10/01/07
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Great Passion Play - Eureka Springs AR: A National and International movie based on the Biblical story of “Ruth” will be filmed entirely on location at The Great Passion Play, beginning Oct 17, thru the 31^st 2007.   The film will be produced by Ray Nikolaison of Reel Frog Films, directed by Steven Patrick Walker and written by Richard Raucci. Among the starring roles will be Grammy Award winning Carman playing Boaz, a Christian music artist and movie actor.  Also,  Golden Globe Award winner and 3-time Oscar nominee Dyan Cannon as Naomi. Playing the role of “Ruth” will be Sherry Morris. Other national renowned movie and TV personalities Dan Haggarty, Lana Wood and Dick Van Patton.  Theatrical release scheduled for the spring of 2008.  Negotiations are in progress with TBN for worldwide television rights.

John McAteer,
Sales and Marketing Director
The Great Passion Play,
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
479-253-8559

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call (479) 253-8559 ext. 111

Media Contact: John McAteer
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Carroll County Week at The Great Passion Play

The nation’s largest and most popular outdoor drama is offering residents of Carroll County free admission from April 27 through May 5, 2007. Over 7 million people from virtually every country in the world have come to Carroll County to see The Great Passion PlayÔ. A new feature of The Great Passion Play drama in 2007 will benefit the non-English speaking Hispanic audience. A limited number of headsets will be available over which the dialogue of the performance will be simulcast in Spanish.

The Great Passion Play facilities have so much to offer all in one location. As Carroll County residents, you can attend the Play, experience the New Holy Land Tour, enjoy the art in the Sacred Arts Center, see the exhibits in the Bible Museum and visit the Museum of Earth History during this special week at no charge to you. Make sure you also see the wonderful exhibits on our grounds that are always free to the public. The Parables at the Potter’s Wheel, the Christ of the Ozarks Statue, and a 10-foot section of the Berlin Wall are among the free offerings on the grounds for the public’s enjoyment.

The Museum of Earth History relays the Biblical story of beginnings in a three-part series of breathtaking scenes. Beginning with the creation story in Genesis and continuing through the flood to the Tower of Babel and global ice age, each section of the exhibit features dinosaur fossils presented in stunning settings with original murals. The exhibits provide a unique blend of religion, history, and science for viewers.

The New Holy Land Tour features one of the world’s only full-sized fully furnished reproductions of Moses’ Tabernacle in the Wilderness. A “Levitical Priest” will take you through the Tabernacle, explaining the symbolism found in the Tabernacle. You can interact with the “innkeeper” who explains why he had to put Mary in the stable to deliver her baby. “Mary”, mother of Jesus, explains why Jesus’ birth occurred just like God planned it. Join “Simon Peter” at the Sea of Galilee, and listen as he tells of his experiences with Jesus. See “Jesus” walk on water. Listen to “John” tell of the Lord’s Supper with Jesus in the Upper Room, and finally see Golgotha and hear “Mary Magdalene” tell of Jesus’ terrible death and His marvelous resurrection at the tomb. The tour is one of the fastest growing daytime attractions in Arkansas and features over 35 reproductions of Old and New Testament outdoor exhibits.

The Sacred Arts Center is a world-class gallery that features many original oils on canvas from the early masters to 21st century artists. The Center also houses several historical collections, such as the royal Dresden china piece representing the Last Supper as commissioned by Kaiser Wilhelm I. This year, a collection by acclaimed artist Harry Antis is displayed. The collection includes a series of twelve paintings on “the life, the death, and the purpose of the incredible Galilean man named Jesus.” The Great Passion Play is very excited to display these amazing paintings along with other masterpieces in the Sacred Arts Center. Harry Antis began his career as a wildlife artist and produced over a hundred different limited edition prints of wildlife subjects. His paintings are often compared to those of the master painter Caravaggio for his dramatic treatment of light and color

The Bible Museum located in the lower level of the Smith Memorial Chapel contains over 10,000 historical Bibles in 625 languages and dialects, as well as a large collection of parchments and artifacts. You can trace the history of the Bible from the ancient scrolls to modern computer versions. Be sure to make time for the twenty minute video that presents a history of the English Bible and the sacrifices made to make the Bible available to all people.

Also, gift shops are always available to local customers, not only during Carroll County week, but through the entire year. The shops feature Christian books, inspirational gifts, and Christmas items. The Great Passion Play Restaurant is open from the last Friday in April through the last Saturday in October. The Great Passion Play staff and employees invite you to come and look forward to entertaining you. For information or reservations call (800) 882-7529 or 253-9200; please present your Carroll County identification at the ticket office.