Reagan Connell is thrilled to be taking part in Servant Stage’s TeenCo showcase! Reagan is so happy to have shared this experience and journey with her classmates. She is a 9th grader at PA Leadership Charter School and Center for Performing and Fine Arts. 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 in 2020. Also 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 2 Jr., Old Time Gospel Radio Hour, and Don’t Rock the Jukebox with Servant Stage. 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, her brother Noah for putting up with her never-ending singing and dancing, and of course Servant Stage for bringing joy and happiness through their performances to all those in the audience.

Cora Cook, a 16 year-old twin, loves dancing, singing, acting, and especially, tumbling. Cora recently finished her high school production of Fame The Musical, where she was a featured dancer. Last summer, Cora participated in Servant Stage’s Apprentice Company and was excited to be a part of Teen Company this summer. She was also in Beauty and The Beast at Hempfield High in 2020, where she was a featured dancer, a featured soloist, and ensemble. Cora was also a featured dancer in Hempfield’s Dance Theater program. In the summer of 2019, Cora played the role of July, in Dutch Apple’s Annie, a featured dancer in CPS’ Wanderlust, a featured dancer in Dutch Apple’s Wish, and a featured dancer/snow chorus in EPAC’s Frozen. She was a part of Fulton Theater’s Wizard of Oz, as one of the Lullaby League. In 2018, she performed on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. She has been dancing for 13 years. Cora recently shot a commercial for Orthopedics Associates of Lancaster, and has also appeared in a TV commercial for a local family health center. She is extremely excited for this opportunity to learn and grow with Servant Stage!

Mckenna Donaldson is ecstatic and grateful for her opportunity to grow alongside these very gifted artists at Servant Stage. She was excited to meet new people and grow in relationships with old friends. She loved being part of both the Apprentice Company and performing in Music Man last year. She also enjoys being part of a company dance team which shares the gospel through ministry, verses and testimonies at Cavod Performing Arts. Most recently she was cast as Elsa in her school’s production of Frozen Jr. Her previous opportunities include being the Orphan Swing in Annie and part of the Youth Choir in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – both with Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. She also played Mary Lennox (The Secret Garden), Annie (Annie) and Lefou (Beauty and the Beast Jr.) at Cavod. She also played Jane Banks in Lancaster Bible College’s production of Mary Poppins. She considers herself a normal 9th grader and takes voice and acting lessons with Mike Truitt; as well as dance classes at Cavod. She hopes to honor Servant Stage for this opportunity and the Lord for the gifts and abilities He has given her.

Riley Fidler is thrilled to be included, for the 2nd year, in Servant Stage Teen Company. Riley is a 13 year old 7th grade 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 Jingle Bell Jukebox, Creative Pursuit’s Frozen Kids (Anna), EPAC’s Frozen Jr. (Middle Elsa), Popovsky Performing Art’s 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 being a cheerleader. Riley would like to thank Servant Stage, her dance, voice, and acting instructors for all their encouragement!

Tori Guhl is going into 12th grade at Warwick High School. She has been performing since 6th grade, and is now heavily involved in the musical theater department and show choir/production companies at her school. Recently, she has enjoyed performing outside of school with Servant Stage Company, Creative Pursuits Studio, and Popovsky Performing Arts Studio. Outside of theater, Tori enjoys talking with her friends and eating snacks. Tori is super excited to be in TeenCo this year, as she loved being in AppCo last year. She is looking forward to expanding her skillset and making friends with other teens who love theater as much as she does!

Brooklyn Hilton is 14 years old and in 9th grade. She has called Lancaster home for the past 7 years. Some of her favorite roles include Young Miriam (Sight & Sound Theatres), The Ensemble in The Music Man (Servant Stage), and the Little Girl in First John (Piercing Word). She is so excited to continue working with Servant Stage with whatever comes!

