Johnson City Arts Center 2024
Digital Program (Director's Cut)
God With Us
Director
Eden Huhn
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
"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
"Mary Sweet Mary" Group
Lilly Anglin, Alaina Brown, Esther Knopp, Analia Malcolm, Abbie Ryan, Emma Grace Stewart
"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
Families of Nazareth
Maia Ross, Lidia Giuliani, Josephine Dixon
Ashley Peterson, Olivia Woodbury, Sophie Tolley
Greta Anglin, Audrey Morris, Mae Harman
Lexi Bristol, Charlie Bond, Isis Dykes
Act I
Scene I: Mary is Chosen
Isreal has been occupied by the Roman Empire, and Judeah is under the rule of King Herod. The Isrealites cry out to god for a new, righteous king. Mary is faithful to God.
1. "In the Bleak Midwinter"
Artist: for KING & COUNTRY
Performers: Herod's followers (Modern 3, Modern 4, Modern 5), Herod
Choreography: Eden Huhn
2. "Gloria Regali"
Artist: Tommee Profitt, Fleurie
Performers: Herod, Herod's followers (Modern 3, Modern 4, Modern 5), Mary
Choreography: Eden Huhn
An angel of the lord visits Mary and tells her that she has been chosen to bear the Messiah.
Luke 1:26-35 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God."
3. "What Child is This?"
Artist: Jeff Johnson, Brian Dunning, & John Fitzpatrick
Performers: Angel Gabriel
Choreography: Christina Ward
4. "Be Born in Me"
Artist: Francesca Battistelli
Performers: Angel Gabriel
Choreography: Christina Ward
Mary tells Joseph, her betrothed, the good news. She is rejected by him and the people of Nazareth, who know she is unmarried. The angel Gabriel visits Joseph in a dream and tells him to take Mary as his wife.
Matthew 1:18-21, 24 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took his wife.
5. "Hope of Israel"
Artist: Michael W. Smith
Performers: Angel, Mary, Joseph, Families of Nazareth
Choreography: Eden Huhn
Scene 2: A New Hope
Mary visits her older cousin, Elizabeth. They celebrate the fulfillment of God's promises and the new kingdom it represents.
Luke 1: 39-45 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
6. "Joy (Elizabeth)"
Artist: Poor Bishop Hooper
Performers: Elizabeth, Mary
Choreography: Kathryn Price
7. "Mary's Song (Our King of Peace)"
Artist: Wendell Kimbrough, Page CXVI
Performers: Mary, Elizabeth, Ballet 4
Choreography: Chloe Garbe
8. "Ave Maria"
Artist: Tommee Profitt, Stanaj
Performers: Mary, Jazz 7
Choreography: Christina Ward
Scene 3: A Star Rises
A star rises over Bethlehem, where Jesus is born.
9. "A Light (feat. the Brilliance)"
Artist: The Liturgists, The Brilliance
Performers: Eastern Star, Baby Stars (Ballet Basics)
Choreography: Abbie Ryan, Kathryn Price
10. "O Holy Night"
Artist: Glee Cast
Performers: Eastern Star, Stars (Ballet 3, Ballet 5), Wisemen
Choreography: Mary Klug, Eden Huhn, Kathryn Price
Wise Men see the star rise and follow it, bringing gifts for the Messiah.
Matthew 2:1-2, 9-10 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him." [...] they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.
11. "We Three Kings"
Artist: Alexander Jean, Casey Abrams
Performers: Wisemen, Eastern Star
Choreography: Kathryn Price
Scene 4: Journey to Bethlehem
Mary and Joseph journey to Bethlehem. There is no room for them as guests, so they instead find shelter where the animals are boarded. Jesus is born.
Luke 2:1, 3-7 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
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
13. "Silent Night"
Artist: Lauren Daigle
Performers: Mary, Small Group (Analia Malcolm, Emma Grace Stewart, Abbie Ryan, Esther Knopp, Caroline Anglin)
Choreography: Bridget
Act II
Scene 5: At the Manger
Mary, a mother.
14. "Mary Sweet Mary"
Artist: Selah, Plumb
Performers: Mary, Small Group
Choreography: Kathryn Price
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
Scene 6: Good News for the Shepherds
Angels tell nearby shepherds the good news: the Messiah has been born.
Luke 2:8-15 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those whom his favor rests." When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
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
The shepherds rejoice and spread the good news.
Luke 2:17-18 [...]they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
17. "Go Tell it on the Mountain"
Artist: Tommee Profitt, Crowder
Performers: Jazz Shepherds, Shepherds (Jazz 3, Jazz 4)
Choreography: Mary Klug
Scene 7: Gifts for Jesus
The shepherds find Jesus and rejoice.
Luke 2:16, 20 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. [....] The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
18. "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"
Artist: JJ Heller
Performers: Baby Sheep (Pre-ballet), Ballet Shepherds
Choreography: Greta Anglin, Chloe Garbe
The Wise Men find Jesus and present their gifts.
Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
19. "Dance in the Dawn"
Artist: Selah
Performers: Wisemen, Jazz 1, Jazz 2, Jazz 5
Choreography: Christina Ward, Cass Kent
The poor "drummer boy" gives from what little he has, representing the spirit of generosity.
20. "Little Drummer Boy"
Artist: for KING & COUNTRY
Performers: Intermediate Tap, Advanced Tap
Choreography: Rebekah Knisley
Scene 8: Jealous King
Herod feels his power threatened by the new infant king. An Angel of the Lord visits Joseph in a dream and warns him of Herod's wicked intentions. Mary and Joseph flee Bethlehem with their son.
Matthew 2:13-15 [....] an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi.
21. "Lullay Lullay (Coventry Carol)"
Artist: Annie Lennox
Performers: Herod, Jazz 6
Choreography: Christina Ward
22. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Artist: Steve Mazzaro, Londn Music Works
Performers: Joseph, Herod, Advanced Modern, Angel Gabriel
Choreography: Lea Karnes
23. "You Are My Hiding Place"
Artist: Selah
Performers: Mary, Joseph
Choreography: Eden Huhn
Scene 9: The New World
Mary and Joseph flee to Africa, where they remain until the threat of Herod has passed. The news of Jesus's birth spreads, bringing new hope.