Robert Bigley (Captain Newton) is delighted to return to Servant Stage Co. in this incredible production. A familiar face to Lancaster theatre audiences, Robert has appeared in three Servant Stage productions (Prodigal, Titanic, HMS Pinafore), and performs frequently with the Fulton Theatre (Mamma Mia!, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Newsies, Big the Musical), as well as PRiMA Theatre (Jekyll and Hyde, Evita, West Side Story, and Chess). He also recently portrayed Sigmund Freud in Reverie Actors Co.’s staging of the two-man show Freud’s Last Session. Robert has been on the Music, Worship, and Performing Arts faculty at Lancaster Bible College since 2007, and is the founding director of The Trust Performing Arts Center. He holds degrees from the University of Miami, the Eastman School of Music, and University of Washington. Robert and his wife, the pianist Kendra Bigley, have three amazing children and two awesome children-in-law. SDG

Nathan Cooney (Mr. Tyler, Ensemble, Chief, Thomas U/S) is, once again, honored to join the Servant Stage Family in telling another beautiful story. Originally from Baltimore, he spent twelve years living and performing in various theatres around Lancaster. Audiences may have seen him at the Gretna Playhouse, the Timbers Dinner Theatre, Prima Theatre Co., American Music Theatre or Sight & Sound Theatres just to name a few. After a two year hiatus, he is excited to be back on stage!

Annelise Deppen (Ensemble) is so excited to be performing with Servant Stage again! She was most recently seen in Susquehanna Stage’s production of Follies. Prior to the pandemic, Elise made her Servant Stage debut as ‘Elsa’ in Frozen Jr. During this difficult time for theater Elise has performed in many virtual cabarets with local theater’s and her theater group at Millersville University. She has also kept up with her passion for costuming, most recently co-creating all of the costumes for Baron Stage’s Mary Poppins. She would like to thank her cast and everyone who helped make Amazing Grace possible!

Susan DiNovis (Ensemble) is excited to be back for her second show with Servant Stage. She was last seen in The Music Man. Susan has performed with EPAC, PRiMA , as well as other area theaters. When not on stage, Susan teaches in the Autistic Support program at SDOL. Love to her husband, Michael.

Josiah Evans (Mr. Tyler U/S, Ensemble), a high school sophomore, is excited to perform for the first time with Servant Stage Company in Amazing Grace. Josiah’s love of theatre and music has led to roles with Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts, Reji Woods Productions and more. He was last seen as LeFou in Beauty and the Beast and the Artful Dodger in Oliver! Other theatre roles include Samuel in The Pirates of Penzance JR, the Munchkin Mayor in The Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan in Peter Pan JR. Josiah studies piano and violin; he also participates in orchestra and choral groups with Lancaster Academy and Susquehanna Youth Chorale. In his spare time, he likes to read, hang out with his family, and write, record and produce his own music. Josiah extends a huge thanks to the cast, his family, and the directors for their support!

Riley Fidler (Ensemble) is thrilled to be included in Servant Stage’s production of Amazing Grace. Riley is 13 years old and a student at Conestoga Valley Middle School. She has been a student of dance for 8 years, including ballet, tap, and jazz. She also studies voice and acting and is a member of Servant Stage’s Teen Company. Riley has appeared in local musical productions including Servant Stage’s Old Time Gospel Radio Show, Don’t Rock the Jukebox and Jingle Bell Jukebox, Creative Pursuit’s Frozen Kids (Anna), EPAC’s Frozen, Jr. (Middle Elsa), Cavod Theatre’s Shrek, Jr. (Teen Fiona), Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre’s Peace, Love, and Cupcakes (Joy). In addition to performing in shows, she also enjoys baking and making jewelry. Riley would like to thank Servant Stage and her dance, voice, and acting instructors for all their encouragement!

Jennifer Fort (Ensemble) is excited to be working with Servant Stage again in Amazing Grace! “I have had the privilege of performing with Servant Stage in the past in Titanic and The Old Time Gospel Radio Hour. While my career is in teaching kindergarten, I love to get involved in local theatre groups and have also been a part of the musical Chess with Prima. Looking forward to this experience with Amazing Grace and thankful to be using the gifts God has given me for His glory.”

