The 24th annual Hamilton County Passion Play “Behold the Lamb” will be presented in seven performances March 19 through 23. The show will be held nightly at 7 p.m., with matinee performances at 2 p.m. March 22 and 2:30 p.m. March 23 at the Noblesville High School auditorium, 18111 Cumberland Rd.
BTL Director Lisa Jennings said the production involves more than 500 individuals with 300 costumed actors and musicians and all are involved as members or regularly attendees of Harbour Shores Church, 8011 E. 216th St., Cicero – just north of the Noblesville city limits border.
“It brings us together – one heart, one mind, one focus,” said Jennings. “I never cease to be amazed at what God has done and continues to do in this church.”
Jennings said all actors and support staff are members or regularly attendees of Harbour Shores Church, 8011 E. 216th St., Cicero – just north of the Noblesville city limits border – with the exception of one family who travels every year from Canada to participate.
Main characters are Clayton Jennings of Noblesville as Jesus, Mark Hall of Noblesville narrating as the Apostle John and Dr. Gaylen Kelton of Cicero as Simon of Cyrene. Featured soloists include Kathryn Carpenter, Olivia Clark, David Fowler, Mark Hall, Isabelle Hiner, Kerwin Kaufman, Larry Pryor, Steve Stone and Greg Turner of Noblesville; Jackie Barker of Lapel; Stephanie Dresser of Fishers; Anna Hardacre, John Hardacre, Madyson Hunt and Michelle Mitchell of Cicero.
BTL is a two-hour, original production created by church members. Jennings said the first performance, which was a 30-minute traditional Easter cantata, entitled Watch the Lamb, was performed in 1991.
“Because of community demand, it was repeated in 1992. At that time, people in the community suggested we move the production to a larger facility to accommodate the crowds,” she explained. “It was never our intention to have a ‘mega drama ministry,’ but God’s leading was clear.”
Due to a major construction and renovation project at NHS, guests are asked to enter through Gate 2 in the southeast section of the building, next to the main parking lot. There is no cost for admission, but a ticket is required and can be reserved by calling 984-9463. For more information, call www.beholdthelamb.com.
