Old Time Gospel Radio Hour
Touring across Lancaster County!
July 11-August 15, 2021
**UPDATE AS OF 8/12/2021: FINAL WEEKEND CANCELLED**
It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the cancelation of all remaining performances of Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour, August 12-15. We learned that a member of the Old-Time Gospel Radio production tested positive for COVID and are making this decision with priority on the health and safety of our audiences, performers, production team, and community. We are grateful for this incredible cast and crew that have worked so hard on this production and shared so much joy and wonderful music with nearly 4,000 audience members over the past 5 weeks!
**If you had reserved tickets for performances this weekend will receive an email update with more information.**
Thank you Servant Stage family for your support and understanding during this challenging season!
All performances are pay-what-you-will (no set ticket charge). Patrons are welcome to donate via cash or check as they leave the show, by mail, or by credit card at the performance or online.
Old Time Gospel Radio Hour is returning to Servant Stage with a combination of gospel favorites, beloved hymns, and old-time radio comedy! This hand-clapping, foot-stomping, uplifting original show is sure to entertain the whole family!
Featured Performances
Lititz Springs Park
Sunday, August 8 | 3:00pm & 7:00pm
NO TICKETS REQUIRED
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LANCASTER ALLIANCE CHURCH
Friday, August 13 | 7:00pm - CANCELLED
Saturday, August 14 | 3:00pm & 7:00pm - CANCELLED
Sunday, August 15 | 3:00pm - CANCELLED
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Touring Performances
Sunday, July 11 | 3:00pm
no tickets required
Summit Grove Campground, New Freedom
Sunday, July 18 | 7:00pm
no tickets required
Coleman Park, Lebanon
Tuesday, July 20 | 7:00pm
no tickets required
Locust Street Park, Columbia
Thursday*, July 22 | 7:00pm
Friday*, July 23 | 7:00pm
no tickets required
Garden Spot Village, New Holland
*Garden Spot Village performances are open to the public under these requirements; those fully vaccinated do not need to wear a mask and those who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear a mask.
Sunday, July 25 | 7:00pm
no tickets required
New Holland Park, New Holland
Sunday, August 1 | 3:00pm
no tickets required
Rawlinsville Camp Meeting, Holtwood
Wednesday, August 11 | 7:00pm
no tickets required
Fairmount Homes, Ephrata
Thursday, August 12 | 7:00pm - CANCELLED
no tickets required
Tulpehocken UCC, Richland
All performances are pay-what-you-will (no set ticket charge).
Patrons are welcome to donate via cash or check as they leave the show, by mail, or by credit card at the performance or online.
Meet the Cast
Kayla Bassoff (Servant Sisters) is excited to be performing in Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! She has previously been in many summer camps with Servant Stage, such as Bye Bye Birdie Jr., Godspell Jr., Getting To Know Oklahoma!, as well as three teen productions, Jukebox Saturday Night, Jump, Jive and Jukebox, and Don’t Rock the Jukebox. Kayla is currently taking a gap year and plans to attend Muhlenberg College for Musical Theatre and Art History in the fall. Some of her favorite roles she’s performed 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).
Maddie Ciliento (Servant Sisters) is thrilled to be returning to Servant Stage for Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour. She is currently taking a gap year, and plans to double major in Musical Theatre and Dance this upcoming fall at Muhlenberg College. She was most recently seen in Don’t Rock the Jukebox, and some of her other previous Servant Stage credits include Jump, Jive, and Jukebox, Jukebox Saturday Night, Into the Woods Jr., and Bye Bye Birdie. She has been taking voice lessons from Wieand Vocal Studio for 9 years, and currently dances at Premiere Danse Academy. She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers who have supported her throughout the years. She would also like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of the incredible people she has met through Servant Stage over the years, who have changed her life!
Reagan Connell (Gospel Jubilee Singers), age 14, attends PA Leadership Charter School. Since starting ballet at the age of 5, she has taken all forms of dance through the Lancaster School of Ballet, Cavod, and presently with Balance Dance. She was a member of the inaugural class of Servant Stage TeenCo and will be returning for the second year in 2021. In 2020, she danced one of the lead roles, Susan, in the original ballet, Wonder, at Cavod. Other notable roles include Clara (LDC), Snowflake, Marzipan demi-lead, Rose demi-lead, in The Nutcracker. Not limiting her time on stage to dance, most recently she was in High School Musical Jr. and Oklahoma Jr. with Servant Stage. Her favorite role was Annie (Annie) with Lititz Christian School. Her passion is for the arts, but her true desire is finding opportunities to artistically express her love for people and her faith in God. She'd like to thank her family for their support and encouragement and for putting up with her never-ending singing and dancing.
