24 Years of The Promise: Keeping the faith

Every fall for the past two decades, theatre talents and performers arrive in historic Glen Rose. The act: The Promise. The story of the play is, as the title promises, about a covenant. It has been a success all on its own, running since 1989 in Texas with the participation of local and national talents of the Christian community.

The Promise. Image credit: Promisepictures.com

Last year, the play ran at the Texas Amphitheater, the state’s most impressive outdoor stadium that seats 3,200 people. The act will continue at the same venue this fall, when it celebrates its 24th anniversary, and it is clear producers are expecting a grand turnout.

The Promise. Image credit: Promisepictures.com

And they may be right. The play’s success has yielded it the support of many business outfits in Texas offering a variety of services. For instance, The Promise’s Board of Directors is currently presided over by Philip Hobson, a businessman whose air conditioning solutions business, Comfort Experts, is also a major sponsor for the production.

The Promise. Image credit: Promisepictures.com

The play tells the story of a grandfather and his two grandchildren, who go in search for dinosaur tracks found in a riverbed in Somerville County. Later on, he tells the children of the covenant of salvation made by God to his people. As the story goes on, the prophets of the Old Testament come to life to guide the grandfather and the children through the life and times of Jesus Christ. It has attracted a massive audience in its two decades, and has received positive reviews online. People who have seen the play say it is easy to understand and is made for the whole family.  

For more information on The Promise, log on to ThePromiseGlenRose.com.