A Fresh Perspective on a Timeless Truth, host Jason Jaspersen and co-host Norah Kratz sit down with a few of the creative minds behind Bethany Lutheran College's debut production of What Child Is This? A nativity play about the birth, life, and crucifixion of Jesus for all audiences. Enjoy the first person accounts of what goes into making a show like this, and hear about the origin story of this amazing retelling of the greatest story ever told!
(P.S The bleeped word was futzing)
Shoutouts from the Episode:
Emily Kimball - Costume Designer
Benji Inniger - Lighting & Sound Designer
Renee Geving - Stage Manager
Philip Wels - Scene Shop Lead
Brian Klebig - Communications Professor/Projection Mapping Lead
Helpful Links to References from the Episode:
Edvard Grieg
Referenced Scenes from What Child Is This?
The Annunciation (Start 17:05 Ends at 19:30)
Mary Shunned Montage (Ends at 33:28)
12 Year Old Jesus (Ends at 40:50)
The Wise Men & The Voice of the Prophets (Ends at 44:55)
The Resurrection of Lazarus (Ends at 1:03:00)
Jesus Walks on Water (Ends at 1:08:36)
The Slaughtering of the Innocent (Ends at 1:45:05)
Ending Nativity Tableau
Or Just Watch the Whole Show
BTS Photo, curtesy of Elias
Other Pete Shows:
Theatre Physics (most recent)
The Adventures of Pinocchio
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Icehouse
Jam Jar Sonnets
Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center (aka where the magic happens)
Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things The First Shadow
What are Theatrical Conventions?
What is The Willing Suspension of Disbelief?
Host - Jason Jaspersen
Co-host - Norah Kratz
Producer - Jaksyn Graham
Music Provided By: Renee Geving
If you have any feedback for the show, a project to promote, or have any questions you can reach the podcast at feastreaders@gmail.com
A special thanks to the Bethany Lutheran College community for providing their insights, as well as recording equipment and spaces!
If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu