Sophia Amaya (Teen Ensemble) is overjoyed to be joining the Servant Stage family in Rock Around the Clock! Originally from Miami, FL, she has performed roles such as Lucy in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Actor’s Playhouse, as well as Thea in Pippin at the University of Miami’s Ring Theater. Sophia has been a competitive dancer since she was 6 years old, winning multiple first place awards and Five Star Elite ratings at numerous National Competitions in the styles of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Acro. She has performed in Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with the Orange School of the Performing Arts in VA as a Jester, Snowflake, Russian and Merliton. Sophia is a homeschool student and a member of the Challenge B program within the Classical Conversations Community. In addition to acting, singing and dancing, she enjoys reading, choreographing, songwriting, sleeping and following Disney blogs. Above all else, Sophia desires to honor God with all her creativity.

Ethan Black (Vocal Ensemble) is a recent high school graduate, with a love for both theatre and old style rock. With doo-wop in his spirit, and enough gel in his 50’s style hair to stop a charging water buffalo, he’s extremely excited to rock, roll, doo-wop, rip it up, and other 50’s slang related words in Rock Around the Clock. This is not, however, his first “Ball” (50’s slang, google it). Past performances include: Crutchie in Newsies (Servant Stage), Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka Jr. (Cavod Theatre), ensemble in Backstage: The Musical (BTBD) and 5 years of various shows with Sight & Sound Theatre. Ethan’s extremely excited and honored to be a part of another Servants Stage production, and for live theatre to be thriving again! Now as The King once said/ sung time to “Shake Rattle and Roll!”

Naomi Grace Byers (Teen Ensemble) is 16 and thrilled to take part in her first Servant Stage production. She is the second oldest of 7 and going into her senior year this fall. She has been dancing at Adagio Dance Academy for 14 years and some of her favorite productions have been Swan Lake (White Swan), Cinderella (Stepsister), and Nutcracker (Sugar Plum Fairy). After taking music lessons for 10 years studying the piano and guitar; she now enjoys being a piano teacher to her younger siblings. Some things Naomi Grace enjoys doing is baking, sewing, babysitting, playing the keyboard, serving on her worship team, and being an assistant ballet teacher. She would like to thank God, her wonderful family of 9, and Servant Stage for all their kind words and support. “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14

Tirzah Byers (Teen Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of this extraordinary and talented cast! Tirzah is a 2021 graduate and is continuing her love for the arts by attending LBC for their musical theater program. Tirzah has taken dance classes at Adagio Dance Academy for 16 years and she has studied acting at Cavod for the past two years. She also has had 11 years of music lessons studying voice, piano, and guitar. You have probably seen Tirzah in Servant Stage’s Don’t Rock the Jukebox, 2021 TeenCo/AppCo Showcase, or Our Town (Professor Willard, U/S Emily Webb). She’s also been in The Addams Family (Ancestor) at CPS, Little Women (Swing: Beth/Rodrigo 2 and Amy/Troll) at Cavod, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Reuben’s Wife/Solo) at Susquehanna Stage Company. Tirzah would like to thank her parents, siblings, friends, teachers, Wally Calderon, Mike DiSciullo, Tyler Hoover, Johnathan Bauer, and Jenny Norgaard for all their kind hearts, guidance, and continuous support. Psalm 46:10

Dion Castro (Vocal Ensemble) is grateful for the opportunity to work with Servant Stage this summer in Rock Around the Clock! Dion is a recent graduate of Sight and Sound Conservatory where he was featured in the cast of Queen Esther at Sight & Sound Theatres, and performed as Mr. Webb in Our Town, and Telly/Nick in Godspell. He also has been performing with Piercing Word Ministries, and will be working with Ephrata Performing Arts Center as Plankton in The SpongeBob Musical later this summer. Before moving to PA, Dion worked as an actor, musician, and Music Director in Raleigh, North Carolina. He music-directed various original musicals such as Fractured and Valkyrie with Solace Theatre, and performed as Shark Ensemble in West Side Story in Concert with Raleigh Little Theatre. He also co-founded Ceramic Goose Productions in 2018, where he music directed and performed as Long John Silver in Treasure Island, and Porthos in The Three Musketeers. He's grateful for the community he's begun to build here in Lancaster, and sends much love to his mom, and his siblings and their families!

