A NOTE
FROM THE TERRITORIAL ARTS MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
“HOLD ON TO THE PATTERN OF WHOLESOME TEACHING YOU LEARNED FROM ME — A PATTERN SHAPED BY THE FAITH AND LOVE THAT YOU HAVE IN CHRIST JESUS. THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO LIVES WITHIN US, CAREFULLY GUARD THE PRECIOUS TRUTH THAT HAS BEEN ENTRUSTED TO YOU.”
2 TIMOTHY 1:13-14
This year, the arts in the Eastern Territory was shaken to its core when our founder, Carol Jaudes, was promoted to glory. Carol’s direction, skill, and passion were the ingredients that built this ministry from scratch twenty-five years ago. Since 1999, the Arts Ministries Bureau has been a beacon of light for Salvationist artists around the world; the reason for this was Carol. Her commitment to excellence was unparalleled. Her love for life in all its fullness was contagious. She made space for everyone. She set the example of faith in action.
I pray that as you explore these pages, you see Carol in all that we continue to do. While programs grow and new ideas sprout and bloom, still I can’t help but to see her influence in every detail. I admit, the irony in this sentiment is painfully clear; if Carol were still here, she would only point back to Jesus.
Kathryn Higgins
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 4
Our Partners
Page 5-6
Acknowledgements
Page 7
Year At-a-Glance 23-24
Page 8
Our Mission
Page 9
Our Vision
Credits
Page 10
Supporting the Field
Territorial Involvement
Social Media Impact
Page 11
Kids 5
Divisional Creative Arts
Directors Gathering
Page 12-13
Evergreen
Page 14-15
Jesus Theatre
Page16-19
OOB Pier Festival
Page 20-21
TAM Conservatory
Page 22-23
CAST Hands On
Page 24-25
Joy
Page 26-27
MOVE Dance Company
Page 28-29
RePlay
Page 30-31
Skeleton Army
Page 32
Carol Jaudes Award
Page 33
Ballet with The Salvation Army
Classical Ballet Curriculum
Page 34-41
Divisional Highlights
Page 42-43
Support the Arts
OUR PARTNERS
We are so grateful to have many corporate partners who have supported our mission in a variety of ways. From practical assistance to discounted rates, these supporters have made this year possible. Thank you!
Crestview Conference Center
Leadership
Territorial Leaders USA East
Commissioners Ralph & Susan Bukiewicz
Chief Secretary
Colonel Ivan Rock
Secretary for Business
Lt. Colonel Debra Ashcraft
Secretary for Personnel
Lt. Colonel Cindy-Lou Drummond
Secretary for Program
Lt. Colonel Margaret Davis
Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries
Colonel Christine Rock
Arts Ministries Bureau
Arts Ministries Director
Kathryn Higgins
Arts Ministries Specialist
Resa Berry
Dance Ministries Specialist/ Kroc Center Arts Liasion
Natalia Cruz
Arts Ministries
Summer Assistant
Megan Odland
Divisional Music and Creative Arts Directors
Nya Speller, EMP
Becki Phillips, EPA
Debora Baptista, CFOT
Jessica Pineda, GNY
Tatiana Saintilus, GNY
Abigail DeVault, GNY
Olivia Renkel, NJ
Serenity Valdes, PR
Amy Wray, SWO
Denise Allen, WPA
Erik Jones, EMP
Edward Mylechreest, EPA
Andrew Boynton, GNY
Matt Luhn, MASS
Eric Dina, NEO
Divisional Music and Creative Arts Directors (cont.)
