Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas
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Show Dates
November 11 - December 17, 2017
Locations
Red Caboose Motel - Nov. 25 & 26 (SOLD OUT)
Lancaster Alliance Church - Dec. 14 - 17
Dozen of preview shows across Lancaster County (see list below)
A Servant Stage audience favorite - the Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour is back with a special Holiday broadcast! Tune in for some foot-stompin', toe-tappin' tidings of comfort and joy! Featuring classic favorites and inspiring new arrangements, this high-energy Christmas celebration is sure to be a memorable and joyous addition to your family's Christmas celebration, from the First Noel to the final curtain!
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Touring Preview Performance Dates
No tickets required for Touring 'Preview Performances'
Saturday, November 11th, 7:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
St. John’s UCC, East Earl
Sunday, November 12th, 7:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
at Lititz United Methodist Church
Tuesday, November 14th, 6:30pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Moravian Manor, Lititz
Saturday, November 18th, 7:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Reich’s Church, Marietta
Saturday, November 25th, 7:30pm
Full Performance / SOLD OUT
Red Caboose Motel, Ronks
Sunday, November 26th, 2:00pm
Full Performance / SOLD OUT
Red Caboose Motel, Ronks
Monday, November 27
(PRIVATE EVENT)
Frederick Living, Frederick, PA
Tuesday, November 28th 7:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Luther Acres Retirement Community, Lititz
Thursday, November 30th, 2:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Calvary Fellowship Homes, Lancaster
Thursday, November 30th, 7:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community
Friday, December 1st, 7:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Masonic Villages, Elizabethtown
Saturday, December 2nd, 2:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Zion Lutheran Church, East Petersburg
Saturday, December 2nd, 7:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Highview Church of God, Strasburg
Monday, December 4th
(PRIVATE EVENT)
Sight & Sound Theatre
Tuesday, December 5th
(PRIVATE EVENT)
Woodcrest Villa
Wednesday, December 6th, 1:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Hempfield United Methodist Church, Lancaster
Thursday, December 7th, 1:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Grace Church Willow Valley, Willow Valley
Thursday, December 7th, 7:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown
Friday, December 8th, 7:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Garden Spot Village, New Holland
Saturday, December 9th, 7:00pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Garden Spot Village, New Holland
Monday, December 11th, 2:15pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
St. Anne’s Retirement Community
Tuesday, December 12th, 1:45pm
(Preview Performance | No Tickets Required)
Church of the Saviour, Wayne
Tuesday, December 12th
(PRIVATE EVENT)
Willow Valley Lakes, Willow Street
Thursday, December 14th, 7:00pm
Full Performance / Click For Tickets
Lancaster Alliance Church, Lancaster
Friday, December 15th, 7:00pm
Full Performance / Click For Tickets
Lancaster Alliance Church, Lancaster
Saturday, December 16th, 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Full Performance / Click For Tickets
Lancaster Alliance Church, Lancaster
Sunday, December 17th, 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Full Performance / Click For Tickets
Lancaster Alliance Church, Lancaster
Thursday, December 21st
(PRIVATE EVENT)
Lancaster Mennonite School, Locust Grove Campus
Cast
Seth Garrett Antes is from Manheim, PA and attended Philadelphia Bible University (now Cairn University) and graduated with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Biblical Studies and Vocal Performance. Seth lives in Strasburg and sings in the choir and attends St. James Episcopal Church in Lancaster. He has appeared in many Servant Stage productions over the years including The Importance of Being Earnest, HMS Pinafore, Forever Plaid and many others. Seth has also performed throughout Central Pennsylvania with The Fulton Theatre, OperaLancaster, Piercing Word, Ephrata Performing Arts Center, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, and American Music Theatre. He is honored to be a part of this production. Special thanks to Wally and Johnathan and the rest of the cast and crew and production team! Soli deo gloria!
Joe Anthony, a native of the Midwest, resides in Lancaster, PA with his wife Kristine. They have been blessed with two children; eight-year-old son Parker and two-year-old daughter Brielle. For 20 years, he has worked professionally in the entertainment industry. As a seasoned performer, Joe has enjoyed working locally for 15 years at Sight & Sound Theatres, and has achieved additional success in movie & film, music, national tours, other theater productions, and a gospel quartet. Currently, Joe serves as a worship leader for First United Methodist Church of Lancaster.