Kayleigh Jarkowsky is so excited to be returning to Servant Stage for her second year of TeenCo! Kayleigh is 16 years old and she studies at The Lancaster Academy in choir and acting. Kayleigh also takes voice with Sarah Cope at Creative Pursuits Studio 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 plans to take theatre into a career after high school and is thankful to Servant Stage for this. When Kayleigh isn’t at rehearsals, she is playing with her dog Maggie or driving around aimlessly with friends. Kayleigh would like to thank her family and teachers for always supporting her. Psalms 100:2

Anne Mcilvaine is delighted to be a part of Servant Stage’s TeenCo. once again! A senior at McCaskey High School, Anne loves the arts and especially performing. Some of her credits include Shrek the Musical (McCaskey), Pippin (Susquehanna Stage), Once Upon a Mattress Jr. (Servant Stage), and all of Servant Stage’s teen Jukebox shows! She can also be seen as the Drum Major of her school’s marching band, and with McCaskey’s vocal ensemble and chamber choir. She would like to thank God, the Servant Stage Staff, her music teachers, her parents, and anyone who has ever been an encouragement!

Brady Norgaard, age 15, is ready to grow and expand his skillset in Teen Co! Brady loves performing with Servant Stage and was most recently seen 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.

Sydney Norgaard, age 17, is excited to learn all she can in Teen Co! Sydney was most recently seen in Servant Stage’s Frozen Jr., Music Man, Once on this Island Jr., Jump Jive and Jukebox, A Christmas Carol, Old Time Gospel Radio Hour, and Sherlock Holmes. Recent credits include American Music Theater’s Songs of the Silver Screen and the 2011-2017 Christmas Shows. Sydney 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.

Isabelle Olenik known to family and friends as Issy, is a 17 year old senior in high school. Currently, her plan for college is to attend a school that allows her to graduate with a dual major, which will give her the flexibility to pursue both musical theatre and psychology. Her dream as an actress is to perform professionally in New York City, and experience the wonders and challenges of a career on Broadway. She has been performing for four years and has built many wonderful relationships with directors and cast mates, for which she is extremely grateful. Some of her favorite roles include Jitterbug (The Wizard of Oz), Zaneeta Shin (The Music Man) and one of the Silly Girls in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. She also had an incredible experience in Teen Company last year and enjoyed working with Servant Stage yet again!

Riley Shroyer is so happy to be a part of TeenCo! They have previously performed with Servant Stage in numerous youth camps, Don’t Rock The Jukebox, and Apprentice Company. Riley is homeschooled and in 11th grade. They have always enjoyed performing and have been seen at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, American Music Theater, Popovsky Performing Arts Studio, Lancaster Academy, Lancaster Bible College, and EPAC. They have been dancing at Pulse Dance Studio for 9 years and are a part of the Junior National company. They take voice lessons with Joanne Abrom. Riley most recently took part in the AMDA High School Summer Conservatory in NYC. They’re so grateful for all the performance opportunities that have come their way as the pandemic situation improves, especially with Servant Stage.

TATE BOYER is going into her junior year at Manheim Township High School. She is honored to be chosen to be a part of Apprentice Company. Tate has been in Once Upon a Time in January, and Frozen Jr. in 2020 with Servant Stage. Other shows she has done include: Music Man Jr. and Clue. She performed in Shrek the Musical Jr. and Mary Poppins Jr. in middle school, Frozen Jr., Music Man Jr., at Cavod Theatre, and in High School Musical Jr., at Popovsky Performing Arts. She also takes voice lessons with Rebekah Hill. Along with theatre, Tate also loves to bake, read, and play guitar. She also fills her time with her part time job at an ice cream shop. Tate is thrilled to be a part of AppCo and very thankful for the opportunity!

Tirzah Byers is so excited to have been selected for this year’s Apprentice Company! She is a recent homeschooled graduate of high school. She hopes to pursue a career in the performing arts by attending Sight & Sound’s Conservatory next fall or attending Lancaster Bible College to major in Musical Theater. Tirzah has been taking dance at Adagio Dance Academy for 15 years and some of her favorite productions have been performing as Sugarplum Fairy & Dew Drop Fairy in The Nutcracker; as well as performing in Cinderella, Gissele and La Fille Mal Gardee. She has been in Servant Stage’s production Once Upon a Time and most recently, Don’t Rock the Jukebox. She’s been in music lessons for 10 years taking piano, voice, and guitar and also takes acting classes at Cavod Academy. She wants to thank her parents, teachers (Christine Pizzolo, Brenda Balmer, Rebekah Hill, & Caleb Heckman), and especially Servant Stage for being such a wonderful support and inspiration!