Nathan Power, NJ
Edgar George III, NNE
Astrid Echevarria, PR
Robert Venables, SNE
Alexis Dill, WPA
Kelley Bowin, SWO
Partners
USA East Special Events
USA East Communications
USA East Candidates
USA East Spiritual Life
Development
Crestview Conference Center
USA East Youth
USA East Music
USA East College for Officer Training
USA East Women’s Ministries
USA East Heritage Museum
USA East Community Relations
Times Square Corps
ARC Command
THQ Facilities
Ladore Lodge
LS Audio
Eagle Productions
Felipe Audio Engineer
Power Wire
KSPS
New York Presbyterian Morgan
Stanley Children’s Hospital
Pearl Essence
Special Thanks
Jerica Knickerbocker
Bervely Sainteme
Aaron Branch
Karimariely Irizarry
Kathin Ngalle
Elaine Castro
Fabi Soto
Major Antonio Rosamilia
Major Jennifer Rosamilia
Ben Jeffrey
Rachael Boynton
Capt. Danielle Hall
Janette Rangel Major
Sheila Gage
Major Rohan Gage
Captain Tabitha Swires
Captain Scott Swires
Lt. Shirley Figueroa
Envoy Emily Betts
Captain Josue Alarcon
Lt. Alvaro Velasquez
Captain Tracy Knappins
Major Pamela Rhodes
Major Juanita Stanford
Captain Willow Houseton
Sam Laro
Emily Lopez Pastin
Laurie Pastin
Lt. David LaBossiere
Lt. Luie Colon
Sam Laro
Jerome Wray
Jose Tavarez
Lt. Colonel James Labossiere
Felipe Concha
John Copeland
Daewon Kim
Joanna Polarek
Liz Manning
Samuel Baptista
Lydmarie Rivera
Eli Morgan
Lindsey Ross
Kelly Ross
John Ross
Major Bill Dunigan
Major Sue Dunigan
Major Lauren Hodgson
Israel Doria
Simon Morton
Annabel DoSantos
Hyeokjun Kang
Lt. Chris Brown
Jacob Slous
Kevin Snyder
Rob Jeffery
Major Phil Wittenberg
Major Susan Wittenberg
Herb Radar
Miriam Radar
Kathleen Veltsos
Major Ingur Furman
Jonathon Shaffstall
Karen Krinjak
Zach Smith
Hannah Smith
Colonel Christine Rock
Evelyn Stickland
Christopher Monroe
Victor Morales
Karen Krinjak
Major Philip Ferreira
Liana Padillo
Major Roger Compton
Special Thanks (cont.)
Major Sheryl Compton
Captain Gilberto Rivera
Captain Jeffrey Brunelle
Captain Meghan Brunelle
Major Carl Avery
Major Kathleen Avery
Katie Luse
Mary Bosshard
Natalie Knodel
Logan Carroll
Allison Harris
Emmanuel Miller
Kristen Finnie
Kelly Mackneer
Freya Baldock
Martin Rosamilia
Cesia Rosamilia
Doug Berry
Daniela Di Caterina
Isabella Wiand
Luz Fletchas
Major Jackie Blanchard
Micaela Tabing
Christa Biss
Captain Clifford Douglas
Chaya Jugenheimer
Serenity Valdes
Deangelo Powell
Alondra Berberena
Lisanny Perez
Liana Padillo
Raelys Rodriguez Soto
Meghan Pastin
Mia McAtee
Nya Speller
Pete Vaughan
Louie DiLapi
Ralph Robinson
Michael DeVault
Walter Zhune
Antone Gonzalez
Joseph Pritchard
Johnny Shyr
Julie Bacon
Jacob Douglass
Kevin Diaz
Alex Darcy
Jerry Fairman
Mike Pettiford
Jon Knaggs
Lucas Lopez
Krystal Morales
Lu Lu Rivera
Stacy Davis
Erica Weiss
Jonathon Shaffstall
David Hulteen
Bethany Farrell
Joe Caddy
Gina Paccione
Bob McLees
Joe Harvey-Hall
Sarah Peabody
Heather Green
Derek Lance
Brindley Venables
Lucy Berry
Geoff Cox
Derek Lance
Blake Lanier
Matt Reynolds
Eden Whitehouse
Gabriella Cardenas
Alisha Lewis
Alayna Starkey
Captain Kendacy Barnes
Lt. Dustin Phillips
Celine Barnes
Annikah Mack
Simone Greer
Maddy Martinez
Yajaira Barrios
Maya Jackson
Ximena Roman
Bianca Berberena
Kytana Martinez
Abryel Martinez
Justina Stickland
Gavin Whitehouse
Chris Severn
Kyle Higgins
Len Ballantine
Heather Ballantine
Elizabeth Higgins
Rhonda Venables
Captain Ashley Mauk
Captain Christopher Mauk
Hart Weaver
Major Cathy Himes
Major Bill Himes
Captain Daniel Gonzalez
Captain Laura Gonzalez
Major Ray Valdez
Captain Heidi Valdez
Miriam Valdez
Major Dean Satterlee
Major Marisa Satterlee
Major Cheryl Watson
Martin Hunt
Deborah Murphy
Josh Cowing
Lt. Col. Tim Foley
Lt. Deyeong Lee
Lt. Esther Mobley
Lt. Qwantyonia Weems
Colonel Kathleen Steele
Marisela Gonzalez
YEAR AT-A-GLANCE 23-24
and Arts Camp, Camp Tecumseh, NJ
(2 shows), PRVI
at the Music and Arts Camp, Camp Tecumseh, NJ
Army at Brooklyn Bay Ridge Corps, GNY
MOVE Dance Company OOB Rehearsals, THQ
Dance Company at the OOB Pier Festival, OOB, ME
at the OOB Pier Festival, OOB, ME
at the HandsOn Debrief, OOB, ME
Orchard Beach Pier Festival, OOB, ME
TAM Conservatory, CFOT
at TAM Conservatory, CFOT
at Family Camp Camp SWONEKY, OH
Camp Special Guests, Camp SWONEKY, OH
Salsa Dance Fellowship, CFOT
Skeleton Army at ARC Retreat, Ladore Lodge, PA
RePlay at the ARC Retreat, Ladore Lodge, PA
Our Mission
MOTIVATED BY THE GOSPEL, THE ARTS
MINISTRIES BUREAU UTILIZES THE ARTS
TO CULTIVATE SPIRITUAL, PERSONAL, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PROGRAMMING, THE PRODUCTION OF RESOURCES, AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES.