“Each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4: 10 NIV)
Grace Atherholt is so thrilled to be performing with Servant Stage Company again! You may have last seen her in their production of Little Women in the role of Amy. Favorite credits include West Side Story, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre; Big the Musical, Fulton Theatre; Tarzan, Gretna Theatre; Hairspray in Concert with the BSO, and Little Women, Servant Stage. Many thanks to the fantastic cast and crew, and much love to her wonderful friends and family for their constant love and support!
Candace Arndt is delighted and thankful to be singing with Servant Stage Company this Christmas! This is her second appearance on The Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour; thanks for tuning in! Candace has performed locally at The Red Caboose, and with Cavod Community Theatre, Gretna Theatre, The Rainbow Dinner Theatre, and York Little Theater. Off stage, Candace is Momma to Lucy and teaches middle school students at Anchor Christian Academy. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Bryson Buffington is thrilled to be performing with Servant Stage again. He has previously been seen in Yankey Doodle Dandy: the Music of America, HMS Pinafore, and the Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour. Bryson attended Lancaster Bible College and was seen on stage there frequently in roles such as Judas (Godspell), Cornelius (Hello Dolly), and Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe (Smoke on the Mountain). When not on stage Bryson enjoys good movies and music, and spending time with friends and family, he attends the Lititz Campus of Victory Church.
Matt Chambers is excited and honored to be a part of the Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas and a wonderfully gifted and talented cast and crew. Matt has performed in multiple shows at Sight & Sound Theatres, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, and in various other community and church theaters in the Lancaster County area. Because of a deep love and appreciation for music, Matt has enjoyed locally touring with a southern gospel quartet and an award-winning trio in Texas. Much love and thanks to Megan, Judah, and Noah!!
Ellie is super excited to once again be working with Servant Stage after performing this past summer in the Youth Theatre production of Bye Bye Birdie. Born and still being raised in Lancaster County, Ellie is a fifth grader who enjoys spending time with her family, singing for her church, and playing softball. From her first performance on the pre-school stage Ellie has always had a desire to entertain. She is grateful to God for her many blessings and talents, and is looking forward to where this journey takes her! Ellie is thankful to Wally and Tyler for including her in this amazing show and giving her the opportunity to learn from such a talented cast. "Thank you to Mom, Dad, Jack, and Will for your support!"
Sarah studied opera privately with Dale Moore at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. At the age of 20, she started a full-time music career traveling all over the Country as a soloist and recording artist. Since getting married, she has settled here in Lancaster and is co-owner of Creative Pursuits Studio on Eden Road teaching voice full-time. She currently performs with Servant Stage Company and locally whenever she can. She is humbled and honored any time she gets the chance to share her gift with others. Special thanks to her husband Joel for all his unconditional love and support. To their sweet baby Gideon, “thank you for making me a mommy.”
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10 www.sarahcope.com, www.creativepursuitsstudio.com
Tanner Emmerling, 12 years old, is happy to return to Servant Stage! Some of his favorite roles besides working with Servant Stage have been performing as U/S Chip in Beauty and the Beast at the Fulton, Michael Banks in Mary Poppins, and Dill in The Christmas Story at Dutch Apple, and Winthrop in The Music Man at LBC. Thank you Wally and Johnathan for this opportunity to serve! Tanner would also like to extend his appreciation to Sarah Cope, his vocal coach, for all her support along the way. Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Briana Franklin is originally from Maryland, but spent the year of 2016 in the Lancaster area attending the Sight & Sound Conservatory where she was taught how to develop her dancing, singing, and acting skills. During that year, she also performed in Sight & Sound's Samson. Before that, she graduated from Prince George's Community College with an Associates in Music. She is looking forward to continuing to pursue musical theatre as a career, but also has a heart for opera and would love to see where that could take her. She was last seen in Servant Stage’s production of The Civil War and is so thankful for the opportunity to be back for Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas alongside such an amazingly talented cast and production team!