ABIGAIL Davis (alias Abi) is also known as the short-haired version of Rapunzel. She is is 16 going on 17 (cue music). Abi has been in several productions, but her favorites include playing the roles of Lavinia (A Little Princess) The Cat in the Hat (Seussical Kids) and R.F. Simpson (Singin’ In The Rain Jr.) She’s been in some online plays as well, including Super Happy Awesome News, where she played Parker and Joey. She has also taken virtual drama courses, as well. Additionally, Abi sang in a homeschool choir. Outside of theater Abi enjoys playing her ukulele and naming random inanimate objects. Abi is also a missionary kid and lived in Belize for 5 years, where her parents pastored a deaf church. Abi is as pleased as punch to be in the USA again and is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful theatrical experience APPCO and other talented actors!

Elena DiSciullo is so excited to be returning to Servant Stage as a part of Apprentice Company! She is a rising junior at Penn Manor High School, some of her favorite classes include chorus and English. Some of her favorite past credits include: High School Musical Jr. (Servant Stage), and Pirates of Penzance (Cavod Theatre). She currently takes vocal lessons at Creative Pursuits Studio with Rebekah Hill. Many thanks to her friends and family for their support and Servant Stage for the wonderful opportunity.

KAI GUHL is 13 years old and going into 9th grade at Warwick High School. She has enjoyed performing since 4th grade. Recently she has played the roles of Elsa in Frozen Jr, Charlie in Willy Wonka Kids, and was going to be Spiker in James and the Giant Peach (but the show was cancelled due to Coronavirus). Kai has also enjoyed doing multiple cabaret and virtual type performances during quarantine. When she’s not singing, dancing or acting, she’s either in the kitchen cooking or writing songs and playing any of her many instruments. Kai was very excited to join AppCo this year and has enjoyed learning, growing, and meeting new people.

When Kacy accepted the role of Littlest Angel in Susquehanna Stage Company’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, one could only have imagined what fire would ignite in Kacy’s heart for ‘the stage’. Over 10 years later, she is honored to be training with Servant Stage’s Apprentice Company to prepare her for a future career in Music & the Entertainment industry. Over the years, Kacy has taken on roles such as Cinderella & Rapunzel (Into the Woods, Jr), Attina (Little Mermaid, Jr), Shakespeare’s feisty Adrianna (Comedy of Errors), an orphan/pick-pocket (Oliver), and the villainous Ms. Andrews (Mary Poppins, Jr). She has also enjoyed participating in many fundraising Cabarets with Hershey Area Playhouse, and during the pandemic last summer, a socially distanced teen concert with Bartos Theatrical Group. A huge shout-out to Kacy’s friends and family for their on-going support, and also to her present and past vocal coaches, who have nurtured & encouraged her through this amazing journey (Reji Woods, Sarah Cope, and Jo Abrom). Thank you, Wally Calderon, for this wonderful opportunity!

Elle Herson is a 9th grade homeschool student and has been excited to learn and train in AppCo this year! Elle has performed with Servant Stage in their Living Room Concert Series, as Young Elsa in Frozen, Jr., in Let Freedom Ring, Old Time Gospel Radio Hour, and Don’t Rock the Jukebox. 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!

Allyson Hunisicker is a 2021 homeschool graduate. She began performing in 8th grade and some of her favorite performances with Encore! Homeschool Productions have been Newsies, Bye Bye Birdie, Fiddler on the Roof, Beauty and the Beast, and the play Teens: What are They Thinking?” Allyson would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support over the years, as well as every wonderful director and teacher she has been able to learn from through her experiences. She is thrilled to be part of the Servant Stage Apprentice Company!

Landon Hunsicker is so excited to be part of the Servant Stage AppCo! He is a rising homeschool freshman. He has performed in many shows with Encore! Homeschool Productions, such as Bye Bye Birdie, Newsies, Fiddler on the Roof, and Beauty and the Beast. He most recently portrayed Aladdin in Servant Stage’s Aladdin Jr. In his free time, he likes to play video games. Landon would like to thank his family and friends for their support and his mom and sister for encouraging him to do theatre.

