“The Living Nativity” Returns to Harmony Square
Brantford's new family tradition is back for Year 2.
2000 people were wowed last year by the returning vocal talent of Jamie Prokop and Alisha Mann
2000 people were wowed last year by the returning vocal talent of Jamie Prokop and Alisha Mann
For Immediate Release:
Brantford, ON November 28th 2011– The Living Nativity... the Christmas you remember as a child. Freedom House Church with Brantford Parks and Recreation and the Downtown BIA are thrilled to announce that the best NEW event on Harmony Square's 2010 calender has returned for 2011 and a long term stay as a part of the city's Christmas celebrations. December 16th – 18th … Bethlehem comes to Brantford. 2 shows nightly (7pm and 8pm) “The Living Nativity” musical will include the characters from the Biblical Christmas narrative along with live animals and a chance to meet the cast after!
Brian Beattie of Freedom House (writer and director of “The Living Nativity”) says that the first year was so successful that they plan to make The Living Nativity something generations of families will look forward to attending together.
“Families search high and low to find things they can do together at Christmas. And for many years, remembering the story of the 1st Christmas was always a part of it. One thing we saw happen last year, was that parents and kids came together to enjoy a beautiful night downtown, and the movingly beautiful story of the manger brought them together as a family, making the season even more significant. Christmas and the manger are forever linked. You can't have one without the other”
Brian Beattie
Lead performers Jamie Prokop from IAM Studios and recording artist Alisha Mann reprise their roles as Joseph and Mary. Prokop, son and bandmate of Juno award winning Skip Prokop of “Lighthouse” fame, says that he was amazed at the impact of last year's show.
“I had people from all over town making sure we were coming back to the square to do The Living Nativity again! How could we not? 2000 people came to hear this story. The acting and music are great.. when the snow began falling... it was amazing... but people come because the story is as important today as it was 2000 year ago.”
Jamie Prokop
MEDIA DAY:
At 6pm before the Thursday December 15th before the dress rehearsal, we'll be treating the media to a hot coffee and a few numbers from the show that will be easy to photograph as well as interview and photo op access to the actors, creators, participants and even the animals! The sets and live animals will be in place. If you would like to arrange an alternate time… see the contact info below.
Freedom House’s “Kindness Project” encourages the city to find ways to transform the city BY good INTO good... so the Living Nativity remains free of charge. Freedom House is a church and ministry centre located in the lower floor of the Market Square Mall. Their Sunday services are at 10:45AM.
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CONTACT INFORMATION AND LINKS
For more information, or media interviews please contact;
Brian Beattie
brian@freedomhouse.ca
Link to the Facebook event
Link to the Promotional Video
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