Leah Naomi Foster (Carlotta, Mrs. Catlett U/S, Ensemble) is blessed and excited to be a part of her first show with Servant Stage! Previous credits include Maria (The Sound of Music), Peter Pan (Peter Pan), The Prima Mermaid in Beach Party Blast, and Ensemble in Sight & Sound’s premiere year of Jesus. This past summer she had the opportunity to help dub a Ukrainian soap opera with Gravitywell Films, and has been actively touring the show Stewardship with Piercing Word. In her free time you can find her designing vinyl stickers, whippin’ up lattes, pottin’ plants, or thrift shopping. Big thanks to Wally and the rest of the cast and crew, enjoy the show!

Griselda Jimenez Gomes (Ensemble) is a sophomore at Lancaster Bible College studying towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the Musical Theatre program. She most recently performed in LBC's Singin' in the Rain and Radium Girls. She could not be more blessed to be a part of the Servant Stage production, Amazing Grace. Griselda, an Annville-Cleona alumnus, participated in shows such as The Little Mermaid, Oklahoma, 42nd Street, and Bye-Bye Birdie. In addition, she would like to wish a special thank you to the production team and cast for their talents and efforts to make this show possible! Griselda would also like to thank her parents for their unconditional love and encouragement, her friends for bringing laughter and support, and her professors, who continue to challenge and mentor her along the way. Lastly, she is thankful for God's faithfulness and presence in her life and gives Him all the glory. Lamentations 3:22-23

Ethan Goss (Prince Frederick, Mr. Whitley U/S, Ensemble), LBC ’24, is overjoyed to return to performing with Servant Stage! His most recent appearance with SSC was in The Music Man (Ensemble). Favorite past shows include West Side Story (Tony) at Dreamwrights Center for Community Arts, Oliver! (Noah Claypole) with the Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts, and The Buddy Holly Story (Jerry Allison/Drummer) at The Belmont Theater. When not busy in school, Ethan can be found hanging with friends or playing drums in his basement. Much thanks to Wally, Joe, and all the amazing people at Servant Stage for this opportunity. Finally, Ethan is grateful to his family, who are always supportive of his endeavors. Soli Deo Gloria!

Joshua William Green (Thomas) is an actor, singer, dancer from Youngstown, Ohio now based in Lancaster, PA. He grew up as a member of the Archangel Dance Theater and toured internationally with the Youngstown Connection. He attended The American Musical Dramatic Academy in New York and Youngstown State University for Musical theater. Most recently, Joshua has been in The national tours of Ragtime (Booker T. Understudy), Finding Neverland (Mr. Henshaw). Children’s Olympics, Sight and Sound Theatres to singing behind Sam Smith on the 2018 Grammy Awards. He recently became the artistic director of the historic Youngstown Playhouse. “Performing with Servant Stage is like being home again.”

Lindsey Grimble-Adams (Princess, Ensemble) is excited to be back onstage with her Servant Stage family. You last saw her in The Civil War. Lindsey’s favorite role is being a New Mama to Copper Warrior. Credits: Studied at The American Musical & Dramatic Academy, Nycc in Broadway’s Rocktopia, Equity Reading/Workshop of Off-Bways Disenchanted, Sight & Sound JESUS, Dutch Apple The Buddy Holly Story, HCFTA Show Boat, TIP's Once on this Island, STC's Dreamgirls, The Gretna Timbers, & Piercing Word. Film/TV: ESPN: Silver Bullet, Chicco Baby Products, Stanley Black & Decker DIYZ, RTO, Rutter's Super Bowl and Carry Me Home on Amazon Prime. Love to God always. Jeremiah 29:11. www.LindseyGrimble.com

Tori Guhl (Ensemble) is in 12th grade at Warwick High School. She has been performing since 6th grade, and is now heavily involved in the musical theater department and show choir/production companies at her school. She also has enjoyed performing outside of school with Servant Stage Company, Creative Pursuits Academy, and Popovsky Performing Arts Studio. Outside of theater, Tori enjoys talking with her friends and eating snacks. Tori is super excited to be in Amazing Grace this year, as she loves Servant Stage and their mission.

