The answer has to do with a well-beloved hymn, the life of which has inspired a long line of artistic borrowing that spans about 800 years. You may recognize the melody by listening to the song in question, “American Tune” … Continue reading →
Hi, my name is Zachary Bortot, and I am the producing artistic director for Good Friday 5:15 P.M. As such, I serve in various capacities as both a producer and director, unifying and maintaining an overarching artistic vision for the … Continue reading →
We have a lot of the basic building stuff already organized. However, we’ll also need various props to dress the sets. Bill has prepared a detailed list of the things we’re looking for. STOP #1: Antonia Fortress Long Bench– to … Continue reading →
We’ve been busy! At our latest meeting, we were able to meet with our director, Zachary Bortot. He’s got a lot of good plans for organizing the different scenes and actors. He’s also recruiting performers and plans on having auditions … Continue reading →
Ready for a big update? We’ve been busy! Set Construction We have more than enough flats to build everything. Bill and Pete Wright are now taking an inventory of the flats to see how best to break them down for … Continue reading →
O God, who for our redemption gave your only begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we … Continue reading →
O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day, … Continue reading →
Folks often ask: “Why Good Friday?” Why not Easter Sunday? Why not Christmas? Or Pentecost? These are all really important Biblical events in the Christian calendar–not to mention their importance to the church–but, once again: Why choose Good Friday, the … Continue reading →
Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and … Continue reading →
