Mormon Miracle Pageant

The wars and contentions of the native Israelite inhabitants of North America are represented, along with their teachings of Jesus Christ, leading to his post-resurrection appearance in the first century A.D.

Light security was provided at the performance site and the surrounding streets to ensure general order and to direct traffic.

Helen and Morgan Dyreng of Manti, parents of past Young Women General President Margaret D. Nadauld, directed the production.

There were usually several evangelical Christian church groups, who would attempt to proselytize the largely Latter-day Saint attendees prior to the nightly event.

In addition, some local "fundamentalist Mormon" groups were known to carry picket signs in the approach area, criticizing the LDS Church's position on polygamy and abortion; the LDS Church abandoned the practice of polygamy in the 19th century, and believes that abortion should be allowed only in rare cases, such as rape or incest.