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The Passion Musical

THE PASSION PRODUCTION 

Welcome to the Passion Musical Production!

We’re thrilled you’re here!

Each year, Crossroads Community Cathedral Church produces The Passion—a powerful worship-centered musical drama that brings the story of Jesus to life onstage, from ministry and teaching to the cross and the Resurrection. 

Whether you feel called to perform onstage (lead, supporting lead, ensemble), or to serve behind the scenes through one of our ministry departments, there is a place for you.

Ready to join us?

➡️ Step 1: Pre-register below (everyone—cast and ministry teams).

➡️ Step 2: If you want a lead/supporting-lead role, schedule an audition time below.

➡️ Step 3: Attend the Kick-off meeting,  Sunday, 1/18, at 2:30pm at the Crossroads Community Cathedral Church.

What This Production Covers (Show Overview)

The Passion is structured in 14 scenes that move through the major moments of Christ’s story—from witness and teaching, to the Last Supper, trial, crucifixion, and Resurrection. 

  • Prologue 
  • “I Was There” (Witnesses telling what they saw)
  • Teachings of Jesus (“My Kingdom”)
  • Jesus and the Children (“Put Your Trust in God”)
  • Cassius questions Thomas
  • The Women Speak (“This Is Love”)
  • Nicodemus + Disciples’ Resolve (“Down Any Road”)
  • Triumphant Entry (“Hosanna”)
  • Last Supper (“We Will Remember”)
  • Gethsemane, Arrest, Trial
  • Pilate’s Hall (“Mary’s Cry”)
  • Crucifixion (“The Passion of a Loving God,” “Isaiah 53,” “At the Cross”)
  • “I Am Changed”
  • Resurrection (“We Were There”)
  • Altar Call

Ways to Be Involved (Who We Need)

Communication

Slack 

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Text Messaging

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Onstage Roles

  • Jesus
  • The Twelve Disciples (Peter, John, Thomas, James, Matthew, Judas, etc.)
  • Featured women (Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Prostitute, Adulteress)
  • Primary adult roles such as Cassius, Caiaphas, Nicodemus, Jarib, Pilate, Herod
  • Ensemble / Lead Ensemble, plus Romans / Pharisees / Sanhedrin / Guards / Thieves / Angels
  • Children’s Ensemble and kid feature roles (King Saul, David, General, Goliath) 
  • Opportunties to perform onstage.

Ministry Departments (Offstage Teams)

If you’d rather serve offstage, we welcome volunteers across areas like: production support, stage crew, costumes, props, makeup, set, tech/AV, lighting, sound, hospitality, prayer team, kids support, and more!

Please note: Not all areas have availabilty, but come to the Kick off and learn more as there are so many ways to serve and get involved in the Crossroads Community!

STEPS TO PARTICIPATION

1 Pre-Registration-Everyone

All participants must pre-register—whether you’re auditioning, joining the ensemble, or serving on a ministry team.


Click the Pre-Registration link below to get started.


2) Auditions (Lead & Supporting Lead Only)

Only if you want to be considered for a lead or supporting lead, schedule and reserve an audition time using the link below:

  • Sunday, January 11 — 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM (by appointment)
  • Tuesday, January 13 — 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM (by appointment)
3) Kickoff Meeting (Everyone)

The kickoff is for everyone involved—cast and ministry departments.

Sunday, January 18 — 2:30 PM
East Hartford Community Cultural Center (East Hartford, Connecticut)

This is where we’ll cover the vision, expectations, rehearsal flow, and how every team fits together.

At its core, The Passion is about the love of God revealed through Jesus—His suffering, His victory, and the change that follows.

We look forward to meeting you at The Passion Kickoff!


THE PASSION MUSICAL

 

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