The Live Nativity 2025

Cast List & Schedule

Do the following:

  • View the “Cast 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 List 2025

 

SATURDAY 20th SATURDAY 20th SUNDAY 21st SUNDAY 21st
CAST A CAST B CAST A CAST B
ENTRANCE
Street Shepherd Logan Stiles Logan Stiles Logan Stiles Logan Stiles
Roman Soldier Josh Blackburn Josh Blackburn Bob Nielsen Bob Nielsen
SCENE #1 – MARY
Roman Soldier Caleb Heffner Derek Huskey Caleb Heffner Derek Huskey
Mary Kennya Jarvis Kristina Stiles Breanna Fox Amanda Fox
Angel Jarrett Ellena BJ Hubbard Jarrett Ellena Eric Duerksen
SCENE #2 – JOSEPH
Roman Soldier Joseph Micheletti Gabriel Menard Joseph Micheletti Gabriel Menard
Joseph Devin Duerksen Luke Petersen Devin Duerksen Luke Petersen
SCENE #3 – HOUSE
Roman Soldier Wyatt Duerksen Jack Dodge Wyatt Duerksen Jack Dodge
Pregnant Mary Christena Petersen Jaquelle Dodge Christena Petersen Melissa Fox
Joseph Rick Petersen Joseph Dodge Rick Petersen Paul Fox
SCENE #4 – INN
Roman Soldier Isaac Smith Decker Robbins Isaac Smith Decker Robbins
Pregnant Mary Erin Adams Lacey Lively Kennya Jarvis Gillian Jensen
Joseph Rob Adams Matt Lively Brad Jarvis Joshua Jensen
Innkeeper Scott Smith Ben Jensen Scott Smith Ben Jensen
SCENE #5 – SHEPHERDS
Roman Soldier Jacob Smith Crandall (Bubba) Singleton Jacob Smith Crandall (Bubba) Singleton
Angel Stephen Miller Scott Camp Stephen Miller Scott Camp
Shepherd #1 OPEN Scott Martin OPEN Lydia Camp
Shepherd #2 Matthew Smith Marston Singleton Matthew Smith Marston Singleton
Shepherd #3 Hesston Adams Lilyanne Camp Carson Ellena? Lilyanne Camp
Kid Shepherd #4 Elijah Jarvis Caleb Stiles Elijah Jarvis Adam Stiles
SCENE #6 – HEAVENLY HOSTS
Heavenly Host #1 Emery Andersen Adam Stiles Elsie Andersen Caleb Stiles
Heavenly Host #2 Londyn Smith Sohpia Jensen Londyn Smith Sophia Jensen
Heavenly Host #3 Jennifer Smith Marlo Claiborne Jennifer Smith Marlo Claiborne
Heavenly Host #4 Brooklynn Smith Madison Claiborne Brooklynn Smith Madison Claiborne
Heavenly Host #5 Karen Folkman Diana Honsvick Karen Folkman Cynthia (friend of Marlo)
Heavenly Host #6 Evelyn Horell Nevaeh Honsvick Stephanie Hughes Elizabeth Rice
Heavenly Host #7 Nancy Heffner Laura Caines Nancy Heffner Angena Ellena
Heavenly Host #8 Jennifer Carlos Sienna Ellena Jennifer Carlos Sienna Ellena
Heavenly Host #9 Elizabeth Woltjen Gillian Jensen Elizabeth Woltjen Kim Macovichuk
Heavenly Host #10 Larry Wolfe Angena Ellena Larry Wolfe Angena Ellena
Heavenly Host #11 Savahnna Folkman Becky Hubbard Savahnna Folkman Kristina Stiles
Heavenly Host #12 Megan Folkman Bethany Woltjen Megan Folkman Bethany Woltjen
Heavenly Host #13 Cassie Huskey Katelyn Corley Cassie Huskey
Heavenly Host #14 Kim Macovichuk Gabriella Jayne
Heavenly Host #15 Lucinda Camp Lucinda Camp
Heavenly Host #16 Hailey Camp Hailey Camp
Angel Dancer 1A Ella Andersen – Ella Andersen –
Angel Dancer 1B Emma Stiles – Emma Stiles –
Angel Dancer 1C Loretta Vela – Emery Andersen –
Angel Dancer 2A Hannah Corley – Hannah Corley –
Angel Dancer 2B Chloe Smith – Nathalie Eltzroth –
Angel Dancer 3A Juliette Singleton – Juliette Singleton –
Angel Dancer 3B Lise Duerksen – Lise Duerksen –
Angel Dancer 4A Mia Hansen – Payton Cox –
Angel Dancer 4B Alyson Crosby – Kinley & Aubrey Cox –
Angel Dancer 5A Clara Giles – Clara Giles –
Angel Dancer 5B Pearl Giles – Pearl Giles –
Angel Dancer 6A Hannah Martin – Hannah Martin –
Angel Dancer 6B Abby Martin – Abby Martin –
Angel Dancer 7A Naya Bangayan – Naya Bangayan –
Angel Dancer 7B Annalee Hubbard – Annalee Hubbard –
Angel Dancer 8A McCovey Osborn – McCovey Osborn –
Angel Dancer 8B Ella Theobald – Ella Theobald –
Angel Dancer 9A Briella Robbins – Briella Robbins –
Angel Dancer 9B Elsie Andersen – Katelyn Corley –
Angel Dancer 9C Emmeline Hubbard – Emmeline Hubbard –
SCENE #7 – STABLE
Roman Soldier Bridger Adams James Giles Bruce Hughes James Giles
Mary Christina Andersen Emily Duerksen Christina Andersen Becky Hubbard
Joseph Tim Andersen Deric Duerksen Tim Andersen BJ Hubbard
Baby Jesus Cai Andersen Baby Duerksen Cai Andersen Claralynn
Shepherd #1 Mike Hernandez Kelly Fink Mike Hernandez Kelly Fink
Shepherd #2 Brad Jarvis Samuel Jaime Cody Fox Samuel Jaime
Shepherd #3 Mason Adams Noah Duerksen Jimmy (Carson’s Friend) Noah Duerksen
Kid Shepherd #4 Carter Andersen Caden Smith Carter Andersen
Kid Shepher #5 John Ampi John Ampi
Wiseman #1 Dan Demers Gary Oliver Dan Demers Gary Oliver
Wiseman #2 Ken Templeton Jason Jensen Ken Templeton Jason Jensen
Wiseman #3 Christopher Caines Josh Duerksen Christopher Caines Josh Duerksen