Caleb Heckman (Mr. Whitley, Ensemble) has enjoyed being involved in many productions with Servant Stage over the years, including on stage in The Music Man, A Christmas Carol, Titanic, and HMS Pinafore; as the music director for Daddy Long Legs; as an accompanist for I’ll Fly Away and several concerts in the Living Room Concert Series; and as a music director for Moana Jr, Once Upon a Mattress Jr, Frozen Jr. and a counselor for Once on this Island Jr. youth camps. Outside of Servant Stage, Caleb has worked as an actor, music director, or accompanist for Cavod Theatre and Cavod Academy, Susquehanna Stage Company, PRiMA Theatre, and The Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts. He is excited for to be bringing this beautiful story to life with Servant Stage Company!

Duane Hespell (Major Gray, Captain Newton U/S) Duane’s most recent appearance with Servant Stage was in the role of Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Previous appearances include roles in H.M.S. Pinafore, The Importance of Being Ernest and The Old Time Gospel Radio Hour Christmas Show. After this crazy year, Duane is more than excited to be sharing live storytelling once again. May this one leave a hopeful impression on all of our hearts to truly value each other and embrace the joy in each of life's moments, regardless of the circumstances.

David Hewitt (Haweis, Ensemble) is very excited to make his Servant Stage debut in this production of Amazing Grace! A few of his favorite roles over the years have been Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof, Lefou in Beauty and the Beast and Will Parker in Oklahoma. David would like to acknowledge his teachers and classmates from the Sight & Sound Conservatory class of 2019, as well as his family for all of their support. Most importantly, David would like to thank his beautiful wife, Maddie for her constant encouragement, patience and love.

Brooklyn Hilton (Ensemble) is delighted to be a part of another Servant Stage show! She is a homeschooled tenth grader who has been performing in the Lancaster area for seven years. Her favorite shows include Once Upon a Mattress (Lady Larken), As You Like It (Silvius), The Music Man (Ensemble), Ruth (Orpah), Moses (Young Miriam). Soli Deo Gloria

Gene Hole (Clow, Major Gray U/S, Ensemble) is thrilled to be working with the Servant Stage team again, having been a part of 4 previous productions with them. He regularly performs in various local theatrical venues, where his favorite roles include Gomez Addams (The Addams Family), Charlie Davenport (Annie Get Your Gun), Charley Cowell (The Music Man), Marcus Lycus (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum), and Perchik (Fiddler On The Roof), as well as roles in Titanic, My Fair Lady, Jekyll & Hyde, Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, Legally Blonde, and Little Shop of Horrors. He also enjoys working behind the scenes, as a director of productions such as The Diary of Anne Frank and Noises Off!, in addition to designing and building sets for those and other shows. In his spare time, he sleeps. Soli Deo Gloria.

Kristin Hurdleston (Sophie U/S, Carlotta U/S, Ensemble) is so excited to be in the ensemble and Sophie U/S in Amazing Grace! Kristin is a senior at LBC studying musical theatre and communication, and will be graduating this winter. Outside of school, she teaches tap, strengthening and stretching, and lyrical. Kristin grew up as a dancer, and has performed with Catalyst Collection Dance Company and other companies in Lancaster County. Previous roles onstage include Lina Lamont (Singin’ In The Rain), Ruth (Ruth), Dance Captain/Ensemble (Follies-Susquehanna Stage), Dance Captain/Featured Dancer (Bye Bye Birdie). She would like to thank the cast and crew for telling this amazing story! All glory to God!

Jeffrey Huyard (Ensemble) is a Singer first, Actor/Dancer second, and Fashionista Extraordinaire third. He grew up in Leola PA and found joy in musical performance late in his high school career. He found his love for music while involved in skilled vocal ensembles at Susquehanna University. His most recent performances include his roles in Newsies and Jesus Christ Superstar at Governor Mifflin Summer Theatre. Outside of performing, Jeff serves in worship and leads in young adult ministries at Calvary Church in Lancaster.

Mackenzie Islip (Ensemble) is delighted to be a part of Servant Stage’s production of Amazing Grace. She is entering her senior year at Lancaster Bible College as a musical theatre major and has been a part of LBC’s productions of Singin' In The Rain, Tradition, Ruth, and Bye Bye Birdie. She most recently played Grace Fryer in the college’s production of Radium Girls. Mackenzie is so excited to work alongside of the incredible Servant Stage team and is humbled by the opportunity to be a part of such a beautiful production. Mackenzie would like to thank her family and friends for being so encouraging and supportive of her passion for theater. Soli Deo Gloria.

