Resource Expo Performance Stage

Sponsored by Heartbeat Records
The Resource Expo Stage, located in Exhibit Hall A, will provide attendees with an opportunity to enjoy a host of talented and creative performers as they showcase their ministry/talents every 20 minutes during the following times:

• Thursday, December 9, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Friday, December 10, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
• Saturday, December 11, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM

 

Evening Dramatic Performance: Damien

Wednesday, December 8

8:30-10:00 pm
Hilton Grand Salon A/B
Sponsored by the American Showcase Theater Company
Cost: Free!

The American Showcase Theater Company presents a one-actor play titled “Damien”, portrayed by Reid Sasser. This is a story about Saint Damien the leper priest. Born Josef de Veuster in Belgium in 1840, as a Catholic missionary Saint Damien went to Hawaii in 1864 and began his life of ministry to the lepers on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. He played a key role in improving the lives of the colony of lepers who had been banished to the remote peninsula of Kalaupapa. He bathed and bandaged their sores, fed them, and cared for every aspect of their spiritual and physical lives. Saint Damien died in 1889.

Blessed Damien was canonized a saint by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009. “Damien” has been performed internationally, translated into four languages, well-adapted to the television medium earning Hawaii Public Television station KHET a Peabody Award in 1978.

Reid Sasser began his theatrical training at the University of Maryland. His list of credits is long. Besides continuing to tour “Damien”, Reid acts in film and video productions, and is a successful professional photographer. Reid is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He and his family live in Columbia, Maryland.

Free Movie Premiers

Be one of the first in the country to see these moving faith-based movies prior to their national release.

There Be Dragons

Thursday, December 9

Noon-2:00 pm
Convention Center 206-207
Sponsored by Motive Entertainment
A young journalist long ago rejected by his now aged and dying father finds himself investigating one of his father's former friends, a candidate for canonization ( St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer). Uncovering the two men's complicated relationship from childhood through the horrors of the Spanish Civil War unveils a compelling drama filled with passion, betrayal, love and religion. An action packed story set during a murderous time in history that ultimately serves the present by revealing the importance and timeless power of forgiveness.

PLUS a sneak preview of Courageous due in theatres in fall, 2011
Sponsored by Provident Films

Soul Surfer

Saturday, December 11

7:15-8:45 pm
Hilton Grand Salon A/B
Sponsored by Interlinc

This is the story of Bethany Hamilton, a 13-year-old girl destined for a successful surfing career, who loses her arm to a 14-foot tiger shark. Through faith, determination and a loving family she returns to the sport she loves with astounding results. A powerful, true story that you won't want to miss! Starring Carrie Underwood, Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid

Saturday Feature Event: The Youth Ministry Extravaganza

Saturday, December 11

8:30-10:30 pm
Convention Center Hall B
Sponsored by national Catholic performers, singers, and itinerant ministers.
Cost: Free!

A showcase full of your favorite musicians and performers risking their very reputations to make you laugh, cry and wonder out loud how they come up with this stuff every year. Featuring Jesse Manibusan, Judy McDonald, Steve Angrisano, APeX (Gene and Brad), Anne Marie Cribbin, Joia Farmer, Chris Padgett, Bob Perron
Popple, Oddwalk, Bob Rice and
John Roedel
It’s their chance to thank and affirm you for being a part of this great ministry we are graced to be called into. It has become a “can’t miss” conference event. See it live or see grainy video on YouTube next week—it’s your choice!