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Kathryn Higgins
DESIGN & LAYOUT
Resa Berry
CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS
Kathryn Higgins
Resa Berry
Natalia Cruz
PHOTOGRAPHY
Resa Berry
Lu Lu Rivera
Alex Darcy
Kevin Diaz
Leah Carter
Justina Stickland
Joy Theory Co.
COPY EDITOR
Geoff Cox
SUPPORTING THE FIELD
7
INDIVIDUALIZED WORKSHOPS PROVIDED ACROSS THE TERRITORY 19
5
2
3
TERRITORIAL INVOLVEMENT
Commissioning 2024
Friday Opener Crew Support MOVE Dance Company
Star Search 2024
Scripts Spanish Translation Adjudicators Music Selection Awards Ceremony
Youth Councils 2024
Scripts
Spanish Translation Song Suggestions
SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT
KIDS 5
In partnership with East Youth, Arts Ministries has produced Christmas and Lent series for use on Sunday mornings at the Corps. Featuring young actors from around the territory, these kids are lighting the way for their peers. Look out for a new series every year!
Divisional Creative Arts Directors Gathering
In October, the Arts Ministries Bureau gathered with the Divisional Creative Arts Directors and Divisional Music Directors from around the territory. They shared resources and feedback, received spiritual guidance, and then ended the night with fellowship in NYC over dinner and a Broadwy show. It was a beautiful way to connect with one another, especially after postponing the event for several years due to the pandemic. With special guest S. Blake Lanier of The Lanier Practice, the group was led
“It helped me feel like I was actually having more of a self-care day rather than being stuck at another work conference.”
Anonymous DCAD
“So grateful for a refreshing day with like-minded people. I felt very loved and cared for, from the first coffee of the day to the Broadway show. Such an amazing time!”
Anonymous DCAD
through several practical and purposeful workshops such as A Backstage Tour of Burnout, Emotional Wellness, Relationship with Self and Others, as well as Program Mission, Vision, Criteria, Goals, and Dreams. It was an incredibly rewarding and effective time they shared together under the leadership of esteemed friend and mentor, S. Blake Lanier. They are looking forward to planning more gathering events in the future!
ABOUT EVERGREEN
Produced by the Arts Ministries Bureau, Evergreen is a compilation of series designed for specific age groups, each with a unique biblical and arts focus. Developed to equip and empower officers/ volunteers to produce quality arts programming at their Corps, Evergreen instructors require no special training and minimal preparation time. Lessons range from 45min-1hr each and are free to use throughout the territory. Arts Ministries hopes that Evergreen will create a positive crossover between Corps Sunday attendance and after-school programs, and prepare young artists for divisional dance/drama teams, Star Search and beyond! With a new series added every year, Evergreen will grow and branch out to reflect the needs and interests of budding creatives throughout the territory.
The Starter Pack on our website contains everything you may need to get an Evergreen class started at your Corps, complete with attendance sheets and progress reports for every age group!
“My Trenton Kinderdance class has been loving Evergreen!”
Olivia Renkel, NJ Creative Arts Director
“We started a Cherubs group during our Music & Arts Programs for the youngest members, who range in age from 3 to 6. I did a test run of the Buds curriculum, and they loved it! I was able to open the material and easily read and teach at the same time. The kids remained engaged, loved the games that got them moving and allowed them to be silly, and shared beautiful answers to the well-crafted questions.”
Territorial Sergeant Major Heather Green
SERIES CATEGORIES
“I really appreciated seeing the practical application of improv.” Officer from the SWO Division
SERIES RESOURCES
“This is a golden resource!”
S. Blake Lanier
WHAT'S NEXT?
We are gathering ideas, concepts, and suggestions from the field for the next installment of our Evergreen series. The next volume is expected to be released to the public Commissioning Weekend of 2026.
“WHOEVER DWELLS IN THE SHELTER OF THE MOST HIGH WILL REST IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY. I WILL SAY OF THE LORD, HE IS MY REFUGE AND MY FORTRESS, MY GOD, IN WHOM I TRUST.”
