Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew for the Louisville Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival

One of the special parts about the Louisville Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival is that it unites hundreds of people! We are now casting for non-speaking roles for participants Kindergarten and older. See below for roles we are casting for:

2023 Non-speaking Roles
If you have questions about casting or would like to be a part of this year’s cast, email Karla Temple, Casting Director, at karla@stpaulchurchky.org. Non-speaking roles are somewhat determined by costume fitting.
Girls-Elementary
Yule Log Sprite (young elementary)
Court Girl
Boys-Elementary
Gold Sprite (young elementary)
Court Boy
All-Elementary
Yule Log Pages (young elementary)
Father Christmas Child (4th & 5th grades)
Cook’s Apprentice
Middle School
Wise Men Page 
Girls-Youth
Wait
Boys-Youth
Boar’s Head Attendant
Boys-Youth
Boar’s Head Page
Plum Pudding Attendant
Plum Pudding Page
Starbearer
Torch Bearer
All-Youth
Huntsman Page
Men
Huntsman
Woodsman
Shepherd
Cook
Beefeater
Count
Women
Countess
Crucifer
Taper Bearer
Ladies-in-Waiting
Nurse
2023 Volunteer Positions
If acting isn’t your thing, but you still want to help, volunteer with the Festival.
Volunteers are needed for:
Costume Sewing and Repairs
Lighting Set-up
Remove Decorations from Sanctuary
  • Contact: Jim McFarland
  • December 26, 9:30am-2:00pm
  • 30 people are needed to remove Christmas decorations from the sanctuary and carry platforms.
  • Childcare is available upon request, if requested by December 18. Contact the church office at 502-459-1595 to request childcare.
Reception
  • Contact: Karla Temple
  • December 26, 9:00am-2:00pm
  • 5-10 people needed
  • Childcare is available upon request, if requested by December 18. Contact the church office at 502-459-1595 to request childcare.
Final Sanctuary Set-up and Hanging Lights
  • Contact: Jim McFarland
  • December 27, 9:00am-noon
  • Childcare is available upon request, if requested by December 18. Contact the church office at 502-459-1595 to request childcare.
Supervise Children and/or Youth During Performances
  • Contact: Karla Temple
  • Dress Rehearsal: December 28, 6:00-9:30pm
  • Festival: December 29 and 30, 5:00-8:00pm
  • 3 people needed each night
Ushers For Festivals
  • Contact Jim McFarland
  • December 29, 5:00pm (arrive by 4:20pm)
  • December 29, 8:00pm (arrive by 7:20pm)
  • December 30, 5:00pm (arrive by 4:20pm)
  • December 30, 8:00pm (arrive by 7:20pm)
  • 4 ushers needed each show
Help with Costumes
Tear-Down Set
  • Contact: Jim McFarland
  • January 1, 9:30am-noon
  • Help return rental lights, scaffolding, disassemble set, move set to storage (20-30 people needed)

To volunteer, contact the specific contact person for the area in which you would like to volunteer, contact the St. Paul office at 502-459-1595,  or sign up at the Information Center.

2023 Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival Production Committee

Jim McFarland, Director of Music Ministries
jim@stpaulchurchky.org
David Heimerdinger, Lighting Coordinator
dhhdgr@gmail.com
Nicole Heimerdinger, Lighting Coordinator
nicole.heimerdinger@gmail.com
Peggy Heimerdinger, Costume Coordinator
pshdgr@gmail.com
Kate Porfilio, Director
Julia Terrell, Backstage Manager
 Sarah Cleary, Waits Coordinator
sarahcleary1@gmail.com
Debbie Wesslund, Communications Team
dwesslund1@icloud.com 

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