The St. John Passion Play, a Cincinnati tradition, celebrates its 109th anniversary this year as the longest-running passion play in the United States. The St. John Passion Play looks at the final week of Jesus Christ’s life, as He comes into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, and suffers His Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection. This magnificent production has touched and changed many lives of the theatergoers who attended. The cast and crew of The Saint John Passion play are proud to be a part of this Christian ministry by bringing the Passion of Our Lord to life, and evangelizing the Cincinnati area. The St. John Passion Play community wants to welcome all those who share our vision to bring more souls to Christ, and to keep this Cincinnati tradition alive for future generations.
On September 12, 13, 19, and 20th, 2027, auditions will be held at Lockland Christian Church, 231 Mill Street (at Patterson), Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. See the attached flyer for information.
The 110th season of the St. John Passion Play will be held at the Lockland Christian Church, 231 Mill Street (at Patterson), Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. The performances are on the following dates:
- Saturday, March 13st at 7:00 pm
- Sunday, March 14nd at 3:00 pm
- Saturday, March 20th at 7:00 pm
- Sunday, March 21th at 3:00 pm
We are in need of male and female actors of all ages, wardrobe technicians, seamstresses, make-up artists and hairstylists, stage crew, lighting and sound effects technicians, carpenters and electricians, ushers, and publicity committee members. We especially need high school age and older males for the roles of apostles, temple guards, Roman soldiers, and servant roles. Middle school students are needed for cross-climbers, rabbinical and servant roles. Elementary school students are needed for children of Jerusalem roles and servant roles.
Students are also encouraged to invite relatives, friends and neighbors to participate in the St. John Passion Play in both cast and crew positions. Adults of all ages who are ambulatory are needed for various roles and crowd scenes. Women with infants-in-arms, toddler and pre-school age children are welcome. Students can earn community services hours by participating in any aspect of the play.
The St. John Passion Play greatly appreciates your school community’s participation. Both our current and past cast and crew members are deeply impacted by the experience and it has brought them closer to God and the Lord. We want your community to benefit from the St. John Passion Play experience and be a part of the evangelization process.
Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 