photo by Irene Eubanks, Atheria Freeman, Evelina Badger, Joyce Roach, Mae Turner, and Barb Phillips
The Eastgate Senior Center, 5600 Brainerd Road will present a "Voices of Christmas" musical play on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Officials said, "This Christmas story unfolds, as never before, through the voices of those who witnessed the Messiah’s birth. Gabriel 'paced the halls of heaven' as he memorized God’s message to Mary. He wondered what she would say.
"From Gabriel to Mary to Herod to the innkeeper, the monologues are poetic, emphasizing the humanity of each iconic figure.
"After being told that she will deliver the child of God, Mary is waiting to wake from this dream.
"The play retells the Nativity story from several different viewpoints, each one a distinct voice with its own style.
"The story is conveyed, from the announcement of the impending birth by the angel Gabriel to the final song.
"Each character is a real person, with his or her own concerns or fears, and the Nativity story is conveyed through the sum of their individual stories.
"The actors' striking, dramatic illustrations add to the personality of the characters.
"Voices of Christmas tells the story of the Nativity through the voices of Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men, the innkeeper, Herod, and so on. The play depicts intense people in the midst of a momentous event, their glowing faces bowed in reverence or raised to the heavens. These lovely and heartfelt character performances adds a deeper perspective to the oft-told story."
photo by Amy Brown, Carlton Mathes, and Audrey Mathes