by Dr. Venna Bishop The Glory of Christmas and the Glory of Easter pageants at the Crystal Cathedral communicate messages of hope and joy which change lives. Nearly thirty years of pageantry is portrayed in the 200+ photos and personal stories by Venna Bishop, a former flying angel. Her unique perspective acknowledges the hundreds of volunteers, cast, and support staff, and it provides the only pictorial and historical account of the pageants. “Behind the Scenes” is filled with humor, the unpredictable behaviors of working with dozens of different live animals, and the challenge of transforming the Crystal Cathedral into a theater venue. Hearts are touched by the inspiring thoughts of 200 dedicated volunteer cast members performing on the largest indoor set in the world in pageants seen by over three million people. |