Elena DiSciullo (Teen Ensemble) is ecstatic to be a part of Servant Stage’s Rock Around the Clock! As a rising senior at Penn Manor High School she’s involved in Honors Chorus where she holds a chair as one of their officers, as well as Girl’s Chorus. Her favorite credits go to Our Town (Mrs. Soames), and Aladdin JR (Apple Vendor) with Servant Stage and Pirates of Penzance (Police Officer) with Cavod Theatre. A special thank you to her brother, Michael DiSciullo and the rest of her family and friends for their amazing support as well as Wally Calderon for the wonderful opportunity.

Mckenna Donaldson (Teen Ensemble) is ecstatic and grateful for her opportunity to grow alongside these very gifted artists at Servant Stage. She loved being part of Teen Company last year and Apprentice Company and Music Man previously. She is currently enjoying being part of a Company dance team which shares the gospel through ministry, verses and testimonies with Cavod Performing Arts. Mckenna's previous opportunities include Elsa in Frozen Jr. at her school, being the Orphan Swing in Annie and part of the Youth Choir for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – both with Dutch Apple Dinner Theater; Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden, Annie in Annie, and Lefou in Beauty and the Beast Jr. all with Cavod Theatre; and also played Jane Banks in Lancaster Bible College's production of Mary Poppins. While going into 11th grade she takes voice lessons and acting with Mike Truitt, and dance classes at Cavod Performing Arts. Mckenna is also excited to meet new people and grow in relationships with old friends. She hopes to honor Servant Stage for this opportunity and the Lord for the gifts and abilities He has given her.

Josiah Evans (Vocal Ensemble), a rising high school junior, is ecstatic to perform in Rock Around the Clock with Servant Stage Company! Josiah’s passion for the arts has led to roles with Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts, Reji Woods Productions, and more. He was last seen as Elmer in Newsies with Servant Stage, Sebastian in The Little Mermaid with Encore! Homeschool Productions, and George in Our Town with Servant Stage. Other theater roles include LeFou in Beauty and the Beast, the Artful Dodger in Oliver!, and Travis in A Raisin in the Sun. Josiah avidly studies piano and violin; he’s also participated in orchestra and choral groups with Lancaster Academy and Susquehanna Youth Chorale. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his family and friends, and writing, recording and producing his own music. Josiah extends a huge thanks to his castmates, his family, and Wally, Tyler, and the production team for their support!

Ava Fackler (Teen Ensemble) is excited to be in another Servant Stage production. She was most recently in Don’t Rock the Jukebox and Old Time Gospel Radio Hour as well as The Addams Family and Reprise 2020(22) at CPS. Ava is also heavily involved in her school’s holiday and production companies as well as choir. In her spare time, Ava enjoys reading, sleeping, and talking to herself. She would like to thank everyone at Servant Stage for making her laugh and for working so hard to put on a great show!

Riley Fidler (Teen Ensemble) is thrilled to be included in Servant Stage’s Rock Around the Clock. Riley is 14 years old and a student at Conestoga Valley High School. She is a student of dance including ballet, tap, and jazz. She also studies voice and acting and is a 3rd year member of Servant Stage Teen Company. Some of Riley’s favorite roles are Miss Honey in Matilda, Jr., Radio Assistant in Old Time Gospel Radio Hour, Issachar in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, Jr., and Genie in Aladdin, Jr. In addition to performing in shows, she also enjoys being a cheerleader. Riley would like to thank Servant Stage and her dance, voice, and acting instructors for all their encouragement!

Tori Guhl (Vocal Ensemble) is ecstatic to be performing in her very first touring production with Servant Stage. She is a recent graduate of Warwick High School, where you may have seen her play the role of Marian Paroo in The Music Man. She has also enjoyed many other roles in shows such as HSM2 Jr (Sharpay Evans), Shrek Jr (Fiona), Shrek (Ugly Duckling/Featured Dancer), and Amazing Grace: The Concert Experience (Ensemble). She is also an active member of TeenCo with Servant Stage, and previously her high school's Production Companies and Show Choir. Tori would like to thank her friends, family, the Servant Stage staff, and her amazing choral director Mrs. Kline-Smith for always supporting her.

Brooklyn Hilton (Teen Ensemble) is a sophomore hedgehog at Hilton Home Academy. Some of her favorite roles include Lady Larkin (Once Upon a Mattress; Servant Stage), Orpah (Ruth; Piercing Word), and Cinderella (Cinderella; Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts). She hopes to continue studying theatre and would love to perform professionally again. Thank you to my family - you know why ;) 1 Peter 4:10

Elle Herson (Teen Ensemble) is a 10th grade homeschool student and thrilled to be a part of Rock Around The Clock this season! Elle’s most recent live productions with Servant Stage include Don’t Rock the Jukebox!, Frozen Jr., (Young Elsa), Matilda Jr., (Acrobat), Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour, and Let Freedom Ring. In addition to Servant Stage, Elle has had the opportunity to perform at the American Music Theater, 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 Kitchen Kettle Village. Above all, Elle’s passion is to live for Jesus Christ, who because of His grace, is her Savior and Lord!

