Welcome!
I am so excited you get to see our Christmas Play. Arthur and the entire Production Department has been working so hard to make a powerful play. Our goal is to show the life of Christ Jesus so that you can have a deeper friendship with Him. I want to thank so many people who have given countless hours to this play. Their sacrifice and creativity has made this a phenomenal event. Also, thanks to people who financially give in order for the Church to make these plays.
Sit back, relax and enjoy.
Again, welcome to “The Christmas Hit!”
God bless,
Rev. Billy Richards
Senior Pastor
Church On The Queensway
NOTE FROM DIRECTOR:
Welcome to The Christmas Hit! We’re so glad you could join us for an exploration of how many of the world’s most beloved Christmas carols were created. Our story focuses on a struggling songwriter’s desperate attempt to stay out of financial ruin. Could a hit Christmas song finally bring him the success he yearns for? A little Divine inspiration may be his only hope, as he embarks on an unforgettable journey through 2000 years of Christmas Carol history. Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who have been working tirelessly for the past three months to bring this production to life. I am beyond grateful for this incredibly dedicated and talented community! Sit back and enjoy the show!
Thank you for coming, and may God bless you abundantly this Christmas Season.
Arthur Wachnik
Director
MAIN CAST & ENSEMBLE:
Adam Brown
Chardon Myers
David Verceles
Esther Wszelaki
Jahel Palmares
Jodi Jahnke
Kevin Armond
Lina Beltran
Luke Malycha
Michael Armond
Michelle Hahn
Osas Okoro
Sarah Dale
Sharen Martin-Bacay
Sulleyma Armond
Tyler Winder
ADDITIONAL CAST:
Antonia Acero
Carmine Crincoli
Christopher Dallo
Elijah Wachnik
Evan Kim
Jesse Migula
Jonathan Marino
Joshua Svirkov
Juan Gonzalez
Levi Wachnik
Mathias Malycha
Michael Houston
Monique Lepage-Kim
Nigel Guiste
Noah Guiste
Samuel Moreau
Shiyloh Guiste
Simon Punkris
Zaiden Wiltshire
DANCERS:
Alayna Svirkov
Angelina Siracusa
Anne-Marie Palmares
Barbara Filgueiras
Brianna Svirkov
Emma Schollenberg
Esther Wszelaki
Julia Armond
Kathryn Deva
Leah Da Silva
Mariana Duarte
Milena Malycha
Nyla Pitt
Samira Punkris
Yuwa Okoro
BAND:
Abraham Salgado
Alirio Rosa da Silva Junior
Daniela Olano
David Purkiss
Matteo Romaniello
Maurice Migula
Paul Schollenberg
Zander Llemos
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE TEAM
Director
Arthur Wachnik
Band Director
Maurice Migula
Stage Manager
Casey Hilditch
Associate Choreography
Mariana Duarte
Production Manager
Paola Machado
Choreographer
Aniko Murphy
Productions Coordinator
Angelina Pinto
Technical Director
Rene Barrow
Sound Engineer
Kibwe Thomas
Lighting Designer
Chris Dasilva
Hair & Make Up
Phey Contreras
Set Manager
Carmine Crincoli
Costumes Lead Designer
Vanessa Thomas
Wardrobe
Kanieka Baugh & Rosalyn Miller
Props
Carmela Crincoli & Monize Duarte
Set Artistry
Olaf Schneider
Box Office
Marjorie Green
MUSIC CREDITS
Musical Arrangements by Aaron Bell and Maurice Migula
Vocal Arrangements by Kibwe Thomas
I Need a Hit!
Performed by Adam Brown and The Ensemble
De Angelis Gloria
Performed by David Verceles and The Ensemble
Hark The Herald
Performed by Chardon Myers and The Ensemble Arranged by Penatonix
Good Christians All Rejoice
Performed by The Ensemble
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Performed by The Ensemble
Messiah Medley
Performed by Christopher Dallo and The Ensemble
Words and Music by G.F. Handel
Arranged & Orchestrated by
Vernon M. Whaley & Don Marsh
Silent Night
Performed by Juan Gonzalez, Kevin Armond and The Ensemble
Go Tell It On The Mountain
Performed by Nigel Guiste, Shiloh Guiste and The Ensemble
Lullaby Jesus
Performed by Sharen Martin-Bacay
A Holy Night
Performed by Sulleyma Armond, Adam Brown and The Ensemble.
Written by Temeka Williams
SPECIAL THANKS: Special thanks to our sponsors, all volunteers, and the leadership team of Church on the Queensway for the countless hours you have contributed. Thanks to the many people who have been faithfully praying for this production. Thanks to the production team who have given sacrificially to see this vision come to reality. Thanks to the many volunteers who helped out in so many ways: Stage Managers, Hair & Makeup, Costumes, Props, Set Design & Construction, Stage Hands, Audio & Visual Tech, Ushers, Greeters, Security Team, Parking Attendants, Nursery Team, Children’s Team, Food Crew, Prayer Team, Box Office Team, Maintenance Crew, Backstage Crew, Load-In Team, Set Crew, Water Sales, and Guest Services.