Psalm 91:1-12
Each year, Arts Ministries partners with the Territorial Youth Department to develop and distribute a new Jesus Theatre. With this partnership, two events are held annually. The first event takes place in March and is the Jesus Theatre Pre-Cast, where a new production is developed and supporting materials are produced. Second, in May, Arts Ministries supports East Youth as they host a Jesus Theatre Training, designed for directors who will roll out Jesus Theatre with their own cast. This ministry has seen 4,622 commitments made to the Lord this year.
This year’s Jesus Theatre production was titled “Umbrellas.” It utilized the imagery of God the Father with a giant umbrella, who distributed an array of colorful umbrellas to people, representing life. The enemy was portrayed with a storm cloud coat rack that clipped the umbrellas shut, keeping them hung to the rack. Using this imagery, The Gospel was shared through basic movement, silent acting, and narration.
4,622
committments made to the Lord
UMBRELLAS
6 8 11
minutes in length cast members camps used Jesus Theatre in 2024 divisional representatives attended Jesus Theatre training in May 2024
“AT CAMP ALLEGHENY, SUMMER CAMP WAS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS, DRAWING 777 CHILDREN WHO WERE DEEPLY MOVED BY THE JESUS THEATRE PRODUCTION OF UMBRELLAS . REMARKABLY, OVER 600 OF THESE YOUNG CAMPERS CHOSE TO GIVE THEIR LIVES TO CHRIST AS A RESULT OF THIS EXPERIENCE. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH A WEEK-LONG CONSERVATORY DEDICATED SOLELY TO THE CREATIVE ARTS, WE WERE ABLE TO PRESENT OUR FIRST SUMMER MUSICAL SINCE THE PANDEMIC.”
DENISE ALLEN, WPA CREATIVE ARTS DIRECTOR
PRE-CAST ATTENDEES
Katie Luse Writer and Director
Natalie Knodel ConnectUp
Alondra Berberena GNY
Amy Wray SWO
Jerome Wray SWO
Denise Allen WPA
Kyle Higgins NJ
Alex Darcy THQ East Communications
Natalia Cruz Arts Ministries
Questions about this ministry? Contact natalia.cruz@use.salvationarmy.org
“THE THEME LOVE BEYOND CAPTURED EVERYONE’S ATTENTION. I HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE STOP ME TO ASK WHAT IT MEANT. IT PROVIDED A NICE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THAT THE SALVATION ARMY WAS THERE TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE, AND THAT GOD CAN HELP US TO LOVE PEOPLE BEYOND OUR MANMADE BOUNDARIES.”
ROB JEFFREY,
STREET TEAM
The Pier Festival continues to be an Eastern Territory highlight as the largest outdoor public-facing evangelism event. Thousands of people pass through every night for this three-hour variety show. Featuring an array of Salvationist talent, the stage show has drawn in families, vacationers, and local patrons alike. Many have shared how they planned their vacation around this event so they don’t miss it! The program mission every year is for people passing by to have a positive experience with The Salvation Army, and to have an opportunity to encounter Jesus. Meaningful conversations have taken place for those seeking guidance, prayers have been lifted, and many more have been referred to SA rehabilitation and social service programs. Arts Ministries is grateful to play this small role, but the work isn’t done yet, so they are eager to return and continue this ministry!
“TWO YOUNG SISTERS CAME TO THE TABLE TO SEE WHAT WE HAD TO GIVE AWAY. THEY ASKED ABOUT THE RESOURCES, POINTED AT THE BIBLES, AND ASKED IF EACH COULD HAVE ONE. IT WAS A SWEET ENCOUNTER THAT THEY DID THIS TOGETHER. THEY WERE CURIOUS ABOUT PRAYER AND HOW IT WORKS. AFTER TALKING WITH THE GIRLS, THEY THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT TO WRITE, AND EACH LEFT A PRAYER.”
JOANNA POLAREK, STREET TEAM
STAGE ACTS
MOVE Dance Company
Joy Chris Noble Unbound
Eli Morgan Magic Westbury Corps Dance Troupe CAST
Inspired by John 15:16, the theme of the week this year was CHOSEN. This message was powerful and affirming for delegates and instructors who felt inadequate and without purpose. As the week progressed, a beautiful truth was discovered by everyone attending TAMC: brokenness does not disqualify us from His purpose for us - we will always be seen and loved by our all-knowing God!
This year, there was representation at TAMC from all eleven divisions! Delegates reportedly enjoyed their major tracks, small groups, devotions, and spiritual direction sessions. They especially enjoyed the additional elective classes, as well as Soul Care. Soul Care is a new intensive this year, created to give the delegates time in the afternoon to connect with the Lord in a variety of creative and contemplative ways. The highlight of the week was a showing of The Lion King on Broadway, which was followed by a private talk-back with members of the cast and production team. The week ended with the TAM Conservatory Finale, which drew the largest combined live and online audience ever. Scan the QR code below to access the full TAMC24 Finale video.