Tyler Hoover (Vocal Ensemble) is a Lancaster County native with a passion for great stories, "the ones that really [matter]." For the past two decades, Tyler has been blessed to serve as an actor, director, writer, and composer/arranger with a number of local theatre companies including Servant Stage, Piercing Word, Sight & Sound Theatres, and PRiMA. Tyler was most recently seen on stage in Servant Stage's production of Titanic (Mr. Andrews) and his in-development musical Prodigal was given its first staged reading last year. Tyler holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Music Theory & Composition from West Chester University and resides in Lititz with his wife, Sandra, and their four children. Thank you to God for every gift and opportunity; Sandra and our family for your love and unending support; the Servant Stage staff and community for bringing so much heart and such joy into each project; and to this amazing band and cast for bringing this show to life!

Kristin Hurdleston (Vocal Ensemble) was most recently seen as Katherine Plumber in Servant Stage’s production of Newsies! She is a graduate of LBC with degrees in musical theatre and communication. Other previous roles onstage include Lina Lamont (Singin’ In The Rain), Ruth (Ruth), Ensemble (Amazing Grace- Servant Stage), Dance Captain/Ensemble (Follies- Susquehanna Stage), Dance Captain/Featured Dancer (Bye Bye Birdie). She teaches tap, lyrical, and musical theatre at Balance Dance, where she passes on knowledge from various dance companies she has performed with in Lancaster County. This is her first time performing alongside her fiance, Adam, and is ecstatic to perform with Servant Stage again! All glory to God!

Keturah Jackson (Teen Ensemble) is excited for this new opportunity with Servant Stage. Her love for performing started with a Servant Stage camp! Some of Keturah’s favorite performances have been Mary Poppins Jr. at EPAC, Joseph and the Technic Colored Dreamcoat at Dutch Apple, Don't Rock the Jukebox with Servant Stage, and many more. Keturah also enjoys dancing and has been trained in tap dance, hip hop & musical theater style dance as well. She is entering her sophomore year of highschool and plans to graduate with an emphasis on performing arts and to continue her study of performing arts following highschool.

Kayleigh Jarkowsky (Teen Ensemble) is so excited to dance the summer away with Servant Stage in Rock Around the Clock! Kayleigh is 17 years old and is about to enter her senior year at Harrisburg Christian School. Kayleigh takes voice with Catherine Walker at CPA and has been in four cabarets there. Some of Kayleigh’s favorite SSC credits include Old Time Gospel Radio Hour, Don’t Rock the Jukebox, Oklahoma JR (Ado Annie), and Frozen JR (Anna). Other favorites include Seussical JR (Gertrude McFuzz) with LAPA, A Little Princess (Becky) with Dreamwrights, Pippin (Catherine) with Susquehanna Stage, and Newsies (Katherine) with HCS. Kayleigh is currently in her third year of TeenCo with SSC and loves every minute of it. When not at rehearsal, Kayleigh enjoys playing with her dog, Maggie, and hanging out with friends. Kayleigh would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for always supporting her. Psalms 100:2

Eliana Kreider (Teen Ensemble) is thrilled to return to Servant Stage for Rock Around the Clock! Previous Servant Stage credits include The Music Man, Don’t Rock the Jukebox, and the Living Room Concert Series. Eliana has also performed across Lancaster County with Cavod Theatre (Scrooge, Singin’ in the Rain) Street Lamp Productions (Newsies) Creative Pursuits (Addams Family) as well as productions with Popovsky Performing Arts and Third Space Theatre. On the rare occasions she isn’t onstage, She can be found reading, baking, reading, crocheting, or reading. She hopes you enjoy the show! Soli Deo Gloria!

Kayla Klase (Vocal Ensemble) is excited to rock out this summer with Servant Stage, especially with the blessing of a little on the way that will be making his debut in October! Kayla has most recently performed with Servant Stage in Joy to the World this past Christmas season. You may have also seen her in Amazing Grace (Mary Catlett), A Christmas Carol: Audio Drama (Mrs. Cratchit/Belle), A Million Dreams, The Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy), Sing, Sing, Swing!, among others! Other credits include: Holiday Inn (DADT); Sister Act as “Mary Martin of Tours” (DADT); Godspell as “Anna Maria” (Prima Theatre); No Easy Road to Freedom (Gretna Theatre). Love and gratitude to Shaun, her family, and friends!

