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Show 'Mary The Chosen' elevates, educates By MARCELLA WALKER The one-woman show, "Mary The Chosen," by Jody Renstrom gives an audience new insights into how the mother of Jesus may have felt as she carried forth her destiny. Jody decided to do this show after she had performed the part of Mary in a Utah Technical College production. She felt it was a story that should be told. It was presented this past Friday, Saturday and Monday at the Valley Center Playhouse in Lindon. The show only lasts about one hour, but Mrs. Renstrom does a superb job of portraying this woman who has been revered over the ages. She portrays Mary as a humble girl, a normal girl for her day who is as surpised with her calling as anyone. Interwoven in the story which we all know of Jesus, The Savior, are tidbits of history, customs, and religion of the Jewish people of that day. The costume, the props, and the hairstyle are all in keeping with what one would have found in Nazareth in those days. Mrs. Renstrom has used her own experience as the mother of children to bring the anguish and? joy of having such a son into reft As she talks, the audience is tat-on tat-on a journey from the betrothal'. Joseph and Mary to the day Jesus'-hung Jesus'-hung on the cross and gives hisfc: for mankind. In her sorrow I realizes the great sacrifice her has made. The great talent that Mrs fe strom has been given makes i: possible for her to make i audience feel what Mary may la, felt so many years ago. This one-woman show is availafc for booking at any time. Since its not a long performance, it could be used for church programs and ofe times when a beautiful presentafc is needed. Mrs. Renstrom also perform: "Portrait of Emma" which is a one-woman one-woman show about the life of Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Josepi Smith. Those who would like firtk information about these program may call Mrs. Renstrom at 225-53 She : is already setting up p formance dates for this falL |
