Kayla Bassoff
Kayla Bassoff is excited to be performing in one of Servant Stage’s teen productions for the third time! She has previously been in many summer camps with Servant Stage, such as BYE BYE BIRDIE JR, GODSPELL JR, and GETTING TO KNOW OKLAHOMA! as well. Kayla is a senior at Warwick High School and is very involved in various honors societies, clubs, and musical groups there. Some of her favorite roles she’s performed as are Laurey in GETTING TO KNOW OKLAHOMA! (Servant Stage Company), the ‘O Bless the Lord My Soul’ soloist in GODSPELL JR (Servant Stage Company), a featured vocalist in WANDERLUST (Creative Pursuits Studio), and a featured vocalist in WE GOT THE BEAT (EPAC).
Ethan Black
Hello there! My name is Ethan Black. This is my third show with Servant Stage and I am thrilled to be a part of it! Previous acting credits include: Olaf in FROZEN JR (Servant Stage Company), Charlie Bucket in WILLY WONKA JR (Cavod Theatre), ensemble in BACKSTAGE: THE MUSICAL (BTBD Productions) and 5 years of various shows with SIGHT & SOUND THEATRES. With God opening this door for me, I’m excited and thankful to dive in with this incredible theater and amazing friends!
Paris Black
Paris Black is ecstatic to be rockin’ in her fourth show at Servant Stage! Past credits include: Alice in ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR (Cavod Theatre), Ti Moune in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR and Queen Iduna in FROZEN JR (Servant Stage), and Violet in BACKSTAGE: THE MUSICAL (B2BD Productions). When not onstage or buried beneath scholastic responsibilities, she can be found entranced in a book, her piano, or belting show tunes in the shower. She wants to give her sincerest thanks to her parents, for their loving support and constant chauffeur service, her brothers Ethan and Josh for putting up with forementioned shower singing, and the incredible cast and crew that made this show such a memorable journey!
Maddie Ciliento
Maddie Ciliento, a senior, is so excited for her fifth show with Servant Stage. She has been in multiple other productions with Lampeter Strasburg High School, Lancaster Mennonite High School, Cavod Theatre, Popovsky Performing Arts Center, and more. She has been taking professional voice lessons from Wieand Vocal Studio for 8 years, and currently dances at Premiere Danse Academy. She wants to thank Wally and Jonathan for this opportunity, and all of her family and friends for always supporting her!
Brennen Eshleman
Brennen Eshleman is thrilled to be a part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! He is a senior at Mount Calvary Christian School and is 17 years old. Some of his favorite theatrical credits include Lefou in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (EPAC), Hansel in HANSEL AND GRETEL (MCCS), Jud Fry in OKLAHOMA JR (Servant Stage), Jacob Marley in A CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CAROL (Susquehanna Stage), and many more! Brennen would like to thank the staff and crew of Servant Stage for this opportunity and his castmates for all the memories, along with his parents for their love and support.
Hailey Fafel
Hailey Fafel is extremely excited and grateful to be making her debut with Servant Stage for DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! She is a 2019 graduate of Penn Manor High School, and in high school she appeared as “Mary Poppins” in MARY POPPINS, “Schwarzy” in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, as well as “Flotsam” in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Outside of school, over the last decade she has performed with other local and professional theatres including Cavod Academy of the Arts, Prima Theatre, Sight & Sound Theatres and Theatre of the Seventh Sister. Starting June of 2020, Hailey will be performing with Re-CreationUSA for their 46th National Tour. She is beyond grateful for every performing opportunity that she has been given and would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for all their support over the years. Many many thanks to everyone at SSC for the awesome opportunity to be involved in this production!
Riley Fidler
Riley Fidler is thrilled to be in her first Servant Stage production! Riley is 12 years old and a 6th grade student at Fritz Elementary School. She began dancing at age 5 and is a current student of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. She also studies Voice and Acting. Riley has appeared in local Musical Productions including EPAC’s FROZEN JR (Middle Elsa), Popovsky Performing Art’s ALADDIN JR (Genie), Cavod Theatre’s SHREK JR (Teen Fiona), Dutch Apple Theatre’s PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES (Joy). She is currently co-directing her school play, THE WIZARD OF OZ, with her teacher. In addition to performing in shows, she also enjoys being a Cheerleader. Riley would like to thank her Dance, Voice, and Acting instructors for all their encouragement!
