LONG-RUNNING PASSION PLAY IS A LOCAL EASTER TRADITION CLEVELAND, OH (December 31, 2009) – Each year, thousands of people head to local venues to experience the musical passion play “Tetélestai.”  Over the past 32 years, attending a  performance has become a cherished tradition for many northeastern Ohioans as they prepare for the Easter holiday.  Tetélestai’s dramatic stage production and timeless music bring the story of Jesus’ trial, execution and resurrection to life in a visual way that leaves a lasting impression.  Faithful audience members see the play as a way of enhancing the services presented by their own churches.

     The word Tetélestai means “It is finished,” the last words of Jesus as he died on the cross.  The volunteer cast and crew devote four months each year to rehearsals and performances.  It is common for churches of different denominations to partner together to bring Tetélestai to their communities and congregations.

     Tetélestai is produced locally by Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries and will be presented at Lafayette United Methodist Church, 6201 Lafayette Road, Medina, OH  44256 on February 26, 27 and February 28th.
Performances will be on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 PM, with a Sunday matinee at 3:00 PM.
     The play lasts approximately two hours with a short intermission.  A reception follows each performance and affords an opportunity for the audience to meet and mingle with the cast and crew. Doors open one hour before the performance.  There is no admission charge, however free will offerings will be welcomed at the end of each performance.

For further information visit www.tetelestai-cpam.org or call Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries at 440-944-0635.

Tetélestai is a registered service mark of Tetélestai, Inc.  Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries is a registered 501c3 organization.

Submitted by Stacy Knight, Publicity Co-Chairperson Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries publicity@tetelestai-cpam.org 330-256-4372