Mass Hysteria in Henderson: Was it a Pretext for Something More Sinister?

On March 7, 1934, a sea of faces flooded the Stevenson Theatre in Henderson, North Carolina, as the town came together to witness the Passion Play. The event drew in a crowd of over 1,000 patrons, including hundreds of schoolchildren and their chaperones. The spectacle, which promised to bring the biblical drama to life, was led by the enigmatic Alfred Wolff, a man known for his theatrical prowess. However, as the townspeople revelled in the drama, whispers began to circulate about the true nature of the event.