The Live Nativity 2024

Cast & Crew
Volunteers

Information

 Do the following:

  • View the “Cast & Crew List” below to see what role you will be playing in “The Live Nativity” event!
  • View the “Rehearsal & Show Schedule” & mark your calendar
  • Read “Letter to the Cast”
  • Read “Costume, Makeup & Hair” information
  • Check out the fun “Scriptural Guide for Cast Members”
Cast & Crew List / 2024

Make sure to look through this list well in case you are placed in two different roles on different nights.

SATURDAY 14TH SATURDAY 14TH SUNDAY 15TH SUNDAY 15TH
CAST A CAST B CAST A CAST B
ENTRANCE
Street Shepherd Logan Stiles Logan Stiles Logan Stiles Logan Stiles
Roman Soldier Bob Nielsen Joshua Blackburn Tim Andersen Lane Bias
SCENE #1 – MARY
Roman Soldier Forest Duerksen Derek Huskey Forest Duerksen Derek Huskey
Mary Sierra Huskey Kristina Stiles Cassie Huskey Kristina Stiles
Angel Scott Camp BJ Hubbard Scott Camp BJ Hubbard
SCENE #2 – JOSEPH
Roman Soldier Jordan Moulton Scott Heffner Jordan Moulton Carson Ellena
Joseph Joseph Taylor Seanne McElrath Joseph Taylor Seanne McElrath
SCENE #3 – HOUSE
Roman Soldier Sean Jensen OPEN Sean Jensen Joe Micheletti
Pregnant Mary Mary Ann Meyers Angena Ellena Angena Ellena Caitlin Petersen
Joseph Walker Meyers Jarrett Ellena Jarrett Ellena Luke Petersen
SCENE #4 – INN
Roman Soldier Ryan Jensen Carson Ellena Ryan Jensen Michael McDonald
Pregnant Mary Gillian Jensen Alicia Vetter Gillian Jensen Georgia Jilbert
Joseph Joshua Jensen Justin Vetter Joshua Jensen Darren Jilbert
Innkeeper Ben Jensen Rick Petersen Ben Jensen Rick Petersen
SCENE #5 – SHEPHERDS
Roman Soldier Anthony Alvarez Patrick Mattingly Anthony Alvarez Josh Duerksen
Angel Devin Duerksen Jeremy Nielsen Devin Duerksen Jeremy Nielsen
Shepherd #1 Lilyanne Camp Tim Andersen (sheep) Lilyanne Camp Phillip Tomlinson
Shepherd #2 Josh Duerksen Larry Wolfe Scott Martin Wes Tomlinson (sheep)
Shepherd #3 X Jude Gard X Lincoln Tomlinson
Kid Shepherd #4 Noah Duerksen Carter Andersen Caleb Stiles Noah Duerksen
SCENE #6 – HEAVENLY HOSTS
Heavenly Host #1 Jennifer Smith Hailey Camp Jennifer Smith Hailey Camp
Heavenly Host #2 Londyn Smith Gracie King Londyn Smith Lydia Camp
Heavenly Host #3 Sofia Jensen Kim Machovichuk Sofia Jensen Kim Machovichuk
Heavenly Host #4 Ashley Duerksen Christine Duerksen Rhonda Babb Elsie Andersen
Heavenly Host #5 Lise Duerksen Rebecca Hubbard Ashley Duerksen Annalee Hubbard
Heavenly Host #6 Bethany Woltjen Caleb Stiles Lise Duerksen Christine Duerksen
Heavenly Host #7 Evelyn Horell Gabriella Jayne Bethany Woltjen Rebecca Hubbard
