Richard “Dick” Lamborn (Baron Elberfeld, Priest, Saengerbund Trio), husband to Diane for 51 years, is father to 4 grown children, and grandfather to 14 grandchildren. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Bible (now Cairn University) where he was a Pastoral Major, and played basketball, sang in various groups, including two years in a men's quartet representing the college at Churches and Bible conferences. He participated in musical productions and many skits, some serious but most were comedies. After Seminary, he served as a youth Pastor in three different churches. He was a basketball referee for 31 years and played softball. He became an umpire and continues to umpire. For 19 years he sang baritone in a southern gospel style quartet called Harmony Quartet, in which he was MC and the preacher of the group. After being in the audience for many Servant Stage productions, he felt honored to be part of Ragtime as Grandfather and now to be part of The Sound of Music.

Yara Makhlouf (Louisa von Trapp) is so excited to perform in her second round of The Sound of Music! She started her performing journey at 9 years old as Gretl, the youngest von Trapp, at Linden Hall, and went on to perform in her school plays, two cabarets at Popovsky Performing Arts Studio along with Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (a thirteen plus show which she was able to perform in at twelve). She is currently participating in Lion King Jr. as Nala at Cavod. She is so grateful to her voice coach and her acting coach. She also thanks her family for being so supportive and encouraging her to put herself out there!

Yara will be featured in the following performances:

Saturday, June 3 • 2pm & 7pm; Thursday, June 8 • 7pm; Sunday, June 11 • 2pm; Thursday, June 15 • 7pm; Friday, June 16 • 7pm; Sunday, June 18 • 2pm

Abby McCardell (Nun Ensemble, Party Guest), is a recent graduate from Lancaster County Christian School and is thrilled to be performing in her first servant stage show! Some of her favorite previous roles include Peter Pan in Peter Pan Jr. and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz Jr. with LCCS. She is very thankful for this opportunity and is excited to learn, work hard, and have fun! Abby is looking forward to performing again and would like to thank the friends and family who encouraged her to do so. She can’t wait to be a part of sharing this wonderful story! 1 Corinthians 10:31

Joanna Mellor (Nun Ensemble, Party Guest) is excited to make her Servant Stage debut in The Sound of Music! Originally from Southern California, Joanna has written, directed, and performed in several productions including The Story (director, Mary) and Already There (director, singer). Joanna has been a member of worship teams in Borrego Springs, California and Phoenix, Arizona as a pianist, singer, and guitarist since the age of 12. She also had the opportunity to lead the Miriam Dance Team in Borrego Springs for four years. Since moving to Lancaster, Joanna has studied acting under the direction of Leslie Talley at Creative Pursuits Academy. Joanna is so grateful to her family for their love and support, to her Savior Jesus Christ for His unending love and grace, and to Servant Stage for this incredible opportunity.

Eliza Moran (New Postulant, Sister Margaretta u/s, Sister Berthe u/s, Nuns Ensemble, Party Guest) is thrilled to be part of her first show with Servant Stage! Some of her recent roles include Irene Malloy in Hello Dolly, Meg in Little Women, and Ensemble/Understudy Lucie in Tale of Two Cities. When she is not working or performing she enjoys reading fiction, drinking coffee, and binging shows with her sister. She would like to give a huge thank you to all involved with this production and for each person that has encouraged and inspired her on her journey (you know who you are :).

Ava Joy Munn (Lousia von Trapp), age 15, is excited to be lining up for roll call as Louisa von Trapp. She has enjoyed performing on many local stages, some of her favorite roles include: Robin (Godspell, Servant Stage), Annie (Annie Jr., Servant Stage), Sven (Frozen Jr., LAPA), Eulalie Mckechnie Shinn (Music Man Jr., Cavod Theatre), Sarah (Jesus, Sight & Sound Theatres), Youth Ensemble (Home for The Holidays and Joy to The World, AMT). Ava was honored to make her big screen debut in Sight & Sound Films first movie, I Heard the Bells, as Alice Mary Longfellow. Bringing The Sound of Music alive, working with such a talented cast, has been a dream come true for Ava. Many thanks to Johnathan Bauer and the Servant Stage team for their dedication and hard work. “Sing for joy to the Lord...” Psalms 98:4a

Ava will be featured in the following performances:

Friday, June 2 • 7pm; Sunday, June 4 • 2pm; Friday, June 9 • 7pm; Saturday, June 10 • 2pm & 7pm; Saturday, June 17 • 2pm & 7pm; Sunday, June 18 • 7pm

Abby Muñoz (Nuns Ensemble) is thrilled to participate in her first show at Servant Stage. Some of her favorite roles so far include Taylor McKessie in High School Musical at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater and Ensemble/Bird Girl u/s in Warwick High School’s recent production of Seussical. She was also a featured singer in Whitney Houston Portrait of a Lady through Reji Woods Productions last summer at Mt. Gretna‘s Concert Series. She would like to thank everyone who has believed in her and supported her throughout her theatre life.

