Jeremiah Ginsberg (Producer, Composer, Lyricist, Orchestrator) See bio on Creative Team Page.
Wendy Ginsberg (Producer, Book) See bio on Creative Team Page.
Darrin Newhardt (Music Director, Keyboardist) Darrin is an accomplished Music Director, Conductor, Pianist, Orchestrator and is an expert at composing underscoring of dialogue, dance arranging and play-out music. During the pandemic, Darrin became experienced conducting Zoom rehearsals for various musical productions. As a composer, Darrin’s music can be heard in various films, TV episodes and theater productions. Darrin is also the Music Director at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. He rounds out his musical endeavors teaching private voice and piano lessons. Some credits include, Music Director, “Into The Woods,” The Actor’s Co-Op, Los Angeles, Drama-Logue Award. Music Director, “Mendel & Moses,” by Jeremiah & Wendy Ginsberg, Century City Playhouse and The Canon Theatre, Beverly Hills, CA. Drama-Logue Critic’s Choice, Best Music Award from Backstage West. Guest Conductor, Cypress Pops Symphony and the Crystal Cathedral Orchestra.
Tracey Christensen (Costume Designer) designed the costumes in New York City on “Sweeney Todd” starring Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel with the New York Philharmonic; “Company,” directed by Lonny Price, starring Patti Lupone; “Seussical, the Musical;” “Shrek, The Musical;” and costume touches on “Esther, Sweet Esther” and “Rabboni – Behind The Scenes Video.”
Carolyn Paddock, Ft. Lauderdale, FL: (Choreography) Graduate of Point Park University, Carolyn is featured in 3 films in the NYC Library’s Dance Collection. Choreography credits include “The Time of Mendel’s Trouble” (Beckett Theatre), “Mendel & Moses” (Royalty Theatre), “Esther, Sweet Esther” (Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast & Maranatha Church in 2013, The National Press Club in 2017 and The Trump International Hotel in 2018), Miss America Pageant (Miami), Ballet Theatre of Miami, “Godspell” (Boca Raton), “Beauty & The Beast” (Boca Raton), and the USO. Produced & choreographed shows for Royal Caribbean, and Corporate Events for AT&T, General Motors, Lipton Tennis Tournament & The U.S. House of Representatives. http://carolynpaddockproductions.com.
George Monteiro, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Video Producer): George is an accomplished Writer, Director and Producer. His credits include the films Sisters of Vengeance, Shark Whisperer, Highway To Hell, Infidel the Movie, Johanna And The Whale as well as documentaries and commercials. Additionally, he is an expert in underwater videography. (https://www.sea-cam.com)
Steven Koflanovich, Santa Barbara, CA (Production Manager): Steve graduated from San Diego State University with a BS Degree in Film. He worked at Universal Studios as a Production Assistant on feature films and TV movies, and at World Wide Pictures Film production division of the Billy Graham Evangelical Association in the 1980’s. As post-production manager at IMAX Films, he helped set the industry standard of commitment to excellence in post-production expertise in large format film. In the 80’s, Steve was thrilled to be a part of many of the Stage Productions written and produced by Jeremiah and Wendy Ginsberg starting with “Rabboni.” He filled many different positions from Stage Manager, Lightning and sound design, and production manager from a small production in L.A. to the Off-Broadway production in NYC. A member of the Board of Directors of Jeremiah Theatricals, Steve is excited to be a part of the team to present Jeremiah and Wendy’s vision of “Esther, Sweet Esther,” the beautiful story of Esther from one of the best-loved biblical stories of all time… for such a time as this!
Kirk Baker, Dallas, TX: (Bass/Assistant Music Director) Kirk obtained his Bachelor of Music degree from University of Miami and Master’s from University of Michigan. A former Dallas Symphony musician, he recorded many CD’s with the orchestra. Kirk performed in three of the Ginsbergs’ musicals, “Mendel & Moses” at the MJAA Conference in 2006, “The Time of Mendel’s Trouble” at The Beckett Theatre off-Broadway in New York City and “Esther, Sweet Esther” at Maranatha Church in Paramus, NJ. Kirk is Cantor & Torah Service Leader at Eitz Chaim Messianic Synagogue in Dallas, TX.
Les Morrison, Wayne, NJ: (Violin/Conductor) Concert violinist and composer, Les has performed with such greats as Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman, and Yo Yo Ma, received national awards, and performed on TV, recordings and radio. Les performed in three of the Ginsbergs’ musicals, “Mendel & Moses” at the MJAA Conference in 2006, “The Time of Mendel’s Trouble” at The Beckett Theatre off-Broadway in New York City and “Esther, Sweet Esther” at Maranatha Church in Paramus, NJ. Les has devoted his life to full-time ministry and performs all over the world with his grandfather’s handmade violin. Praying for the peace of Jerusalem.