Johnson City Arts Center 2024
Digital Program (Director's Cut)
Director
Chloe Garbe
Stage Manager
Chloe Garbe
Costume Design
Christina Ward
Lighting and Sound
Calvin Price
Cast
Mary.......................................................................................Abby Woodbury
Angel Gabriel................................................................................Abbie Ryan
Eastern Star.................................................................................Alaina Brown
Elizabeth........................................................................Emma Grace Stewart
Herod....................................................................................Maddie Denham
Wisemen...........................Reese Campbell, Ellie Woodbury, Aidyn Patton
Ballet Shepherds.................................................Analia Malcolm, Lily Anglin
Jazz Shepherds...............................................Abigail Rainey, Ellie Clements
"Away in a Manger" Soloist........................................................Sailor Jones
Tap Soloist.....................................................................................Callie Athon
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"Find Your Rest Here" Group
Lucy Harman, Henlee Dean, Dorie Feathers, Ali Kiech, Mercy Stogsdill
"Silent Night" Group
Caroline Anglin, Esther Knopp, Analia Malcolm, Abbie Ryan, Emma Grace Stewart
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"Mary Sweet Mary" Group
Lilly Anglin, Alaina Brown, Esther Knopp, Analia Malcolm, Abbie Ryan, Emma Grace Stewart
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"My Deliverer" Group
Lilly Anglin, Greta Anglin, Alaina Brown, Lucy Harman, Esther Knopp, Analia Malcolm, Aidyn Patton, Maia Ross, Abbie Ryan, Emma Grace Stewart, Ellie Woodbury
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Families of Nazareth
Maia Ross, Lidia G, Josephine Dixon
Ashley Peterson, Olivia Woodbury, Sophie Tolley
Greta Anglin, Audrey Morris, Mae Harman
Lexi Bristol, Charlie Bond, Isis D
Act I
Mary is Chosen
1. "In the Bleak Midwinter"
Artist: for KING & COUNTRY
Performers: Herod's followers (Modern 3, Modern 4, Modern 5), Herod
Choreography: Eden Huhn
The Hebrews have been enslaved by Egypt, and they call out to God for deliverance.
2. "Gloria Regali"
Artist: Tommee Profitt, Fleurie
Performers: Herod, Herod's followers (Modern 3, Modern 4, Modern 5), Mary
Choreography: Eden Huhn
Desperate to keep him safe from the Egyptians, Moses's mother and sister, Miriam, place him in a basket and hide him amongst the reeds of the Nile. Pharaoh's daughter finds the basket and takes the child home as her own.
The third verse of this song repeats the first verse, but in Hebrew.
3. "What Child is This?"
Artist: Jeff Johnson, Brian Dunning, & John Fitzpatrick
Performers: Angel Gabriel
Choreography: Christina Ward
Young Miriam prays for baby Moses and returns home.
4. "Be Born in Me"
Artist: Francesca Battistelli
Performers: Angel Gabriel
Choreography: Christina Ward
Young Miriam prays for baby Moses and returns home.
5. "Hope of Israel"
Artist: Michael W. Smith
Performers: Angel, Mary, Joseph, Families of Nazareth
Choreography: Eden Huhn
Young Miriam prays for baby Moses and returns home.
A New Hope
6. "Joy (Elizabeth)"
Artist: Poor Bishop Hooper
Performers: Elizabeth, Mary
Choreography: Kathryn Price
The Pharaoh's daughter raises Moses in the Egyptian court, along with her son, Rameses. Young Moses is troubled by the presence of Hebrew slaves. Moses and Rameses grow up.
We don't know how or when Moses learns of his true heritage. In this interpretation, we explore what it may have been like for a young Moses to handle conflicting identities as a member of the Egyptian court and a Hebrew slave.
7. "Mary's Song (Our King of Peace)"
Artist: Wendell Kimbrough, Page CXVI
Performers: Mary, Elizabeth, Ballet 4
Choreography: Chloe Garbe
Moses sees an overseer beating a slave and intervenes, killing the overseer. Afraid of the consequences, he flees Egypt.
8. "Ave Maria"
Artist: Tommee Profitt, Stanaj
Performers: Mary, Jazz 7
Choreography: Christina Ward
Moses feels guilt over what he has done and fears for his future.
Choreography for "Sinnerman" draws inspiration from a famous piece choreographed by Alvin Ailey for his work, "Revelations." This ballet, set to gospels and traditional spirituals, reflects on the experiences of African Americans - "sometimes sorrowful, sometimes jubilant, but always hopeful."
A Star Rises
9. "A Light (feat. the Brilliance)"
Artist: The Liturgists, The Brilliance
Performers: Eastern Star, Baby Stars (Ballet Basics)
Choreography: Abbie Ryan, Kathryn Price
Moses arrives in Midian, where a local tribe finds and welcomes him.
10. "O Holy Night"
Artist: Glee Cast
Performers: Eastern Star, Stars (Ballet 3, Ballet 5), Wisemen
Choreography: Mary Klug, Eden Huhn, Kathryn Price
The Priest of Midian teaches Moses about God and helps him grow past his mistakes.