Lindsey Aeriel Grimble is excited to be back onstage with her Servant Stage family. She is originally from Springfield, IL and studied Musical Theatre at The American Musical & Dramatic Academy in NYC. Lindsey stars in the award-winning short film Carry Me Home alongside War Room's Karen Abercrombie. Credits: NYC Equity Reading/Workshop of Off-Bway Disenchanted, Servant Stage The Civil War, Dutch Apple The Buddy Holly Story, Sight & Sound Moses, HCFTA Show Boat, TIP's Once on this Island, STC's Dreamgirls, The Gretna Timbers & Piercing Word. Film/TV: ESPN: Silver Bullet, Stanley Black & Decker DIYZ, RTO, Rutter's Super Bowl. Love to God always and my husband. Jeremiah 29:11.
www.LindseyGrimble.com
Brayden Halter is 13-years-old and in 8th grade at Berks Christian School. He enjoys being involved in Student Counsel, and is the chaplain of his class. He also loves participating on the worship team for the middle and high school at his school. He has been in four productions which include Kurt von Trapp in The Sound of Music, John Thomas in The Curious Savage, Algernon Larreby in Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, and, most recently, Ugly in Honk JR. Some of the hobbies Brayden enjoys are singing, acting, playing the clarinet, bass clarinet, and piano, and playing sports such as basketball, baseball, and track.
Duane Hespell is honored and excited to be helping you celebrate this Christmas season with Servant Stage. This is not his first SSC production, as he joined the fun bringing HMS Pinafore and The Importance of Being Earnest to life. Duane's been around the block over the years here in local Lancaster theater with roles in the biblical epics at Sight & Sound, the classics of Theater of the Seventh Sister, and in various musicals with PRiMA Theater.
Samantha Ingram is SO excited to be in her first Servant Stage show, and to be participating in the LBC Women's Chorale! She is currently a sophomore at Lancaster Bible College, where she performs with the chorale, chamber singers, and a newly-created women's chorus. She is also involved in theater as well, last being seen as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! at LBC, and as a member of the teen ensemble in the Fulton's production of Big, the Musical. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their love and support, and ultimately God for all the amazing opportunities! Isaiah 40:31
Britt Jarkowsky is excited to return to Servant Stage for Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas! Her recent credits with Servant Stage include Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour 2016 and interning for Bye Bye Birdie and Sing, Sing, Swing. Britt is a sophomore at Lancaster Bible College and is working towards her BFA in theatre. She is currently touring with Piercing Word as Jodi in Grace Family Christmas. Some of her favorite past credits include: Seussical Jr. (Gertrude), Hello Dolly (Minnie Fay), Pride and Prejudice (Lydia Bennet), Anne of Green Gables (Dance Captain/Mrs. Spencer). Britt would like to thank her parents, siblings, boyfriend, Bonnie Bosso, WPA family, and professors for always encouraging her to work towards excellence all for the Glory of God. Colossians 3:23.
Kayla Klase is delighted to be back with Servant Stage Company again! Kayla earned her B.A. in Vocal Performance from Millersville University. You could have most recently seen her as one of “The Three Maggies” in Servant Stage Company's production of Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas. Other credits include: Glinda in The Wizard of Oz (EPAC), Sing Sing Swing! (SSC), Kathy in Singin’ in the Rain (Cavod Academy), Oliver! The Musical (EPAC), Crooners (American Music Theater), Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour (SSC), and "Old Ma" in Urinetown (PPAS). Kayla has enjoyed working with this incredibly talented cast and crew! Love to Shaun, and her family and friends for all their support!
Jon Knauss is excited to be working with Servant Stage and the Bluegrass Band once again! He graduated with a BA in Worship Arts from Lancaster Bible College and loves all aspects of music. Offstage he is the guitarist, vocalist, and sole writer for the band KILOLIMA, and enjoys being an instrumentalist for Lancaster Alliance Church. He enjoys any and all kinds of music, learning new instruments, and doing those things with his close friends. “Thanks to Rob and Jonah for pushing me forward” Micah 7:7
Della Limbert is thrilled to be a part of the Servant Stage family for her 4th year!!!!!!!!! Over the past 19 years, she has participated with numerous orchestras, choirs, crews and theater productions throughout Lancaster County an is always eager to learn more. She is ready to take on this "keen and groovy" show as a part of the crew! Previous performances/crew involvement include Sing Sing Swing, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up, Sherlock Holmes, A Christmas Carol, Little Women Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour and HMS Pinafore. "No matter what part you are playing, with Servant Stage you feel like you are valued and like a large family. Thank you Wally, Tyler and Johnathan for all of these opportunities and for challenging me to become a better performer/team player. Thank you to my family, Michael and my Savior whom I couldn't live without."