Brennen Eshleman (Gospel Jubilee Singers) is thrilled to be in Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! He is no stranger to Servant Stage, as he was in numerous productions with the company such as The Music Man (Ensemble), Seussical Jr. (Mr. Mayor), Oklahoma Jr. (Jud Fry), Don't Rock the Jukebox (Soloist) and many more. Other theatre credits include Beauty and the Beast Jr. at EPAC (Lefou), Hansel and Gretel at MCCS (Hansel), and many more. Brennen is a freshman studying Communication at Lancaster Bible College. He would like to thank his friends, family, the cast and crew, and God.
Ava Fackler (Gospel Jubilee Singers) is excited to be a part of Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour, having just participated in Don’t Rock the Jukebox as her first Servant Stage production. Ava has been dancing and singing since she was 5 and has been performing on stage since 1st grade. Her favorite roles include Jane Banks (Lancaster Bible College), Peter Pan (MPACT), Mary Lennox (St James Players) and singing and dancing in cabarets at PPAS and CPS. Ava also performs in the Concert Choir and Production Company at Warwick High School. In her free time, Ava is learning to play the guitar. Ava would like to thank all the people who have supported her and helped her along the way.
Riley Fidler (Radio Assistant) is thrilled to be included in Servant Stage’s production of Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour. 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. Riley has appeared in local musical productions including Servant Stage’s, Don’t Rock the Jukebox and Jingle Bell Jukebox, Creative Pursuits’ Frozen Kids (Anna), EPAC’s Frozen, Jr. (Middle Elsa), Popovsky Performing Arts’ Aladdin, Jr. (Genie), Cavod Theatre’s Shrek, Jr. (Teen Fiona), and 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!
Cora Glacken (Sunshine Kids) is excited to get back into theatre with Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! In 2019, she made her Servant Stage main-stage debut in the ensemble of The Music Man. She has enjoyed several SSC camps: Into the Woods Jr, High School Musical Jr, Frozen Jr, and the online Once Upon a Time. At Conestoga Valley High School, she joined the ensembles in Mary Poppins and Fiddler on the Roof. She has also had roles in productions at school, and in the children’s dramas at Calvary Church, where she has sung in the King’s Kids Choir. Cora has taken drama lessons with The Fulton; has studied violin, percussion, and piano; and has taken 9 years of dance, mostly with Premiere Danse Academy. Her other hobbies include baking and reading. She is thrilled to bring the joy of live theatre back to her community!
Joshua William Green (Southern Gentlemen) is an actor, singer, dancer, from Youngtown, Ohio now based in NYC. 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). He has been seen performing everywhere from the Children’s Olympics, Prima Theatre, Sight and Sound Theatres to even singing behind Sam Smith on the 2018 Grammy Awards, “I am beyond excited to be back home with Servant Stage!”
Caleb Heckman (Accompanist, Southern Gentlemen) 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 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 a summer of fun with SSC touring this show and working on a couple of the summer camps!
Elle Herson (Gospel Jubilee Singers) is a 9th grade homeschool student and thrilled to again be a part of Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! Elle was a member of “Wee of Little Faith” several years ago in an Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour production. Elle’s most recent live productions with Servant Stage include Don’t Rock the Jukebox!, Frozen Jr., (Young Elsa), 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 on the boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ. Above all, Elle’s passion is to live for Jesus Christ, who because of His grace, is her Savior and Lord!
Gene Hole (Radio Host) studied theatre and broadcasting at Evangel University and is thrilled to be putting them both to use simultaneously in this role. 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 (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.
