Journey to the Edge of Christmas
Dedicated to excellence in the art forms of dance and drama, Ballet Gloria seeks to educate and entertain students and audiences alike in the performing arts.
We also seek to dedicate the arts to God, and by so doing, enrich, encourage, and witness to both Christian and secular audiences.
Artistic/Executive Director
Gwendolyn Johnson Delaney
Director, Company II - Tammy Clifton
Assistant Director, Company I - Kate Holly
Technical Director - Matt Caldwell
Lighting Designer - Serenity Shalender
Sound - PSTCC Staff
Costume Design/Construction
Gwendolyn J Delaney, Katelyn Holly,
Tammy Clifton, Stephanie Curi
Box Office/House Manager
Vickie Charkosky
Videography - Jeff Delaney
Message from the Director
Dear Friends,
As we Journey to the Edge of Christmas, we at Ballet Gloria wish you all a sweet and peaceful holiday season. It is our hope that this production ushers you into the season remembering the true meaning. We wish you a Merry Christmas!
Gwendolyn Johnson Delaney
Artistic Director
Abbey Bennett, Neo Delaney, Elliott Gifford, Aly Johnson, Mandolyn Lee, Madeline Mickles, Corban Whipple
Senior Company
Apprentices
Zada Ruffner
Steve Cantrell, Tammy Clifton, Gwendolyn Johnson Delaney, Julie Ezold - President, Jeff Delaney - President Elect, Morgan Fight, Kate Holly, Kathleen Komar, Wendel Werner
Board of Directors
Act I
Land of the Sweets
Clara - Mandolyn Lee
Prologue - Clara
Snow Pas de Deux
Elliott Gifford & Neo Delaney
Understudy: Mandolyn Lee
Waltz of the Snowflakes
Lead: Aly Johnson
Laine Browning, Eryn Charkosky Regan Dillard, Soraya Hartman-Beauchamp, Madeline Mickles, Corban Whipple
Angels
Emily Beanblossom, Kylee Beanblossom, Lily Beanblossom, Jewelz Burnett, Emberlin Carter Ella Farmer, Louise Grider, Evelyn Huffine, Sophia Huffine, Hazel LeFevers, Alexandria Overholt, Sophia Robinson, Cali Ruffner
Spanish
Eryn Charkosky, Aly Johnson
Arabian
Madeline Mickles, Addison Stanley, Chase Bennett
Chinese
Soraya Hartman-Beauchamp (Evening), Corban Whipple (Matinee), Neo Delaney
Russian
Kylee Beanblossom, Emberlin Carter, Hazel LeFevers, Sophia Robinson
Merlitons
Lead: Aly Johnson
Laine Browning, Eryn Charkosky, Corban Whipple
Mere Gigone
Mother Ginger: Zada Ruffner
Emily Beanblossom, Lily Beanblossom, Jewelz Burnett, Louise Grider, Ella Farmer, Evelyn Huffine, Sophia Huffine, Alixandria Overholt, Cali Ruffner
Waltz of the Flowers
Cavalier: Neo Delaney
Laine Browning, Eryn Charkosky, Regan Dillard, Gracie Farmer, Elliott Gifford, Soraya Hartman-Beauchamp, Aly Johnson, Mandolyn Lee, Madeline Mickles, Zada Ruffner, Addison Stan ley, Corban Whipple
Grand Pas de Deux
Abbey Bennett, Chase Bennett
Understudy: Mandolyn Lee
Finale
Full Cast
Ballet Gloria’ is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non-profit organization.
Act II
What Child Is This?
Gabriel: Regan Dillard
Mary: Amelia Gresham
Joseph: Noah Delaney
Shepherds: Anna Brown, George Brown, Bryson Perryman
Wisemen: Chase Bennett, Aly Johnson, Addison Stanley
Silent Night
Abbey Bennett, Neo Delaney, Aly Johnson, Elliott Gifford, Mandolyn Lee, Madeline Mickles, Zada Ruffner, Corban Whipple
Joy
Laine Browning, Eryn Charikosky, Gracie Farmer, Soraya Hartman-Beauchamp, Courtney Rice, Addison Stanley
O Come Emmanuel
Chase Bennett, Eryn Charkosky, Addison Stanley
Holy NIght
Neo Delaney, Mandolyn Lee, Corban Whipple
What Child Is This?
Abbey Bennett, Madeline Mickles
Mystery
Abbey Bennett, Elliott Gifford, Aly Johnson, Mandolyn Lee
Rose of Bethlehem
Laine Browning, Eryn Charkosky, Gracie Farmer, Soraya Hartman-Beauchamp, Addison Stanley
and Senior Company
Joy (Reprise)
Laine Browning, Eryn Charkosky, Gracie Farmer, Soraya Hartman-Beauchamp, Addison Stanley
and Senior Company
Noel
Abbey Bennett, Laine Browning, Eryn Charkosky, Regan Dillard, Gracie Farmer, Elliott Gifford, Aly Johnson, Mandolyn Lee, Madeline Mickles, Zada Ruffner, Addison Stanley, Corban Whipple
Light of the Stable
Emily Beanblossom, Kylee Beanblossom, Lily Beanblossom, Jewelz Burnett, Emberlin Carter, Ella Farmer, Louise Grider, Evelyn Huffine, Sophia Huffine, Hazel LeFevers, Alixandria Overholt, Sophia Robinson, Cali Ruffner
Once Upon A Christmas
Nativity scene with full company
Acknowledgements & Special Thanks
Ballet Gloria would like to thank the following people for their generous support:
Jeff Delaney, Noah Delaney, Neo Delaney, Tammy Clifton, Kate Holly, Vickie Charkosky, Christy & Joey Mickles, Sonda Gifford, Katrina Whipple, Morgan Fight, Tennessee Conservatory of Fine Arts, LLC, Print Edge, Matthew Caldwell & the PSTCC staff, all our volunteers, all the parents of the company members, and all the friends who support Ballet Gloria throughout the year!
Ballet Gloria is a 501-(c)-3 organization that thrives on the support of individuals like you. Please consider giving to our organization.
Your tax deductible gift helps us continue to provide quality arts to the community and beyond, as well as provide an opportunity to many young artists!
Other ways you can help to support Ballet Gloria are:
Kroger Community Program
Adopt A Dancer
Tutu Fund
Stop by the box office to find out how you can register for these simple ways to help support our company.
2025 Season Contributors
Soloist ($3000 +): Anonymous
Demi-Soloist ($1000 +): Edwina McDonnell, TN Conservatory of Fine Arts, LLC
Corps de Ballet ($500 +): Ted & Denise Campbell, Julie Ezold, Jeff Delaney, Derrick & Meghann Overholt, Stacy Snyder
Apprentice ($250 +): Dee Ketterer, UT Batelle
Supporting Role ($100 +): John & Anne Arehart, Marc Chattin, Kroger Inc., Holly Perrin, Peter Thies, David Whipple
Friend ($20 +): Mary Alford, Elliott Gifford, John Gifford, Wendy Gilhulla, Brian & Krista Lee, Joey & Christy Mickles, Carly Speed
