04/26/2026
From the music director:
In early January, our cast got together to read through our script for the first time. Since that day, we have had a common prayer: that our audiences would see the faithfulness of Jesus in all of it. If you know the story of Esther, you’re probably already familiar with the lessons of morality that can be found: “Be brave like Esther!” “Be faithful like Mordecai!” or even, “Don’t be proud like Haman!”
But the richness of the story extends much further. For believers in Jesus, the significance in the book of Esther is that it hints at our Good News to come. This story centers on a decree of death given to the Jewish people which is ultimately reversed to life, just as our own penalty of sin has been paid through the Messiah’s substitutionary sacrifice. Throughout the entire Old Testament, we are taken on a journey, pointing to Jesus again and again. In the book of Esther, He is our deliverer, our sacrificial lamb, and our mediator - all foreshadowed in this beautiful, and deeply Jewish, story.
As a musical, the familial story of Esther captures larger-than-life characters and brings their stories to the stage. Did you know that the pompous Haman, the right-hand man to King Xerxes, was ultimately hung on the very gallows that he had constructed to hang his enemy Mordecai? Or that Queen Vashti rebelled against her husband when he called for her to present as “entertainment” - a decision that cost her her crown? Or that Esther was chosen to be queen through a year-long beauty pageant? All bizarrely true moments in Persian history.
In retelling this beautiful story, we hope that you’ll be mesmerized by our reflection of Jewish culture. Our team of student costumers has brought beautiful fabrics and accessories to the stage. All of the choreography, also student-led, is inspired by stunning Persian dance. The music is written with a multi-generational audience in mind. This show has it all: heart-pounding drum solos, middle-eastern inspired love songs, and over-the-top ensemble tunes that will make you laugh ‘til your sides hurt. We can’t wait for you to experience all of it!
Before you come, though, would you let us know how we can pray for you? Our final performance of the year is Sunday at 3. For a few quiet moments before each show, our cast and crew gather to pray over each guest who will come through our doors. Please reach out to any one of us in person or through social media and tell us how we can pray for you specifically. Invite your neighbors, bring your family, and introduce yourself to us on Sunday.
Welcome, my friends, …… to Persia!
Rebekah Rummel