Dylan Loraw is very excited to be part of Servant Stage's Christmas production. He first got a taste of acting with Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center where he appeared in their production of Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book in which he was Mowgli. Dylan is in his third year of dance with Hershey School of Dance. He has performed The Star Spangled Banner at several local sporting events. Dylan recently was in the Sight & Sound production of Jonah. He currently is appearing in Miracle of Christmas with Sight & Sound. He feels blessed and fortunate to be able to learn from the many talents of the Servant Stage cast. He is grateful for every opportunity to follow Mathew 5:16 "let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to Your Father who is in heaven."
Wesley Madara is a recent graduate from Lancaster Bible college with a degree in musical theater. He has performed with Servant Stage for several years as well as other up and coming theaters in the Lancaster area. This is his second year with the Bluegrass Band and has enjoyed every minute of it. Wes wants to give a shout out to his wife for putting up with all the rehearsing and being behind him every step of the way.
Cassidy Martin is overjoyed to be performing with Servant Stage Company again where she was most recently seen in the company of the Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas. Cassidy is currently double majoring in Musical Theatre and Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College where she performed in the ensemble of Hello Dolly! and Mary Poppins. She has also performed with local theatres such as Cavod Community Theater, PRiMA Theatre, Ephrata Performing Arts Center, and Lebanon Community Theatre. Most importantly, Cassidy gives all of the glory to God who gives her so many reasons to dance and sing.
Liana Minnich is 12 years old and new to Servant Stage Company. She spends her days thinking up stories, writing, and trying to get her school work done. She has been involved with several productions such as The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Scrooge!, and Honk Jr! at Cavod Community Theatre, as well as Annie Jr! and Stuart Little at The Learning Station. Liana loves to perform, sing, and volunteer her time working with toddlers. She hopes that through this show, she can honor God, and that audiences will be able to forget their cares and be able to focus on the joy he has for us. Liana thanks her family and friends for sharing her enthusiasm, and Servant Stage for this opportunity to perform with them.
Alli McClune is a senior Musical Theatre Major at LBC and is very excited to work with Servant Stage again. Her past Servant Stage credits include H.M.S. Pinafore and Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour. She has also been in several shows throughout the community including Annie Get Your Gun (Fulton Theatre), A Chorus Line (Susquehanna Stage Company), The Three Little Pigs (Opera Lancaster), Pride and Prejudice (LBC), Godspell (LBC), The Music Man (LBC), Smoke on the Mountain (LBC), and Fiddler on the Roof (LBC). You can also catch her in Piercing Word’s Grace Family Christmas, as Jodi, this Christmas season. Alli would like to thank Wally and Johnathan for another chance to serve alongside them and the rest of Servant Stage.
Cody McSherry is a rising sophomore at Lancaster Catholic High School. He has been playing piano accordion since the age of six. Cody also plays button accordion, piano and organ, and sings. Cody has been cast in numerous professional theater roles in the Lancaster area and performs as an accordionist locally and regionally. He is so thankful for this opportunity to share in Servant Stage’s mission. God Bless!
Lukas Muenstermann is an 11-year-old 5th grader at Locust Grove Mennonite School. Lukas is very excited to be part of the youth ensemble in this show. Recently he played Randolph in Servant's Stage youth production of Bye, Bye Birdie. Lukas has lived the past 5 years in South Africa where he was involved in hip hop dancing and drama performance. He enjoys playing soccer, hanging out with friends, reading, playing the piano and drums.
