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Jesus Christ is history's most fascinating, compelling and elusive figure, mankind's ultimate protagonist, and the reason the Bible's the world's # 1 Bestseller. If it weren't for the Savior, that hack Dan Brown would be writing book-jackets.
When I was 33 years old, toiling away in my own virtual obscurity while waiting to be discovered as the next Steven Spielberg, I took a job managing post-production for a feature length motion control ride on the life of Jesus Christ. I was certain my work on this ludicrous endeavor would provide endless material to regale both family and friends for years to come. In spite of my jaded intentions, the experience impacted me profoundly. I read the Bible for the first time, read books about the bible, even books about books about the Good Book. I'm Jewish by birth, agnostic by choice, a movie going zealot by avocation- my interest in Jesus' story didn't lead to any religious conversion, but it did result in my watching-and thoroughly enjoying-33 movies about Jesus Christ. It turns out the Savior and the Silver Screen share a long and fruitful history. JESUS RIDE is a multi-media solo performance piece that traces the origins of the rabbi who became the father of modern Christianity-- from his first appearance on the written page to his most recent (and lucrative) cinematic incarnation. Part movie history, part stem-winding personal confession, it is the story of two protagonists; one---the Son of God, the other-- son of a tv writer: together they share an epic comedic journey, exploring the notion of faith and its relationship to popular culture, and chronicling an artist's search for transcendence in the face of aesthetic incompetence. Mike Schlitt Writer/performer - Jesus Ride |