OBSERVER: Passion Play
The 26th Melbourne Passion Play has started recruiting cast and crew, but more people are urgently needed.
Rehearsals for the performances take place every Sunday afternoon leading up to Easter at the Catholic Regional College, 380 Sydenham Rd, Sydenham.
Lunch is served at 12 noon, prior to the rehearsals.
In case of inclement weather, the College has a huge undercover area where rehearsals and performances can take place
Performance dates are: Palm Sunday on April 13 at 1.30pm and Good Fridayon April 18 at 10am.
To be part of this epic production, contact the Director, Robert Durai ,on 0422 130 014 or email: robertodurai@yahoo.com or phone the Manager, Gino Gammaldi on 0422 662 451.
No acting experience is necessary. Not all roles have speaking parts.
Character roles include:
n Roman Soldiers
n Townspeople – playing small individual roles and collectively appearing in the crowd scenes.
n Apostles, temple officials, guards
n Backstage personnel – crew to assist with wardrobe, props, makeup and sound equipment.
The Melbourne Passion Play has been a key Easter event since 1997.
Public entry to the Passion Play is free.
A total cast of 60 volunteer actors take part in each performance.
For drama students, this is a good opportunity to become involved in something outside of mainstream theatre and is a creditable inclusion on any CV
The Melbourne Passion Play, founded by the late Pat La Manna, is supported and directed by a structured professional management group.
For more information visit melbourne
passionplay.com.au
Cheryl Threadgold

