The Stations (including the 15th) are presented in spotlight as tableaux scenes. Our backstage crew works in total darkness to reset the stage for each Station. Additionally, our lighting crew is integral to the production. All of our costumes have been designed and built by members of our parish who make up our wardrobe department for the production. In total, we have about 50 people involved. Most continue from year to year.
All of our sets, crosses, lights, and costumes are portable and can be trucked to other locations. Presentations at other venues have included performances at The Villa (previously St. Ann's Villa), Our Lady of Mercy, St. Virgil's, and the Church of the Little Flower. This year, we will limit the presentation to the Notre Dame parish community.
We have chosen to cast our production multi-generationally, as we feel the opportunity for whole families to participate is very meaningful. We range in age from 12 to 95. We have found that using children under 12 is very difficult as they cannot hold still for the scenes.