Paul Michael Hughes (Southern Gentlemen) is happy to be back performing with SSC again after last appearing onstage with them in 2015! On stage he originated the title role in Bud Nobel’s AHAB: A New Musical based on the Herman Melville classic Moby Dick-as well as the cast recording, working through its premier in Stockton, New Jersey. Paul has worked extensively at local theatres in the area including Fulton Opera House and American Music Theatre, to name a few. Nationally/Internationally he has sung with The New Dawn Singers And RWS Entertainment Group. After spending two years cruising around the world as a Lead Vocalist and Vocal Captain for Belinda King Entertainment on Seabourn Cruise Lines, he is happy to be back in Lancaster with his family and friends. "Sing with passion. You never know whose life will be touched by your music." ~Mark Williams
Aden “AJ” Jackson (Gospel Jubilee Singers) is very excited to be part of Old Time Gospel Radio Hour! He has performed in several other shows with Servant Stage Company including Don’t Rock the Jukebox, Bye Bye Birdie Jr, Godspell Jr, and High School Musical Jr. As a junior 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 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.
Britt Jarkowsky (Servant Sisters) is excited to return to Servant Stage for The Old Time Gospel Radio Hour! Britt's Servant Stage credits include Prodigal, Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas, Titanic, and Old Time Gospel Radio Hour (2016)! 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 her family and friends for their love and support. All Glory To God!
Jake Jarkowsky (Sunshine Kids) is very excited to be back at Servant Stage. Jake is a homeschooled 7th grader and is a student at Lancaster Academy For The Performing Arts taking classes in acting, choir and art. He also takes voice lessons at Creative Pursuits Academy with Sarah Cope and has been involved with three CPS Cabarets; Falling For Food, Decades, and Wanderlust. Some of Jake’s absolute favorite credits include Seussical Jr. (Jojo) with LAPA, The Music Man (Winthrop) with Servant Stage, Bye Bye Birdie (Randolph), and Ruth (Young Mahlon) at LBC. He is currently in Queen Esther at Sight & Sound Theatres and is enjoying every second of it. When Jake is not on stage he enjoys playing with Legos, Xbox, and with his dog Maggie. Jake would like to thank his family for their love and support and most of all to God for giving him his love of music and theatre.
Kayleigh Jarkowsky (Gospel Jubilee Singer) is so excited to be a part of Old Time Gospel Radio Hour! Kayleigh is a homeschooled 16 year old who studies at The Lancaster Academy in choir and acting. Kayleigh also takes voice with Sarah Cope at Creative Pursuits Academy and has been in four cabarets there. Some of Kayleigh’s favorite SSC credits include Jukebox Saturday Night, 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. She is so thankful to be in one final show with her best friends, Maddie Ciliento and Kayla Bassoff, before they head off to college in the fall. Kayleigh would like to thank her family and teachers for always supporting her. Psalms 100:2
Anna Kiley (Sunshine Kids) is a rising 7th grader who was homeschooling even before the pandemic. She loves singing, dancing, learning how to play her ukulele, and spending time with family and friends. Anna is grateful for voice lessons and audition prep with Rebekah Hill. Past shows include Once Upon a Time, LBC’s production of Sight & Sound’s Ruth, Seussical Jr, Oliver, Pirates of Penzance Jr, and The Wizard of Oz.
Avery William Klees (Backwoods Band) is 20 and is a graduate of Towanda High School class of 2019. Avery has been in many 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 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 having already performed in the stage reading of Prodigal this year as well as Don’t Rock the Jukebox. 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 friends and family for the constant support and his high school drama teacher for inspiring his love of acting.
Jon Knauss (Backwoods Band) is excited to be returning to the Bluegrass Boys! There is nothing he loves more than playing gospel and bluegrass with the talented people of Servant Stage. After being in I'll Fly Away he has been seen as Stanley Sanders (Smoke on the Mountain at Red Accordion Studios), a soldier/Baritone (All Is Calm at Red Accordion Studios), and John the Baptist/Judas (Godspell at Revival Productions). A special thanks to everyone who pushed him to do theater and branch out into the theater world.
Dylan Jacob Loraw (Radio Assistant) is a rising 9th grader in the Downingtown school district. He is thrilled to be a part of this show. He has done over 30 different shows regionally with multiple theater companies. He has also performed in over 40 outlets across the US. He is grateful to Servant Stage for always giving him amazing opportunities. He hopes your take away from this show is that you are seen and you are loved. Matthew 5:16. Let your light shine! IG@dylanjloraw
Aubrey Metzler (Sunshine Kids), age 13, is an upcoming 8th grader at Warwick Middle School. She is looking forward to working alongside many talented performers in her second show with Servant Stage! Some of her favorite productions have been: Newsies (Les), Music Man (Gracie Shinn), Aladdin Jr (Iago), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), Peter Pan Jr (Michael Darling), ELF, Wanderlust, Decades, Home For The Holidays, and Wizard of Oz just to name a few. She has been dancing, ballet and tap, since she was 3 years old and enjoys getting voice lessons with Reji Woods. Other non-theatre hobbies include Track and Field (long jump and sprinting), hanging with her friends, and keeping up her grades to continue to be a Distinguished Scholar. She would like to thank Wally and the Servant Stage family for another wonderful opportunity! She’d also like to thank her family and friends who are always supporting her and her love of theatre!
