Robert Bigley (Henry Cooper) is delighted to return to Servant Stage Co. in this wonderful project. A familiar face to Lancaster theatre audiences, Robert has twice appeared with Servant Stage (Titanic, HMS Pinafore), and performs frequently with the Fulton Theatre (Mamma Mia!, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Newsies, Big the Musical), and 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

Brianna Brady (Emma Schmidt) is a recent graduate from the musical theatre program at Lancaster Bible College. She is so thankful to be in the cast of Prodigal, and thrilled to be once again working with Servant Stage. A few of her favorite roles include Kathy Selden in Singin’ in the Rain, Sandy in Grease, Kim MacAfee in Bye-Bye Birdie, and Madeleine Astor in Titanic. Brianna would like to thank her parents for believing in her, and her friends and loved ones for bringing their laughter to help tackle every challenge. Soli Deo Gloria.

Brandon Cameron (Jake Connelly)

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Christen Demnitz (Ensemble) is extremely grateful to be joining her first ever Servant Stage Production. In addition to currently participating behind the scenes with Sight and Sound Theater's Esther, she has performed with several New Jersey based theaters including Brundage Park PlayHouse (Fiddler on the Roof-Fruma Sarah), Pax Amicus Theater (The Laughing Princess-Princess), Livingston Theater Company (How to Succeed-Rosemary), Centenary Stage Company (Give a Mouse a Cookie-Boy), The Cabaret Theater (Director's Showcase-Narrator) and College Ave Players (Fuddy Meers- Claire) A deep and appreciative thank you to Wally and Servant Stage for this wonderful opportunity and a hello and I love you to all family and loved ones. God bless you!

Ellen Grace Diehl (Margaret) is delighted to be a part of this project and to be making her Servant Stage debut! Select credits: Gigi (Gigi), Sophie (Mamma Mia), Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Gypsy Rose Lee (Louise), Sibella (A Gentleman's Guide...), Belle (Beauty and the Beast). Ellen previously studied with Chambersburg Ballet Theatre and the National Theatre School of Ireland. She will graduate with a B.A. in Theatre this Spring from Messiah University and currently teaches at several local dance studios. www.ellengracediehl.com

Zachary Fernback (Diggory Cooper) is so ecstatic to return to Servant Stage for this incredible opportunity. Zach is a recent graduate of Lancaster Bible College earning a BFA in Musical Theatre and Biblical Studies. He is also a graduate of the Sight and Sound Conservatory (2016). Some of Zach’s favorite credits include Singin’ In The Rain (Cosmo), Ruth (Mahlon), Hello Dolly! (Waiter-BarnabyU/S) with LBC; Newsies (Race/Fight Captain) with EPAC; Samson (Ensemble) with Sight and Sound Theaters; Titanic (Latimer); Featured Dancer in Sing, Sing, Swing with Servant Stage; and Lead Candy Cane/Tea in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ with CPYB. Zach would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support.

Gene Hole (Hal, Doctor, Ensemble) is excited to be a part of another spectacular Servant Stage production, having most recently been seen as Charlie Cowell in 2019’s The Music Man. He studied theatre at Evangel University and he regularly performs in various local theatrical venues. Favorite roles include Gomez Addams (The Addams Family), Charlie Davenport (Annie Get Your Gun), 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.

Caleb Hughes (Barrett Cooper) is thrilled to join the Servant Stage family and serve in the cast of Prodigal. Originally from Southwest Virginia, Caleb received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Liberty University before working professionally with Sight and Sound Theatres. After pursuing his M.A. in Theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Caleb and his wife, Rachel, moved back to Lancaster, PA where they welcomed their son, Arrow, into the world. Caleb currently serves as the Artistic Director for Piercing Word and loves using theatre for the sake of the gospel. He’s honored to be a part of this original work that magnifies the Father’s heart for His children.

Britt Jarkowsky (Ensemble) is excited to return to Servant Stage for Prodigal! Britt's Servant Stage credits include Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas, Titanic, and Old Time Gospel Radio Hour! She has also been blessed to work with Servant Stage backstage interning and on staff for Bye Bye Birdie; Sing, Sing, Swing, Seussical Jr. and she can't wait to return as staff for camps this summer. Britt is a recent 2021 graduate of Lancaster Bible College earning a BFA in Musical Theatre and Biblical Studies. Some of her other favorite credits include, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Sally), Ruth (Orpah), Hello Dolly (Minnie Fay), Bye Bye Birdie (Ursula Merkle/Kim U/S) with LBC, and The Three Little Pigs (Sui) with Red Accordion Studios. Britt is a voice teacher at Menchey Music and loves working with her students! Britt would like to thank Servant Stage and Tyler for this incredible story, and her family and friends for their love and support. All Glory To God!