Henry Greiner
Henry Greiner is thrilled to be returning to Servant Stage in his third Teen JUKEBOX production! Henry, a sophomore at Lancaster Catholic High School, has performed with Fulton Theatre, Dutch Apple, EPAC, Popovsky Studio and Creative Pursuits Studio. Favorite credits include PETER PAN (Lost Child), A CHRISTMAS STORY (Ralphie), LES MIS (Gavroche), SCHOOL OF ROCK (Lawrence), and of course, Teen JUKEBOX! Thank you Wally and everyone at Servant Stage for this amazing opportunity!! And always to Mom and Dad, Will and Drew, Grammy and Pop, Mima and Pipa, and my amazing friends for your constant support.
Elle Herson
Elle Herson is an 8th grade homeschool student and thrilled to be a part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! Elle recently appeared with Servant Stage in FROZEN JR. (Young Elsa) and LET FREEDOM RING! In addition to Servant Stage, Elle has had the opportunity to perform at the American Music Theatre, Barley Sheaf Theater, SALT, Piercing Word, and at West Chester Studios for the Performing Arts. Her experience with TV/commercial includes work with PGW, YMCA, the Discovery Channel, and the Philadelphia Convention and Business Bureau. Elle has had the honor of singing and signing the National Anthem for the Lancaster Barnstormers, Camden Riversharks, Brandywine Polo Club and on the boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ. Elle is honored to be a part of Servant Stage and thankful for her friends in JUKEBOX who inspire, educate, challenge, and entertain. Above all, Elle’s passion is to live for Jesus Christ, who because of His grace, is her Savior and Lord!
Josh Hess
After making his Servant Stage Company debut last year in Meredith Wilson’s THE MUSIC MAN, Josh Hess is more excited than ever to return to the stage alongside his newfound theater family in DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX. Besides his adventure last year in River City, Josh appeared in A COLEMAN CLASSIC CHRISTMAS with Steitz City Players over the course of the holiday season and became a barista at Starbucks Coffee Company. Josh is currently nineteen and lives with his parents, two siblings, two cats, and a dog. After graduating from ELCO High School last year, he is pushing himself harder than ever to make theater more than a hobby in his life. Speaking of hobbies, when Josh is not making lattes or rehearsing, he can usually be found singing, playing the piano, or talking to friends. Lastly, Josh would like to thank Johnathan, Wally, and the rest of the Servant Stage Company staff for being incredibly passionate about what they do, his parents and friends for being supportive of his theater ventures, and his cast-mates for bringing this wonderful show to life.
Lilly Houck
I’m Lilly Houck, a 14 year old 8th grader at Lincoln Middle School. I’ve been playing piano and flute since elementary school, and started taking voice lessons in 6th grade with Reji Woods. I’ve also taken dance classes from K-6th grade. I’ve been in theater shows with my elementary school and voice studio, also performing a few solo gigs, such as the young musicians showcase. In my free time I usually draw or write, and during the fall I’ll most likely be involved with field hockey and marching band.
Allie Hynoski
Allie Hynoski is thrilled to be apart of her 7th show with Servant Stage! She has been in many productions all around the area and has been doing theater for over 8 years! Shows she has been in include LES MISERABLES, THE MUSIC MAN, WIZARD OF OZ, OLD-TIME GOSPEL RADIO HOUR, SHERLOCK HOLMES, GYPSY, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, American Music Theatre Christmas shows and many more. She currently goes to school at the Center of Performing and Fine Arts. “I just can’t wait to rock around the JUKEBOX!”
Abby Jackson
Abby Jackson is delighted to be performing in DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX. Some of her favorite credits include playing Edwina in DEAR EDWINA JR at Hershey Area Playhouse, performing in CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE AGES with Piercing Word, playing a General's Daughter in PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Cavod Theatre, and performing JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Dutch Apple. Abby has also enjoyed performances at other local theaters including Reji Woods Productions, EPAC, and Popovsky Performing Arts. Abby was also recently thrilled to be selected as the first place recipient for her vocal performance in Susquahanna's Stages yearly SHINING STARS TALENT SHOW in the teen division. Abby also loves art and advocating for people with special needs. Abby hopes to follow in her grandparent's footsteps and pursue a career in music and theater. Luke 19:10
Aden Jackson
Aden (AJ) Jackson is very excited to be part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! He has performed in several other shows with Servant Stage Company including BYE BYE BIRDIE JR, GODSPELL JR, and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR. As a sophomore at Solanco High School he has enjoyed performing the role of Donkey in SHREK THE MUSICAL and as Willard in FOOTLOOSE. Aden plays the violin in his high school orchestra and sings in Solanco’s Chorale, an elite ensemble and the chorus. 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.
