Brady Norgaard (Ensemble), age 16, is ready to share this wonderful story with audiences! Brady loves performing with Servant Stage and was most recently seen with Servant Stage in Rock Around the Clock, Newsies, Once Upon a Mattress, Aladdin Jr., Don’t Rock the Jukebox, Frozen Jr., 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 2021 American Music Theater Christmas Show, 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.

Nolen Petrosky (Houdini, U/S Younger Brother) is so glad to be back with Servant Stage for this powerful production of Ragtime. Nolen has had the pleasure of being in several shows with this wonderful group, including Old Time Gospel Radio Hour, Amazing Grace, Joy to the World and most recently Newsies (Race, U/S Jack Kelly). A few other favorite credits include The Buddy Holly Story (Buddy), The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson) and Newsies (Crutchie) for which he was awarded the Hershey Theatre Apollo Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical. A sincere thank you to the cast and crew of this show, and to Nolen’s best supporter, his brother Callaghan. As always, a good, good beverage.

Terron Quailes (Booker T. Washington, U/S Coalhouse) made his musical theater debut 17 yrs ago in Ragtime as Coalhouse Walker Jr. and has been a very active performer and vocalist ever since then. He is excited to be returning to Servant Stage this year for a show that is so near and dear to him. Terron has supported and performed for a variety of non-profit organizations in the Eastern Shore region throughout the years prior to moving to Lancaster, Pa in 2017 to work at Sight and Sound Theater where he was in the casts of: Jonah, Miracle of Christmas, Jesus; Queen Esther. Favorite roles include Preacher Oedipus in The Gospel of Colonus, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in The Meeting, Curtis Taylor in Dreamgirls, and the voice of Audrey II in The Little Shop of Horrors. “Thank you to Wally for this opportunity and my family and friends who travel near and far to support me.”

Shaun Ressler (Ensemble, U/S JP Morgan) is thrilled to join the cast of this powerful show! He is certainly no stranger to Servant Stage, appearing both on stage and behind the sound board regularly. Some of Shaun’s favorite performances with Servant Stage include Rock Around the Clock (featured ensemble), Joy to the World (featured ensemble), Old Time Gospel Radio Hour (Gospel Quartets, 3 times), Titanic (Guggenheim/Major), and Forever Plaid (Smudge). He holds a BA in Music Business/Technology (Voice) and a BS in Computer Science from Millersville University and currently works as a Software Engineer for Cargas Systems. Shaun has a passion for theater, sound design, and singing, and has worked and acted with many area production companies. Many thanks to the entire Servant Stage team and to Kayla for their constant support and encouragement!

Kelli Robinson (Ensemble, U/S Houdini's Mother) is delighted to return to Servant’s Stage for Ragtime having previously performed as Miss Prism in The Importance of Being Earnest the emerging artist cast. Other favorite productions include Fiddler on the Roof (Golde) and Smoke on the Mountain (Vera Sanders) both with Lancaster Bible College and Ruth (Naomi) with Piercing Word. She graduated from Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts majoring in vocal music. She then attended Lancaster Bible College and received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Pedagogy. She has had the privilege of directing several shows including Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Charlotte’s Web, Aesop’s Fables and The Importance of Being Earnest at Mount Calvary Christian School. She also music directed for The Lion King Jr also at Mount Calvary and Tarzan at Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center. Soli Deo Gloria.

Jennifer Ruth is joining the Servant Stage cast for the first time! Jennifer has loved musical theater ever since she watched Fred Astaire as a girl. As a child, she played the piano and competed in jazz for ten years. She has been a singer since high school. She toured with Northpoint Bible College’s Choir and Courier teams. She worked at Sight & Sound Theaters in Noah, The Miracle of Christmas, Behold the Lamb and Abraham and Sarah. Hagar was her favorite role to play there! She has taken tap and modern at Cavod Performing Arts. She is a worship leader at Victory Church. Singing praise music is the true love of her heart. Being a mom has been her dream role! She is grateful to her parents for a lifetime of supporting and investing in her. She performs in Ragtime in honor of Stan Deen who encouraged her!

Joy Schaeffer (Kathleen, Ensemble) a recent transplant to Lancaster all the way from Texas is happy to be performing with Servant Stage again after joining them last year in Prodigal: A Musical Allegory and Amazing Grace the Musical. Joy has been singing, acting, music directing and directing with her community theaters and churches for over 25 years. Some of her favorite roles have been, Narnia the Musical (White Witch), The Sound of Music (Maria), Little Women the Musical (Marmee), Mary Poppins (Mrs. Banks), and Tarzan the Musical (Kala), and most recently several scripture performances with the local company Piercing Word. Joy has had the privilege of sharing the stage many times over the years 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, and she is always so grateful for all their encouragement & support.

