Behold the Child
Behold the Child crosses the centuries through dance, contemporary and traditional music, and original narration. It begins with the biblical story of Christ’s childhood escape to Egypt and proceeds into a 21st-century celebration of Christmas, exalting Christ as our hope and encouraging audiences to "Behold the Child!" as never before. Behold the Child is a benchmark production for Soli Deo Gloria Ballet, using stage sets, poetry, and storytelling in new ways.
Written by Rachel Starr Thomson
Choreography: Carolyn Currey
Music:
First Act
1. Instrumental: Hatikvah (“The Hope”) (Imber; Arr. Ch. Currey, K.S. Petti)
2. My Deliverer (The Ragamuffins)
3. Enae Volare (Era)
4. Coventry Carol (Eden’s Bridge; Trad. 14th Century)
5. Come All Ye Faithful (Trad; Arr. R.S. Thomson)
Second Act
1. The Book (Michael Card)
2. O Come Emmanuel/My Deliverer (Enya; The Ragamuffins)
3. Hungry (Kathryn Scott; Arr. R.S. Thomson)
4. Joyful Song (Arr. Christa Currey, K.S. Petti)
5. There Is a Redeemer (Eden’s Bridge)
Dancers: Carolyn Currey, Naomi Currey, Elyssa Currey
Musicians: Christa Currey, violin; Dana Currey, flute; Sara Currey, harp; Rachel Starr Thomson, guitar
Vocalist: Rachel Starr Thomson
Running Time: 50 minutes
