Backstage at the 'Atlanta Passion Play'

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The play members of 'Atlanta Passion Play' rehearse and count down to their pre-Easter performances.

Robbin Fowler and Chris Britt portray Mary and Jesus during the rehearsal of the "Atlanta Passion Play" at First Baptist Church of Atlanta. The play is in its 32nd year.

Britt rehearses a scene at a well. The play's script is tweaked every year.

Greg Hines prepares the cross for a scene.

Britt, playing Jesus, carries the cross.

Fowler (center) rehearses a scene. She's been a member of the cast for 27 years.

Workers hoist up the cross with Britt on it.

Actor Dante Gamboa grabs a spear before his scene.

Britt makes notes on his script. He pursued a professional acting career before becoming a real-estate appraiser.

Producer John Glover (left) and director Barbara Hall speak during rehearsal. The play they oversee has 173 onstage actors, 112 crew members and 45 musicians.

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Robbin Fowler and Chris Britt portray Mary and Jesus during the rehearsal of the "Atlanta Passion Play" at First Baptist Church of Atlanta. The play is in its 32nd year.

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