Songs for a New World
With a small powerhouse cast of dynamic performers and musicians and a driving, exquisitely-crafted score that runs the gamut of today's popular music, Songs for a New World is a moving collection of powerful songs that examine life, love and the choices that we make.
Coming To The Junction Center
March 11-27
Available To Stream Online
March 28 - April 15
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Featured Performances
THE JUNCTION CENTER
1875 Junction Rd, Manheim (click for map)
Friday, March 11 | 7:00pm
CANCELLED Saturday, March 12 | 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, March 13 | 3:00pm
Friday, March 18 | 7:00pm
Saturday, March 19 | 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, March 20 | 3:00pm
Saturday, March 26 | 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, March 27 | 3:00pm
COVID Protocols
Masks Encouraged
Mask Only Seating Available
All performances are pay-what-you-will. You are welcome to donate by cash, check, or credit card at the performance, or online or by mail at any time. Thank you for your support that makes the mission of Servant Stage possible!
Meet the Cast
Brittany Adair Beitzel (Woman 2) is thrilled to be on stage this year with Servant Stage Company, performing in one of her dream shows!! She's been seen around Lancaster for the past eleven years on various stages, including Sight and Sound Theatres, Servant Stage Company, Piercing Word and Prima Theatre Company and feels so blessed for each opportunity she gets to do what she truly loves. However, this past year she embarked on her greatest role ever as Mom to her precious son Dawson. -“Love you so very much, my Beitzel boys. Thank you for making me the happiest wife and mother. You are my greatest joys in life!”
Cassandra Cummings (Woman 1) is thrilled to be performing with Servant Stage again! Originally from Minnesota, she got her BFA in Musical Theatre from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Some of her favorite roles include, Rusty in FOOTLOOSE, Sarah in THE CIVIL WAR, and originating the role of Esther in SAMSON at Sight & Sound Theatres where she most recently was scene as Leah in QUEEN ESTHER. Thank you to my amazing family and friends and especially my Jacob and Eloise for always supporting me and cheering me on! Galatians 5:22-23
Joshua William Green (Man 2) is an actor, singer and dancer originally from Youngstown, Ohio. He grew up dancing in the archangel dance theater and performed nationally and internationally in the Youngstown Connection as a teenager. He attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York and Youngstown State University for musical theater. Joshua has toured nationally in Ragtime (Booker T. Understudy) and Finding Neverland (Mr. Henshaw / Frohman Understudy). His favorite credit is singing behind Sam Smith on the 2018 Grammy Awards. Joshua has also been seen at Prima Theatre and Sight & Sound Theatres.
Paul Michael Hughes (Man 1) is happy to be back performing with SSC again after last appearing onstage with them in 2021! 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
Asia Littlejohn (Woman 1) is an Ohio native, who spent most of her youth involved in the arts as a classically trained violinist. She was also a vocalist in the renowned song and dance group "The Youngstown Connection" where she got to travel the world to perform, including a multi-city concert tour in China. Asia has been a soloist at Lincoln Center along side the New York voices, and has received training as part of the New York Film Academy's Musical Theatre program. Asia made her debut last year in Lancaster with Prima Theatre as a headliner in their Queen and Journey Concert special. Asia is excited to now make her debut with Servant Stage and be able to serve this community with the gift of song. She wholeheartedly believes that art is the leading way that we can heal our world and is grateful to be a part of this amazing cast.
Jenna Leigh Miller (Woman 2) (She/Her) Servant Stage debut! Jenna is a New York City based Actor, Social Media Manager and Theatre & Brand Coach (@ProblemSolvedbyJenna). Regional Credits: HAIRSPRAY (Tracy Turnblad), ROCK OF AGES (Waitress #1/ Dance Captain), INTO THE WOODS (Baker’s Wife), BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Wardrobe) & ELF (Deb/ Emily u/s). She is a graduate of Otterbein University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. More info at JennaLeighMiller.com & make sure to follow Jenna on Instagram @JennaLeighMiller
Geoffery Morgan (Man 1) is thrilled to be returning to Servant Stage for this dynamic production. Geoff, a Virginia native, has lived in Lancaster County for almost 4 years now, and is so thankful for the theater community in the area and the opportunities it has provided. When not on stage, Geoff can be found doing anything creative, singing just about anywhere or serving in some capacity at his home church, Victory Church. Geoff hopes that you enjoy this production - All glory to the Giver of all gifts.