11. "We Three Kings"
Artist: Alexander Jean, Casey Abrams
Performers: Wisemen, Eastern Star
Choreography: Kathryn Price
The Priest of Midian teaches Moses about God and helps him grow past his mistakes.
Journey to Bethlehem
12. "Find Your Rest Here"
Artist: Olivia Georgia
Performers: Mary, Joseph, Townspeople (Lucy Harman, Dorie Feathers, Ali Kiech, mercy Stogsdill, Henlee Dean)
Choreography: Katie Greene
Moses lives in Midian for several years. He becomes a shepherd.
13. "Silent Night"
Artist: Lauren Daigle
Performers: Mary, Small Group (Analia Malcolm, Emma Grace Stewart, Abbie Ryan, Esther Knopp, Caroline Anglin)
Choreography: Bridget
One day, Moses encounters a bush that burns without being consumed by the flames. God speaks to him through the bush, calling Moses to return to Egypt to free the Hebrews from slavery.
Listen closely! The "Burning Bush" theme will return several times throughout the story as a representation of God's power.
How do you represent a bush that does not burn speaking to Moses? We chose to represent the voice of God with three dancers, referencing the Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Act II
At the Manger
14. "Mary Sweet Mary"
Artist: Selah, Plumb
Performers: Mary, Small Group
Choreography: Kathryn Price
Moses returns to Egypt, where he meets his sister. He tells the Hebrew people that God sent him to free them, and they rejoice.
15. "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem/Away in a Manger"
Artist: Kari Jobe
Performers: Adult Ballet, Ballet 1, Soloist
Choreography: Kate Palmer, Emma Grace Stewart, Chloe Garbe
Rameses is now Pharaoh, and he is in charge of the Egyptian Court.
Good News for the Shepherds
16. "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"
Artist: Tommee Profitt, brooke
Performers: Angel Gabriel, Angels (Pointe 6, Pointe 7, Ballet 2), Jazz Shepherds
Choreography: Kathryn Price, Mary Klug
Moses returns to Egypt, where he meets his sister. He tells the Hebrew people that God sent him to free them, and they rejoice.
17. "Go Tell it on the Mountain"
Artist: Tommee Profitt, Crowder
Performers: Jazz Shepherds, Shepherds (Jazz 3, Jazz 4)
Choreography: Mary Klug
Rameses is now Pharaoh, and he is in charge of the Egyptian Court.
Gifts for Jesus
The Bible famously tells the story of the 10 Plagues God set upon Egypt. For the sake of brevity, we have grouped several together for our interpretation.
18. "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"
Artist: JJ Heller
Performers: Baby Sheep (Pre-ballet), Ballet Shepherds
Choreography: Greta Anglin, Chloe Garbe
The Nile turns to blood.
19. "Dance in the Dawn"
Artist: Selah
Performers: Wisemen, Jazz 1, Jazz 2, Jazz 5
Choreography: Christina Ward, Cass Kent
The plague of frogs. Moses again asks Rameses to let the Hebrews go, but the Pharaoh refuses.
20. "Little Drummer Boy"
Artist: for KING & COUNTRY
Performers: Intermediate Tap, Advanced Tap
Choreography: Rebekah Knisley
The plague of frogs. Moses again asks Rameses to let the Hebrews go, but the Pharaoh refuses.
Jealous King
21. "Lullay Lullay (Coventry Carol)"
Artist: Annie Lennox
Performers: Herod, Jazz 6
Choreography: Christina Ward
The Hebrews prepare for the Passover as instructed by God. Among them, they must sacrifice a lamb and paint its blood upon their doorframes, bake unleavened bread, and stay indoors. The blood acts as a sign to God, so that God will pass over the houses of the Hebrews.
22. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Artist: Steve Mazzaro, Londn Music Works
Performers: Joseph, Herod, Advanced Modern, Angel Gabriel
Choreography: Leah
An Angel of Death passes through the kingdom of Egypt, striking dead all firstborn. The angel passes over those families that have followed the preparations set by God, sparing them. Rameses, grieving his firstborn, orders Moses and the Hebrews to leave.
23. "You Are My Hiding Place"
Artist: Selah
Performers: Mary, Joseph
Choreography: Eden Huhn
An Angel of Death passes through the kingdom of Egypt, striking dead all firstborn. The angel passes over those families that have followed the preparations set by God, sparing them. Rameses, grieving his firstborn, orders Moses and the Hebrews to leave.
The New World
24. "My Deliverer"
Artist: Rick Elias
Performers: Mary, Joseph, Small Group
Choreography: Eden Huhn
The Hebrews leave Egypt. They travel until they reach the Red Sea.
25. "Born is the King (It's Christmas)"
Artist: Hillsong Worship
Performers: Beginner Tap, Curtain Call
Choreography: Lilly Anglin, Eden Huhn
Miriam warns that Rameses is approaching with his soldiers. God parts the Red Sea and Moses leads the Hebrews across to safety. When the Egyptians try to follow, the Red Sea rises again.