Donna Neff (Nuns Ensemble, Saengerbund Trio) is thrilled to join Servant Stage for the first time and to be able to get back on the stage. She has been singing most of her life from Opera, to high school musical leads, beauty pageants, singing the National Anthem at sporting events, weddings and currently performs at funerals, solos for different events and has been with her church Praise Band for over 15 years. She enjoys using the gifts that God has blessed her with and loves to serve whenever she can, hoping to bring joy to others. She has gone on several missions trips and would like to go on more to help others but to also see the majestic beauty of the world. Donna likes to do lots of things in her spare time but especially likes hanging out with her precious dog.

Brady Norgaard (Ensemble Swing), age 17, is ready to share this wonderful story with audiences! Brady loves performing with Servant Stage and was most recently seen with Servant Stage in Ragtime, Rock Around the Clock, Newsies, Music Man, A Christmas Carol, Titanic, and Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour. Brady recently performed in the 2022 American Music Theater Christmas Show and has performed with the Sight & Sound Conservatory, Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, 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.

Bonnie Joy O'Connor (Nuns Ensemble) thanks God for giving her the chance to join Servant Stage for this production. He's been faithful even when she couldn't see it. Favorite past roles include the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz, (Messiah Lutheran School), Sister Mary Lazarus in Sister Act II (CPAC) and ensemble in Multi Verse (LA Valley College). When not pursuing the stage, she works at Panera Bread and as an ongoing punster. She loves writing, cooking, baking, crocheting and of course, singing. She is grateful to her family, her coworkers, her new friends, and once again, God, who believed in her, even when she couldn't believe in herself.

Lily Patota (Nuns Ensemble, Maid) is a homeschooled 17 year old high school senior, and is very excited to be performing in her first Servant Stage show, The Sound of Music, in the Nun Ensemble and Maid Ensemble. Lily has performed in numerous shows throughout high school, namely with Encore Homeschool Productions. Some of her favorite roles include Julia Simmons in A Murder is Announced with Encore Homeschool Productions, and Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid with Encore Homeschool Productions. In 2022, she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in A Musical for the Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards for her performance as Ariel, and was also honored to perform at the Hershey Theatres’ Beyond The Footlights Cabaret in January 2023. Lily regularly takes voice lessons with Jen Felty, Red Accordion Studios, and private dance lessons with Katelyn Coryell at Creative Pursuits Studios. She is planning on taking a gap year after graduation, and then pursuing a degree in Musical Theatre. Lily would like to thank Servant Stage for this amazing opportunity, and to her friends and family for their constant support.

Lucas Phongxaysanith (Friedrich u/s) is so excited to be an understudy for Friedrich in The Sound of Music! He has loved watching live shows and performing for as long as he can remember. He has performed in Servant Stage productions of Aladdin Jr., Matilda Jr., Lion King Jr., and A Christmas Carol as well as The Emperor's New Clothes at Brownstown Elementary. His favorite role was little Simba in Lion King Jr. He has also participated in the Mennonite Children's Choir and has enjoyed singing in Created to Praise children's choir at his church. Currently, he is involved in his youth group at Lancaster Evangelical Free church. He lives with his mom, dad, younger sister, older brother and his amazing dog, Oreo. When he is not acting you'll see him on the soccer field or the basketball court. Lucas is so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this show!

Lucas will be featured in the following performances:

Sunday, June 18 • 7pm

Donna Schilke (Frau Schmidt) - has done performed multiple times with Servant Stage, most recently in - My Fair Lady (Mrs. Higgins), Titanic: The Musical (Ida Straus), Little Women (Aunt March/Mrs. Kirk), and The Importance of Being Earnest (Miss Prism); Regionally: multiple seasons and wonderful roles with the Winnipesaukee Playhouse (in NH); Playhouse on Park; Ivoryton Playhouse; 7 Angels Theatre; River Rep at Ivoryton; Warner Theatre (all in CT); National Tour- Magic Treehouse: The Musical; as well as numerous commercial, film, print, and voice projects. Locally: Cavod Theatre - Driving Miss Daisy (Daisy Werthan); The People’s Shakespeare Project- Macbeth (Witch/Old Woman/Gentle Woman), As You Like It (Anna and Hymen), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mrs. Quince); Sight & Sound, Jonah, and Samson; and several projects with Piercing Word. She is widely traveled, and has performed, taught and choreographed at home and abroad. Ongoing thanks to Servant Stage for making theater so accessible to this community.

