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Christmas at Bethany graphic in front of tree with ornaments; band and choir photos are reflected in the ornaments

Christmas at Bethany 2012

The entire Christmas at Bethany program from December 2012, pulled from recordings on Dec 5, 6, and 9. Concert was held on Bethany Lutheran College Campus in Trinity Chapel.https://youtu.be/zWv8R-oxK0c Photos

Peter talks to Wendy in her room (stage production of Peter Pan)

Peter Pan (2012)

Peter Pan, an adaptation based on the book by J. M. Barrie, was performed in the Sigurd K. Lee Theater of the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College. Directed by Benji Inniger, performances were held on November 9, 10, 11, 16, and 17, 2012. Photos Cast: Narrator: Christina AsburryPeter Pan:…

Fall Festival 2012

See our Fall Festival page for current year information. Events at Fall Festival 2012 Theatre Physics 19

Man with sword attacks man with sheet while woman in red cries (Theatre Physics show)

Theatre Physics 19 (2012)

The Bethany Theater Department begins the year with the annual Theatre Physics performances. This exercise in creative energy features a variety of short scenes, all original material by Bethany students and theater faculty written, rehearsed, and readied in three weeks. Video Highlights Full production Photos The script for this play is available for purchase at…

Three actors stand behind a large wooden ship wheel

The Tempest (2012)

William Shakespeare’s classic The Tempest was performed at Bethany in April 2012, and directed by Benji Inniger. Video   Photos Cast: Prospera, the rightful Duchess of Milan: Melissa BergemannMiranda, Prospera’s daughter: Audrey RehwaldtAriel, a spirit of the island: Alyssa GratzCaliban, son of the witch Sycorax and servant to Prospera: August JeskeFerdinand, Prince of Naples and…

Three actors on stage. Two men dressed in knickers, shirt, tie, and sweater. Female in middle in white dress

Very Good Eddie (2012)

Eddie Kettle is a very short young man. He is newly married to Georgina, who is spectacularly tall. They honeymoon aboard a Hudson River Day Line. Also on board: Percy Darling, an athlete, who is spectacularly tall, and his new wife, Elsie (very, very short). Chaos ensues when two honeymooning couples cross paths and trade…

Christmas at Bethany 2011

Bethany Choral and Handbell Choirs under the direction of Dennis Marzolf and Ann Fredrickson, along with the Bethany Concert Band directed by Adrian Lo present this annual concert of sacred music for the Christmas season. This presentation is edited for time allotment and contains all of the musical performances by the students of Bethany Lutheran…

Two female actors sit on a couch; male actor sits on arm of couch. Stage made to look like a therapist's office

The Life Coach (2011)

Life Coach was written and directed by Peter Bloedel. Cast: Brenda: Alyssa GratzGreg (voice character): Hank HeyerDanielle: Lydia GrabauPhilip: August JeskeKelly: Kab KaniessGloria (voice character): Melissa BergemannThomas: David Ott Production: Writer/Director: Peter BloedelTechnical Director/Scenic Designer: John MersethHead Scene Painters: Peter Bloedel, Sarah BloedelLighting Designer: Jake YenishCostume Designer: Brittany KatuinSound Designer/Composer: Benji InnigerStage Manager: Bethany JebbettAssistant…

Theatre Physics 2011

Theatre Physics 18 (2011)

Theatre Physics 2011 directed by Peter Bloedel and John Schroeder at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota. Video Full Production The Suessification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream The maiden voyage of “The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as part of “Theatre Physics” at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota. This was written and directed…

Blood Wedding (2011) production photo

Blood Wedding (2011)

In a small rural village in Spain, a son has decided to marry a young woman from a neighboring village. His mother, overprotective after the deaths of her older son and husband at the hands of the Felix family, worries about his choice of bride and his departure from home. When they meet the bride…

Man and woman on stage dancing - 20s style. Man in 3 piece suit, woman in dress and pin curls (from 20s)

Oh, Kay (2011)

Oh, Kay takes place in 1927 during the time of Prohibition, at a beach house owned by Jimmy Winters . When Jimmy arrives at the house with his new bride, he finds Shorty McGee living there. Jimmy just assumes that Shorty is the new butler. In fact, Shorty has been using the house to store…

female actor on stage speaking lines

Child of Grace (2010)

Child of Grace is about a woman who lives daily with a secret. Through the years she separates herself from most of her family and attempts to cope with the past the only way she thinks possible, alone. The play focuses on guilt, forgiveness, and the bonds between a mother and her children. Child of…

Cast of Theatre Physics 2010

Theatre Physics 17 (2010)

The annual “kick-off” to the Bethany theatre season, Theatre Physics is an all-original production by Bethany theatre faculty and students featuring both physical theatre and ingenious and inventive short performances. Cast: Ethan BartlettSteph HeidornJames HohensteinElyca JaegerAlyssa KludtkeKab KniesBen LundstenJessica MuellerJoey SehloffTori TeckenJosh WierschkeJosiah Willitz

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