Christmas at the Cathedral at Cathedral of St. Joseph
Dates: (12/14/2023 - 12/17/2023 )
Cathedral of St. Joseph |
523 N Duluth Ave
Sioux Falls,SD 57104
Phone: 6059883735
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The 27th annual Christmas at The Cathedral will be performed with six concerts, December 14-17, 2023 at the Cathedral of St Joseph. This year’s theme, “The Heavens Declare,” is a first-hand account of the monumental events surrounding Jesus’ birth and His miraculous mission and impact through the experience of one of the magi. The magi laid it all on the line in their pursuit of truth. They were courageous, convicted and committed to a journey that required sacrifice, patience and trust. In spite of many dangers, when they saw the star, they followed it, not counting the cost of going on a journey in which they didn’t know where it would end.
And even though they were not affiliated with Jesus or His Jewish faith, their life’s work of studying the stars, science, and scripture led them to the son of Joseph and Mary. They knew that they had arrived. They knew that they could stop looking for something else. They had discovered the Messiah!
This inspiring production features actor, Mark Christopher Lawrence, best known for his role as Big Mike on the NBC series Chuck. He has also made guest appearances on many television programs and movies. The script will come alive through the inspiring musical compositions and arrangements of Christmas at The Cathedral Music Director and Conductor, Dan Goeller; and our featured soloists, Nashville recording artists, Shelley Jennings and Carlos Santiago; along with the Christmas at The Cathedral Orchestra and Choir.
In addition to being an inspiring Christmas experience, Christmas at The Cathedral supports the poor and vulnerable in our midst through endowments for the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, as well as the ongoing care of the Cathedral of St Joseph, one of the region’s most significant civic and sacred landmarks. Christmas is not just an historical event or celebration, it is something that happens within each of us every moment of every day. We look forward to sharing with you the hope and joy of God’s Incarnation during the 27th annual Christmas at The Cathedral, The Heavens Declare!
Cast and Creative team for Christmas at the Cathedral at Cathedral of St. Joseph
Cast
Mark Christopher Lawrence
Magi
Has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work on the short film The Flourish and on his co-produced short $TACK$. MCL is a recipient of the San Diego Critics Circle’s Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Actor Of The Year. He’s an national headliner that has worked with the likes of Sinbad, Jerry Seinfeld, Rodney Dangerfield, and Jeff Foxworthy as well as, having headlined clubs and colleges and churches all over the USA and Canada. This year MCL has garnered a Lead role in a film for the holiday season “Bringing Back Christmas” as well as the Lead role in the PureFlix.com miniseries “Fragment:Oblivion” and also a recently released film for PureFlix called Nothing is Impossible. MCL is best known for his series regular role as Big Mike on the NBC TV series CHUCK. He can be seen on the Tyler Perry tv drama “All The Queens Men” streaming now on BET+. Also he can be seen as a guest star on the new sitcom “Sprung”on Freevee TV. MCL is in pre-production on several projects as a writer and/or producer. Don’t miss MCL’s DryBar Comedy special “Mark Christopher Lawrence: Clean Outta Compton”.
Shelley Jennings
Soloist (Self)
Shelley Jennings is a seasoned concert and recording artist with a career spanning nearly 30 years in the music industry. Her resume includes tour, stage, and studio work with many well-known performers including Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Kristin Chenoweth, Joss Stone, Disney, the Grand Ol' Opry, and more.
Shelley's love for and devotion to Jesus drive her to seek out opportunities to magnify his name and make much of his renown through her testimony and songs. She lives just outside of Nashville, TN, with one husband, one daughter, one big dog, and lots of books.
Carlos Santiago
Soloist (Self)
Carlos Santiago is a Performer, Session Singer, and a Vocal Coach based in Nashville, TN. He received his undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance from Southeastern University. He has worked in sessions for EA Games, the film score; "Devotion," the Dubai Expo, Andrea Bocelli, Joss Stone, and many others. He was also in Netflix's, "SING ON!" with Titus Burgess and Disney + "Harmonious Live". Carlos currently works at Lipscomb University as an adjunct professor of commercial voice.
