Midday interview: Southview Baptist Church’s Easter Play

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Southview Baptist Church is bringing back it’s Easter play after a four-year break.

It’s also the 30th year of the production, which is free to the Lincoln community.

A member of the church joined us during Channel 8 News at midday to talk about the play.

PRESS RELEASE

Southview’s traditional musical drama ���This Day of Resurrection” is returning to the stage for the 30th year after a four-year absence due to COVID and extensive church renovations in 2023. The lavishly costumed play portrays the life of Jesus from birth to death and resurrection in a little over an hour. It helps attendees understand why Easter is important to Christians throughout the world, and it has become an annual tradition for many in the Lincoln area.

Subject: Powerful Musical Drama – FREE to the public. It is the 30th year for this annual event.

When: Palm Sunday week and weekend

· Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m.

· Friday, March 22, at 7 p.m.

· Saturday, March 23, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

· Sunday, March 24, at 7 p.m.

Highlights of the musical drama

· Live animals include chickens, quail, guinea pigs, rabbits, ducks, baby lambs, dog, donkey and fainting goats. Children may pet them after the performance.

· Impressive special effects (lightning, thunder, earthquake).

· Powerful music: singing and instrumentals.

· The audience becomes a part of the drama, travelling back to the time of Jesus, with action occurring in the aisles AND on the stage.

· Nearly 200 church members and friends participate in the drama or in behind-the-scenes support.

· More than 200 dozen cookies are served at the cookie fellowships after each performance.

This drama was started by Sylvana Airan, a Pakistani immigrant, who wrote and now directs the entire event. The play outlines the life of Jesus from birth to death to resurrection and helps attendees understand why Easter is important to Christians. Sylvana is available for interviews.

Admission: Free (This is our church’s gift to the community. We NEVER ask for donations.)

Childcare: Free childcare for children age 6 years and younger.

Fellowship: Refreshments are served after each performance. Participants may pet the animals and meet the cast.

Location: Southview Baptist Church, 3434 South 13th St., Lincoln NE (Handicapped accessible).

Directions: 13th & Nebraska Parkway. From Nebraska Parkway and S. 13th St., go north 2 blocks. Look for the 80-foot white cross.