Pageant of Our Lord

God is Amazing! We have just concluded the 23rd annual presentation of the Pageant of Our Lord this last weekend.

It is almost impossible to explain what this is about if you have never actually seen it. Visualize well known works of art, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper painting. Recreate that painting, but make it life-size and place live people in all the poses. Set the whole thing to music with an orchestra and choir. While this concept is not unique (Pageant of the Masters), our program is unique in that it focuses on religious works of art. This year’s program included 14 works of art using 59 models. Each piece had anywhere from 2-13 live models in them. Between models, staging, lighting, sound, choir, orchestra, make-up people, support staff, there were close to 350 volunteers to make the 2008 season the success that it was. Over 12,000 people were able to enjoy the production this year and I am sure that a lot of lives were touched.

This was my third year as a model, but even better then that, three of my four kids were involved as models this season as well! My oldest daughter had her usual spot in the Calvary piece, while my youngest daughter was in the Annunciation piece as well as Calvary. My youngest son was Joseph in The Lennox Plates, and I had the joy AND privilege of being able to participate in two pieces AND they allowed me to be in every single presentation this season. Check out the link at the bottom of this post for more pictures, etc.

It was both exhausting and a blessing, and we are sad to see this season over. I will be adding posts to this blog throughout the year with updates and link about the 2009 season.

Here are some links and pictures for more information.

~ by vacman on March 24, 2008.