GENERAL STATS
MAJOR TRACKS
WHAT'S NEXT?
SOUL CARE
Worship Jam
Captain Danielle Hall and Envoy Emily Betts
Movement and Prayer
Natalia Cruz
Body and Soul
Evelyn Stickland
Soul Scribe
Lt. Shirley Figueroa and Becki Phillips
ELECTIVES
Afro Beats
Gospel Choir
Jam Sesh
Make It & Move It
Music Theatre Dance
Playback Theatre
Script Writing
Sewing 101
TAMC is celebrating its 25th anniversary next year! A special project is currently in production to celebrate this important milestone. Applications and auditions for TAMC25 will go live in Spring of 2025. Scan the QR code for more info!
EVENING PROGRAMS
Saturday - Welcome
Sunday - RePlay
Monday - Worship Night
Tuesday - The Brain Show
Wednesday - The Lion King
Thursday - Variety Show
Friday - TAMC Finale
LATE NIGHT ACTIVITIES
Saturday - TAMC Dance Jam
Sunday - TAMlympics
Monday - Choose Your Own Adventure
Tuesday - Coffeehouse
Wednesday - The Lion King Talk-Back
Thursday - Choose Your Own Adventure
Friday - Masquerade Ball
“As a parent, I am so grateful that my teen found a place where he can worship and grow his faith in an environment where he is accepted and encouraged. It’s because of these programs my son is growing to love God in ways we don’t always have here at home!”
Captain Angelica Spence, WPA
In continued partnership with HandsOn, this year our CAST24 team began their ministry at the Spring Valley Corps in the GNY division, where they performed Umbrellas to a very excited after-school audience! Following their performance, the team began their journey to the Bahamas to perform their Jesus Theatre piece. After each performance concluded at each location, many commitments to the Lord were made through prayer with the cast members. This new and innovative way of sharing the story of Jesus was impactful and incredibly well received. After five meaningful weeks of sharing the Gospel in the Bahamas, the team ended their ministry at the OOB Pier
Festival in Old Orchard Beach, ME. Over the span of four days, the CAST team ministered to thousands of children and their families each night.
“MY SUMMER WAS AN ABSOLUTE BLESSING! MY EXPERIENCE AS THE TEAM LEADER WAS NOTHING SHORT OF REMARKABLE. MY TEAM WAS AMAZING, AND I CAN SPEAK FOR MY TEAM WHEN I SAY THAT WE ALL LEFT THE BAHAMAS AS DIFFERENT PEOPLE. MY BIGGEST TAKEAWAY FROM THE SUMMER IS THAT GOD IS ALWAYS WORKING!”
BEVERLY SAINTEME, GNY TEAM LEADER
“SER PARTE DE CAST24 E IR A LAS BAHAMAS FUE UNA EXPERIENCIA MARAVILLOSA LLENA DE MUCHOS RETOS Y BENDICIONES. CONOCÍ PERSONAS QUE VERDADERAMENTE AMAN A DIOS Y LE SIRVEN CON AMOR. EN ESTE VERANO EL SEÑOR ME HIZO ENTENDER QUE EL AMOR NO TIENE IDIOMA Y LO MUCHO QUE ÉL NOS AMA. TAMBIÉN QUE DEBO CONFIAR EN ÉL CON LOS OJOS CERRADOS, PORQUE ÉL TIENE EL CONTROL DE TODO EN MI VIDA Y TIENE PLANES HERMOSOS PARA ELLA. AL IGUAL QUE LLEVAR LA PALABRA DE DIOS A TRAVÉS DEL ARTE DEL JESUS THEATRE ME IMPACTO DE UNA MANERA MUY HERMOSA Y FUE UNA GRAN BENDICIÓN PARA MI VIDA ESPIRITUAL Y PERSONAL, INCLUYENDO A MI GRUPO QUE SE CONVIRTIÓ EN UNA FAMILIA EN TAN POCO TIEMPO.”
KARIMARIELIE IRIZARRY, PRVI CAST MEMBER
TEAM
Beverly Sainteme, Team Leader, GNY
Aaron Branch, GNY
Jerica Knickerbocker, MASS
Kathin Ngalle, SWO
Karimarielie Irizarry, PRVI
STATS
Performers Performances Weeks Traveling Divisions Represented 5 11 5 4
WHAT'S NEXT?
Arts Ministries plans to teach future CAST teams the approach to the Jesus Theatre storytelling format. With this knowledge, the Corps and community centers they visit will have the ability to share the story of Salvation in these new and impactful ways.