Brad Myer is very excited to return to Servant Stage Company for his tenth Servant Stage production! A high school senior, he has been performing since age seven. Past Servant Stage credits include all four Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour productions, Yankee Doodle Dandy: Music of America (Emcee), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Past, Peter Cratchit, Narrator), H.M.S. Pinafore (Ensemble), and more. A few other credits include Voices of Christmas (Multiple Roles), Miracle of Christmas (Multiple Roles), and Joseph (Multiple Roles) with Sight & Sound Theatres, A Swingin’ Christmas (Peter) with Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Edmund) and Aladdin Jr. (Aladdin) with Cavod Theatre, Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby Tucker) and Pride and Prejudice (Officer/Manservant) with Lancaster Bible College, and various performances with Piercing Word including Christmas Through the Ages, James, 1 st John, and Jonah. Thanks to Johnathan Bauer, Wally Calderon, Tyler Hoover, and the rest of the Jukebox Saturday Night production team for another opportunity to serve the Lord on stage with an incredible cast!
Addy is thrilled to be returning to Servant Stage Company. Addy's favorite past credits include Elf at the Fulton Theatre, Kate in Annie at EPAC, Lioness in Lion King Jr. at EPAC, and any time she gets to sing and dance on stage. Addison has sang the National Anthem for the Reading Phillies and Lancaster Barnstormers, she is a member of the middle school Select Singers, a 2017 & 2018 PMEA District 7 representative, an Oratory Club winning speaker, and a straight-A student. She would like to thank Johnathan Bauer for creating a company that gives back to an under-served community, and allowing her to be part of it.
Jaclyn loves working with Servant Stage Company, and is so thankful to be welcomed back to the Old-Time Gospel Radio cast. Jaclyn's favorite credits include "choir girl" in Scrooge at Cavod Theatre, The Little Mermaid Jr. at EPAC, Aladdin Jr. at EPAC, PRiMA Theatre, and anytime she gets to sing and dance for an audience. Jaclyn is a tutor at elementary school, a straight-A student, a budding artist, and an orange belt in Okinawa Karate. Jaclyn would like to thank the production team of Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas for all their hard work, and giving her the chance to do what she loves while serving the community.
Lexis Novak is very grateful to be working with Servant Stage in the Ladies Vocal Group for the Old-Time Gospel Christmas Radio Show! Lexis is a 2015 graduate of the Sight & Sound Conservatory where she had the privilege of performing in Moses, Joseph and Miracle of Christmas while studying musical theatre and discipleship from amazing teachers! Previously, Lexis attended Manhattan School of Music for two years where she had the opportunity to study classical voice. While there, she performed with the NYC Opera Chorus (Mosè in Egitto), and the NY Philharmonic and MSM Symphonic Choir in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony conducted by Alan Gilbert at Avery Fischer Hall. Locally, Lexis has performed with Piercing Word in Christmas Through the Ages, Women of the Bible and Passion: The Musical. Lexis works full time at Sight & Sound theatres as part of the wardrobe team and has loved learning a new aspect of theatre and appreciation working backstage! She wants to thank her family, friends and husband, Chris, for always supporting her, and Servant Stage for this wonderful opportunity to spread Christmas cheer and God’s love!
Sarah is excited to be back for her 6th production with Servant Stage! She has been in three of the four Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour productions, Yankee Doodle Dandee: Music of America, and Joy to the World! Sarah lives in Columbia with her husband, Jeremy, and two little girls, Madison and Evelyn. She enjoys being at home with her girls, working her Mary Kay business, and performing with Servant Stage whenever she is able. Special thanks her Trio buddies, Ric and Julie. It's been a joy to sing with you both and I am so thankful for this opportunity!
Danielle Poznanovic is delighted to be back with her Servant Stage family, after she was recently seen in Sing, Sing, Swing! Originally from Barrie, ON, Canada, Danielle has worked with many theatre companies including Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre (Buddy, My Fair Lady, Second Chances), Sight & Sound Theatres (Noah, Miracle of Christmas), Blue Gate Musicals, as well as multiple productions with Servant Stage including Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour, and Yankee Doodle Dandy! Favorite roles include: Jo (Little Women), Josie Pye (Anne of Green Gables) and Orpha (Miracle of Christmas). Thank you to her parents for their unending love and support, and her friends and teachers who have constantly encouraged her to pursue her dreams. God bless, and have a toe-tapping swinging time!
