Performances begin at 8:30 p.m.
Guests are invited to
Frontier Country Fair activities at 7 p.m.:
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Narrated by Parley P. Pratt, the pageant emphasizes the prophetic mission of Joseph Smith and honors the sacrifice, faith and courage of the Saints who gave their all to build a city and a temple to their God.
The pageant is filled with authentic hymns and folksongs, lively dances and tender moments that share the joy these early Saints found in living Christ's gospel. Through words taken from journals, sermons and historic records of the period, the pageant invites all to feel the powerful testimonies of these faithful Saints.
The Nauvoo Pageant Core Cast consists of twenty actors, representing historical figures such as Parley P. Pratt and Joseph and Emma Smith who perform live each night for the duration of the pageant. The core cast also presents short historical vignettes during the day and performs an hour long presentation of "Our Story Goes On" every Sunday during the pageant in selected venues outside Nauvoo.
Participation in the Nauvoo Pageant cast is a missionary experience for families, including children and individuals. Each Nauvoo Pageant cast includes approximately 120 participants. Cast members will host Frontier Country Fair activities one week while rehearsing to perform onstage in the pageant the following week.
The Nauvoo Pageant Work Crew consists of 20 able-bodied single young men, ages 17-25, who serve as site workers and technical support for the pageant. Work crew members will assist with some technical elements of the pageant, including the stage, props, lighting, site, and Frontier Country Fair.
The Nauvoo Pageant Volunteer Support consists of volunteers (ages 21 and older) who assist with costuming, security/site maintenance, food services, and family support.
The Nauvoo Pageant Bagpipe Band is a significant part of the spirit, missionary efforts, and gospel message of the Nauvoo Pageant. The Bagpipe Band will be involved in many important aspects of the overall pageant experience. Band members will participate in scheduled outreach performances in nearby surrounding communities, pre-vignette performances, Mulholland Street performances, Frontier Country Fair activities, and the Nauvoo Pageant Parade leading the guests to the seating area of the pageant.
Bagpipers & Drummers Information Apply for Bagpipers or Drummers
Auditions and callbacks will be held in mid-January in Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah. Pageant roles do not require singing; however, core cast members' musical talents are featured in community outreach events. Auditioners with vocal skill should come prepared to sing 16 bars of two contrasting pieces, such as an up-tempo song and a ballad.
Music and Cultural Arts will accept appointment calls for the Nauvoo Pageant Core Cast auditions beginning January 4, 2012. Please call 801-240-6492 or 800-453-3860 ext. 2-6492 to schedule an appointment.
Music and Cultural Arts will accept appointment calls for the Nauvoo Pageant Core Cast auditions beginning January 4, 2012. Please call 801-240-6492 or 800-453-3860 ext. 2-6492 to schedule an appointment.
The Nauvoo Pageant begins each night at 8:30 p.m. (Tuesday through Saturday) but there are more events associated with the pageant that are also free for all to see.
The deadline for Family Cast applications was November 15. Applications for Volunteers, Bagpipe Band, and Work Crew are still being accepted.
See the latest edition of the Meridian Magazine for an article on the Nauvoo Pageant workcrew.