Questions about this ministry? Contact natalia.cruz@use.salvationarmy.org
TEAM
Resa Berry, Director
Cesia Rosamilia, Asst. Director
Kyle Higgins, Writer Natalia Cruz, Choreographer
Daniela Di Caterina, Performer Doug Berry, Performer
Martin Rosamilia, Performer Luz Flechas, Performer
Kevin Diaz, Performer Isabella Wiand, Performer
DONATE
Help us change lives! Donations help with costumes, craft supplies, and gifts for the child patients.
New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
This year, we introduced a new ministry, Joy! It is a unique partnership with the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital in New York City. Using costumes and characters from the OOB Pier Ministry, Joy performs regularly for child patients with cancer, pulmonary disease, heart disease, sickle cell anemia, and other related health concerns. These interactive experiences bring hope and joy to those
receiving care by providing a temporary distraction from illness and treatment through the art of storytelling. Each story performed is created specifically for the patients, and is presented by their favorite colorful characters! After performances conclude, performers will often sit with the patients to work on crafts and engage in meet and greets.
“We are truly appreciative of the thoughtful dedication to planning and facilitating interactive programming in the Children’s Hospital. Joy provides a sense [of] belonging, support, and inspiration for child patients and helps them build confidence and resilience throughout their journey. The team continues to deliver a playful and engaging performance for the children and their families, and we love to see the smiles and the joy on their faces!”
Micaela Tabing
Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Event Coordinator
TEAM
Resa Berry, Director
Cesia Rosamilia, NJ, Performer
Megan Odland, THQ, Performer
Serenity Valdes, PRVI, Performer
Jose Tavarez, PRVI, Performer
Aaron Branch, GNY, Performer
Lydmarie Rivera, PRVI, Performer
Martin Rosamilia, NJ, Performer
Isabella Wiand, GNY, Performer
Nya Speller, EMP, Meet and Greet Character
Abigail DeVault, GNY, Meet and Greet Character
Elizabeth Higgins, NJ, Meet and Greet Character
Joy at the Old Orchard Beach Pier Festival
“I can envision the smiles from those experiencing the ministry of Joy. I see firsthand what joy happens at OOB. How much more of Heaven’s blessings coming through you and Joy as you bless the children in the hospital. Truly innovative and transformative. Biblical justice and righteousness lived out in our lives today.”
Major Susan Wittenberg Social Justice Secretary
WHAT'S NEXT?
A new story is in development and will be performed at the hospital in early 2025. Scan the QR code for more info and for volunteer opportunities! Questions about this ministry? Contact resa.berry@use.salvationarmy.org
“BEING A PART OF THIS COMPANY FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS HAS BEEN LIFE-CHANGING, AND EACH YEAR I’M LEARNING SOMETHING NEW ABOUT MYSELF AND MY FAITH. I’VE NEVER FELT MORE LOVED, VALUED, UPLIFTED, AND APPRECIATED WITH ANOTHER DANCE TEAM; THIS ISN’T JUST A DANCE COMPANY, THIS IS A FAMILY.”
DEANGELO POWELL
WHAT'S NEXT?
DANCERS
Natalia Cruz, Director
Chaya Jugenheimer, GNY
Captain Clifford Douglas, GNY
Alondra Berberena, GNY
Nya Speller, EMP
Lisanny Perez, MASS
Liana Padillo, NJ
Raelys Rodríguez, PRVI
Serenity Valdés, PRVI
Deangelo Powell, SWO
Mia McAtee, SWO
Meghan Pastin, EPA
CHOREOGRAPHERS
Natalia Cruz, Director
Chaya Jugenheimer, GNY
FEATURED DANCERS
Annikah Mack, EMP
Simone Greer, EMP
Maddy Martinez, NJ
Yajaira Barrios, NJ
Maya Jackson, NJ
Ximena Roman, GNY
Bianca Berberena, GNY
Kytana Martinez, PRVI
Abryel Martinez, PRVI
MOVE is excited to welcome new members this season and feature more choreography from the dancers! This season, we will also be visiting NNE for their Youth Councils. We’re very eager to share our ministry and worship with this division in the upcoming year!
Questions about this ministry? Contact natalia.cruz@use.salvationarmy.org
“THE BEST I’VE SEEN YOU ALL DO. I FOUND MYSELF HOLDING BACK MY BREATH AND TEARS. TRULY BLESSED.”