Kat Prickett is super excited to once again entertain the community with Servant Stage Company! You may remember Kat in Sing Sing Swing, The Civil War, A Christmas Carol or The Importance of Being Earnest (Gwendolyn). Kat has performed locally with The PRiMA Sisters, Dutch Apple and Reji Woods Productions. Favorite credits include: Marian in The Music Man, Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, Cinderella in Into the Woods and Cheryl in The Taffetas. Kat holds a degree in Communications/Broadcasting from Millersville University, and spent 11 years as a television producer and on-air host until 2016, when she and her husband purchased The Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant in Strasburg of which she is now co-owner and Marketing Manager. All my love to Tyler and Elijah Lee. Col 3:17
Shaun Ressler always loves performing and working with Servant Stage Company. He was last seen on stage in Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour (Keystone Quartet) and Forever Plaid (Smudge), and has designed sound for over 6 other SSC productions as well. Shaun works as a Software Engineer for Cargas Systems in Lancaster, but has a passion for theater and singing as well. He has also designed sound and acted with Ephrata Performing Arts Center, Popovsky Performing Arts Studio, OperaLancaster, and Cavod Theatre. Love and thanks to Kayla for everything, and to the entire SSC team for all the wonderful opportunities!
Emma Shepard is delighted to be returning for her second production with Servant Stage, her first being HMS Pinafore a couple years ago. Emma is a recent graduate of the Musical Theatre and Biblical Studies programs at Lancaster Bible College and is excited to be pursuing her passion for the performing arts. Currently, Emma can be seen performing Scripture with Piercing Word or teaching dance at Good Samaritan Dance Academy in Paoli. Recent roles include Rapunzel in Into the Woods and Peggy in Godspell. Other passions include coffee, coloring, and Stephon Smith, who she will be marrying in the spring. 1 Corinthians 10:31
Born in Lancaster, PA, Lisa Stewart began her performing career at the age of 10, when she was hired as a studio singer for the PBS program Barney & Friends. She has appeared as an ensemble member in six productions at Sight & Sound Theatres in Strasburg, PA. Lisa’s favorite roles have been as Elizabeth in Miracle of Christmas and Mary in Behold the Lamb. For more than 15 years, Lisa has used her musical gifts and her love for Jesus Christ as a worship leader in several Lancaster-area churches. Lisa loves people, music, and the theater, and she is thankful for the opportunity to express those loves in the Servant Stage production of Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas!
Melina is thrilled to be a part of her first show with Servant Stage! She is currently studying Musical Theatre at Lancaster Bible College, and has been seen in LBC's productions of Hello Dolly!, Godspell and The Music Man, as well as a featured actor in their Christmas concerts. Her other work here in Lancaster includes Lucinda in Into the Woods (Steitz City Players) and originating the role of "Someone" in the premiere of Sandra Asher's Stuff! A Curious Collection with Creative Works Lancaster. She would like to thank her parents and the teachers who have inspired her and helped her make her dreams come true. Romans 12:1-2
Kennedy Urbanavage is thrilled to be joining Servant Stage for The Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas. Kennedy is in 5th grade and has been dancing at a local studio since she was 3. She loved having the wonderful opportunity to participate in Servant Stage’s 2017 Summer Theatre Camp and is looking forward to using her new skills in her church musicals. Kennedy would like to thank Servant Stage for this opportunity and her parents and loved ones for their support.
Reagan Urbanavage is extremely excited to be joining Servant Stage for The Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas. Reagan is in 7th grade and loves being schooled at home. She loves to sing and had performed in a couple of church musicals before having the wonderful opportunity to participate in Servant Stage’s 2017 Summer Theatre Camp. Reagan has also been studying ballet for about 6 years. Reagan would like to thank Servant Stage for this opportunity and her parents and loved ones for their support.
Bryce VanVleet is overjoyed to be in this production with Servant Stage! This is his first performance with Servant Stage, and he is also excited to be working with some familiar faces, as well as meeting some other wonderful actors as well! Bryce has studied at the Sight & Sound Conservatory class of 2016. Through that program, he had the honor of working on stage for Sight & Sound's production of Samson. He has since been busy working with Piercing Word Ministries in performances like Women Of The Bible and Sermon On The Mount: The Musical, as well as the Gun Powder Production Group's production of Luther Oratorio: The Project Of A Thousand Voices.
