Light of the World | kelseyredmond

ABOUT

A brand new take on the nativity story through the eyes of Miriam and Yosef.

You’ve never seen Christmas like this! This December, Miriam (Mary) and Yosef (Joseph) finally tell THEIR side of the story. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Tj Punchard!

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

When:

December 21, 2024, 7pm. Doors 6:30pm

December 22, 2024, 2pm. Doors 1:30pm

Show run time is approximately one hour.

Where:

18749 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA

In Encounter Community Church. Not a church event.

Parking:

Free parking lot behind venue.

Free Street Parking.

Tickets:

See below.

TICKETS:

Presale & At Door Pricing

Presale Pricing and Reservations:

$10 per ticket via Venmo payment. General Admission. Seating is 1st come, 1st served. Free Parking.

To reserve your tickets at this presale price, purchase on Venmo: @kelscabaret and make sure to note:

Your Name
Number of tickets ($10 per ticket)
Which Performance: 12/21/24 7pm or 12/22/24 2pm

At Door Pricing (begins at Door Open Show Dates):

$15 per ticket via Venmo payment to @kelscabaret or cash payment. (Cash: Please Bring Exact Change, if You're Able.) General Admission. Seating is 1st come, 1st served. Free parking.

All tickets are non-refundable

DONATIONS

Thank you!

Venmo: @kelscabaret

Please label "Light of the World Donation"

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: @lotw_themusical

BOOK US AT YOUR VENUE

Please Contact Tj Punchard:

E-mail: tjpunchard@gmail.com

Phone: (714) 515-9274

PAST PERFORMANCES

Encounter Community Church in Torrance, CA: 2023, 2024

Book us at your venue, this holiday season!

Meet The Artists!
Click each photo to learn more:

TJ PUNCHARD: Playwright, Director, "Yosef" (Joseph)

Tj Punchard (he/him) writer and director of "Light of the World: The Musical" and "No Greater Love: The Musical. Tours: Cinderella (Prince Topher), Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), Advent Carol (John/Gabriel), No Greater Love (Judas/John); Regional: Quasimodo (Hunchback of Notre Dame), Lt (Sweaty) Eddie in Sister Act!, Pirates of Penzance (Frederic), Spelling Bee (Mitch Mahoney - NJACT Perry Award for Best Supporting Actor), A Chorus Line (Richie), Songs for a New World (Man #1 - NJACT Perry Award nomination for best leading actor in a musical), Seussical (Horton the Elephant). Tj has a BFA in musical theatre from Cal State Fullerton, an MA in Animal Behavior, a MA in Clinical Psychology, and currently pursuing his doctorate in clinical psychology. Tj would like to thank God along with his friends, family, and wife, for the constant love and support.

KELSEY REDMOND: Producer, "Miriam" (Mary)

Kelsey Redmond (she/her) is an actor and singer for hire, mainly found on stage and screen. Usually distracted because her sequins are too loud. Owner of KELScabaret, the company behind her two monthly variety shows OC Cabaret and LA Cabaret. Recent credits include sticking her hand up every puppet in “Avenue Q” at the Wayward Artist and characters in the Miscellanea TV series. 2x Best Vocals, ImprovCity. Best Actress, Special Award for "Lady Luck" Cinematic European Film Festival. Silver Award Best Actress Paris Film Awards for "Make Your Bed." Bernard R Kornhaber “Outstanding Graduate” School of Theatre, Film, and Television, The University of Arizona. Much love to my husband Adrian for your wholehearted support in all my endeavors—even though I am funnier than you. IG: @kelsey_redmond_

DAELYN CERRUTI: Choreographer, "Gabriel"

Daelyn Cerruti (she/her) is a dancer, musician, actress, teacher, and artist located in Los Angeles, CA. She is originally from the Bay Area, where she trained and performed in musical theatre and dance for 18 years with many artistic companies including Alonzo King LINES Ballet SF, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, Expressions Dance & Arts, and IGNITE Cohort of BIPOC emerging female artists. Daelyn has been featured in Southern California projects including Inspire Danz Co. "The Honors Project," Palos Verdes Performing Arts In the Heights, Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, Winterfest OC, Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort, and Let's Make a Deal! Currently, she works as a kids party princess and proudly co-owns K & Dae Princess Parties. Outside of her time spent working in the performing arts, Daelyn enjoys anything and everything Disney, visual art, and her two dogs (Pirate James & Roxie Hart)!

RACHEL HOLBROOK: "Elishiva" (Elizabeth)

Rachel hails from Leeds in the UK and trained at the Royal Academy of Music in London. She has enjoyed lots of fun contracts all over the world, some highlights include being a lead production singer aboard Cunard's Flagship the Queen Mary 2, backing singing for Sir Elton John and playing characters such as Maria in the Sound of Music and Rosalie Mullins in the School of Rock. Rachel played the original "Lilly" in the House of Mirrors and Hearts (including original cast recording) which transferred from the Edinburgh festival to London's West End. Rachel founded the 4-piece vocal group "Retuned" which toured the UK with the London Philharmonic including venues like the Tower of London. Rachel is also a vocal coach and has many students here in the South Bay. Rachel hopes you enjoy this beautiful new retelling of the Advent Story!

BRENT JASSO "Zechariah"

Brent is ecstatic to be joining the Kelscabaret on stage for the first time! He has had so much fun dancing and laughing and singing with everyone! Theatre has been a passion in his life for 7 years and has manifested as Brent being a Musical Theatre major at El Camino Community College! When he’s not getting water (*wink wink*), Brent enjoys creating costumes and analyzing scenic lighting. Brent has had the pleasure to perform in some incredible roles! Some of his favorites include the Drowsy Chaperon (Drowsy Chaperon), Aldolpho (Drowsy Chaperon), Smee (Peter Pan), and Mr. Green (Clue). Ephesians 6:11-13

SYDNEY BELABIN "Salome/Melchior"

Sydney Belabin grew up in the musical theatre world since she was little falling in love with the energy and magic of performing. Sydney has been in a variety of musicals such as Hairspray as Penny, Willy Wonka as Violet, School Of Rock as Patty, Shrek the Musical and many more. When Sydney performs, she hopes she can bring you into the magic of theatre and enjoy the show. On the side, Sydney graduated with her Associates studying Early Childhood Education at El Camino this year and is an infant teacher at a Montessori Preschool soon. Sydney hopes you enjoy the show, and loves performing with everyone!

ADAM URIARTE "Inkeeper"

Adam is [in] his junior year in high school. [Last] summer he got the opportunity to perform as Figaro in Figaro’s American Adventure in LA Operas audition only Summer Camp.

LEAH BOWLER: Costumer, "Caspar"

Leah spends most of her time working for The Man and doing life with her amazing husband, son Jacob, and bonus family Sariah and Sienna. Leah's performances include No Greater Love (Mary Magdalene) and Light of the World (Elizabeth). When she's not onstage, Leah enjoys playing with fabric. She is honored to be part of this show!

DONATIONS

If you are able to donate, thank you! Please label as "Light of the World Donation."

Meet The Artists! Click each photo to learn more:

Meet The Artists!
Click each photo to learn more: