By Katelyn Unger

The lights are low and the audience silent, out burst Jason, Brandon and Jordon in amazing song. Okay, so this isn’t how the night started but it is a part that stands out in the mind of the audience members. The Christmas production started many, many weeks ago at the hand of Marjorie, Tabitha and Matt. Rehearsals, meetings and more rehearsals were the lives of many students around campus. As November 23 grew nearer, there was an excitement and nervousness in the air that crept from every corner. It was not hard to find someone from the choir or band throughout the weeks prior to the Christmas production. Down every hall, someone could be heard practicing their part in the event.
Finally, November 23 came. The cast were in costume and the audience seated, each act and song that came on stage was amazing. The opening choir was breathtaking, their voices harmonizing beautifully. Rachel Neumeister at the piano and all the other band members were spectacular. The soloists Sarah Capeling, Tabitha Rozeluk, Jolene Voskamp and Graham Sweet astounded the crowd with their voices. There were monologues by Brandon Meyers, Katie Bailey, Daniel Wallace and Jordan Vetro, all of which were convincing portrayals of the characters they were playing. Those in both the men and women’s choir got a great response after their songs. Erica’s dramatic reading held everyone’s attention and finally the Advent reading by Bethany and Angel was a great way to tie everything together.
There will be many hilarious memories taken away form the practices, but there will also be times of achievement and joy when one looks back at the performances. The nights of November 23 and 24 will be remembered as great nights to those both in the production and those in the audience.
Thanks to everyone who participated, both behind the scenes and on stage. A special thanks to Marjorie for all her hard work. Last but certainly not least, thanks to all those who came out. You were the ones who made the nights a success.
I am already looking forward to next year’s performance and I hope you are all as well.