Gwendolyn Varley is an 11-year-old 6th grader from East Earl, PA. Gwen studies singing and acting at Creative Pursuits Studios and tap dancing at Signature Dance. A few of her recent performances and roles include Susan Walker in Miracle on 34th Street and Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof Jr., both Cavod Theatre productions. Gwen has appeared in Prima Theatre’s musical Evita and Ephrata Performing Arts Center’s EPAC’s Got Talent. She will be appearing as Tessie in Cavod’s upcoming production of Annie. Gwen enjoys playing basketball, lacrosse, hanging out with family and friends and singing.
Caleb Wenger is overjoyed to be doing his second show with Servant Stage Company! A senior at Annville-Cleona High School, he has been seen as Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie, Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street, and Lucas in The Addams Family. He has also performed in Servant Stage Company's Godspell Jr. as Jesus. When he isn't involved in some type of production, Caleb enjoys playing the piano and running. He would like to thank his parents for their constant support of his endeavors.
Rebekah Wimer is excited to return to the stage as one of the fiddlers in I'll Fly Away. Although classically trained, she has enjoyed expanding her musical horizons by becoming a member of the Bluegrass Band. Rebekah graduated from Lancaster Bible College in 2015 with a BMus in Music Pedagogy (focus in violin). Past theatre experiences include The Sound of Music (2012), Fiddler on the Roof (2015) and The Old Time Gospel Radio Hour Christmas (2017). Rebekah is grateful for the support of her family and friends and for the gift of music. Psalm 33:3 "Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy."
Gideon Werner, 16 years-old, is ecstatic to be part of Servant Stage's production as part of the Backwoods Bluegrass Band. Gideon is also a part of his family band, The Werner Family Band, where he primarily plays banjo, as well as guitar and vocals. Gideon has previously performed with the Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts portraying most recently Mr. Beaver in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. He has also portrayed Uncle Henry and the Oz Guard in The Wizard of Oz, Captain Hook in Peter Pan Jr., Mr. Turtle in Murder in a Nunnery and Malcolm Andrews in Anne of Green Gables: The Musical.
Silas, 12 years-old, is thrilled to be a part of Servant Stage again. He was most recently in Old-Time Radio Gospel Hour Christmas. Silas performs regularly with his family band, The Werner Family Band, playing the mandolin. Silas is also part of Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts in the junior choir, ACE and theater. Where he was most recently in All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Being in a Bad Play. Previously he portrayed Winthrop in Music Man Jr., and as the Coroner and Nikko the chief flying monkey in their production of The Wizard of Oz.
Reji Woods is a versatile performer who has performed throughout the United States and internationally in Paris, Amsterdam, and India! Reji, a Florida native, is a 7-year veteran of Sight & Sound Theatres, and a 5-year veteran of PRiMA Theatre who now calls Lancaster County home. Reji is the co-founder/owner Bending Threads Cabaret Company based in NYC, and Reji Woods Productions in Lancaster PA. His Off-Broadway/New York credits include The Wiz, Black Nativity, Romeo & Juliet, and Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe. Other regional credits include, Big River, Smokey Joe's Café, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Seussical: The Musical, Jamaica, Guys & Dolls, West Side Story and Little Shop of Horrors. Reji is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association. Much Love to two of the loves in his life, Audra and Molly!
Lance is grateful for the opportunity to help bring such a fun show to the community! He has appeared in a number of previous Servant Stage shows, including Sing, Sing, Swing! and multiple performances of the Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour. Enjoy the performance!!
Adam Zembower, who plays in the Backwoods Bluegrass Band, is excited to be a part of Servant Stage's tour of I'll Fly Away! You may have seen him in Servant Stage's production of Old Time Gospel Radio Christmas as part of the Bluegrass Band! Adam graduated from Lancaster Bible College in 2016 and now works as a Worship Leader and Communications Assistant at Grace Church in Lititz, PA. Adam also loves to play in pit orchestras. Credits include substitute bass player for The Fulton's Newsies, and guitar player for Popovsky Performing Arts' 13, The Musical, Lititz Christian School's Honk, PRiMA Theatre's First Date and Songs For A New World. Adam wishes to thank his family for their constant love and support from the other side of the state! He also thanks his friends for all their love!