Aden “AJ” Jackson (Ensemble) is very excited to be part of this amazing show, Amazing Grace! He has performed in several other shows with Servant Stage Company including The Old Time Gospel Radio Hour, Don’t Rock the Jukebox, Bye Bye Birdie JR, Godspell JR, and High School Musical JR. As a senior at Solanco High School he has enjoyed performing the role of Donkey in Shrek the Musical, as Willard in Footloose, and Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance. Aden plays the violin and sings in Solanco’s Chorale, an elite choral ensemble. He is active in his Boy Scout Troop and is currently working on his Eagle Rank. He would like to thank his family for their love and support.

Kayleigh Jarkowsky (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of Amazing Grace! Kayleigh is 16 years old and is currently a Junior at Harrisburg Christian School. Kayleigh also takes voice with Catherine Walker at Creative Pursuits Academy and has been in four cabarets there. Some of Kayleigh’s favorite SSC credits include The Old Time Gospel Radio Hour, Don’t Rock the Jukebox, Oklahoma JR, (Ado Annie), and Frozen JR. (Anna). Other favorites include, Oliver! (Pickpocket & Dance Captain) and Seussical JR. (Gertrude McFuzz) with LAPA, A Little Princess (Becky) with Dreamwrights, and Pippin (Catherine) with Susquehanna Stage. When not at rehearsal you can usually find Kayleigh playing with her dog Maggie and hanging out with friends. Kayleigh would like to thank her family and teachers for always supporting her. Psalms 100:2

Kayla Klase (Mary Catlett) is overwhelmed with gratitude and overjoyed to return to theatre with Servant Stage Company! Kayla has most recently performed with Servant Stage in A Christmas Carol: Audio Drama as well as their Living Room Concert Series. You may have also seen her in A Million Dreams, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Sing, Sing, Swing!, among others! Other credits include: LanCarolers (Prima Theatre); Holiday Inn (Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre), “Mary Martin of Tours” in Sister Act (DADT); “Anna Maria” in Godspell (Prima Theatre); No Easy Road to Freedom (Gretna Theatre). Love and gratitude to Shaun, and her family and friends!

Avery William Klees (Ensemble) is 20 and is a graduate of Towanda High School class of 2019. Avery has been in many other productions such as Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Annie Get Your Gun (Frank Buttler) and Shrek the Musical (Shrek) in Towanda, PA. Ever since moving to Lancaster in September of 2019 he has been searching for a community theater to pursue his passion for theatre and he truly believes he has found his home at Servant Stage. Avery was also a video editor on Servant Stage’s The Civil War as well as Once upon a Time. Avery would like to thank his family for the constant support and his high school drama teacher for inspiring his love of acting.

Amanda Lewis (Sophie, Ensemble) is a Virginia raised girl who made Lancaster her new home when she moved here to perform and study at Sight & Sound Theaters. She was in Servant Stage’s production of The Marvelous Wonderettes and has been a part of several of their youth camps, most recently directing High School Musical 2 Jr. She was also seen in this area as Belle in EPAC’s production of Beauty and the Beast. A few other favorite shows include Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), Seussical (Gertrude), Peter Pan (Wendy) and Hairspray (Amber). She loves being busy and does many things! She is a nanny, a wedding hair stylist, a performer, a hair and skin care consultant, a wife and a mom. She and her husband were both homeschooled their whole lives in big families of 5 and 9 kids. Amanda is thrilled to be back working with Servant Stage. She adores this company and can not wait for you to see the show. She loves life and every opportunity she’s given!

Hannah Lingenfelter (Ensemble) is a sophomore at LBC in the Musical Theatre Department. She is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies in December of 2023. This is her first production with Servant Stage, and she could not be more thrilled to work with the amazing cast and crew of Amazing Grace. Some of Hannah’s favorite past roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Olga Mara in LBC’s production of Singin’ in the Rain. Hannah wishes the cast and crew to “break a leg” and hopes you all enjoy the show!

Mary Ellen McVicker (Ensemble) is a sophomore at Lancaster Bible College who is a part of the musical theatre program. She is thrilled and thankful for the opportunity to be in the cast of Amazing Grace and feels honored to work with the rest of the cast. A few roles she has played as in the past consist of Jemima in Cats, Laozi in Mulan, and Erysichthon’s mother (young) in Metamorphosis. She would like to thank her close friends for all of their love and support, her parents for always being there and supporting her through the years, and the stage crew and director for making this whole show possible.