The Birth was inspired by a reading of Pulitzer-nominated author Frederick Buechner’s book ‘The Magnificent Defeat’ wherein, in a chapter titled The Birth, he composes a series of character monologues in the voice of those closest to the narrative of Christ’s arrival.

The Birth was first staged in 2006 and has continued to grow and evolve each year. This year is no exception as, in addition to adding songwriter Sarah DeShields and actor James K. Flynn to the troupe, we also will be performing at our largest venue ever – Duke Energy Theater in Uptown Charlotte.

Cast and locations of prior iterations of The Birth:

YEAR 1 – 2006 at C.A.S.T.
Company:
Nathan Rouse
Kate Rouse
Gabriel Leonhard
Samuel Gatlyn

YEAR 2 – 2007 at C.A.S.T.
Company:
Nathan Rouse
Kate Rouse
Shelley Jones
Tiffany Hopkins
Grant Hopkins
Rodney Kennerly
Tammy Gonter
Stephen Morrison
Chris Hannibal

YEAR 3 – 2008 at C.A.S.T.
Company:
Nathan Rouse
Kate Rouse
Shelley Jones
Grant Hopkins
Rodney Kennerly
Josh Spence
Duke Ernsberger

YEAR 4 – 2009 at Actor’s Theatre Charlotte
Company:
Nathan Rouse
Kate Rouse
Shelley Jones
Grant Hopkins
Rodney Kennerly
Josh Spence
Joe Rux

YEAR 5 – 2010 at C.A.S.T.
Company:
Nathan Rouse
Kate Rouse
Shelley Jones
Grant Hopkins
Rodney Kennerly
Josh Spence
Brian Morykon
Stan Logan

YEAR 6 – 2011 at Duke Energy Theater
Company:
Nathan Rouse
Kate Rouse
Shelley Jones
Rodney Kennerly
Josh Spence
Sarah DeShields
James K. Flynn

The Birth Cast: 2007-2010