LENISSA SUKHDEO
CREATING SPACE FOR HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE HONORING OF TRUE STORIES AND THEIR TELLERS
TEAM
Kathryn Higgins, Director
Jonathon Shaffstall, Asst. Director
Kyle Higgins, Player
Zach Smith, Player
Hannah Smith, Player
Evelyn Stickland, Player
Christopher Monroe, Player
Liana Padillo, Player
Lt. Colonel Christine Rock, Player
Natalia Cruz, Player
Victor Morales, Musician
Martin Rosamilia, Musician
Major Phil Ferreira, Musician
Karen Krinjack, Musician
SHOWS
Worthington Woods Corps
SWO ARC
Newark ARC
Montclair Corps
Worcester ARC
Paterson ARC
PRVI Youth Councils (two shows)
Newark ARC
HandsOn Orientation
NJ Music and Arts Camp
Hands OnDebrief
TAM Conservatory
EMP Family Camp
EPA ARC Regional Retreat
“THEY NAILED IT! THEY WERE ABLE TO CAPTURE EXACTLY HOW I WAS FEELING. WATCHING THEM ACT IT OUT WAS BOTH HILARIOUS AND HEALING.”
ARC BENEFICIARY
2023-2024
This year, RePlay saw the return of Lt. Colonel Christine Rock as a player, along with the additional players and two new musicians! This ministry also reached an exciting new milestone this year, serving at 16 Salvation Army locations.
WHAT'S NEXT?
RePlay is looking for two to five more volunteer players in 2025! Scan the QR code for more information.
Questions about this ministry? Contact useartsministriesdirector@use.salvationarmy.org
CAPTAIN JAMES BRENNAN
“THE MOST PROFOUND THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE I’VE EVER HAD.”
CAPTAIN DAVID SHATTO
“IT’S ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING THINGS I’VE SEEN IN THE ARMY!”
COLONEL EDDIE HOBGOOD
SHOWS
October 2023
Chambersburg Volunteer
Appreciation, EPA
November 2023
Manchester Citadel, SNE
March 2024
Manhattan ARC, GNY
Worthington Woods, SWO (two shows)
May 2024
Paterson ARC, NJ
June 2024
Testify Congress
Western Territory
Pasadena Convention Center (3 shows)
July 2024
Brooklyn Bay Ridge Corps, GNY
September 2024
Since 2018, Skeleton Army, a two-person musical, has been on the road touring Salvation Army host locations. This seventy-five-minute show recounts the true transformation story of an 1800s rabble-rouser. Still receiving monthly bookings, Skeleton Army has found a special home this year at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers. Following every single show,
ARC Retreat, EPA STATS Shows
audience members have come forward for prayer! Praise God! A notable highlight of the year was the three-show run at the Testify Congress in the Western Territory. Skeleton Army sold out every performance and even had to turn people away at the door. This is one of Arts Ministries longest-standing productions and continues to speak to audiences on multiple levels.
Contact useartsministriesdirector@use.salvationarmy.org for 2025 bookings!
10 7 1,100+
Audience
“I’VE NEVER DONE A PERFORMANCE AT THE ARC WITHOUT SOMEONE SHARING THAT THEY SAW THEMSELVES IN THE CHARACTER OF CHARLES. THEY ALMOST ALWAYS COMMENT THAT THEY IDENTIFY WITH HIS ANGER AND JOURNEY TO REDEMPTION. THE SHOW IS SOMEHOW BUILT FOR THIS SACRED SPACE AT THE ARC.”
KATHRYN
HIGGINS
In honor of Carol’s legacy and her tireless dedication to cultivating arts ministry, the Carol Jaudes Award has been instituted this year. The very first TAM Conservatory scholarship in her name was awarded to Jacob Price, a Worship Major delegate from the Southwest Ohio and Northeast Kentucky division, who demonstrated the highest level of excellence. Always prompt, present, and prepared, Jacob embodies the spirit of TAM Conservatory, echoing the memory of who Carol was.
DONATE
Scan the QR code to contribute to the CJ Award, an annual scholarship for a delegate in the Eastern Territory to attend TAM Conservatory.
Ballet
with the Salvation Army
Ballet with the Salvation Army is an album of Salvation Army-inspired ballet class music, newly published by Arts Ministries. Featuring pianist and arranger Len Ballantine, this album can be used in conjunction with the Dance Collective lesson plan or to accompany any ballet class. This resource is free and can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. As you listen, you’ll hear familiar hymns and choruses from the songbook! This album is a great way to blend traditional music with modern worship during Corps arts programs.
Classical Ballet Curriculum
Written by Kellyn Mylechreest, a classical ballet curriculum is now available for Corps and divisional use. Intended for dancers of all ages and levels, it includes weekly lesson plans and links to instructional videos. Scan the QR code to access this program.
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TERRITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Arts participation is growing in the Eastern Territory!
Visual Arts in the Eastern Territory
Dance continues to make up for more than 50% of arts participation in the territory. Although Visual Arts appears to contribute to a small portion of the overall pie, it is quickly becoming the fastestgrowing ministry out of the three.
Visual Arts participation has increased from 59% to a striking 5,500%.
DIVISIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
We are proud to highlight some notable achievements in the arts from around the Eastern Territory!
Empire
The Empire Division is experiencing a dance boom under the new Creative Arts Director, Nya Speller! Their Music and Arts Conservatory kicked off with seven new dancers, and their Music Camp dance track doubled in size compared to last year! Yearround programs are thriving in the Corps, specifically the Utica Corps with their newly formed dance group placing first at Star Search!
Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware
This year, the Music and Arts Department in EPA welcomed back Becki Phillips as their new Creative Arts Director! Reflecting on the past year, Divisional Music and Creative Arts Director Edward Mylechreest had this to say about Jesus Theatre:
“This year, I did a Jesus Theatre open casting call, to all the camp staff, so that anyone who wants to take part can. Anyone. Regardless of age, background, experience, if you wanted to take part, we would have a place for you. It meant we had lifeguards, junior counselors, kitchen staff, almost every area of camp, taking part. With one staff kid involved, we had an age range of 10-22, and multiple countries and languages represented by our international staff members. For many of the 23 cast members, this was their first attempt at live theatre. They chose to give up their free time to work on this project and poured so much of themselves into the piece.”
DIVISIONAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONT.)
Greater New York
The GNY Music and Creative Arts Department showcased an inspiring Christmas production about a writer trying to create a new Christmas script from a fresh perspective, not the same old Nativity story. Through her conversations with the nativity characters, she finds that Jesus is the story; a timeless one of love, grace, and redemption. This production featured all ten music and arts groups, including the Divisional and Railton Dance and Drama groups.
Massachusetts
Northeast Ohio
Northern New England
New things are developing in the Northern New England division! They launched a new series of adult-focused divisional ensembles this year that will practice and perform alongside the Divisional Youth Music and Arts ensembles. These groups - the NNE Dance Team, Drama Team, Timbrels, and Songsterswill join the NNE Band as the higher-skilled arts groups. The goal is to engage the adults in the fellowship of art and music-making, serving as an encouragement for the students in their DYMA program.
New Jersey
The New Jersey Divisional Arts Team is a community of artists and believers who strive to pursue excellence in their craft and seek to bring glory to God, sharing the love of Jesus through the performing arts. This ministry is specifically designed for teens and young adults involved in the Corps in NJ. The team provides its young people with quality instruction where they can grow in their craft and develop into strong arts leaders. This is a very special ministry for the NJ Arts Department and has grown tremendously over the years. They’ve been able to use their gifts to share the gospel during many divisional events such as the Christmas Show, Youth Councils, Star Search, and Family Camp. This past April, the divisional team went on an educational trip, Behind the Emerald Curtain. This was a great opportinity for the group to speak with industry professionals and receive a backstage experience of the award-winning Broadway show, Wicked!
Southern New England
Southwest Ohio and Northeast Kentucky
Swoneky Youth Councils shined with teen-led Music and Arts performances throughout the weekend. Their Spark Band (teen worship team) led worship for an entire meeting. The weekend was crowned with a collaboration from the Spark Band, teen Dance Troupe, and Timbrel Brigade. It was an amazing celebration of worship!
Western Pennsylvania
The Music and Arts programs in Western Pennsylvania have flourished, with approximately 200 kids actively participating across the division through local Corps and divisional initiatives. Embracing the Jesus Theatre theme of Resting in the Shadow of the Almighty and connecting it to the theme There’s No Place like Home, the ten Creative Arts Conservatory delegates presented a shortened production of The Wizard of Oz. In just four days, the cast and crew were able to bring the production together, captivating audiences made up of fellow campers, their families, and corps members. This performance not only enriched the camp experience but also reinforced the sense of community and belonging among the participants, giving them both a performance and ministry experience. God has been so faithful!
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Your donation to the Arts Ministries Bureau can change lives!
WHERE DOES YOUR DONATION GO?
Every year, the Arts Ministries Bureau impacts thousands of program participants and audience members throughout the USA Eastern Territory. MOVE, CAST, Joy, TAM Conservatory, RePlay, Skeleton Army, and Jesus Theatre are just some of the ministries you can directly impact with your gift.
Donate to the Arts Ministries Bureau to keep these programs, events, and special ministries thriving! Scan the QR code to submit your contribution today.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
We are always looking for:
Script Writers
Curriculum Writers
Directors
Actors
Dancers Choreographers AV Technicians
HOW ELSE CAN YOU SUPPORT?
If you’re not interested in donating to the development of the Arts, but would like to donate to The Salvation Army as a whole, scan the QR code for more information.
If you have any questions or want to get a conversation started with us, please e-mail: useartsministriesdirector@use.salvationarmy.org
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Commissioners Ralph E. & Susan L. Bukiewicz Territorial Leaders