Megan Lynn Schmidt (Maria) is a 2020 graduate of Ithaca College where she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre. As a PA native, Megan was born and raised in Allentown. From 2021-2022 Megan worked as a Tour Actor/Director with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. During this time, she performed and directed Johnny Appleseed, Alice in Wonderland, and The Snow Queen, traveling through 20 new states as well as overseas in Cuba and Japan. Megan teamed back up with MCT this past December to direct in Chinhae, South Korea. Megan is a full-time voice and musical teacher with Popovsky Performing Arts Studio. She will be making her assistant directing debut in Mean Girls with PPAS this Summer. Some of Megan’s most notable onstage credits include Rhonda, Fancy Nancy (Vital Theatre) Evelyn Nesbit, Ragtime (NCC Summer Theatre), Sister Mary Patrick, Sister Act (Ithaca College), Olive Ostrovsky, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Ithaca College), Feste, Twelfth Night (Ithaca College). Megan has also performed in various NYC cabarets. Megan would like to thank Servant Stage for allowing her to pursue a lifelong dream role and her family and friends for their constant love and support!

Maria Siegrist (Marta u/s) is excited to be part of Servant Stage for her first time. She recently performed at American Music Theatre Home for the Holidays. Maria enjoys singing at Church, Outpour Kids, and Discover Your Voice music camps. She appeared in an advertisement for Ambassador Advisors (Discipleship Media) that was shown in Penn Cinema Theatre. When she is not singing, she loves to read, art and crafts, and being involve in church activities. Maria would like to thank her family, her acting “family”, music directors, and Her Grandparents for their love and support.

Maria will be featured in the following performances:

Sunday, June 18 • 7pm

Cameron Smith (Brigitta u/s) is thrilled to join Servant Stage for this production of The Sound Of Music. It is her first time with this company, but you may have seen her in A Christmas Carol at the Fulton Theatre, Miracle on 34th Street (Henrika) at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre and most recently, Elf the Musical, also at Dutch Apple. She’s in 6th grade…going on 7th grade. When not on the stage, Cameron enjoys playing soccer, doing gymnastics, and taking voice lessons from Jo Abrom. She’d like to thank Servant Stage for this opportunity.

Cameron will be featured in the following performances:

Sunday, June 11 • 7pm

Seth Snyder (Deacon, Ensemble, Party Guest, Nazi), a recent high school graduate, is excited to be performing in his second main stage musical with Servant Stage, The Sound of Music. In January, Seth began his third season with Servant Stage portraying John the Baptist/Judas in Godspell. Previous performances have been Newsies as an ensemble member, and he also portrayed Mr. Webb in Our Town. Seth enjoys participating in their very popular summer camps as well, where you would have seen him as Mufasa, Jafar and Chad. Seth has also performed with Encore! Home School Productions for the last 11 years, finishing his high school career as Shrek, in Shrek the Musical. Seth would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support. To the cast and crew, thank you for all of your hard work in making this show the very best…to God be the glory.

Elizabeth Sollecito Zorzopian (Sister Berthe, Elsa u/s) is a singer and actor based in Lancaster, PA. The Sound of Music marks her Servant Stage debut. She most recently appeared as Jenny in Stephen Sondheim’s Company at DreamWrights Theatre in York, PA. Past theatre credits include Blanche Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde, Thea in Spring Awakening, the Servant in Blood Wedding, and the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods. Opera roles include the Second Witch in Dido and Aeneas, Laetitia in The Old Maid and the Thief, and the Squirrel in L’enfant et les sortilèges. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance from Gettysburg College and a Masters of Science In Nonprofit Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.

Tyler Sommers (Ensemble, Party Guest, Nazi, Altar boy) is 19 years old and has a deep love and passion for theatre. He played Liam Leo Lockhart in More to the Story (LAMS CA), Boaz in The Exception (LAMS CA), Briggan Ember in The Rules of Skyfire (B2BD), Sydney Donahue in You’re a Real Pal Dottie Price (LAMS CA), Bernie/Rowan’s US in From the Ashes (B2BD), Mike in Backstage: The Musical (B2BD) as well as Maximus in The Centurion, (LAMS CA) and Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web (LAMS). Other than acting and singing, Tyler also enjoys working with both live stage and film production, giving hugs, and spending time with people. He hopes that everyone enjoys the production of The Sound of Music!

