The Rocky Hock Playhouse To Present At The Foot Of The Cross | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Performances of At the Foot of the Cross will be held March 21 through April 18, 2015 at the Rocky Hock Playhouse now located at the Leon Nixon Catering & Banquet Facilities on Hwy. 32 in Edenton, NC. Ticket prices in Edenton include both the performance and an all-you-can-eat buffet. For more information contact the Rocky Hock Playhouse Box Office: (252) 482-4621.

    Dinner theatre ticket prices (Edenton only) are as follows:

Adults	$29.95
Seniors (62 and older)	$28.95
Children (6-12 years old)	$22.95
Group A (10-24 people)	$27.95
Group B (25+ people)	$26.95

    The Rocky Hock Playhouse 2015 season opens on March 21 with the new Easter musical by Gloria Emmerich entitled At the Foot of the Cross.

    The Rocky Hock Playhouse has a long history in the area and has operated continuously since the doors opened in August of 2000. Each year, co-founder Gloria Emmerich writes a new musical celebrating the resurrection of Christ. This year the story includes Jesus' relationship with His disciples John and Peter, as well as Mary Magdalene, "the sinful woman," and Peter's mother in law.

    The story begins when Jesus and his disciples encounter several of the other leading characters outside the city gates of a small village in ancient Israel. His presence and healing touch win each person over and their lives are changed forever.

    As the story continues the various characters reveal things about their background that people today will identify with. The themes of loneliness, infidelity, difficult relationships, illness, and depression are all familiar ones to today's audience.

    Many familiar bible passages are woven into the script as Jesus shares several parables and life lessons with those closest to him. The story also takes us through Jesus' difficult personal struggle in Gethsemane and his agonizing death on the cross at Calvary. His ultimate resurrection and reappearance to Peter are highlights in this stirring musical reminder of the power of God to change lives.

    The role of Jesus is being portrayed by Jeffrey Emmerich who is also directing the production.

    All the music in this production of At the Foot of the Cross was penned by Gloria Emmerich. She has written over 75 full length musicals and most of her shows have premiered at the Rocky Hock Playhouse and are published and made available to the public.

    The musical premiers at the Rocky Hock Playhouse in Edenton on March 21 and runs through April 18, 2015. All Rocky Hock shows are completely family friendly and people of all ages are encouraged to attend. The Rocky Hock Playhouse is one of only a few full time professional Christian theatres on the East Coast. Call (252) 482-4621 for tickets and information. www.rockyhockplayhouse.com

Gloria Emmerich was born in Newport, Oregon and is the resident musical director, playwright, lyricist, and composer at the Playhouse. She has written over 75 full length musicals—many of which are being performed around the world today. Gloria appears in all Rocky Hock productions. She earned a Bachelor of Music Degree and Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from San Diego State University. Gloria and her husband Jeffrey started the original theatre in Edenton in 2000.

Jeff Emmerich was born in Bend, Oregon and co-owns the Rocky Hock Playhouse with his wife Gloria. He was previously head of the drama department at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN and is currently the drama director at College of The Albemarle in Elizabeth City, NC. Jeff appears in all Playhouse productions where he is also the stage and artistic director. He earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University. Jeffrey also earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree and is a tribal member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

Mariah Schierer & Rachel Carter	Jeffrey Emmerich, Mariah Schierer, Gloria Emmerich, Nathan Schierer, Holly Emmerich, & Darryl Stallings
Nathan Schierer, Mariah Schierer, Gloria Emmerich, Jeffrey Emmerich, Rachel Carter, & Darryl Stallings	Darryl Stallings & Jeffrey Emmerich

• Rocky Hock Playhouse
• Mailing Address:
• P.O. Box 322
• Edenton, NC 27932

• Rocky Hock Playhouse
• 749 Virginia Rd.
• Edenton, NC 27932

• Box Office, reservations, and information: (252) 482-4621 • boxoffice@rockyhockplayhouse.com