Heavenly Host #8 Edward Vela Navaeh Honsvick Marlo Claiborne Gracie King
Heavenly Host #9 Loretta Vela Emery Andersen Loretta Vela Gabriella Jayne
Heavenly Host #10 Lily Smith Emmeline Hubbard Evelyn Horell Navaeh Honsvick
Heavenly Host #11 Skyler Vetter Marlo Claiborne Lily Smith Monica Micheletti
Angel Dancer 1A Teagan Gard X Tara Bias X
Angel Dancer 1B Talia Gard X Sofia Griffin & Emery Andersen X
Angel Dancer 2A Juliette Singleton X Juliette Singleton X
Angel Dancer 2B Alyson Crosby X Pearl Giles X
Angel Dancer 3A Emily Duerksen X Emily Duerksen X
Angel Dancer 3B Annalee Hubbard X Naomi Duerksen X
Angel Dancer 4A Payton Cox X Hannah Martin X
Angel Dancer 4B Kinley & Aubrey Cox X Katelyn Corley X
Angel Dancer 5A Briella Robbins X Briella Robbins X
Angel Dancer 5B McCovey Osborn X McCovey Osborn X
Angel Dancer 6A Lydia Camp X Clara Giles X
Angel Dancer 6B Elsie Andersen X Emmeline Hubbard X
Angel Dancer 7A Hayley Trevizu X Hayley Trevizu X
Angel Dancer 7B Emberlyn Trevizu X Emberlyn Trevizu X
Angel Dancer 8A Hannah Corley X Hannah Corley X
Angel Dancer 8B Naya Bangayan X Naya Bangayan X
Angel Dancer 9A Ella Andersen X Ella Andersen X
Angel Dancer 9B Emma Stiles X Emma Stiles X
SCENE #7 – STABLE
Roman Soldier Mr. Bangayan Luke Trevizu Bob Nielsen Luke Trevizu
Mary Kennya Jarvis Ashley Langslet Kennya Jarvis Lacey Lively
Joseph Brad Jarvis Wyatt Langslet Brad Jarvis Matt Lively
Baby Jesus Doll Doll Doll Doll
Shepherd #1 Scott Smith Jeff Barrett Scott Smith Seth Anderson
Shepherd #2 Matthew Smith Hayden Klinock Matthew Smith Hayden Klinock
Shepherd #3 Jacob Nielsen X Jacob Nielsen X
Kid Shepherd #4 Elijah Jarvis Gavin Vetter Elijah Jarvis Easton Bias
Wiseman #1 Kelly Fink David Corley Greg Babb Kelly Fink
Wiseman #2 Gary Oliver Ed Lively Gary Oliver Ed Lively
Wiseman #3 Christopher Caines Jason Jensen Christopher Caines Jason Jensen
EXIT
Candy Canes Missionary 1 Missionary 3 Missionary 1 Missionary 3
Candy Canes Missionary 2 Missionary 4 Missionary 2 Missionary 4
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Food Director Courtney Taylor X Courtney Taylor X
Kitchen Crew Jennie Hoffman X Jennie Hoffman X
Hospitality Cast Director Jackie Struve X Jackie Struve X
Costume Crew Cindy Gamrath X Cindy Gamrath X
Costume Crew Lucinda Camp X Lucinda Camp X
Costume Crew Melinda Duerksen X Melinda Duerksen X
Costume Crew Misty Duerksen X Misty Duerksen X
Costume Crew Cindy Roberts X Cindy Roberts X
Costume Crew Debra Lively X Kate McDonald X
Costume Crew Debra Lively