Anya Minnich (Gospel Jubilee Singers) is ecstatic to be a part of Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! Previously, Anya has been in Frozen Jr. at Servant Stage, along with participating in Apprentice Company last year. Anya has also performed with her co-op, the Learning Station, in a few shows including A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Cobweb), The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends (Peter), A Curious Savage (Fairy May), and Narnia and Scrooge! at Cavod Theatre. In her free time, Anya can be found adventuring with friends in the outdoors, drawing and painting her characters, and selling people delicious croissants and scones at her job!
Liana Minnich (Gospel Jubilee Singers) is an enthusiastic 10th grader who loves travelling, cats, picking up new hobbies, and theater. She first joined Servant Stage three years ago for Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour Christmas, and had the pleasure of participating in Music Man and, most recently, Frozen Jr. Liana is thankful to have a theater family like Servant Stage. In addition to theater, some of Liana’s hobbies include learning languages, riflery, baking, and pretending to be a helicopter when her hair is in a ponytail. Liana is excited to not only grow in confidence and her artistic abilities as an actor, but also to share the love of Christ with her community along the way.
Geoffery Morgan (Southern Gentlemen) is thrilled to be working with Servant Stage again for the summer. Previous credits with Servant Stage include Let Freedom Ring (2019), multiple Living Room Concerts (2020) and A Broadway Melody (2020). Geoff, a VA native, has lived in Lancaster for three years now and is currently a cast member at Sight & Sound Theaters performing in Queen Esther. Outside of theater, Geoff is the vocal coordinator and a worship leader for Victory Church (Greenfield Campus) and spends any moment he can in the sun and building community. All glory to the Giver of all gifts. Lamentations 3:21-24
Ava Joy Munn (Sunshine Kids), age 13, has lived in Lancaster all her life with her family, including 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Some of Ava’s favorite roles have included: Eulalie Mckechnie Shinn (Music Man Jr., Cavod Theatre), Sarah (Jesus, Sight & Sound Theatres), Youth Ensemble (Joy to the World, AMT), Youth Ensemble (Let Freedom Ring, Servant Stage), Ensemble (Mary Poppins Jr, EPAC), and Young Girl (Titanic: The Musical, Servant Stage). She enjoys taking voice lessons at CPS with her wonderful teacher, Rebekah Hill. Ava would like to thank Wally for the honor to spend her summer touring Lancaster County performing this heartwarming show. She would like to thank God for His many blessings and her family for their love and support, including putting up with her nonstop singing around the house. “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” Psalms 98:4
Brad Myer (Southern Gents) is very excited to join Servant Stage Company in their production of Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! Past Servant Stage credits include Daddy Long Legs (Jervis Pendleton U/S), The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), Prodigal (Young Henry Cooper), 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, Johnathan Bauer, Tyler Hoover, and the rest of the Old-Time Gospel production team! Soli Deo Gloria!
Will Noll (Sunshine Kids) is excited to join Servant Stage for the first time. Will attends Cocalico Middle School where he has been an active part of Chorus, Select Singers, and Band. Will played the part of Timon in Lion King Jr. at CMS as well as virtual performances with Red Accordion Studios. Will plays guitar and leads worship for his youth group at Calvary Bible Fellowship Church where he and his family attend. Will also enjoys basketball, soccer, baseball, and volunteers in the kids’ ministry at his church. Will would like to thank his family for supporting him, Servant Stage for the opportunity, and to God for His love, forgiveness, and making all things new. “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 (Gospel Jubilee Singers), age 15, is ready to turn up the dial in Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! Brady loves performing with Servant Stage and was most recently seen with Servant Stage in 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 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.
