speaks of neglect and unconcern for our founding principles as bullet holes proclaim the spiritual and physical warfare waged for our freedom. One blood-tinged hole symbolizes the sacrifice of the flag bearer. The image of an unborn child testifies that life is precious at any age, but notice that the face of evil rises in the smoke of the Twin Towers. Though we live in a world of violence and tragedy, the crimson thread that brings wholeness to the flag illustrates the hope and healing brought by the crimson thread of His death, burial and resurrection that is woven throughout the Bible. Can you see His people praying in the flag? Are you praying and seeking His face? He promises if we do, He will hear and forgive and heal our land.

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Prayer Meeting at Statue

7/26/2020

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Easter Television Showings

4/9/2020

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Stream online below, or see the television times below!
For the best resolution, click the "gear"--which is the settings and click 1080p if your internet speed will allow!

​We hope that you enjoy this condensed version of The Great Passion Play, and we hope you make plans to come to Eureka Springs when live performances resume!
Although live performances have been postponed, you can see special performances of The Great Passion Play as filmed before a live audience on the following television stations:

Northwest Arkansas
KXNW 34 (MyNet) Sunday, April 12 @ 8:00pm
KNWA (NBC) Sunday, April 12 @ 11:00pm

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We hope that you can join us in your home for these special showings of The Great Passion Play!
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Redemption Enduro on June 27

3/26/2020

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UPDATE: Ticket deals through March 6

1/25/2020

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Before and After Pictures from Improvements at the Passion Play

12/29/2019

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​We are currently in the middle of a $300,000 matching challenge for gifts given to our non-profit. We have now raised over $50,000 in this effort. Will you help us with this cause?

Here’s a very brief overview of what we’ve been to accomplish since 2013. Click here to see just a few of the before-and-after and in progress pictures.

2013: Reopening of the complete Holy Land Tour and putting new rooftops on the Passion Play and rooftop areas
2014: First summer with every week mission trips with Team Effort
2015: Passion Play Set facelift
2016: Marketplace development & Christ of the Ozarks Restoration
2017: a) Hosted summer mission trips started, b) History Museum opened, and c) opening of Noah’s Ark Park Petting Zoo
2018: a) Development of 5 miles of Biblically themed mountain bike and hiking trails to host the Arkansas high school and middle school mountain bike race, b) rear of house spotlight added to the Passion Play, and c) complete restoration of Tabernacle canvas
2019: a) Best attended opening weekend for 15 years on first ever Good Friday and Saturday showings of the Passion Play, b) 18 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails opened on the 667-acre property, c) Cross and Prayer Area completed, and d) 2nd spotlight tower and spotlight added

The 2020 outlook for improvements is looking very good as well.
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$300,000 Matching Challenge

11/21/2019

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One of our major supporting families has issued a challenge: if we raise $300,000, they will match that amount in gifts to our non-profit (501-c3) foundation. This is AMAZING and a wonderful opportunity.

​So far, we have raised $17,000 toward the challenge. (December 20 update: $42,000 raised; December 31 almost $55,000 raised)

WILL YOU HELP US MEET THIS CHALLENGE? 
Give to our $300,000 matching challenge
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​Christ of the Ozarks & Cross: Open 365 Days a Year from 8:00am-8:00pm, 11:00pm on nights of Passion Play)
Passion Play: 70 performances on select nights May through October (plus Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Sunrise Service) Click here for schedule.
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