 

 

 

 

 

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 separate time for you to meet.
*Scene 6 Dancers Extra Practice Schedule Click Here
*Scene 6 Choir Extra Practice Schedule Click Here

  • Wednesday, December 17th | Scene 1, 2, 3 & 4 
    • 7-8pm | Scene 1 & 2 Cast 
    • 8-9pm | Scene 3 & 4 Cast
  • Friday, December 19th | Scene 5, 6 & 7
    • 6-7pm | All Scene 5 & 7 Cast 
    • 7-9pm | All Scene 6 Cast (Dress Rehearsal / dancers test their dance in dresses & choir can test walking up and down the steps in their robes)

SHOW NIGHT SCHEDULE – 

  • Saturday, December 20th | 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 | Start Show
    • 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 21st | 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 | Start Show
    • 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 or brown 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. 
  • MAKEUP: The lights will be bright and wash out your face, so natural toned makeup will help you not look washed out.

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 show during your scene. All white long socks and white shoes will look best, or even just white socks if you don’t have white shoes. 
  • 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 or pulled back in a low bun. 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 can help fill and opening in the Cast, please fill out the Cast Signup Form by CLICKING HERE

2025 Directors List
  • Event Director / Christina Andersen / 208.519.0927
  • Event Assistant Director / Rebecca Hubbard
  • Costume Director / Jaquelle Dodge
  • Casting Director/ Kristina Stiles
  • Marketing Specialist / Christina Andersen
  • Music Director / Rebecca Hubbard
  • Blocking Director / Rebecca Hubbard
  • Editorial Director / Logan Stiles
  • Dance Director / Tara Bias
  • Set Construction Director / Tim Andersen
  • Set Design Director / Christina Andersen
  • Lights & Sound Director / BJ Hubbard
  • Hospitality Cast Director / Jaquelle Dodge
  • Hospitality Kitchen Director / Caiti Petersen
  • Animal Specialist / OPEN
  • Uptown Christmas Parade Director / OPEN
  • Street Operations Director / 

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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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.