Dan Goeller
Conductor (Self)
Dan Goeller is a composer whose colorful orchestrations and accessible compositional style have delighted audiences and performers around the world. His numerous arrangements, compositions and orchestrations have been widely published. Dan has also worked on numerous recordings and several tours with artists including Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans, Nickel Creek, Larnelle Harris and others. Dan’s music, often under his own direction as a conductor, has been performed by numerous orchestras and choruses including the National Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Nashville Symphony and many others. Dan’s compositions have been programmed on numerous nationally televised concerts, and have also been featured in both regional and national radio and television broadcast advertisements. Dan also maintains a busy schedule as a clinician for national music conferences as well as presenting multi-media educational programs to children.
Creative Team
Mark Conzemius
Director, Co-Creator
Mark Conzemius is married with three children and five grandchildren. He has 40 years of experience in non-profit advancement, public relations and marketing. Since 1994 Mark has served as President of the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota (CCFESD). Under his leadership, over $300 million has been raised for various ministries across the Diocese and globally. In addition, the CCFESD has grown from $9 million in assets to over $150 million today, with another $125 million in future estate gift expectancies. Prior to his work with the CCFESD, Conzemius was Vice President of International Student Services for the international service leadership program, Up with People. He has a Communications degree from North Dakota State University and has traveled to over 50 countries and all 50 states. Conzemius serves on several international, national and local not-for-profit boards. He views his work as ministry – in helping donors grow in their faith by sharing their gifts in gratitude to God.
Apolonia Davalos
Co-Creator
Apolonia Davalos is an Off-Broadway actress, producer, and award-winning independent filmmaker. She recently produced and hosted seasons one and two of the 30-minute TV program and short digital series “Music Matters” on South Dakota Public Broadcasting / PBS. She portrayed Mary, Mother of God, for the 25th Anniversary production of Christmas at the Cathedral: Be Born in Me (2021). Through her creative wellness production company, APOLCORE, her mission is to communicate Truth through beauty through film, TV, theatre, and multimedia. Under her previous theatre production company APOLONIAD Productions, she is also recognized as the producer and director of the Euripides Series in Times Square (2010). Dedicated to collaboration and cultivating creative careers, Apolonia was a producer for 54 Film Fest, a national film festival competition. www.apoloniadavalos.com
Joe Obermueller
Co-Creator
Joe serves the University of Sioux Falls as the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He began his career at USF in 2013 as an Assistant Professor of Theatre, later earning tenure and promotion to Associate Professor of Theatre. He earned his M.F.A. in Theatre Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA., where he served as an adjunct professor of acting and speech. He earned his B.A. in Theatre Arts from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Now in his 10th year at USF and before transitioning to his new role, Joe produced over twenty-five productions and has also directed for Pepperdine University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Circle Theatre Company in Orlando, FL. While Joe spends most of his professional time at USF he still enjoys performing and has had the opportunity to do so at the annual Christmas at the Cathedral production in Sioux Falls since 2018 where he also serves on the creative team. Additionally, Joe enjoys working for local production companies doing commercial and voiceover work for organizations such as Vern Eide, Sanford Health, and Valley Eye Associates. Joe is married to Janette, Director of Theatre at Britza Performing Arts Studio in Sioux Falls. They have two daughters, Nora and Ella, and live in Sioux Falls.
Dan Goeller
Music Director, Co-Creator
Dan Goeller is a composer whose colorful orchestrations and accessible compositional style have delighted audiences and performers around the world. His numerous arrangements, compositions and orchestrations have been widely published. Dan has also worked on numerous recordings and several tours with artists including Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans, Nickel Creek, Larnelle Harris and others. Dan’s music, often under his own direction as a conductor, has been performed by numerous orchestras and choruses including the National Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Nashville Symphony and many others. Dan’s compositions have been programmed on numerous nationally televised concerts, and have also been featured in both regional and national radio and television broadcast advertisements. Dan also maintains a busy schedule as a clinician for national music conferences as well as presenting multi-media educational programs to children.
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