A unique mashup of stories and songs that explores the nativity with a messy but joyful hope. This is a live recording of our Christmas Presence event which took place on December 10, 2022 Featuring performances by Tim Bratton**, Louise and Shane Buhler of Sunday Morning Riot, Darryl Dozlaw, Andrea Folster, Wyndham Thiessen, Louise Halfe, and Stephen Waldschmidt! Gratefully created on Treaty 6 Territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis. Subscribe or follow so you don't miss an episode. See artist bios, upcoming episodes, and support our work with a donation at www.burntthicket.com.   Full Track Listing: Reading - Welcome Reading -  The Vexation of Barney Hatch (Part 1) by B.J. Chute, read by Tim Bratton** Song - Tiny Little King by Wyndham Thiessen Reading - A Reflection by Stephen Waldschmidt Song - In the Bleak Midwinter - Words by Christina Rossetti, Music by Gustav Holst, Sung by Louise Buhler Reading - A Reflection by Andrea Folster Song - Hard Candy Christmas by Carol Hall, Sung by Louise Buhler Reading -  The Vexation of Barney Hatch (Part 2) by B.J. Chute, read by Tim Bratton** Song - A New Song by Wyndham Thiessen  Reading - Reflection and 2 Poems "Kindness Marks the Advent" & "Landscape of the Heart" by Louise Halfe Song - Christmas Socks by Darryl Dozlaw Reading -  The Vexation of Barney Hatch (Part 3) by B.J. Chute, read by Tim Bratton** Song - Blue Bells by Darryl Dozlaw Reading - Unease by Scott Erickson (From his book Honest Advent), read by Stephen Waldschmidt Song - O Day of Peace by Carl P. Daw, sung by Louise Buhler Reading - Longest Night Prayer by  Carol Penner (leadinginworship.com), adapted and read by Andrea Folster Song - Peace on Earth  by U2, sung by Darryl Dozlaw Reading -  The Vexation of Barney Hatch (Part 4) by B.J. Chute, read by Tim Bratton** Song - Light of the World by Lauren Daigle, sung by Louise Buhler Reading - Thanks & Goodbye *Unless otherwise indicated the works here are original creations belonging to the artists **The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT), and under ACTRA's National COVID-19 Response Initiative.   Free to stream on-demand on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, with English subtitles/closed captions available on our YouTube channel.   This project is made possible by our major sponsors Shercom Industries, SK Arts, and Creative Saskatchewan.

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