Riley Shroyer (Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of Ragtime. They have previously performed with Servant Stage in numerous youth camps, Rock Around The Clock, Don’t Rock The Jukebox, Amazing Grace, and Teen/Apprentice Company. They have always enjoyed performing and have been seen at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, American Music Theater, Popovsky Performing Arts Studio, Lancaster Academy, Lancaster Bible College, and EPAC. They have been dancing for ten years including three years on a competitive dance team. They have taken voice lessons with Joanne Abrom for seven years. This fall, they will be attending The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Riley is so grateful for all the support from their family and friends.

Brian Silva (Ensemble, U/S Admiral Peary) is ecstatic to be making his Servant Stage debut in Ragtime. Born and raised in Carlisle PA, Brian enjoys being involved with many community theaters across Central PA and lending his voice to the Canate Carlisle Chorus for the past 2 years, as well leading his weekly trivia team to victory! Some of his favorite Past Performances include playing Tom Collins in Rent (Bare Bones Theatre Ensemble), Wayne Hopkins in Puffs (Keystone Theatrics), Mungojerrie in Cats (Susquehanna Stage Company), and Perch Perkins in The Spongebob Musical (Whitaker Center). He would like to thank his friends, family and out there for their love, inspiration, and supporting the arts all across Pennsylvania.

Isaiah Smith (Young Coalhouse) is excited to make his debut with Servant Stage as Coalhouse Walker III! He is grateful for his new friends. Isaiah was born in Lititz, lived in Kansas for a while, and has enjoyed moving back to the east coast with his family. Isaiah enjoys music, reading, and pizza, and dedicates his performance to his little sister, Rebekah.

Kylie Jo Smith (Sarah) - A Wichita, Kansas native, Kylie Jo is grateful to be part of the SS family! Kylie Jo began building a career of performing on stage and screen more than 20 years ago. She is also the co-host of the NixMyth Podcast, with her husband, Nick (NixMythPodcast.com). When she and Nick are not homeschooling their two little ones & house-parenting twelve middle school girls, Kylie Jo travels to Nashville to record & perform music that is literally changing the lives of families in poverty all over the world. Learn more & join the mission at kyliejomusic.com — Be blessed!

Caleb Steindel (Ensemble) is thrilled to perform in his second Servant Stage production in this beautiful dream show. He was last seen as Romeo in Servant Stage's Newsies in June, and he's excited to check this show off his bucket list. :) Caleb has been performing for a decade and was nominated for a Hershey Theatre Apollo Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical for his portrayals of Davey in Newsies and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof - both with Encore! Home School Productions. Other favorite roles include Gaston in Encore’s Beauty and the Beast, Simon Stride in HCPACs Jekyll & Hyde, ensemble in Theatre Harrisburg’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Jesus in Piercing Word’s The Advent of Christmas. Caleb has performed twice at the Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards annual cabaret, Beyond the Footlights. When he isn’t on stage, he can be found managing his fantasy football teams, playing Ultimate Frisbee, reading, writing, and listening to podcasts. Shout-out to the cast & crew, especially to his fellow Encore! peeps. Romans 8:28

Max Stiner (Ensemble, U/S Houdini) is thrilled to be making his Servant Stage debut in such a breathtaking and relevant piece. This past May, he graduated from the Sight & Sound Conservatory’s training/apprenticeship program. Some of his previous regional and educational roles include: Queen Esther (Baby Elephant/Ensemble), Godspell (Judas/John the Baptist), SpongeBob (Perch Perkins/Ensemble), Newsies (Race), Tuck Everlasting (Jessie), Curtains (Bobby Pepper) and Brigadoon (Harry Beaton). Insta: @max.stiner

Luke Stone (Little Boy) is excited to join his first Servant Stage production! Though his stage experience is limited, he is no stranger to singing. He got his start on stage at Discover Your Voice Camp at age 8 with a feature of “One Jump” from Aladdin and has attended the last 3 years. He has also performed in school musicals and choir at Dayspring Christian Academy and has had featured solos in many productions. Luke is a well-rounded guy who also is learning to play the piano and ukulele, loves to play baseball and basketball and creates with legos!

Adam Tornielli (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be taking part in his first Servant Stage Production! Some of his favorite past credits include Christopher in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (EHS), Bert in Mary Poppins Jr (EPAC), and the Favorite Son in American Idiot (BTG). He'd like to thank his family and everyone who has helped him along the way!

