This past week over 40 staff showed up to begin work at the Passion Play site. In another week more than 100 volunteer actors will begin rehearsals.
2013 will be the 20th performance season of the Canadian Badlands Passion Play and the success we have enjoyed over the years has been due, in great part, to the support of the people and businesses of Drumheller and area.
The site has gone through great changes with the lodge being renovated, the Jerusalem Wall transformed into a functional backstage facility, the stage area tripled in size, and a new theatre space, The Forum, has been built next to the Jerusalem Wall.
The success of the play has been evident in the responses from the patrons. This past season over 800 people completed the survey and 99.4% say they will recommend the Passion Play to others.
The Passion Play has enjoyed increasing attendance the past 7 years and with that increase comes increases spending in the local area. The average spending per person in Drumheller was just over $100. That means $1.4 million infused into the local economy. In 2013 more growth is anticipated with two additional performance dates.
Events such as the June 21, 15th annual Golf Tournament play a huge role in the ongoing success of the Passion Play.
“The Passion Play tournament has a great reputation for being an enjoyable event that takes place on one of Alberta’s best golf courses. Drumheller has a lot to be proud of,” said Executive Director, Vance Neudorf.
To golf in this years tournament check the ad in today’s paper.
