
The Nativity Pageant involves hundreds of volunteers from the Knoxville area in professionally directed pantomime drama. The Pageant combines a cast of 100 fully costumed adults and children, moving narration, realistic sets, authentic costumes, and live animals to create a beautiful and powerful presentation of the Christmas story. A 200-voice choir, accompanied by a 20-member orchestra, provides music. The Pageant has been a traditional part of metropolitan Knoxville’s Christmas celebration for over 45 years. The administration is conducted by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of area women representing a variety of Christian denominations. An Advisory Board composed of civic and religious leaders also gives assistance.
2019 Soloist: Jenessa Abernathy
Accompanist: Dorothy Bryson
Narrators: Rachel Norman and Bob Thomas
Male Voice: Frank Murphy
Female Voice: Amy Evans
Directors: Ernie Roberts – Pageant Director
Melissa Pinyon – Assistant Director, Choreographer
Shawn Carson – Technical Director
Scott Ruckart – Assistant Technical Director
Wendell Boertje – Music Director
J. Brian Kelley - Assistant Music Director
Mary Ann Fennell – Orchestra Coordinator
Ward Witt – Set Designer
Nan Lambrecht - Makeup Designer
Accompanist: Dorothy Bryson
Narrators: Rachel Norman and Bob Thomas
Male Voice: Frank Murphy
Female Voice: Amy Evans
Directors: Ernie Roberts – Pageant Director
Melissa Pinyon – Assistant Director, Choreographer
Shawn Carson – Technical Director
Scott Ruckart – Assistant Technical Director
Wendell Boertje – Music Director
J. Brian Kelley - Assistant Music Director
Mary Ann Fennell – Orchestra Coordinator
Ward Witt – Set Designer
Nan Lambrecht - Makeup Designer