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 during Holy Week at Hoban on Thursday, April 1, and Friday, April 2, at 8 p.m. 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, but 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. To view the 2010 schedule, click
HERE.