Callaghan Petrosky (Gospel Jubilee Singers) is enthusiastic to be a part of Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour. Having performed with Servant Stage in three past shows, he truly appreciates the genuine family feel and support of Servant Stage. Some of his favorite past performances include George in Finding Neverland at The Dutch Apple, Oliver! at Gretna Theatre, Elmer in Newsies with Encore! Productions, and Matilda with The Belmont Theatre. He has appeared in the area in productions with Lancaster Academy, Creative Pursuits Studios, and Encore Homeschool Productions. Callaghan spends some of his free time honing his skills on the bass guitar. He is grateful for this opportunity and to God for his many blessings. He would like to thank his various directors, his spirit animal Mike D, his radical brother Nolen, and parents for their enduring love and support. - “El Psy Congroo”
Nolen Petrosky (Backwoods Band) is thrilled to be performing in his first show with Servant Stage with this fantastic cast and crew. He has performed in a number of shows throughout his theatre career including The Buddy Holly Story (Buddy), Pirates of Penzance (Frederic) and Newsies (Crutchie), for which he was awarded the Hershey Theater Apollo Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. He’s been an instrumentalist since he was five, and it’s lovely to be able to use that skill in this environment. It’s been a long year without theatre, and Nolen is so thankful to Servant Stage for giving him the opportunity to make this his first back on the stage. A special thank you to his family and his friends for supporting him on his crazy endeavors over the past six months, and God for bringing him this far. Best Wishes!
Shaun Ressler (Southern Gentlemen) is no stranger to Servant Stage Company, and is beyond happy for the opportunity to take part in live theater again! He was last seen in Titanic (Guggenheim/Major), the past two Old Time Gospel Radio Hour productions (Quartets) and Forever Plaid (Smudge), and has designed sound for about a dozen of Servant Stage’s past productions. Shaun is a graduate of Millersville University with a BA in Music (Voice) and a BS in Computer Science, and works as a Software Engineer for Cargas Systems. He has a passion for theater, sound design, and singing, and has worked and acted with many area production companies. Many thanks to Kayla and the SSC team for all the support and encouragement!
Jon Rider (Radio Host) is extremely proud to be part of The Old Time Gospel Radio Hour. Audiences may recognize him from Servant Stage productions of Prodigal, My Fair Lady, A Christmas Carol, Titanic and previous Old Time Gospel Radio Hour shows. 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.
Lily Schwartz (Servant Sisters) is excited to be joining Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour as her first production with Servant Stage! Lily is a recent graduate of Sight and Sound Conservatory, and is originally from Upstate New York where she has had the honor of performing in many shows such as Little Women (Jo March) with Family Life Ministries, Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey) with Finger Lakes Community College, and Queen Esther (Featured Vocalist / Swing) with Sight and Sound Theaters. She is so thankful to be involved with Servant Stage and the theater community in Lancaster.
Gary Smith (Backwoods Band) lives in Lancaster County with his wife Patti, originally relocating from Montgomery County, PA, to study music at Millersville University and has played guitar and bass in church worship settings for over 40 years. Until the COVID shutdown of 2020, Gary performed traditional Irish music in local venues, singing songs and playing Irish bouzouki. Gary played upright bass in the 2018 Servant Stage production of I’ll Fly Away. Retiring from management of utility personnel training programs in late 2019, he continues to serve in his local church as a worship team musician. “I am very thankful that my wife supports the pursuit of musical ventures and that God has opened many doors for involvement in music. All glory to Him for the gifts and opportunities He has given me.” Lamentations 3:21-23
Lillian Thompson (Sunshine Kids) is thrilled to be a part of Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! She's enjoyed performance opportunities with Servant Stage before through their Living Room Concert Series and their Once on This Island (Lil' Timoune) and Frozen (Ensemble) Summer Camps. Lillian was also seen in productions of Stuart Little (Margalo) and Peter Pan (Mrs. Darling) at her school, Veritas Academy, as well as Aladdin Jr (Jasmine) with CPA. She is so thankful to be a Sunshine Kid and hopes that today's performance brings a whole lot of sunshine your way!
Emily Wick (Servant Sisters) is so happy to be a part of Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! Emily is a performer and a teacher from Wisconsin. She was last seen in Lancaster in Prodigal and 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), and Meet Me in St. Louis (Esther Smith). She has also toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre and Musical Mysteries and more. Emily has a BFA from Rockford University. So much love to my family: Mom, Dad, Josh, Matt, and Gabe.
Adam Witmer (Gospel Jubilee Singers) is a soon to be senior at Ephrata High School. He's been acting and singing for many years and is thrilled to be a part of Servant Stage and their mission. He also plays trumpet and enjoys being part of his high school band. He loves how theatre brings joy to people and hopes you leave Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. He has been in a variety of musicals such as Les Mis, The Addams Family, many shows with Servant Stage like The Music Man, Oklahoma, Bye Bye Birdie Jr., Once on this Island Jr., and many more. His dream is to write either a show or film saga that would tell an amazing story that would connect with many people. Lots of thanks to Wally and Johnathan for this amazing opportunity to work with such a talented cast and crew. Another huge thanks to all his acting and voice teachers who've helped him get this far and his friends and family for all their love and support.
Jenna Zueno (Sunshine Kids) is thrilled to be performing with Servant Stage in Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! Spreading joy to others through her acting and singing is her true passion! Jenna is 13, from New Holland, PA and attends Garden Spot Middle School, where she enjoys singing in the chorus and playing violin as a member of the Middle School Orchestra. She is also an active member in the praise team at her church. Jenna is a student at LanCo Performing Arts Dance Studio of New Holland where she studies Broadway dance, voice and theater. Jenna previously performed at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, Piercing Word, Ephrata Performing Arts Center as well as several Servant Stage theater camps. In her free time she enjoys writing music and fiction stories and practicing the art of special effects makeup. She would like to thank all of her family, friends and teachers who support her in her theatrical pursuits! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Meet the Production Team
Wally Calderon (Director) originally from Green Bay, WI, 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 in his fifth year as Artistic Director of Servant Stage Company, and to be a part of a community that is so supportive of the arts in Lancaster. “Special thanks to my wonderful wife Andrea and my two sweetest daughters, Joyanna and Juliet. All the glory to God for the amazing gifts and opportunities He has given me!” Psalms 149:3
Johnathan Bauer (Music Director) lives in Strasburg with his wife, Rebecca, and children, Gabriel, Jubilee, and Emmanuel. Originally from Maine, he came to Lancaster in 2008 to work as a performer with Sight & Sound Theatres. He fell in love with Lancaster County and has stayed in the area ever since, working as a performer or director with most of the local theatre companies. Johnathan and Rebecca started Servant Stage in 2011, and have been involved in every Servant Stage production since. Johnathan has a degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Southern Maine. Philippians 3:10
Rebecca Bauer (Costumer) has been a part of Servant Stage from the beginning, helping to start the company in 2011, serving on the board of directors, and designing costumes for many Servant Stage shows over the years. She also enjoys being on stage, and has performed with Servant Stage and many other local theatres. Originally from New Hampshire, she now lives in Strasburg with her husband, Johnathan, and children, Gabriel, Jubilee, and Emmanuel.
Prescott Kelsey (Audio Designer) has been involved in theater for over ten years and is excited to now be involved in Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour. Prescott began his theater experience with A/V tech and stage management in high school. He has continued to work behind the scenes with the Generoo Theater Company in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lancaster Bible College in shows such as Hello Dolly!, Pride and Prejudice, and Mary Poppins, with Servant Stage in Titanic, A Million Dreams, A Christmas Carol, I’ll Fly Away, Jump, Jive, and Jukebox, Don’t Rock the Jukebox, and several of the youth theater camps. Recently, he has been serving with Piercing Word in The One Story and Sermon on the Mount: The Musical. Prescott would like to thank the Servant Stage team for this opportunity, as well as his wife and son for being supportive and encouraging. All glory to God!
Cassidy Wray Martin (Stage Manager) is a stage manager, actor, and theatre teacher in the Lancaster area. She is passionate about the arts and loves working on all sides of the stage. Cassidy will graduate in December from Lancaster Bible College with a BFA in Musical Theatre. This past October she made her directorial debut for LBC’s production of You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. Recently with Servant Stage, Cassidy was Assistant Stage Manager for Daddy Long Legs and Stage Manager for Prodigal. When not working on a show, Cassidy can be found cross stitching, trying to keep her plants alive, or enjoying an avocado.
Sydney Norgaard (Assistant Stage Manager), age 17, is excited to turn the radio on for Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour! 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 and Sound Theaters. 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.
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