9am Sunday Worship Service - Christmas Musical - In person and Online (Masks Required)
The Night Shift Before Christmas --In person and online
**Masks required!
Program
Song: Falafel House
~Scene 1~
Song: What’ll You Have?
~Scene 2~
Song: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Soloists – Morgan Holleran and Chloe Connors
~Scene 3~
Song: You Can Trust the Promise of God
Soloists: Samuel Wuthnow and Emilyn Porter
~Scene 4~
Song: God Has a Plan
Soloist – Brooke Holleran
~Scene 5~
Song: Good News of Great Joy
Soloists – Adriana Kurtyka & Peyton Pritchett
~Scene 6~
Song: Come and See
Soloists – Anna Pritchett & Lyla Meer
~Scene 7~
Song: Good News of Great Joy
Soloist – Abby Kamon
Curtain Call
Full Cast and Crew
| Flo: Abby Kamon | Skip: Claire Mathurin |
| Mo: Luke Meer | Skamp: Emilyn Porter |
| Lydia: Kinsley Wright | Lisa: Chloe Connors |
| Ms. Hala: Vivian Girardi | Ben: Brooke Holleran |
| Tommy: Marshall Caldrone | Josh: Michaela Weisberg |
| Tammy: Morgan Holleran | Mary: Ella West |
| Biff: Adriana Kurtyka | Joseph: Sadie Mason |
| Buffy: Peyton Pritchett |
Clay Pot Factory Workers: Campbell Caldrone, Kaylee Thomas, Leah Meer, Hannah Chapin
Ensemble: Tatum Acton, Toby Acton, Annabel Brown, Maddie Newell, Clara Cononica, Laura Ellenwood, Mariana Ellenwood, Brooke Finnell, Addison Forster, Ananya Manne, Kevin Manne, Zoe Mathurin, Lena Meer, Lyla Meer, Anna Pritchett, Adelaide Sigsbury, Eloise Sigsbury, Colin Thomas, Hannah West, Thomas Wuthnow, Evie Chapin, Samuel Wuthnow
Minister of Worship & Arts: Tianna Durbin
Director: Deb Porter
Music Director: Jenn Roberts
Choreography: Jennifer Worthington
Audio Visual: Chris Durbin
Costumes: Rebecca Simmons
Production Assistant: Carole Salgado
Meet the Director
- I have been a member of Arcola Church for 9 years along with my husband Cecil and daughter Emilyn. I have been a part of the music and art ministry for the last 7 years as a member of Alleluia Choir, Joyful Noise, and Grace Note Ringers. I also enjoyed being a part of the musical Joseph and look forward to The Sound of Music this coming Spring.
- I had never directed a play/musical until last year when Tianna approached me about the virtual production Scrooge in Bethlehem. This was not something I had much experience with and was not even sure where to begin, but with some help, along with the talented children and youth of Arcola the show was a great success. I had so much fun working with the children and youth of Arcola that I couldn't imagine not returning for this year's in person production of "The Night Shift before Christmas" I love watching the show come to life and seeing all the hard work and dedication the children and youth have put in to share with you the message of Jesus' birth to all people, even the seemingly unimportant night shift workers.
- I love all the songs in the musical. They are so upbeat and fun and the kids have enjoyed learning them. I also love the humor and one liners throughout the show. I only hope you all find them as funny as I did, we will have to wait and see. But in all the upbeat songs and humor there is this incredible message. When it came time for our savior's birth, he did not arrive in a palace announced to the most important people. He arrived in a humble village in Bethlehem, in a stable, and was announced only to a group of night shift workers - humble shepherds!
- I want to thank all that helped make the show happen. But most importantly these individuals who I couldn't have done this without: Tianna Durbin, Jenn Roberts, Jennifer Worthington, Rebecca Simmons, Chris Durbin and Carole Salgado
Cast Features
Get to know a few of our fabulous children and youth cast members, who are working hard to bring this production to life!
Vivian Girardi, "Mrs. Hala"
Almost 13, 7th grade
1. What is your favorite part of Christmas?
My favorite part of Christmas is getting to see my cousins and my grandparents and the break from school.
3. What's your favorite part of the show?
My favorite part of the show, is my line, "In my stable," because I get to be sassy.
Marshall Caldrone, "Tommy"
Age 11, 5th Grade
What is your favorite part of Christmas?
That is a hard question: the presents, the food, Christmas decorations, and music.
What is your favorite moment in the show?
I love it when I say, "I’m not pessimistic, I’m just a realist." I REALLY love the falafel house song!
Kinsley Wright, "Lydia"
Age 13
What is your favorite part of Christmas?
My favorite part of Christmas is driving around and seeing everyone’s Christmas lights.
What is your favorite moment in the show?
My favorite part of the show is when my character, Lydia, tries to prove Ms. Hala wrong about the Messiah. It is a really funny scene!
Adriana Kurtyka, "Biff"
Age 10, 5th Grade
What is your favorite part of Christmas?
My favorite part of Christmas is when my family is all together on Christmas morning.
What is your favorite moment in the show?
My favorite part of the show is when Ms. Hala accuses us shepherds of being in her stable.