Meghan Spanjer (Nuns Ensemble, Party Guest) can't wait to perform in Servant Stage’s production of The Sound of Music. Her love of bringing stories to life has led to her involvement in several productions. Some of her favorite roles with Veritas Academy were Shakespeare’s As You Like It (Phoebe, Le Beau), and Fiddler on the Roof Jr. (Tzeitel). Most recently she was cast as in The Wizard of Oz as Scarecrow. Meghan also enjoyed performing in two of Servant Stage’s summer camps which included Bye Bye Birdie and Once Upon a Mattress. After school when she is not on stage she is dancing with Susquehanna Dance Center and takes Piano Lessons. In her free time, she loves to hang out with her friends and enjoys reading book series. Meghan thanks her friends and family for their support and the wonderful directors for this amazing opportunity. (Hebrews 13:8.)

Sue Steffy (Baroness Elberfeld, Nuns Ensemble), when faced with an empty nest, revisited her joy in performing by studying voice, acting and (occasionally) dance. Some of her favorite roles are Marilla (Anne of Green Gables), Lillian Gilbreth (Cheaper by the Dozen) and Miss Maudie (To Kill A Mockingbird). Thanks to the entire Servant Stage family for this fantastic production!

Caleb Steindel (Rolf) cannot wait to bend Austria to the will of Hitl---um, he's actually just thrilled to be a part of The Sound of Music, which has been on his bucket list for years! Caleb was last seen as Jesus in Piercing Word's Passion the Musical and most recently at Servant Stage in Ragtime. He's been nominated for two Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical as Davey in Newsies and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof - both with Encore! Home School Productions. Other favorite shows include Beauty & the Beast, Jekyll & Hyde, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The Advent of Christmas. Caleb also currently serves on the Encore! Board of Directors. When he isn’t on stage, he's managing his fantasy football teams, playing Ultimate, reading, writing, and listening to podcasts. Shout-out to everyone for making the hills come alive, but especially his fellow Encore! peeps. Romans 8:28.

Kara Steindel (Nuns Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of Servant Stage's production of The Sound of Music. Kara is no stranger to the stage. She has performed with Encore! Homeschool productions in eight shows, her most current being Shrek the Musical as a Dragonette. Past credits include Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Newsies, Bye Bye Birdie, and a Disney Cabaret. Favorite past roles include Jane in Peter Pan, Buttons in Newsies, Shpritze in Fiddler on the Roof, and a special appearance as Belle in the Disney Cabaret. In her spare time, Kara enjoys serving on the worship team at her local church, playing soccer, and writing, recording, and producing her own original music. She would like to thank Servant Stage, the cast, and the production team for putting on such a wonderful show, and, most importantly, her Savior and Lord, Jesus, for giving her the opportunity and gifts to perform for His glory.

Isaiah Stoltzfus (Kurt u/s) is 12 years old and will be in 7th grade at Warwick Middle School. Isaiah is a triple threat, singing, acting & dancing. After getting his start in acting as Winthrop in The Music Man at Warwick High School he went on to perform in four additional shows in 2022; Raisin in The Sun, James and the Giant Peach, Beauty and the Beast and as little Michael Jackson in Motown. He auditioned on Broadway and was a finalist as little Michael Jackson for MJ The Musical. Isaiah is a natural on stage and is looking forward to performing the National Anthem for the Lancaster Barnstormers and Reading Phillies this summer. Along with his love of theater, Isaiah loves basketball, singing in the student band at church and playing video games with his friends.

Isaiah will be featured in the following performances:

Sunday, June 11 • 7pm

Lauren Watts (Brigitta) is a 5th grader at Spring Ridge Elementary. She has performed in Ragtime with Servant Stage, Matilda with Steel River Playhouse, Mixed Up Cabaret with Popovsky Performing Arts and in Miracle on 34th Street with Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. In September, she will play young Cosette in Les Miserables with Reading Civic Theatre. Lauren enjoys playing tennis, reading, horseback riding, traveling to National Parks with her family and spending time with her friends. Music is a big part of her world and, in addition to musical theatre, she enjoys playing the piano, violin, ukulele and the flute. Lauren is very excited and humbled to be in The Sound of Music! It is loved by 3 generations in her family. Her grandfather watched this movie while living in South Korea before immigrating to America. Edelweiss is his favorite song. Lauren wants to thank Servant Stage for this wonderful opportunity and hope you are inspired as this place is filled with the sound of music! Psalm 23

Lauren will be featured in the following performances:

