By David King
What “Nutcracker Suite” means for Christmas, NorthCreek Church’s living art production of, “The Story” should be its equivalent for Easter. It is a one-of-a kind must see tableau-vivant performance.
Tableau vivants, also known as living pictures, are static scenes containing one or more actors or cast members, depicting artwork.
Before radio, film and television, tableau-vivants were popular forms of entertainment. In this form of art, cast members are motionless and silent, in costume, and are carefully posed with props and/or scenery.
“The Story” 2025 will include 12 of these living pictures. Each depicting biblical themes from the prophets of the Old Testament to the apostles of the New Testament. The living re-creations are striking.
“The Story” shares the story of the Bible from beginning to end. With music, narration, and reproduced works of art, scenes are created directly from the pages of scripture that summarize the Old Testament, illuminate the nativity, focus on Christ’s life and ministry, bring a greater understanding of his death and resurrection, and explore how the New Testament church spread like wildfire around the globe.
The Story began in 2012 and quickly became a NorthCreek tradition. For 11 years “The Story” had been presented during the Christmas season. In 2024 it moved to Easter Palm Sunday weekend.
“The Story” is more than an art show, it is an experience that brings beautiful orchestrated musical arrangements and narration that connects the storyline from each beautiful, recreated painting and sculpture. Some pieces of art you will find familiar, like Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper, and some of the pieces are not-so-well-known works that still clearly illustrate a scene right out of the pages of scripture.
Performances run April 10-13 at NorthCreek Church, 2303 Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek. Running time is approximately 2 hours.
Thursday, April 10 at 7pm
Friday, April 11 at 7pm
Saturday, April 12 at 3pm & 7pm
Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm & 6:00pm
Tickets are available online or can be purchased at NorthCreek Church. $15-$30. Discounts are available for students, seniors, groups, law enforcement, medical, and military.