Annika Locke is a rising 9th grader at McCaskey High School. She is thrilled to be part of the Servant Stage Apprentice Company this year and has enjoyed connecting with others who love musical theatre as much as she does! Past performances and roles include Willy Wonka Jr. (performance canceled due to COVID-19) at Reynolds MS, Wanderlust (Ensemble) with Creative Pursuits, High School Musical Jr. (Sharpay) with Cavod Academy, The Comedy of Errors (Antipholus) with People’s Shakespeare Project Camp Will, Princess Bea and the Royal Goodnight Story (Princess Bea) at Lancaster County Library among others. Annika also sings in the Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster and plays guitar. Other hobbies include baking, playing volleyball, and hanging out with her family’s two adorable black lab dogs.

Malloree Marshall is 13 years old and has been on stage since she was about 3. She has been performing on stage in musical theatre since she was 8. She has also had a passion for dance from a young age. She started ballet at 2, looking up to her older sister. She dances at Balance Dance in Manheim, dancing with people that she’s known for a large portion of her life. She’s also been tap dacning since she was 8, inspired to learn from watching the performance of Elf at Fulton Theatre The first show she performed in was Seussical Jr. at Susquehanna Stage in 2016 as a Who. She has performed in many shows since then including the 2016 Christmas Show at AMT, Dutch Apple’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Oliver! at Gretna Theatre. Malloree plays tennis and volleyball; as well as the oboe and violin. She also enjoys performing in choir.

Candace Mbugua is 15 years old. She is glad for the opportunity to be a part of the Servant Stage Apprentice Company. Her love of music and dance inspired her to try musical theater, and from her first show, she has known it is something that she would always love and want to do. Some of her favorite roles include Hermia (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) Mayzie (Seussical Jr.) Eulalie Shinn (The Music Man Jr.) and Tinker Bell (Peter Pan Jr.) Locally she has appeared with The Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts, Piercing Word, Red Accordion Studios, Servant Stage, and Cobblestone Players. Candace also enjoys reading and playing the piano and flute, and her academic interests include history, literature, debate, and economics.

Ava Joy Munn, age 13, has lived in Lancaster all her life with her family, including 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Some of Ava’s favorite roles include: 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 (Titantic the Musical, Servant Stage). She enjoys taking voice lessons at CPS with her wonderful teacher, Rebekah Hill. It’s Ava’s honor to spend this summer with App Co., growing and learning from the best. 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

Callaghan Petrosky was anxious to join this year’s AppCo. Having been a part of past shows, Let Freedom Ring and Frozen Jr., he appreciates the wonderful family feel and support of Servant Stage. Other past favorites include playing George (Finding Neverland) at The Dutch Apple, Oliver! at Gretna Theatre, Elmer (Newsies) with Encore! Productions, and Matilda at The Belmont Theatre. He has also appeared locally in productions with Lancaster Academy and Creative Pursuits. He is grateful for this opportunity and to God for his many blessings. He would like to thank his various directors, his one friend Mike D, his radical brother Nolen and his parents for their enduring love and support. - “El Psy Congroo”

Coden Tortolano has performed in Seussical Jr. as Horton, Octavius in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, and has also played the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. He has been a part of multiple choirs over his 9 years of singing and is currently co-leading a group at his church. He has taken theater classes at the Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts (LAPA) with Regi Woods and Rachel Musser. He took a theater dance class with Andrea Calderon and has worked under Jen Felty, in the show Seussical Jr. Coden lives for the theater and loves working with others. In his free time, he likes to play and sing at the piano, play soccer and frisbee with his friends, tinker with Legos, and also enjoys playing video games. He is so excited to have the opportunity to be apart of this year’s Apprentice Company and cannot wait to see what God has in store for his future.

Christian Wolf started performing in theatre when he was 9 years old. His first performance on stage was in The Wizard of Oz at the Fulton Theater, where he played a Munchkin. After that, he continued taking acting classes, dance classes, and voice lessons. Christian enjoys making others happy by bringing characters to life on stage. His favorite character that he’s played was Oaken in Frozen Jr. because he was a big personality and brought a lot of fun and excitement to the show. He is excited to be a part of AppCo and to continue his theatrical journey and development.