 

 

 

Rehearsal & Show Schedule

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE – 

*All rehearsals will begin in the big room down the right hallway of the church building.
*Please try to make your scheduled rehearsal a priority. But, if you are not able to make your scheduled rehearsal, send a message to the Blocking Director, Rebecca Hubbard (801)243-3689. She will schedule a seaprate time for you to meet.
*Scene 6 Dancers Extra Practice Schedule Click Here
*Scene 6 Choir Extra Practice Schedule Click Here

  • Wednesday, December 11th | Scene 1, 2, 3 & 4 
    • 7-8pm | All Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 Cast & Crew (Not a dress Rehearsal, Blocking Only)
  • Thursday, December 12th | Scene 5 & 7 
    • 7-8pm | All Scene 5 & 7 Cast & Crew (Not a dress Rehearsal, Blocking Only)
  • Friday, December 13th | Scene 6, Entry Cast, Exit Cast
    • 7-8pm | All Scene 6 Cast & Crew – Full Hair/Makeup/Dress Rehearsal for Photographer & Videographer
    • 8:00pm | Entry & Exit Cast (Street Shepherd, Roman Soldier, Missionaries)

SHOW NIGHT SCHEDULE – 

  • Saturday, December 14th | 6-9pm
    • 5:00pm | All Cast & Crew arrive
    • 5:30pm | Cast Meeting in the Chapel
    • 5:45pm | Cast A head to Scene for test
    • 6:00pm | Open Gates
    • 6:45pm | Cast B – Walk to Scene & Switch
    • 7:30pm | Cast A – Walk to Scene & Switch
    • 8:15pm | Cast B – Walk to Scene & Switch
  • Sunday, December 15th | 6-9pm
    • 5:00pm | All Cast & Crew arrive
    • 5:30pm | Cast Meeting in the Chapel
    • 5:45pm | Cast A head to Scene for test
    • 6:00pm | Open Gates
    • 6:45pm | Cast B – Walk to Scene & Switch
    • 7:30pm | Cast A – Walk to Scene & Switch
    • 8:15pm | Cast B – Walk to Scene & Switch

PARKING INFO: All Cast and Crew members must park across the street in one of the Diamond View School Parking Lots. If both lots are full, you will need to park in the dirt parking area down Hospital Lane and walk over.

NOTE: *When your cast is not performing, you will be waiting in the gym with food and friends! Please do not turn on any lights that are off in the building during the event.

 

Letter to the Cast
Dear Participants, 
 
Thank you for your desire and willingness to participate in The Live Nativity production. We hope this experience will strengthen your faith and center your Christmas season on the promised birth of the Savior Jesus Christ.  
 
Your participation will help bring the bible’s miraculous account of Jesus Christ’s birth, and the special events surrounding His birth, to the members of our communities. Additionally, participation in this live production can be a great personal blessing.  
 
This production, and its presentation, are focused on the Savior Jesus Christ. Participating in The Live Nativity is a unique privilege. Your participation helps direct attention to the sacred beginnings of His mortal life. These events have meaningful spiritual significance for all people. Everything you do as a participant should assist in directing recognition to Jesus Christ as the central figure. For this reason, no one in the production is credited for their individual role. Participation is not for personal recognition or attention. We encourage participants to receive and participate in their role with quiet dignity and reverence. Approaching participation in this way helps to support the overall mission of the presentation – to invite everyone to come to Jesus Christ and learn of Him.  
 
As participants in the production of The Live Nativity, you are encouraged to engage in three specific invitations. First, we invite you to study the scriptural accounts of the scene you will be helping to portray. Second, we invite you to join the production team and full cast in daily prayer for our community. We pray that the spirit of the Lord will be with and strengthen the members of our communities, and that the loving message and mission of Jesus Christ will draw individuals and families to greater hope, faith, and trust in Him. Finally, we invite you to expect miracles. We encourage you to fully participate in these specific invitations.  
 
We conclude with the deep gratitude we feel. We express solemn gratitude for the ministry, miracles, and mission of our loving Savior. We also express our gratitude for your personal faith and willingness to share the message behind your faith.  
 
With love and gratitude,  
The Production Team 

 

Cast Costume, Makeup & Hair

ROMAN SOLDIERS 

  • COSTUME: Your costume exposes your arms and legs. You need to wear multiple warm long layers to stay warm under your costume with the outside layer being black. This could be multiple thermal layers or something thicker and black. Black shoes or boots are preferred. But any type of boot will work. Black gloves are allowed. 
  • HAIR: You will have a helmet, so your hair won’t be seen. Facial hair is not required for this role, either way is fine. 

MARY 

  • COSTUME: Bundle up and dress in warm layers. Your costume will allow for multiple warm layers underneath. Some type of brown or black boot would probably look best as they may show a little bit.
  • HAIR: Natural hair with light curls or waves would work for Mary. You will have a head scarf on. The lights will be bright and wash out your face, so natural toned makeup will help you not look washed out.
  • MAKEUP:

JOSEPH, INNKEEPER, SHEPHERDS & WISEMEN 

  • COSTUME: Bundle up and dress in warm layers. Your costume will allow for multiple warm layers underneath. Some type of brown or black boot would probably look best as they may show a little bit.
  • HAIR: Feel free to grow out your facial hair if you would like to. This will help give a more authentic look. You will have a head covering

MAN ANGEL  – SCENE 1

  • COSTUME: Bundle up and dress in warm layers. Your costume will allow for multiple warm layers underneath. Shoes will probably show during your scene. All white would look best. 
  • HAIR: You will have a white head covering with your costume. Feel free to grow out facial hair if desired.