Saturday, June 3 • 2pm & 7pm; Thursday, June 8 • 7pm; Sunday, June 11 • 2pm; Thursday, June 15 • 7pm; Friday, June 16 • 7pm; Sunday, June 18 • 2pm

Katie Wieand (Mother Abbess) (M.M.-The Boston Conservatory at Berklee & B.M.-Belmont University) began her career as a BGV artist in Nashville with Word Label Group. During graduate school and beyond, she toured internationally performing operatic and musical theatre roles prior to getting married in 2004. Katie is recognized locally for her Fulton Theatre performances including; Christine Daee in Phantom, Cosette in Les Miserables, Fiona in Brigadoon and Marian Paroo in The Music Man. Katie is currently the director of Outpour Kids and The Wieand Vocal Studio and is passionate about investing in the talents God has entrusted to each of His children (Mt. 25:14-30) in such a way that they develop into skill, which God will ultimately use for His glory (Ps. 33:3). Katie is blessed daily by her full time role as wife to Matt and mother to Audrey, Eileen, Derek and Promise. 1 Peter 4:10

Brianna Wilhelm (Nuns Ensemble, Maria u/s) is so excited to work with Servant Stage once again and is thankful to be part of The Sound of Music. Brianna is a local actress and teacher of the performing arts, after having graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a BFA in Musical Theatre (’21). She serves as the Operations Assistant for The Trust Performing Arts Center, Production Coordinator for Lancaster Bible College, and has the privilege to direct the theater department at Donegal High School. Some of Brianna’s favorite credits include Kathy Selden (Singin’ in the Rain - LBC), Kim MacAfee (Bye-Bye Birdie - LBC), Sandy (Grease - Riverbank Theatre), Emma Schmidt (Prodigal – Servant Stage), and Madeleine Astor (Titanic – Servant Stage). Brianna would like to thank her husband, Matthew, and her friends and family for supplying endless love, laughter, and support. Soli Deo gloria!

Christian Wolf (Ensemble, Party Guest, Butler, Altar Boy, Nazi) is glad to be performing with Servant Stage again. He has done multiple camps here such as Once Upon a Mattress, High School Musical 2, Annie, and Our Town. Some of his favorite roles are Oaken from Frozen Jr. (EPAC), Lord Fancourt Baberly from Charley's Aunt (WHS), and Mr. Mayor from Seussical (WHS). His first show was The Wizard of Oz at the Fulton Theater when he was eight. He is currently a student at Warwick H.S.. he thanks his parents family and frends for their support on his journey. he is excited to be a part of The Sound of Music.

Andrew Zahn (Captain von Trapp) Servant Stage: Ragtime, ...80 Days, Little Women, Sherlock Holmes. Fulton Theatre: Doubt, Jersey Boys, Little Mermaid. Having spent 24 years in Lancaster, Andrew enjoys working (and playing!) in many of the local theaters such as Gretna Theatre, Dutch Apple, and Sight & Sound. Andrew serves on staff at Servant Stage Company in Development & Community Relations and couldn't ask for a better team of co-workers! His gratitude overflows to be part of this production and this community of talented artists, among which he considers Kate (Marta) and Sarah (Sister Margaretta) to be the holders of his heart. "I don't take it lightly or coincidently that we're sharing this meaningful story of love, acceptance, growth, change and beauty during this moment in time. May we all move from disconnection to connection, sorrow to joy and despair to hope."

Kate Zahn (Marta) has been looking forward to performing in The Sound of Music for many months now and hopes you enjoy the show! You may have seen Kate play “Little Girl” in Servant Stage’s 2022 production of Ragtime. She has also danced at the Hershey Theater and enjoyed performing in productions at school and church. Kate's favorite things include spending time with friends, making toys for her cat Nigel, Kawaii, swimming, macaroni and cheese, candy and petting any animal that will let her pet it.

Kate will be featured in the following performances:

Friday, June 2 • 7pm; Sunday, June 4 • 2pm; Friday, June 9 • 7pm; Saturday, June 10 • 2pm & 7pm; Saturday, June 17 • 2pm & 7pm

Sarah Zahn (Sister Margaretta, Mother Abbess u/s) most recently played “Mother” in Servant Stage Company’s production of Ragtime and is thrilled to be back on stage with her Servant Stage family and her real-life husband, Andrew (Captain) and daughter, Kate (Marta). You may have also seen Sarah as “Alice Beane” in Servant Stage’s production of Titanic: The Broadway Musical. She performs regularly in Lancaster’s robust creative community, curates and performs concerts featuring soprano music, and owns and operates a lively private music studio. IG: @sarahzahnsinging www.SarahZahn.net