Avery William Klees (Smith, Clyde, Ensemble) is 20 and this is his first official 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 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 highschool drama teacher, Emily Hockenberry for inspiring his love of acting.

Dylan Loraw (Young Barrett Cooper) is an 8th grader in the Downingtown School District. He has been on the stage for nearly five years now working at many different theaters such as Sight and Sound, American Music Theatre, Dutch Apple, SALT, Revival productions, Springer studios and others. He is so excited for Tyler Hoover and for Servant Stage and so grateful to be a part of this production. He is thrilled to get to help tell this poignant and timeless parable in a new light and share the stage with so many beautiful voices and so much talent. Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine! IG@dylanjloraw

Meagan Mapson (Ensemble) is blessed to be a part of an original show with Servant Stage and to work with some dear friends and colleagues. You may have seen her ruling as the head housekeeper for Henry Higgins as Mrs. Pearce in My Fair Lady and doing the “Shipoopi” as Ethel Toffelmeier in The Music Man with Servant Stage in 2019. Other local theater credits include Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins with Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Nun Ensemble in Sister Act: The Musical at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Mrs. Sowerberry/Mrs. Bedwin in Oliver! at Gretna Theatre, The Sour Kangaroo in Seussical at The Fulton Theatre, Agatha in Guys and Dolls at The Fulton Theatre and Ensemble/Statue in The Hunchback of Notre Dame at The Fulton Theatre. Meagan enjoys working as a preschool assistant teacher at Lititz Christian School, as well as teaching ESL lessons to children in China for VIPKID. She lives in Manheim with her husband Jeff, where they happily watch movies on Disney Plus at home and go to Hersheypark and sailing the open seas on cruise vacations. Check out our travel channel on YouTube, Mapping with the Mapsons! Much love to Jeff, her friends and family and Servant Stage. All glory to God! Galatians 2:20 www.meaganmapson.com

Ella Murray (Young Rachel Cooper, Ensemble) is so excited to be performing again with Servant Stage! Ella loves everything musical theater and has also acted with Piercing Word, Lebanon Community Theatre, Cavod Theatre, and Lancaster Mennonite. Her favorite role she’s played is Cinderella from Into the Woods. Ella would like to thank her family for their support and the production team for their hard work.

Brad Myer (Young Henry Cooper, Weston, Ensemble) is very excited to join Servant Stage Company in their production of Prodigal! Past Servant Stage credits include Daddy Long Legs (Jervis Pendleton U/S), The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), Let Freedom Ring, and many more! Brad is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre and Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College. He has been performing for over a decade with local professional and community theaters. A few favorite credits include Voices of Christmas and Joseph with Sight and Sound Theatres, Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby Tucker) and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Linus van Pelt) with Lancaster Bible College, and Passion: The Musical (Judas, Pilate, John), and The One Story (Jesus) with Piercing Word. Thanks to Wally Calderon, Tyler Hoover, and the rest of the Prodigal production team! Soli Deo Gloria!

Jack Packer (Young Diggory Cooper) is excited to perform again with Servant Stage. Most recently, he was seen on several episodes of Servant Stage’s Living Room Concert Series. He also performed with Servant Stage in the 2019 production of Let Freedom Ring. Other credits include Elf the Musical (Michael Hobbs), Finding Neverland National Tour (Jack/Peter), Holiday Inn (Charlie Winslow), JESUS (Young Jesus), A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim). When Jack is not on stage, you might find him riding bikes with his friends, eating sour candy, playing video games, or learning a new song on his ukelele. He thanks his family, friends, and teachers for their love and support. Isaiah 25:1 Follow on Instagram @jackryanpacker

Elizabeth Rickard (Ensemble) is ecstatic to perform in her fourth Servant Stage production, having previously appeared as Mrs. Squires in The Music Man, the Queen of Transylvania/Ensemble in My Fair Lady, and in Titanic. She also has credits with Piercing Word, including Ruth and Naomi in Ruth, Peter’s Wife in I Peter, and miscellaneous roles in Daniel and Corinthians. She was in the choir for the American premiere of The Luther Oratorio and also enjoyed appearing in The Secret Garden with CAFE. She has been pleased to help with dialect coaching for various productions around the community. Elizabeth has sung with choirs and worship teams for various churches, also serving with drama and children's ministries, and teaches voice and piano lessons. “Glory to God, and thanks to my family.”

