A Philadelphia Christmas 2024

Dr. Philip Robertson, Senior Pastor
Glenn Price, Worship Pastor

Writer/Creator
Tony Tradewell

Drama Director
Sandy Robertson

CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR 
Robin Griffin, Madisyn Jolly, Sarah Kelly, Kerri Smith,
Jamey Alwell, Joey Lloyd, and Garry Henry

WELCOME
Dr. Philip Robertson, Senior Pastor

Act 1
MEDLEY OF CAROLS

Act 2
SOMEWHERE IN YOUR SILENT NIGHT
Soloist: Garry Henry

Act 3
I STILL BELIEVE IN CHRISTMAS
Soloist: Madisyn Jolly

Act 4
GRATITUDE
Meredith Gammel, Lexie Robertson, Franki Jo Tackett,
Jamey Alwell, Garry Henry, Joey Lloyd, Matthew Probst

INVITATION
Dr. Philip Robertson, Senior Pastor
I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY (PEACE ON EARTH)

FINALE
HOPE HAS A NAME

To Our Guests...

Thank you for attending A Philadelphia Christmas. It is a joy and privilege to minister to you during this very special season as we celebrate the Savior's birth.
Our prayer is that you are encouraged through the music and message of this year’s musical and you are reminded of the true spirit of Christmas.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Cast Members

Henry W. Longfellow
Tony Tradewell

"Fanny" Frances Longfellow
Tabatha Sinclair

Charles
Dylan Wells

Earnest
Seth Holton

Alice
Mallory Edwards
Edith
Allyson Johnson

Anne
Riley Allen

Charles Sumner
Thomas Sinclair

Richard Dana
Matthew Dunbar

Newspaper Kid
Ryder Johnson
Recruiter
Noah Smith

Drummer
Ray Price, William Dunham (Monday)

Violinist
Randon Wooley

Extra Townspeople
Bella Avant, Ella Barnette, Amanda Dunbar, and Ryan Johnson

Lyrical Dance Team
Ainsley Anika , Audrey Norris, Addi Robertson,
Peyton Smith, Sadie Smith, and Madilyn Townley

Worship Choir

Candice Allen
Jamey Alwell
Jessica Alwell
Phyllis Boone
Carol Bordelon
Terry Bordelon
Gina Clanton
Barbara Corley
Jacey Cornell
Susan Crooks
Anita Curtis
Bill Cutrer
Gail Dunbar
William Dunham
Stephanie Edwards
Kenneth Fontenot
Vickie Fontenot
Angela Frost
Edward Frost
Hilda Frost
Teresa Gallent
Meredith Gammel
Robin Griffin
Jessie Gunter
Jennypher Harris
Joel Harris
Garry Henry
Kevin Hudson
Shannon Johnson
Keith Johnson, Jr.
Madisyn Jolly
Natalie Kelly
Sarah Kelly
Janice Lachney
Rachel Laprarie
Richy Laprarie
Joey Lloyd
Jody Mays
Roy Mays
Lennie Mitchell
Paul Morgan
Joey Naquin
Emily Norris
Rodney Nugent

Hope Pasche
Donna Prestridge
Matthew Probst
David Richey
Kathy Richey
Lexie Robertson
Marie Simpson
Dale Smith
Kerri Smith
Robert Smith
Jennifer Starkey
Chris Steiner
Carlene Stinson
Franki Jo Tackett
Charles Waites
Brent Watts
Ann Webster
Sandra Williford
Kimiko Wittkopp
Caitlyn Woodard

Worship Orchestra

John Cabrera
Joseph Cabrera
Hope Foster
Clifford Gatlin
Sharon Guillot
Taylor Hooper
Brandon McGrew
Ryan Mathews
Dana Mays
Marvin Reed
Andy Simpson
Kim Soileau
Taylor White

Production Team

Media Director
Eric Dousay

Technical Production Leader
Joshua Jacobson
 
Lighting Design
Tim Marcotte

Video / Broadcast Director
Jeff Young

Media Team
  Amy Dousay, Lee Hale, Sandi Hudson, and Jacob Mercer

Video Production:
 Caleb Cole, Greg Dennis, Randy Hickman, Joseph Johnson, Daniel Lindsey, Jacob Mercer, and Marshall Tradewell

Set/Stage Decor:
Josh Bryant, Michelle Bryant, Mary Gates, Madisyn Jolly, Brooke Jones, and Natalie Kelly

Set Construction:
Greg Douzart, Jesse Littleton, Cody Norris, and Jarred Spera

Costumer
Tonya Bryant

Seamstresses
Chelsie Prestridge, Penny Rosier, and Carlene Stinson

Music and Media Administrative Assistant
T.J. Norris

Special Thanks To

Kristopher Prestridge and Pineville High School for loaning the church bells inside our bell tower
Tabitha Huffman and the LCU Theatre Department for loaning costumes and props
2023 Musical Photos