SYRACUSE – The plot against Jesus thickens. Herod and Pilate, along with the Pharisees and their followers, have turned on the prophet from Nazareth. Come be a part of the “Greatest Story Ever Told” in the Easter story of “Christ’s Passion” play for 2016. Auditions are being held on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and Monday and Jan. 11 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Rehearsals will be Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Jan. 4. All rehearsals and performances will be held in the Activities Center at Quaker Haven Camp on Dewart Lake south of Syracuse. Location is at the crossroads of CRs 900N and 500E. There are parts available for disciples (men and women), Roman soldiers, pharisees, townspeople, merchants and angels. All who come will be a part of the cast, according to a provided press release from Lakes Area Players. Come experience being in the streets of Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago when the young rabbi, Jesus, came for the Passover celebration. Be one of the witnesses of the miracles and great teachings, the release states. Also needed are persons to be part of the technical crews: sound, lighting, back stage crews, set building, set dressing, costumes and make up. Performances are March 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26. Ticket Prices are $7 advance purchase general admission; $10 advance purchase gold circle seating; $10 general admission tickets at the door. Tickets may be purchased by calling Quaker Haven Camp at 574-834-4193. For more information, call Director Elaine Pearson at 260-856-2287 or visit the website at www.lakesareaplayers.com or on Facebook at Lakes Area Players.
