Cast and crew sign-up and auditions for The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, on the grounds of The Great Passion Play. Those interested in returning or becoming a member of the cast may apply between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. that day.

The 2024 season runs 70 shows from Good Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30, with special showings during the Total Solar Eclipse Weekend on April 7 and 8, and resumes Memorial Day Weekend through Saturday, Nov. 9. Men, women, and children 5 years of age and older are needed for this year’s cast. There is a particular need for men between the ages of 18 and 55 to play the parts of apostles, priests and soldiers as well as families with children.

The Great Passion Play is “America’s No. 1 Attended Outdoor Drama” according to the Institute of Outdoor Theatre in Greenville, N.C.

This magnificent production vividly portrays the final days of Christ’s earthly life. More than 150 actors are hired annually to bring the story to life in a huge outdoor setting under the beautiful Ozark night skies. If you have ever wanted to be a cast member of a world-class theatrical production, let this be your year to apply.

Those who have an interest in joining this wonderful cast and who are unable to come to the cast registration are invited to call the Play before Feb. 25 at 479-253-8559 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to be considered, or you can go to GreatPassionPlay.org/applications.html to download the required documents.

In conjunction with cast registration, applications will be received and interviews conducted for the following positions: food service, Holy Land Tour actors, gift shop workers, maintenance, ushers, bus drivers, docents (museum guides), reservations and sales, and landscaping/ gardening positions on the grounds of The Great Passion Play on Sunday, Feb. 25.