All Episodes

June 7, 2025 79 mins

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:

Edvard Grieg

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)

Ending Nativity Tableau

Or Just Watch the Whole Show


BTS Photo, curtesy of Elias


Other Pete Shows:

Theatre Physics (most recent)

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Icehouse

Jam Jar Sonnets


Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center (aka where the magic happens)

Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things The First Shadow

What are Theatrical Conventions?

What is The Willing Suspension of Disbelief?

Host - Jason Jaspersen

Co-host - Norah Kratz

Producer - Jaksyn Graham

Music Provided By: Renee Geving

If you have any feedback for the show, a project to promote, or have any questions you can reach the podcast at feastreaders@gmail.com

A special thanks to the Bethany Lutheran College community for providing their insights, as well as recording equipment and spaces!

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a v

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.