Ian Sanchez-Herasme (Man 2) has been a staple on the local stage for years. Ian was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1994 before moving with his family to Lancaster in 2000, where he has lived ever since. Alongside pursuing his passion for songwriting, Ian has played roles such as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY and Seaweed in HAIRSPRAY, both at the Ephrata Performing Arts Center, and most recently at the end of 2019, sang hits such as “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” by Stevie Wonder and the Temptations’ “My Girl” at Prima Theatre’s MOTOWN LEGENDS showcase. He is also a Company Leader at Teatro Paloma, a theater company in Lancaster focusing primarily on Latinx-centered productions. Ian would like to thank his family and friends for their endless encouragement and support.
Meet the Band
Ty Godfrey (Bass) is a singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with experience in church music, live performance, studio recording, and theater. He graduated with a degree in Music Composition from Lancaster Bible College in May 2018, and is currently employed as a local Worship Arts Director. Ty lives in Lancaster City with his equally artistic wife, Justina, and their 18-month-old son, Theodor. In their art as well as their daily lives, Ty and Justina value community, creativity, thoughtfulness, wonder, and honesty. You may often find them singing together, exploring the woods, or trying to convince Theo not to throw his food on the floor.
Yang Han (Guitar) was born and raised in Nanjing, China, and moved to the US in 2015. He graduated with a BA from Nanjing University of the Arts. From the studio to the stage, from classical to pop, Yang has been playing guitar since the early age of six. SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD is Yang’s first show with Servant Stage.
Andy Roberts (Music Director, Piano) arrived at his approach to music and composition through the absorption of musical styles from disparate eras. At 15 he was gigging with rock and country groups around Central Pa. After developing a love for jazz and classical music, Andy attended and graduated from Berklee College of Music (Boston, Massachusetts). Currently, he maintains a busy schedule of music directing, performing, and writing. Andy is currently music director for the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Pa and the Timbers Dinner Theater in Mount Gretna, Pa. For further information, Andy’s website is http://www.antigravmusic.net
Matthew Woodson (Percussion) is an educator, performer and entrepreneur based out of Lancaster, Pa. A percussionist by trade he can be seen with local band Big Boy Brass, his most recent steelpan project Woodson Steel Experience and other local production companies. As The Director of Community Percussion for the local non-profit Music For Everyone, he instructs students in the School District of Lancaster and facilitates numerous group drumming events/programs throughout the community.
Meet the Production Team
Wally Calderon (Director) 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 in his sixth 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
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.
Michael DiSciullo (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be returning to the Servant Stage family. He’s really looking be diving into this incredible project right after kicking the year off stage managing OUR TOWN. Favorite Servant Stage credits include THE TITANIC (A2), THE MUSIC MAN (SM) and DADDY LONG LEGS (SM). Many thanks to his friends and family for supporting him, and to Servant Stage for the opportunity.
Tim Moser (Lighting Designer) has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre from Indiana University of PA. He is currently the Production Designer of stage sets and lighting design for all 21 campuses of Lives Changed By Christ Church (LCBC) where he has been on staff for 17 years. Before that, Tim was a lighting and stage technician and Master Electrician at Sight & Sound Theatres for 10 years. He is the resident lighting designer for PRiMA Arts, a boutique theatre in Lancaster that creates a variety of theatrical experiences and has a year-round season. Tim also serves the community by designing and programming lighting for a variety of churches, schools, businesses, and theatres. Previously for Servant Stage, he was the lighting designer for TITANIC: THE MUSICAL. Tim lives in Manheim with his stage manager wife Katie and their 3 sons. Tim and Katie met as college students working at the Ephrata Performing Arts Center and they both have been working in Lancaster Theatre ever since.
Sydney Norgaard (Assistant Stage Manager) is honored to serve as Assistant Stage Manager for this terrific cast! Sydney grew up performing with Servant Stage in the Lancaster area and feels at home when she’s with her Servant Stage family. Sydney has also performed at The American Music Theater, The Fulton, and Sight & Sound Theaters. Many thanks to Servant Stage, her family, and wonderful teachers and mentors for this great opportunity.
Shaun Ressler (Audio Designer) 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 Theatre, 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!
JT Schaeffer (Props and Sets) is excited to partner with Servant Stage to "set the stage" for the actors to perform. He has worked for Sight & Sound in their scene shop as a Props/Decor Craftsperson building QUEEN ESTHER and is currently a Cast Member in Sight & Sound’s DAVID. He would like to thank his family for fostering him in his love for the performing arts and prop making.
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.