The Last Supper

The Last Supper Sunday, March 29, 2015 - 8:00 p.m. In the Sanctuary. First Presbyterian Church, 201 Vance Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Admission is free.

The First Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis again will present a living dramatization of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, "The Last Supper" on Sunday evening, March 29, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. Just as in Leonardo’s famous painting, this vivid tableau by Ernest K. Emurian portrays the moment when Jesus tells His disciples one of them will betray Him. First Presbyterian presents "The Last Supper" tri

ennially. During the program the disciples “come alive” and describe their thoughts and feelings on hearing Jesus’ startling words. Child care will be available.

2015 marks the 18th time the church will present the tableau. The first occasion was in 1961, and it was sponsored by the Women of the Church (WOC). The Church History for that year describes the setting as one of “unbelievable beauty and realism.” The event received such a good response that the church presented it annually through 1964. They revived "The Last Supper" in 1969 and then again in 1977 in the church’s new sanctuary. Thereafter, members of the church and community have enjoyed this stirring drama every three years, except for a break between 2004 and 2009. In 1993 a new set and new costumes and wigs added even greater realism in recreating the original painting. Recent audiences of the presentation have been at or near the capacity of the sanctuary. The cast members are all current or former members of the church. Many more behind-the-scenes folks help with the directing, set, costumes, wigs, makeup, setting the table, coordinating child care, preparing the cast's supper, and helping in a variety of ways. First Presbyterian warmly invites the community to enjoy this very special event.

04/04/2022

Mark your calendar and invite your friends!!

04/04/2022

First Presbyterian Church of Kannapolis began a presentation in 1961 that has become a beloved community tradition - a drama, by Ernest K. Emurian, based on Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, “The Last Supper.”

04/04/2022

‘The Last Supper’ presentation in Kannapolis

04/04/2022

"The Last Supper" set is going up! Make plans to join us next Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 for this meaningful time of worship!!!

Join us on YouTube Thursday night, April 1 as FPC presents our 2018 production of The Last Supper. Due to COVID-19, we w...
03/31/2021

Join us on YouTube Thursday night, April 1 as FPC presents our 2018 production of The Last Supper.

Due to COVID-19, we were not able to have our live production this year, but we hope this replay of the 2018 production will be meaningful.

The 2018 production of The Last Supper premiers on Thursday, April 1st at 7:00pm and will be available indefinitely for viewing.

Our presentation of The Last Supper is normally presented live every three years. Due to Covid-19, we could not have our scheduled 2021 live performance. We...

03/22/2018

Join us for The Last Supper presentation THIS Sunday, March 25 at 8:00 p.m. at 201 Vance Street, Kannapolis, NC. This special event is only presented every three years. You truly don't want to miss this very unique experience.

The presentation of Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of “The Last Supper” as a living drama has become a tradition in the First Presbyterian Church of Kannapolis, North Carolina. The first dramatization of this portrait was presented in April 1961.
The unveiling of this portrait reveals men of the church who have been transformed from the present age to Leonardo’s interpretation of the first century to become images of Jesus and His disciples. This is their last meeting together before Jesus would be betrayed by one of the twelve and would go to His death. As each disciple is spotlighted, he gives a short monologue on his position among the twelve. In his sincerity to Christ, he ends his declaration asking Jesus if he would be the betrayer . . . “Is it I, Lord, Is it I?”

03/20/2018
02/01/2018

Join us for The Last Supper Presentation on Palm Sunday, March 25, at 8:00 p.m.

The cast and crew are busy getting ready for the 2015 production of The Last Supper! Join us on March 29th at 8:00 p.m. ...
03/18/2015

The cast and crew are busy getting ready for the 2015 production of The Last Supper! Join us on March 29th at 8:00 p.m. Invite your friends!

10/28/2014

The next presentation of the Last Supper will be Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 8pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Kannapolis. …stay tuned!

04/02/2012

Wonderful presentation last night! Thank you SO much to the cast and all the behind-the-scenes crew for the many hours of work to make this happen! And thanks to all those who invited friends and helped spread the word. Please, share your photos!

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