Potter’s Hand Productions, Sedona’s professional Christian community theatre, welcomes everyone to enjoy its free spring presentation of “Letters from Luke.” This uplifting production is a multi-denominational Sedona musical.

“Letters from Luke” is a new drama based on the eyewitness accounts of Jesus, taken from the pages of the Gospel of Luke. Included is lively and moving original music and lyrics, which further enhance the storyline and action.

The characters relate how their lives were redirected because of their personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Each one’s first-hand testimony is both convincing and life-changing. The entire cast and crew of 35 are made up of talented actors and singers from Sedona, Big Park and the entire Verde Valley.

The new Potter’s Hand Productions performance home is indoors at the historic Wayside Bible Chapel, 401 N. SR 89A in Uptown. Performances are Friday through Sunday, May 6 through 8, at 7 p.m. each evening, with matinees on Saturday and Sunday,

May 7 and 8, at 3 p.m. All performances last approximately 90 minutes. Free parking is available behind the church, by following the signs. Free seating is available on a first-come basis, or reserved row seats are available for a donation of $5 per person, at the door only, from one hour prior to each performance.

There will be drawings for valuable gifts, donated by local individuals and businesses, prior to each performance. Tickets for each drawing are available prior each performance for a donation of $5 per ticket, with 100 percent of funds raised used to produce these free community events.

Potter’s Hand Productions began in Sedona in 2004 with professional performances of the musical “Godspell” at what is now the Sedona Performing Arts Center. That initial event was a benefit, with proceeds given to a local graduate who had been paralyzed in a home invasion.

Following that production, Potter’s Hand expanded to four major musical productions each year held outdoors in Tlaquepaque, at the former Tequa Marketplace, at Wayside Bible Chapel, and a Youth Theatre on the streets of Uptown . Attracting annual audiences of up to 5,000 people, the productions have all been based on the Bible, historically accurate, colorful and uplifting.

Now in its 30th year, Potter’s Hand Productions currently produces two major musical productions each year, with one in the spring, currently “Letters from Luke,” and a holiday musical at Christmas, “The Christmas Gift” scheduled for December.

Since 2012, all musical events have been original productions, written and directed by a local resident, and supported by a team of professional costumers, audio specialists, set and prop managers, and lighting technicians. The public is invited to come and sample professional theater at its best, right here in Sedona.

Potter’s Hand Productions strives in “Bringing God’s word to life to encourage the faithful and reach the world for Jesus Christ.” Participants from all beliefs are welcome to join as part of the cast and crew of any production.

Visit the group’s website or call 300-8882 for more information. With the exception of working service animals, leave animals at home.