So the lines are pre-recorded, with the speaking roles acting them out. "We’re not just trying to do a play about history," Butler said, "we’re trying to make people feel as if they’re there - as if they’re part of the experience."īecause there are so many speaking roles in the show, and because the set is so massive, there’s no possible way to give everyone microphones. The tour includes a representation of the manger where Jesus was born - a stone cave-like shelter built into a hill, rather than the wood stable in modern depictions. The Holy Land grounds at The Great Passion Play span on for acres, showing historically-accurate models of ancient times. and for us, it’s almost like we get transposed back in time 2000 years." "The lights are going to come up, and you’re not going to see the crowd anymore. "You’re going to become consumed," Goostree said. Jeff Goostree, who performed in his 18th year in 2018, gave a word of advice before jumping in to the cast and becoming part of the play. "People come to Eureka Springs for a lot of different reasons," Butler said, "but in the end it’s to let them take time off to think about what life is all about." He says being part of the production affects every aspect of the actors' lives. Kent Butler is the director of operations, and also portrays Jesus. The play spans from May to October, with hundreds to thousands in attendance every show. The Great Passion Play is performed as many as four times every week. "The only other production in the world that even comes close to this one is in Germany," Executive Director Randall Christy said, "and they only do it once every ten years." But on a stage built into the hillside with a cast of 150 people, much more goes into the production than what meets the eye. Over the past 50 years, The Great Passion Play has hosted thousands of Oklahomans, as well as visitors from all 50 states and more than a dozen countries. I have read and agree to the terms above.EUREKA SPRINGS, AR (KJRH) - It’s a story that’s touched 9 million lives. While you are welcome to take photos and videos of the production (if the flash is off and you are not distracting guests around you), The Great Passion Play reserves the right to use all photographic images and video-audio recordings (including any artistic edits or additions) for publicity, advertising, trade, editorial, or any lawful purpose whatever. The Great Passion Play is a copyrighted production. The Great Passion Play is a 501-C3 nonprofit organization, all donations are tax-deductible. Sensitivity Warning: Strobe, Special Effects, and Smoke Effects are used in this production. If I do not use these tickets during the 2024 season, I understand that these tickets will only roll-over to be used during the 2025 season. Since this is a 1-use anytime ticket, I understand that this is a non-refundable ticket. Cancellation/Weather insurance allows you to receive a refund with no questions asked. You may also add Cancellation/Weather insurance to your tickets for an additional charge of $5 per ticket. In the event that your performance is cancelled due to severe weather conditions, your tickets become rain-checks which you can use at any future performance. The Great Passion Play is performed in the rain. Refunds are only available with cancellation insurance. 8:30-10:15 PM - The Great Passion Play Performance (7:30 PM Good Friday & Saturday and After Labor Day, 8:00PM for performances between August 16 and September 1)ġ. Starting as early as 6:45 PM - Free performances begin of the Parables of the Potter, David the Shepherd, and Jerusalem Dancers (5:45 PM Good Friday & Saturday and after August 15)ħ:50 PM - Theater opens at 7:50pm (6:55pm Good Friday & Saturday and after August 15). It is advised to allow around 2 hours to get the entire experience for the Holy Land Tour.ģ:30 PM - Backstage Tour: Meet by the flagpole.Ĭoncessions Available in Snack Shop from 12:00pm-8:30pm (Ticket prices are currently discounted, and these prices won't last long!)ĩ:00 AM - Gift Shops and Bible Museum Open (free to see Bible Museum with donations accepted)ĩ:00 AM - 7:45 PM - The Life of Jesus V irtual Reality Tour available in the Bible Museumġ0:00 AM - In-Depth Tabernacle Tours (9:00am start time Good Friday & Saturday and after August 15)ġ0:00 PM - 5:00 PM - History Museum Opens (free to see with donations accepted)ġ2:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Sacred Arts Museum opens (free to see with donations accepted)ġ2:00 PM Holy Land Begins - Tours are given every 45 minutes starting at 12:00pm and continuing with tours at 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00, and 3:45 (11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm, and the last tour at 2:45pm after August 15 and on Good Friday and Saturday).
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