CLEARFIELD – For the second year, Hyde Wesleyan Church will present the Easter drama, “Bow the Knee,” by Chris Machen and Richard Kingsmore. Three performances are scheduled for Palm Sunday weekend: April 15 and 16 at 7:00 p.m. and April 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Director Sarah Mitchell, the actors and choir have been practicing since September to hone the production. This powerful drama depicts the life of Christ and His crucifixion and culminates in His dramatic and joyful resurrection.
The story is based on the life of Anthony, a Roman centurion, portrayed by Steve Pearcy. After watching Jesus perform miracles, enter Jerusalem triumphantly and die on the cross, Anthony realizes only Jesus can bring him the peace he is searching for. “Truly this was the son of God.” Matthew 27:54 (KJV)
In addition to the centurion, the cast includes:
Jesus – Ken Conway
Eli (Anthony’s Hebrew slave) – Bernie Owens
Marcus (Anthony’s Antagonist) – Steve Albert
Pilate – Doug Bloom
Benjamin – Michael White
Pharisee – Zack Lawhead
Adulterous Woman – Brenda Weber
High Priest – Don Mitchell
Judas – Dan Mohney
Servant – Kenton Climie
Child Resurrected – Eternity Bloom
Child’s Mother – Sherry Lee Bloom
Beggar with Withered Hand – Curt Climie
Cripple – Kenton Climie
Blind Man – Ray Ross
Disciples – Dave McCracken
Nevin Croft
Grant Climie
Soldiers – Ken Conway Jr.
Nate Ting
Women at the Tomb – Hannah Coddington
Sam Cutler
Kelsey White
Admission is free, and nursery will be provided during all three services for children birth to five years. For more information, please phone Hyde Wesleyan Church, 765-5958, or visit the website, http://www.hydewesleyan.org. The church is located at 1215 Riverview Road, Clearfield.