MAN ANGEL – SCENE 5

  • COSTUME: Bundle up and dress in warm layers. Your costume will allow for multiple warm layers underneath. Shoes will not show during your scene.
  • HAIR: You will have a white head covering with your costume. Feel free to grow out facial hair if desired.

CHOIR ANGELS

  • COSTUME: Bundle up and dress in warm layers. Your costume will allow for multiple warm layers underneath. Shoes will probably not show during your scene.
  • WOMEN’S HAIR/MAKEUP: You will have a white lace head covering with your costume. Leaving your hair down and lightly curled if it is longer.  Natural makeup colors to help you not get washed out by the lighting will work great! We will have bobby pins available for the veils, but you might want to bring your own.
  • MEN’S HAIR: You will have a white head covering with your costume

ANGEL DANCERS

  • COSTUME: Wear multiple thermal warm layers underneath your dress if possible. With the outermost layer being white.  It will be cold. White, nude or pink ballet shoes.
  • HAIR/MAKEUP – Hair Down & in loose curls. You will have a lace head scarf on. Natural Makeup that will help you not be washed out by the lights.
CAST SIGNUP FORM

If you are not in the cast, but would be able to fill an open spot, please fill out the “Casting Signup” by clicking HERE

2024 Directors List
  • Event Director / Christina Andersen / 208.519.0927
  • Event Assistant Director / Rebecca Hubbard
  • Marketing & Communication Specialist / Christina Andersen
  • Set Design Director / Christina Andersen
  • Music Director / Rebecca Hubbard
  • Blocking Director / Rebecca Hubbard
  • Editorial Director / Logan Stiles
  • Costume Director / Jaquelle Dodge
  • Casting Director/ Kristina Stiles
  • Casting Assistant Director / Jaquelle Dodge
  • Dance Director / Tara Bias
  • Set Construction Director / Tim Andersen
  • Lights & Sound Director / BJ Hubbard
  • Hospitality Cast Director / Jackie Struve
  • Hospitality Refreshment Director / Shannon Miller
  • Animal Specialist / OPEN
  • Uptown Christmas Parade Director / OPEN
  • Street Operations Director / Aaron Duerksen

Scriptural Guide for Cast Members

Below you will find a video and study guide to help you understand the history, story and role you will be portraying in “The Live Nativity” event. 

    SCENE 1: MARY, THE MOTHER OF JESUS
    Key Scripture References to Study:  

     
    BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SCRIPTURAL EVENT DEPICTED IN THE SCENE:  
    Two thousand years ago, in the village of Nazareth, there lived a young woman named Mary. She and her family were Jewish descendants, and she grew up being taught about a special promise God had made. The promise was that one day a Savior, the Messiah, would be born to save his people from captivity. 
     
    Mary was engaged to be married. While she waited for her wedding, Mary lived with her family. One day, while Mary was doing her daily tasks, an angel appeared to her. The angel called her by name, told her that God loved her, and explained that God wanted her to be the mother of the Son of God. 
     
    The angel told Mary that she should call the baby, Jesus, and that He would be the promised Messiah she had been taught about. Mary was humble and told the angel that she would do anything God asked her to do. God was pleased with Mary’s response and the angel departed. 

     

    SCENE 2: JOSEPH
    Key Scripture References to Study: 

    BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SCRIPTURAL EVENT DEPICTED IN THE SCENE: 
    Mary was engaged to a man named Joseph. He also lived in Nazareth and was a patient and kind man. Joseph loved Mary.
    One night, while Joseph slept, he had a dream. In the dream, an angel appeared to Joseph and told him that Mary was going to have a baby. The angel told Joseph that the baby was to be called Jesus, that He was the Son of God, and that this baby was the promised Messiah who would save his people from sin and death. The angel told Joseph to receive Mary as his wife and to help care for Jesus.
    Joseph loved God and obediently followed God’s commandments and instructions. Mary and Joseph were married, and he cared for her while she was pregnant.
    SCENE 3: JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
    Key Scripture References to Study: 

     

     

     

    BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SCRIPTURAL EVENT DEPICTED IN THE SCENE: 
    After their marriage, Joseph and Mary lived together in Nazareth. During this time, the Roman government had taken control of the region. Caesar Augustus ordered all the people who had been conquered by the Romans to be counted.
    Mary and Joseph were required to travel from their home to the city of Bethlehem for the census (a southward journey of approximately 90 miles). Traveling was slow and difficult and took many days.
    Mary was near the end of her pregnancy and their trip was challenging. Still, Joseph and Mary lovingly cared for one another as they traveled to Bethlehem.
    SCENE 4: THE INN OF BETHLEHEM
    Key Scripture References to Study: 

    BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SCRIPTURAL EVENT DEPICTED IN THE SCENE: 
    When Joseph and Mary arrived in Bethlehem, they found the city crowded with people who had come for the census. They searched the city diligently, but there was no place for them to stay the night. They were turned away at every inn.
    Mary could tell that the baby would be born very soon. With no other place to stay the night, Joseph and Mary found a stable – usually used as a shelter for animals – and there, prepared for the Son of God to be born.
    SCENE 5: A MESSAGE TO THE SHEPHERDS
    Key Scripture References to Study: 

     

    BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SCRIPTURAL EVENT DEPICTED IN THE SCENE: 
    On the same night, in the hills and fields that surrounded Bethlehem, there were shepherds watching over their sheep and new lambs. As they cared for the sheep, an angel appeared to them. The angel spoke to the shepherds. He told them he had been sent to give them good and joyful news. He announced that the Son of God had been born. He told the shepherds that they would find the baby wrapped in a blanket, sleeping in a manger.
    Suddenly, the angel was surrounded by a large group of other angels all joyously singing together, “Glory to God in Heaven, peace on Earth, God sends good blessings.” When the angels left, the shepherds were filled with happiness. Excitedly, they decided to immediately go into Bethlehem to find the newborn Son of God.
    SCENE 6: A HOST OF HEAVELY ANGELS
    Key Scripture References to Study:  

     
    BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SCRIPTURAL EVENT DEPICTED IN THE SCENE:  
    In the hills and fields that surrounded Bethlehem, there were shepherds watching over their sheep and new lambs. As they cared for the sheep, an angel appeared to them. The angel spoke to the shepherds. He told them he had been sent to give them good and joyful news. He announced that the Son of God had been born. He told the shepherds that they would find the baby wrapped in a blanket, sleeping in a manger. 
     
    Suddenly, the angel was surrounded by a large group of other angels all joyously singing together, “Glory to God in Heaven, peace on Earth, God sends good blessings.” When the angels left, the shepherds were filled with happiness. Excitedly, they decided to immediately go into Bethlehem to find the newborn Son of God. 
    SCENE 7: THE CHRIST-CHILD AND THOSE SURROUNDING THE MANGER
    Key Scripture References to Study: 

     

     

    BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SCRIPTURAL EVENT DEPICTED IN THE SCENE: 
    As the angel promised, the shepherds found Mary and Joseph in the private and protected stable. And there, wrapped in a blanket, lying in a manger, was the promised newborn baby. The shepherds were the first witnesses of the Christ-child, and they were filled with joy and gratitude. They excitedly began to tell others about everything they had seen and heard.
    Later, wise men from the east also came to see the young Messiah. They had seen the new star – a promised sign of His birth. They also rejoiced and traveled to worship the promised Son of God. When they found Him, the wise men presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
    God’s loving promise had been kept. The Son of God had been born, and His name was JESUS.

    Other Volunteer Opportunities

    Check the dates and times below to see if you can help with the other volunteer opportunities

      Set Construction Schedule - Just show up!

      Any teen or adult is invited to help, the sets are very large and heavy. Meet us outside
      Text Tim Andersen if you have any questions. Sometimes bringing your basic toolkit, drills, a truck or trailer will come in handy.

       

      • Friday, November 29th @ 10:00am | Scene 7 (Stable)
      • Saturday, November 30th @ 10:00am | Scene 3, 4 & 6 (House in the Field, Inn, Stage/Risers)
      • Saturday, December 7th @ 10am | Scene 1, 2, 5 (Mary Steps, Joseph House, Shepherds)
        Indoor Setup - Just show up!

        Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 10:00am

        • Any and all men, women or teens are invited to help take up costumes, racks, props, lighting, signs, equipment and prep for the event.
            12/16 Clean Up Day - Just show up!

            Monday, December 16th – Starting at 10:00am

            • Anyone is invited to help us with cleanup, show up at anytime throughout the day to work with us taking down, storing and cleaning up the event. There will be a whiteboard in the gym with a long list of tasks that need to be done.