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Staging "The Last Supper"

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Home Stager with Patsy Overton Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia

A few weeks ago our church, Blackshear Place Baptist, had a special evening of worship during which we partook of the Lord's supper.  In addition, we viewed a dramatic sketch of Jesus and the 12 disciples at "the last supper."  I was honored to be asked to direct it.  The sketch began with the characters posed like the Da Vinci painting while the choir sang.  At the end of the song, they came to life and spoke, sharing from the scriptures what took place that night.  Once the dialogue was over, they went back to still and the lights went down.  This was definitely my favorite staging job ever!  In honor of the season, here is a photo of the drama.  Judas is missing, as the picture was taken at the end of the sketch after he had departed.

Jesus and the disciples at the table

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Diane Williams
Pell City, AL

Your program sounds like it was wonderful. I would have loved to seen it.

Mar 31, 2010 10:47 AM
Patsy Overton
Patsy Overton Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia - Duluth, GA

Thanks, Diane.  It was a special night to be sure.

Mar 31, 2010 12:48 PM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

Happy Holy Week Patsy!!! The staging is beautiful, what an incredible honor indeed to be part of this piece of history, the week that changed the World.

Mar 31, 2010 04:42 PM
Patsy Overton
Patsy Overton Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia - Duluth, GA

Hello Miss Cathy, and amen to your statement!  I'm going to email you.

Apr 01, 2010 02:19 AM
Julia Maher
Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT
Connecticut Home Stager

Happy Easter, Patty!  Julie

Apr 01, 2010 02:28 AM
Patsy Overton
Patsy Overton Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia - Duluth, GA

Thank you, Juie!  And the same to you.

Apr 01, 2010 07:08 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

That would have given me goose bumps!  I'm sure it was an honor to be the "stager" on this project!

Apr 02, 2010 11:13 AM
Sheila Kennedy
J29 Project - Rochester, NY

Wow!  What a fabulous honor to have Patsy.  For three years I had my 8th grade class do a rendition of the Passion of Christ and it was the highlight of my teaching career.  I know that this was amazing - the picture speaks volumes.  Is there a video - I would love to see the whole thing!?

Apr 03, 2010 12:16 PM
Patsy Overton
Patsy Overton Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia - Duluth, GA

Sharon - Not your run-of-the-mill staging job, but truly a blessing.

Sheila - There's a video somewhere, although I haven't seen it.  It was an 8 minute sketch in the middle of a musical service.  Would love to see your 8th grade version!

Apr 05, 2010 12:25 AM
Barbara Jennings
Academy of Staging and Redesign - Huntington Beach, CA
Decorate-Redecorate.Com

What a fabulous idea, Sharon. I'm on the beginning stages of writing a 30 minute production for next Easter's services of a different approach.  I like this idea equally to mine.  Did you design the costumes or did each person make their own?  Down in Laguna Beach each year there is a group that creates the Pageant of the Masters, where live models and volunteers recreate a famous painting. Don't know if they've done this one or not but I assume so. 

Apr 18, 2010 09:06 AM
Patsy Overton
Patsy Overton Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia - Duluth, GA

Hi Barbara.  Glad to hear there's another church drama buff out there!  I've done some script writing, too.  Not my favorite part.  But I LOVE directing.

These costumes have actually been in our costume closet for years.  They were all made according to a pattern which can be found in any fabric shop that also sells patterns.  (Sorry, I can't remember the brand name.)  Isn't it great that biblical dress never goes out of style?  You can use them over and over for years to come.

I first saw the scene done in this manner where the actors begin "in still," then come to life, at a production of the Atlanta Passion Play, which I've participated in.  There, they did the scene behind a scrim, which gives a great "faded" effect.  In the picture shown above, we had to do it out front and open due to the choir and orchestra being in place behind the set.  Please feel free to email me directly if you have other questions.  I would love to share ideas!  patsyoverton@bellsouth.net 

Apr 18, 2010 09:22 AM