Keturah Jackson
Keturah Jackson is excited to be performing in DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX. Keturah’s passion for theater was ignited years ago at a Servant Stage camp. Some of her favorite credits include playing Kelli in DEAR EDWINA JR (Hershey Area Playhouse), Jane Banks in MARY POPPINS (EPAC) and Sadie in PEACE, LOVE & CUPCAKES (Ducth Apple). She also loved her upbeat performance in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Dutch Apple). Keturah has also performed at various shows at Cavod Theatre. When not performing, Keturah enjoys gymnastics (especially tumbling), art, and baking; she even has her own baking company which she started when she was 12. John 3:16
Kayleigh Jarkowsky
Kayleigh Jarkowsky is so excited to return to Servant Stage! Kayleigh is homeschooled and 15 years old. Kayleigh studies at The Lancaster Academy in choir and acting, and most recently was in SEUSSICAL JR as Gertrude McFuzz. Kayleigh also takes voice with Sarah Cope at Creative Pursuits Studio and has been in three cabarets with CPS. Some of Kayleigh’s favorite Servant Stage credits include JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT!, SEUSSICAL JR (Gertrude), JUMP, JIVE, AND JUKEBOX!, OKLAHOMA JR (Ado Annie), and FROZEN JR (Anna). Other favorite credits include WIZARD OF OZ, PETER PAN JR, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, and OLIVER! with LAPA, and A LITTLE PRINCESS (Becky) with Dreamwrights. When Kayleigh isn’t on stage, she is usually found playing with her dog Maggie and dancing like a chicken. Kayleigh would like to thank her parents, sister, and teachers for always supporting her. Psalm 100:2
Avery Williams Klees
Avery William Klees is 19 and this is his first Servant Stage production. Avery 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 Butler) and SHREK THE MUSICAL (Shrek) in Towanda, PA. Ever since moving to Lancaster in September he has been searching for a community theater to pursue his passion for theatre with and he truly believes he has found his home at Servant Stage. Avery is also in the process of producing his own movie and is expecting that to be available in the summer of 2020. Avery would like to thank his family for the constant support and his high school drama teacher, Emily Hockenberry for inspiring his love of acting.
Eliana Kreider
Eliana Kreider is very excited to be returning to Servant Stage Company with DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! Eliana is 19 years old and has been in theatre for the past five years. Some of her favorite past productions include THE MUSIC MAN with Servant Stage Company, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN with Cavod Theatre, and NEWSIES with Street Lamp Productions. When not performing, Eliana loves to dance, read, write, bake, and watch movies with her friends. She would like to thank her family for their continual support and, as always, many thanks to God for this opportunity!
Zoe Martin
Zoe Martin is extremely excited to be a part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! She has participated in several Servant Stage Company productions including HONK! JR, INTO THE WOODS JR, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR, and GODSPELL JR. A sophomore at Dayspring Christian Academy, she has most recently been seen as “Anna” in Ephrata Performing Arts Center’s FROZEN JR, and as a pirate’s daughter in Cavod Theatre’s PIRATES OF PENZANCE. When Zoe is not on stage, she enjoys spending time painting and drawing. She feels blessed to have another opportunity to use the gifts and talents God has given her to bring joy to those around her.
Cody McSherry
Cody McSherry is a junior at Lancaster Catholic High School. He has been in numerous Servant Stage Company productions and is so thankful for this opportunity to be part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! Cody is also known locally as an accordionist, organist, and vocalist.
Addison Niven
Addison Niven is so thankful to be part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! Addison's favorite credits include Dutch Apple's ANNIE (Duffy), Dutch Apple's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Fan), CMS's LION KING JR (Rafiki), EPAC's FROZEN JR (Snow Chorus Dancer), Susquehanna Stage Co's HONK JR, (Greylag) and of course Servant Stage's JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT and JUMP, JIVE, AND JUKEBOX (Dancer). Addison is a member of Select Singers, a PMEA rep, a public speaker and a dance student. Addison wants to thank God, her friends, family and teachers for their continued support. Thank you to Wally, and the entire Servant Stage team for this opportunity.
Brady Norgaard
Brady Norgaard, age 14, is ready to rock the JUKEBOX! Brady loves performing with Servant Stage and was most recently seen with Servant Stage in FROZEN JR, THE MUSIC MAN, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR, JUMP, JIVE, AND JUKEBOX, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, TITANIC, JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT, and OLD TIME GOSPEL RADIO HOUR. Brady recently performed in the 2012-2019 American Music Theater Christmas Shows, as well as playing Curious George in CURIOUS GEORGE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Brady has also performed with the Fulton Theatre, Creative Works Lancaster, Piercing Word, Prima Theatre, Theater Harrisburg, and Lancaster Bible College. Brady would like to thank Servant Stage Company, his family, and teachers for this great opportunity.