Soren Lefever (Teen Ensemble) is excited to be back performing with Servant Stage this summer! She has just recently graduated high school and enjoys singing, cuddling puppies, and hanging out with her friends. Soren has been involved with Servant Stage, Cavod Performing Arts, Creative Pursuits, and Learning Station dramas and musicals for the past nine years. Some of her favorite roles include, Annie in Annie Jr., the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, and Diana Berry in Anne of Green Gables. As the Old woman from Beauty and The Beast says, “Never buy six eggs from a singing townsperson, they are too expensive!!”

Dylan Jacob Loraw (Teen Ensemble) is so excited to be performing in Rock Around the Clock with Servant Stage. His favorite past musicals include Peter (2020 National Tour of Finding Neverland), Michael (Elf), Gavroche (Les Mis), Billy Elliot (Billy Elliot), Tobias Raggs (Sweeney Todd) and Young Jesus and Young Jonah with Sight & Sound Theaters. Dylan thanks the team both onstage and off for their hard work! He also thanks his family for their continued support. IG: @dylanjloraw

Hannah Messerschmidt (Vocal Ensemble) is thrilled to join the cast of Servant Stage once more, after recently appearing in Newsies. A graduate of Houghton College, she is grateful for professors who pushed her to keep singing, acting, and dancing, despite being a piano major! Hannah can usually be found behind a piano at Lancaster Bible College... or any piano within reach, really. She has played for Let Freedom Ring! and music directed a number of Jr. theater productions (Aladdin JR, Moana JR, Oklahoma JR, Matilda JR). Past credits include Into the Woods, Oklahoma, and She Loves Me. Hannah grew up pretending she was in 50s musicals, and she can't wait to share this show with all of you! She would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional love and support, onstage and off.

Benjamin Millen (Teen Ensemble) is so excited to perform in Rock Around the Clock, with Servant Stage! Ben has loved performing his whole life and finds that his true passion is on the stage! Some of his favorite past roles have been Oz (Wizard of Oz), Pedler (Oklahoma) and Enjorlas (Les Miserables)! Ben is very pumped and honored to be in Servant Stage's Rock Around the Clock, and hopes to learn, have fun, but most importantly, honor God! "Theater is back baby!"

Tori E. Nicktern (Vocal Ensemble) is over the moon excited to rock out with an awesome cast and crew this summer! She is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College with a BFA in Musical Theatre and has been dancing since she was first on stage at 3 years old. This had led to her love for performing, teaching, and creating: something she never plans to stop doing! Some recent credits include Karen in SpongeBob, Morticia in Addams Family, Almost Maine, Morgan in Godspell, Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Cha in Three Little Pigs, and More! She wants to thank her friends and family for always believing in her and pushing her to be the best she can be!

Will Noll (Teen Ensemble) is excited to be a part of Rock Around the Clock. He is thankful for Servant Stage and all the support, encouragement, and learning experiences he has had with each director he’s been fortunate to work with. Will has been seen as Timon (Lion King), Troy (High School Musical 2) and JoJo (Newsies). Will plays guitar and helps lead worship for his youth group at Calvary Bible Fellowship Church where he and his family attend. Will also enjoys sports and volunteers in the kids’ ministry at his church. Will would like to thank his family for supporting him and Servant Stage for the opportunity. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

Brady Norgaard (Teen Ensemble), age 16, is ready to rock it out with the Servant Stage audiences! Brady loves performing with Servant Stage and was most recently seen with Servant Stage in 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.

Sydney Norgaard (Teen Ensemble), is excited to rock around the clock! Sydney served as Assistant Stage Manager in Old Time Gospel, Amazing Grace, Joy to the World, Songs for a New World, and Newsies. She most recently performed in Servant Stage’s Aladdin Jr., Don’t Rock the Jukebox, Frozen Jr., 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 has performed with The Fulton Theatre, Sight and Sound Theatre, 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.

Shaun Ressler (Vocal Ensemble) can’t wait to rock through the summer in Rock Around the Clock! 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 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!

Susannah Schelling (Teen Ensemble) is very excited to be in her very first Servant Stage production. She is going to be a freshman in highschool this year at Ephrata High School. She was previously seen in Les Miserables: School Edition, Matilda the Musical, Mary Poppins Jr., Sussical the Musical, and many more. Susannah cannot wait to begin her journey with Servant Stage this summer, and is beyond thrilled to share the stage with such talented people!

Riley Shroyer (Teen Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of Rock Around the Clock. They have previously performed with Servant Stage in numerous youth camps, 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.