Pamela Urbanavage (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of her first Servant Stage production! Pamela is a homeschool mom who has had the joy of watching her daughters perform with Servant Stage in Honk Jr., Old Time Gospel Radio Christmas, and Amazing Grace. Her son has also performed alongside one of his sisters in Servant Stage's production of Moana Jr. In addition to picking out school curriculum and having deep philosophical conversations with her children, Pamela loves to watch and sing along to musicals; making sure to catch as many Servant Stage performances as time allows. It is common – at home – for Pamela to respond to a question or statement with snippets of song lyrics (sung instead of spoken, of course!). Pamela serves on her church’s choir and worship team and is studying to become a pastor. She would like to thank God, her wonderful family, and Wally Calderon for the opportunity to be a part of this production.

Briana VanVleet (Sarah's Friend, Ensemble, U/S Sarah) is so excited to be back in Lancaster and back on stage! You may have seen her in The Civil War (2017), Old Time Gospel Radio Christmas (2017), or the Living Room Concert Series (2020). Briana is so thankful that she is able to find time to perform again despite being a new Mom with barely any "me time." She looks forward to continually putting smiles on people’s faces both on and off stage. Enjoy the show!

Lauren Watts (Little Girl) is thrilled to be a part of Ragtime with Servant Stage! She is 10 years old and currently a 5th grader at Spring Ridge Elementary. Lauren previously in Dutch Apple's Dinner Theatre's production of Miracle on 34th Street, Popovsky's Performing Arts Mixed-Up Cabaret and in Matilda with Steel River Playhouse. In her free time, Lauren likes to spend time with her 3 pets, draw, sing, read, write poems, go horseback riding, and play tennis. She also enjoys playing the piano, violin, ukulele, and French horn. Lauren gives all her love and thanks to God, her family and friends, and everyone at Servant Stage!

Emily Wick (Evelyn Nesbit, Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of Ragtime! She was last seen at Servant Stage in Newsies and Joy to the World. Emily has performed with the Magic & Wonder Show, Bird-in-Hand Stage, and Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama. She toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre and currently manages the children’s theatre program in her hometown of Beloit, Wisconsin. When she isn’t performing, Emily likes to do aerial arts and write notes app poetry. Emily has a BFA from Rockford University. So much love to Mom, Dad, Josh, Matt, and Gabe.

Christian Wolf (Ensemble) is glad to be performing with Servant Stage again. He has done multiple camps here such as Once Upon a Mattress, High School Musical 2, Oklahoma, and Our Town. Some of his favorite roles are Oaken from Frozen Jr (EPAC), Simon Stimson from Our Town, and the King from Once Upon a Mattress. His first show was The Wizard of Oz at the Fulton Theater when he was eight. He is currently a student at Warwick H.S.. Ragtime is his favorite musical and he is excited to be a part of it.

Reji Woods (Assistant Director, U/S Booker T. Washington) is thrilled to work again with Servant Stage Company on this production of RAGTIME. 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 and was recently featured on Season 16 of America’s Got Talent as a member of JW’s Inspirational Singers. Thanks to Wally for this amazing opportunity to work alongside him!

Andrew Zahn (Tateh) is exceedingly grateful to tell this timeless and relevant story with this wonderful cast and crew. Previously at Servant Stage: 80 Days, Little Women and Sherlock Holmes. Fulton Theatre: Jersey Boys, Little Mermaid, Rags. Gretna Theatre: I Love a Piano, She Loves Me, Hank Williams: Lost Highway and Man of La Mancha. Sight and Sound, Dutch Apple, Reverie Actor's Company. "Brimming with gratitude to share this experience with wonderful Kate and dearest Sarah!"

Kate Zahn (Little Girl) has been looking forward to Ragtime for many months now and hopes you enjoy the show! She's had the pleasure of performing at the Hershey Theater and a few productions at school and church. Kate's favorite things include spending time with friends, making toys for her cat Nigel, kawaii, anime pokemon, swimming, macaroni and cheese, candy and petting any animal that will let her pet it.

Sarah Zahn (Mother) is so grateful you’re here to see this gorgeous and incredibly timely show. You may have seen Sarah in Servant Stage’s productions of Titanic, The Civil War, and A Rhapsody in Gershwin. She loves to curate and perform concerts celebrating soprano music and enjoys owning and operating a lively voice studio. Love to her dear family and friends. Journey on! www.sarahzahn.net