SYRACUSE – Some have said it is the greatest story ever told. A story that comes to life from the pages of the Holy Bible every Easter season.

“Christ’s Passion” will be presenting its ninth season at Quaker Haven Camp in Syracuse from April 11-19. This production is presented by the members of the Lakes Area Players, a Christian theatrical troupe from Syracuse.

Performances are set for 7 p.m. April 11, 12 and 18 with matinees at 2 p.m. April 12, 13 and 19 in Quaker Haven Camp’s Activities Center.

Tickets are $7 pre-sale for general admission and $10 at the door; Gold Circle seating are $10 up to the day of performances; and a special VIP package (Gold Circle seating, buffet meal, backstage tour) for $25. VIP package is only available April 12-13. For reservations, call Quaker Haven at 574-834-4193 or visit www.iTickets.com or the LAP website at www.lakesareaplayers.com.

Actors of all ages and walks of life come together to portray the many faces of Jerusalem from more than 2,000 years ago. These are folks who do not have special training in the art of theater, enjoy coming together to share the story of Jesus during the Passover week and the events that unfold.

Under the direction of Elaine Pearson, the play opens in the streets of Jerusalem with Jesus and the disciples entering the city for Passover. A crowd has gathered to welcome this new prophet and his teachings to the city. But during the week that unfolds, there are those who find what Jesus has to say being not of their liking and plot to have him stopped. Witness the time Jesus meets with the disciples in the Upper Room; then is arrested and brought to the Pharisees’ and before Pontius Pilate; led away to be crucified for his actions; and then the resurrection.

Call early as the seats do fill up rapidly. More than 1,000 people attend this production each year.