PASSION PLAY REHEARSALS
All principal parts for both men and women had been cast for the Passion Play to be .held in Jellie Park next month. Rehearsals were being held every week and the first dress rehearsal was planned for early in March, said Mr C. B. McLachlan yesterday. Public auditions resulted in about 100 adults and children being enlisted for crowd scenes. Several complete families were taking part The presentation of the Passion Play would differ from other theatrical productions in that the names of the players would not be made known, he said. r
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29444, 21 February 1961, Page 9
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