Sydney Norgaard
Sydney Norgaard, age 16, is ready to rock the JUKEBOX! Sydney was most recently seen in Servant Stage’s FROZEN JR, THE MUSIC MAN, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR, JUMP, JIVE, AND JUKEBOX, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, OLD TIME GOSPEL RADIO HOUR, and SHERLOCK HOLMES. Recent credits include American Music Theater’s SONGS OF THE SILVER SCREEN and the 2011-2017 Christmas Shows. Sydney recently performed in the Fulton’s productions of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, WIZARD OF OZ, and CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG as well as MOSES and JONAH at Sight & Sound Theatres. Sydney has performed with Prima Theatre, Creative Works Lancaster, Ephrata Performing Arts Center, Piercing Word, and Lancaster Bible College as well. Many thanks to Servant Stage, her family, and wonderful teachers for this great opportunity.
Elizabeth Plakans
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Plakans, a Manheim Township High School Junior, is excited to be a part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! She previously appeared in Servant Stage Company’s THE MUSIC MAN, JUMP, JIVE, AND JUKEBOX, and OLD-TIME GOSPEL RADIO HOUR, and has also been cast by the Fulton Theatre, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Ephrata Performing Arts Center, Prima, Bartos Theatrical Group and Popovsky Performing Arts Studio musicals over the past 5 years. She regularly performs at school and church, and sings the National Anthem for MTHS athletics and the Lancaster Barnstormers. She was recently crowned Miss Red Rose City’s Outstanding Teen for 2020. Lizzie thanks Wally for sharing his skills and encouragement, and for giving her another amazing opportunity to serve the community doing what she loves! She also thanks her parents, Lulu, Anita, and her friends for their love and support.
Josh Sharp
Josh Sharp is very excited for the opportunity to perform with Servant Stage in DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! Previously Josh performed at SIGHT & SOUND THEATRES for two years in their production of JESUS as Malachi. He has also performed in the play ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD as Alfred and in the musical FOOTLOOSE as Garvin. In the future Josh hopes to pursue acting as a career and is inspired by the works of Marvel’s AVENGERS.
Riley Shroyer
Riley Shroyer is so excited to be a part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX. She has previously performed with Servant Stage in numerous youth camps. She is homeschooled and in 9th grade. She has always enjoyed performing and has been seen at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, American Music Theatre, Popovsky Performing Arts Studio, Lancaster Academy, Lancaster Bible College, and EPAC. She has been dancing at Pulse Dance Studio for 8 years and is part of the Teen Regional Company. She takes voice lessons with Joanne Abrom. Riley also looks forward to being part of the Servant Stage Apprentice Company. She would like to thank her family and Servant Stage for this opportunity.
Olivia Tran-Speros
Olivia Tran-Speros is so excited to be a part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX! She has done multiple shows with Servant Stage. Olivia has also done shows at EPAC, The Fulton Opera House, Popovsky Performing Arts, and other local theater companies. She would like to thank her Jessica Dey and Creative Pursuits Studio as well as her friends and family. Thanks Johnathan and Wally!
Kylee Waller
Kylee Waller, a junior at Lampeter Strasburg high school, is thrilled to be returning to the stage for this year's teen production of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX. In school she enjoys being involved in varsity cheerleading, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, chamber choir, and spring musicals. Out of school, she enjoys going to various music lessons, baking, and spending time with her friends. She would like to thank Wally and the entire Servant Stage family for this incredible opportunity and her family and friends for supporting her every step of the way.
Audrey Whisman
Audrey Whisman is a 9th grader at Manheim Township High School. She is super excited to perform in her second production with Servant Stage Company! She has recently performed with Cavod Theatre, Fulton Theatre, Popovsky Performing Arts, and other local theaters. Audrey is thrilled to be a part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX and is honored to work alongside such a talented cast and crew!
Hannah Whisman
Hannah Whisman is extremely excited to be performing with Servant Stage again! She is 16 years old and a sophomore at Lancaster Country Day School. Some of her favorite shows include PETER PAN (Wendy U/S, Jane, Lost Boy) and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR (Ti Moune) at the Fulton Theatre, MARY POPPINS JR (Winifred Banks) at Cavod Theatre, and JUMP, JIVE, AND JUKEBOX (Dancer/Vocalist) with Servant Stage. She is incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity to be a part of DON’T ROCK THE JUKEBOX, and she would like to thank her friends and family for all of their love and support.
