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Whistle the Feast
A seriously engaging forum for the Christian imagination and studio practice. With over 20 years of experience as an artist and educator and 100’s of creative commissions, host Jason Jaspersen dives deep with guests. He and co-host Norah get curious with guests about making meaning from matter and discovering what God has given us.
Whistle the Feast
What Child IS This? (feat. Peter Bloedel & Elias Kutz)
A Fresh Perspective on a Timeless Truth, host Jason Jaspersen and co-host Norah Kratz sit down with a few of the creative minds behind Bethany Lutheran College's debut production of What Child Is This? A nativity play about the birth, life, and crucifixion of Jesus for all audiences. Enjoy the first person accounts of what goes into making a show like this, and hear about the origin story of this amazing retelling of the greatest story ever told!
Shoutouts from the Episode:
Emily Kimball - Costume Designer
Benji Inniger - Lighting & Sound Designer
Renee Geving - Stage Manager
Philip Wels - Scene Shop Lead
Brian Klebig - Communications Professor/Projection Mapping Lead
Helpful Links to References from the Episode:
Referenced Scenes from What Child Is This?
The Annunciation (Ends at 19:30)
Mary Shunned Montage (Ends at 33:28)
12 Year Old Jesus (Ends at 40:50)
The Wise Men & The Voice of the Prophets (Ends at 44:55)
The Resurrection of Lazarus (Ends at 1:03:00)
Jesus Walks on Water (Ends at 1:08:36)
The Slaughtering of the Innocent (Ends at 1:45:05)
Or Just Watch the Whole Show
Other Pete Shows:
Theatre Physics (most recent)
Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center (aka where the magic happens)
Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things The First Shadow
What are Theatrical Conventions?
Host - Jason Jaspersen
Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas Gawrisch
Producer - Jaksyn Graham
Music Provided By: Renee Geving
If you have any feedback for the show, or have any questions you can reach the podcast at feastreaders@gmail.com
Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.
If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu