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