A Lancaster native, Ric Zimmerman has performed in numerous American Music Theatre and Sight & Sound Theatres shows, and has been seen at the Fulton Theatre, and PRiMA Theatre. He was the founder/director of the Celebration Singers. Ric has had the privilege of singing with Christian artists Steve Green, Dino, Wayne Watson, and conducted the orchestra for the Mandrell sisters and Celeste Holmes. He also toured with The Continentals throughout the US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan.
Production Team
Johnathan lives in Strasburg with his wife, Rebecca, and children, Gabriel and Jubilee. 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 also serves as Vocal Coach at Sight & Sound Theatres and has a degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Southern Maine.
Philippians 3:10
Jordanne Brodersen is a freelance stage manager who works with various local theater companies. Past Servant Stage credits include The Civil War, Around the World in 80 Days, and Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas. She is also a lighting technician at Sight & Sound Theatres. In addition to stage managing she also has experience with props, lighting, and costuming. She looks forward to continuing to work with Servant Stage on future productions.
Lily Brown was born and raised in Lancaster County. She began her theatrical career as a set painter with Cavod Academy and has painted sets, worked backstage, and stage managed many productions since 2015. Over half of her credits include Servant Stage shows. She was so humbled for the opportunity to become the Servant Stage administrative assistant in 2017. “It is such a blessing to be surrounded by people who make these productions so amazing. Servant Stage has been such a blessing to my life and I am forever grateful for all of the experiences I have with them.”
Colossians 3:15
Originally from Green Bay, WI, Wally 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. For the last 5 years, Wally has worked at Sight & Sound Theatres in multiple positions. “Special thanks to my wonderful wife Andrea and sweetest daughter Joyanna for their love and support. All the glory to God for the amazing gifts and opportunities He has given me!”
Psalms 149:3
Courtney is elated to be back with Servant Stage Company after taking a short break! Previous stage management credits with Servant Stage include The Civil War, Sherlock, Old-Time Radio Gospel Hour 2016, Rhapsody in Gershwin, A Christmas Carol, Forever Plaid, HMS Pinafore, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Courtney has also stage managed for Popvosky Performing Arts Studio, Piercing Word, Lancaster Bible College, and Franklin & Marshall College. She recently moved to Mount Joy with her family, and loves to spend her spare time baking any and all types of desserts. Many thanks to the production team, cast, and crew for an amazing process! It has been fantastic to work alongside such talented people. Prov. 3:5-6
Tyler Hoover is a Lancaster County native and has been involved in the regional arts scene for more than fifteen years. Tyler has been blessed to serve as an actor, director, writer, and composer with a number of local theatre companies including Servant Stage, Sight & Sound, Piercing Word, and PRiMA. Tyler also enjoys work as a freelance composer, holding both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Music Theory & Composition from West Chester University. “With gratitude to God, our fantastic audiences and supporters, my beautiful wife Sandra, and our precious daughter Evelyn.”
1 Peter 4:10-11
Paul Marini of New Holland is excited to have the opportunity - nay the privilege - of being a part of the Servant Stage family and to perform this incredible work with such incredible people! Paul is blessed to have had the opportunity to perform for over ten years with his family and more recently study and perform with various theatre and film companies. "I pray that you are uplifted and blessed by the show but most of all that God would be glorified!" 1 Corinthians 10:31
Daniel Stargel is a professional stage actor, director, and writer living in Lancaster, PA. He has over fifteen years of experience on stages from his native Florida to Alaska, and has performed locally with numerous companies, including Servant Stage Company, PRiMA, Rainbow Comedy Playhouse, Piercing Word, and the Bird in Hand Stage. A friend of Servant Stage since 2014, his favorite memories include co-writing the Old-Time Gospel Radio series, writing and directing Embraceable You: a Rhapsody in Gershwin, and playing the creaking door in A Christmas Carol. He can currently be seen in Sight and Sound Theatre’s Jesus, though his favorite roles are husband to his wife, Rachel, and father to their three young children. Lam. 3:25