Ever since I became a Christian, I’ve dreamed of reaching everyone in the world with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. He has done SO MUCH for me, I just want to share Him with everyone I know.

This weekend, I’m hosting an event at my farmhouse in Chenoa, Illinois, to reach as many as possible in my local sphere of influence. Maybe you?

We all need a little Jesus (a LOT of Jesus), and I’d love for you to come see a special story of faith in the form of a LIVE Italian Puppet Opera!

I’ve invited puppeteers Girolamo Botta and Alessandra Guadagna of Pupi Italici from Italy to perform 2 shows over 4 nights, featuring a couple dozen puppets—each one hand-carved, hand-painted, hand-costumed, and hand-maneuvered.

I’ll be playing piano to accompany them as they bring to life the story of Saint Nicholas and his great faith in Christ—the backstory of the real-life Santa Claus—plus a traditional Italian show called The Grand Duel Between Orlando & Rinaldo.

This is the 4th variation of the St. Nicholas story that I have produced: first a book, then a ballet, then a musical, and now, an Italian Puppet Opera. Our film of the puppet opera is on Amazon Prime Video and was nominated this year for the “Best Stage Play” award by the International Christian Film Festival.

Click to watch the 1-minute trailer!

Now you can watch it LIVE at my home! I hope you’ll join us for these unique spettacoli (“shows” in Italian!). Here are the details:

Eric’s Farm
25615 East 3000 North Road
Chenoa, Illinois

$10 donation at the show, $30 per family
Outdoor shows – bring your lawn chairs!

• Thu, Jul 31, 7 PM – St. Nicholas: The Extraordinary Journey of His Life
• Fri, Aug 1, 7 PM – The Grand Duel Between Orlando & Rinaldo
• Sat, Aug 2, 7 PM – St. Nicholas: The Extraordinary Journey of His Life
• Sun, Aug 3, 7 PM – The Grand Duel Between Orlando & Rinaldo

Come if you can! Tell your friends! And if you can’t come, pray with us that many would see, many would hear, and many would put their faith in the Lord.

Have a great week!