Jon Rider (J. Winston Steele) is extremely proud to be part of Prodigal. Audiences may recognize him from Servant Stage productions of My Fair Lady, A Christmas Carol, Titanic, and The Old Time Gospel Radio Hour. He played Rooster in the Broadway tour of Annie, originated the role of Abraham in Sight & Sound’s Abraham and Sarah, and starred in the Veritas Press video series, The Gospels. Jon has authored several books, including The BIBLE: By The Numbers, to encourage people of all ages to read their Bibles, A Journey To Contentment, his book of devotions, MARTYR, his historical musical drama, and The Double Enigma, a spy novel. As always, Jon dedicates his work to the Lord, Who blesses him every day through his wonderful wife, Kristen.

Jonathan Schaeffer (Malcolm Jeffries, Ensemble) just moved to Lancaster from Texas and is excited to be a part of his first production with Servant Stage. He has played a variety of roles from Shakespeare's Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing to the Cat in the Hat in Seussical the Musical. Some other recent shows he's done have been Tarzan the Musical (Clayton) and Madagascar the Musical (King Julien), both with the Wichita Theatre in Texas, and Sermon on the Mount and Passion the Musical with Piercing Word in Lancaster, PA. Jonathan is currently working on his degree in Aviation through Liberty University with plans to become a commercial airline pilot. In the meantime he helps his dad run a business, and if he ever has any spare time, he loves to play volleyball and participate in anything outdoors.

Joy Schaeffer (Rachel Cooper, Ensemble) moved from Texas to Lancaster recently and is thrilled to be in her first production with Servant Stage. She has been singing, acting, music directing and directing with her community theaters and churches for over 25 years. Some of her favorite shows have been, Narnia the Musical (White Witch), The Sound of Music (Maria), Little Women the Musical (Marmee), Mary Poppins (Mrs. Banks), Tarzan the Musical (Kala), and Miracle on 34th Street (Doris Walker), but what has really brought her joy was getting to share the stage with her wonderful husband, James, and her four fantastic kids who love the theater too. You could say it has truly been a family affair. As well, Joy has been a worship leader for many years and just recently finished homeschooling the last of her children. It is a new season in life and she is very grateful to Servant Stage for this exciting opportunity to get involved.

Richard Weaver (Harold Jenkins, Ensemble) is so thrilled to be back at Servant Stage! You may have seen him in 2017s Sing Sing Swing. Richard grew up in Lancaster County and has been performing locally for many theaters including The Fulton Theatre, The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, The Bird-in-Hand Stage, and many more! Some of his favorite roles include Ensemble in Treasure Island, an Extra in Disney’s Newsies at the Fulton Theatre and Horton the Elephant in Seussical the Musical at Cavod Theatre. When not performing he can be found teaching acting classes and/or directing shows for kids! A big thanks to his friends, family, teachers, and God. Go follow him on Instagram @richard__weaver!

Emily Wick (Ensemble) is excited to join the cast of Prodigal! Emily is a performer and a teacher from Wisconsin who most recently toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre. She was last seen in Lancaster in Joy to the World with Servant Stage and The Home Game at Bird-in-Hand Stage. Other credits include Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama (Martha Kenton), Dracula (Lucy Westenra), and Meet Me in St. Louis (Esther Smith). She has also toured as an ensemble member with Musical Mysteries and More, a murder mystery dinner theatre company. Emily has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Rockford University. Sending love to her family-- Mom, Dad, Josh, Matt, and Gabe.

Reji Woods (Everett Baker) is thrilled to work again with Servant Stage Company in this production of Prodigal. He has performed throughout the United States as well as in Paris, Amsterdam, and India! Reji is the co-founder/owner Bending Threads Cabaret Company based in New York, NY, and the founder of Reji Woods Productions based in Lancaster, PA. Broadway: Rocktopia. New York/Off-Broadway: The Wiz, Black Nativity, Romeo & Juliet, and Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe, Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death. Tour/Regional: Titanic, Big River, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Seussical: The Musical, Jamaica, Guys & Dolls, West Side Story, Chess, Jonah, Moses, Is There Life After High School?, and Little Shop of Horrors. A lover of the stage and screen, Reji is thrilled to have had featured roles in Orange Is The New Black and the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Thanks to Wally and Tyler for this amazing opportunity!