Wally Calderon
(Director/Choreographer)
Originally from Green Bay, WI, Wally Calderon earned his BFA in Music Theatre Performance and Direction from Ohio Northern University. For over 15 years, Wally traveled the country as a freelance performer, director, and choreographer. Notable stays include the Miracle Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN, The Palace Theatre in Manchester, NH, Hershey Park, and the highly credited Stagedoor Manor in upstate New York. Wally moved to Lancaster in 2012 where he spent five amazing years holding multiple positions at Sight & Sound Theatres. He considers it an honor and a blessing to be a part of Servant Stage Company and of a community that is so supportive of the arts in Lancaster. “Special thanks to my wonderful wife Andrea, sweetest daughter Joyanna , and our newest addition Juliet. All the glory to God for the amazing gifts and opportunities He has given me!” Psalms 149:3
Katelyn Coryell
(Stage Manager)
Katelyn Coryell is a Lanco based performing artist and teacher. She can be found teaching contemporary dance at Viktor Yeliohan’s International Ballet Academy, teaching acting electives for Junior and Senior High students at Veritas Academy, or making lattes at Copper Cup on Columbia Avenue. Recent Servant Stage Credits: MY FAIR LADY, THE MUSIC MAN. SSC Youth Theatre: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR, FROZEN JR. Love and hugs to the FamJam, my pals, and our amazing, loving God; without Him I am nothing. Matthew 5:16. The University of the Arts, BFA Musical Theater. www.katelynmariecoryell.com Instagram: @katelynmariecoryell
Michael DiSciullo
(Stage Manager)
Michael DiSciullo is thrilled to be returning to Servant Stage after being heavily involved last season. He is currently a freshmen Live Production major at Lancaster Bible College. After kicking the year off stage managing FROZEN JR with Servant Stage, he is so excited to be involved in this amazing, high energy production. Favorite Servant Stage credits include JUMP, JIVE, AND JUKEBOX! (SM), THE MUSIC MAN (SM) and JOY TO THE WORLD (SM). Many thanks to his friends and family for supporting him, and to Servant Stage for the opportunity.
Jennifer Felty
(Music Director)
Jennifer Felty is excited to be back vocal directing another installment of JUKEBOX! She has also music directed for LBC (GODSPELL, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SEUSSICAL and Director/Music Director of SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN) and for Piercing Word. Her directing credits include: ALL IS CALM, HONK!, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, HELLO, DOLLY!, PETER PAN, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, and PIRATES OF PENZANCE. Jen has a BMus in Vocal Performance from Houghton College and a MMus from Penn State in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. She is a member of Actor's Equity and has performed in musicals, operas, and in concert, as well as the Grand Ol' Opry. Favorite roles: Denise (SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN), Mabel (PIRATES OF PENZANCE), Eliza (MY FAIR LADY), and Carrie (CAROUSEL). Jennifer is currently growing her new creative business which includes directing shows, doing photography, and teaching voice. Her absolute favorite role is that of wife to David and mother to Noah and Bailey. www.RedAccordionStudios.com
Sarah Kendrick
(Costume Coordinator)
Originally from the Washington, DC metro area, Sarah Kendrick now lives in York, PA. She earned her BA in Visual Arts from UMBC. She was a member of the Army National Guard and worked for the Department of Defense before pursuing her MFA in Costume Design at UC Davis. Sarah has worked on costumes for theater and film. Sarah is passionate about theater for youth and spent the previous seven years teaching technical theater at a private high school near Baltimore. Sarah lives with her husband, three kids, three dogs, two cats, fabulous mother-in-law, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Benjamin Snyder
(Audio Engineer)
Benjamin Snyder has been working as a freelance sound technician in the Lancaster area for the past 3 years. Currently a senior at Millersville University, Benjamin is pursuing a B.S. in Music Industry with a focus in Music Production. Aside from working as a sound technician, Benjamin serves as the principal percussionist for Millersville's Wind and Percussion Ensembles.
Shaun Ressler
(Audio Engineer)
Shaun Ressler is no stranger to Servant Stage Company, having designed sound for nearly a dozen of Servant Stage’s past productions and acted in several as well. He has a passion for theater, sound design, and singing, and has also worked with Ephrata Performing Arts Center, PPAS, OperaLancaster, and Cavod Theatres, to name a few. Shaun graduated from Millersville University with a BA in Music (Voice) and a BS in Computer Science, and works as a Software Engineer for Cargas Systems. Many thanks to Kayla and the SSC team for all their support and encouragement!