Hello there! My name is Ethan Black. I am one of many Apprentice co. participants! For me this is one of the most amazing and helpful programs that I’ve done with Servant stage and I am thrilled to be a part of it! Previous acting credits include: Olaf in Frozen! and Ensemble in Don’t Rock The Jukebox (Servant Stage), Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka Jr. (Cavod Theatre), ensemble in Backstage the Musical (BTBD) and 5 years of various shows with Sight and Sound Theatres. Since God has opened this door for me, I’m excited and thankful that I’ve had the privilege to dive in with this incredible theater and amazing friends!

Elena DiSciullo is so excited to be able to take part in this amazing opportunity! She is a rising sophomore at Penn Manor High School; her favorite classes include chorus and English. Some of her favorite credits include: High School Musical Jr. (Servant Stage), Pirates of Penzance (Cavod Theatre), and Wanderlust (Creative Pursuits Studio). She currently takes vocal lessons from Rebekah Hill at Creative Pursuits Studio, and attends acting classes at Cavod Theatre. Many thanks to her family and Rebekah Hill for supporting her, as well as to Servant Stage for the opportunity.

Mckenna Donaldson is ecstatic and grateful for her opportunity to grow alongside these very gifted artists at Servant Stage. Most recently she was cast as Elsa in her school production of Frozen Jr. Mckenna's previous opportunities include being the Orphan Swing in Annie and part of the Youth Choir for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – both with Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden, Annie in Annie, and Lefou in Beauty and the Beast Jr. all with Cavod Theatre. She has also played Jane Banks in Lancaster Bible College's production of Mary Poppins. While being a normal 9th grader she takes voice lessons and acting with Mike Truitt, and dance classes at Cavod Academy of the Arts. Mckenna is also excited to meet new people and grow in relationships with old friends. She hopes to honor Servant Stage for this opportunity and the Lord for the gifts and abilities He has given her.

Elliott Evans is excited to be part of Apprentice Company. Favorite credits include Peter Pevensie (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) at DreamWrights, Sam (Peace, Love & Cupcakes) and Squire Dap (Camelot) at Dutch Apple, and James (School of Rock) at The Belmont. He is an 8th grade homeschooler and enjoys fishing, taekwondo, card tricks, and playing musical instruments. Elliott is also a competitive golfer, regularly playing in local and regional tournaments. He is grateful for all the support from his friends and family and thanks Servant Stage for this opportunity.

Ellie Comerford is super excited to once again perform with Servant Stage Company. Ellie had a wonderful time performing in the Servant Stage Youth Theater Camps of Frozen Jr., High School Musical Jr., Into The Woods Jr., and Bye-Bye Birdie, as well as performing in the Servant Stage productions of Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas, Titanic, The Music Man, and The Living Room Concert Series. Born and still being raised in Lancaster County, Ellie is an eighth grader who enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing softball, singing, acting, dancing, and all things theater. From her first performance on the pre-school stage Ellie always had a desire to entertain. She is grateful to God for her many blessings, and is looking forward to where this amazing journey takes her! Ellie is thankful to Wally for including her in this amazing experience and giving her the opportunity to learn from such talented cast members and teachers! "Thank you to Mom, Dad, Jack, Will and Friends for your support."

Cora Cook, a 15 year-old twin, loves singing, dancing, acting, and especially tumbling. She finished Freshman year at Hempfield High where she was a featured dancer, featured soloist, and ensemble in the musical. Cora was a featured dancer in the Dance Theater program. Cora has also been in the Fulton Theater’s Wizard of Oz, as part of the Lullaby League. She has been dancing for 12 years, and is a member of a Pulse Dance Studio’s competitive dance team. In 2018, she performed on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Last summer, Cora was ‘July’ in Dutch Apple’s Annie. In 2019, Cora was a featured dancer in CPS’ Wanderlust, a featured dancer in Dutch Apple’s Wish, and a featured dancer in EPAC’s Frozen. Cora has appeared in a TV commercial for a local family health center and is extremely excited for this opportunity to learn and grow with Servant Stage.

My name is Tori Guhl, I am 16 years old, and I am going into 11th grade. I have always loved music, and I'm heavily involved in the Warwick High School music department. I'm in production company (a singing and dancing troupe), show choir, and I also participate in the LLMEA and PMEA choir festivals. I've been doing theater since 6th grade, with my most recent show being Shrek the Musical at my school. My favorite show I've been a part of is Hello Dolly!. I just recently started taking dance lessons this past year, and I am eager to improve. I am excited for AppCo because I want to learn more regarding singing, acting, and dancing, and I can't wait to meet more teens who love musical theater as much as I do!

Brooklyn Hilton is a freshman at Hilton Home Academy. She has been performing in Lancaster County for six years. Favorite shows include Moses (Sight and Sound Theatres), First John (Piercing Word), Music Man (Servant Stage), and Ruth (Piercing Word). She is so excited for the opportunity to learn and work with Servant Stage again! 1 Peter 5:7

Hello, I am Kole Lawrence and I am 13 years old. Ever since I was young, I have always wanted to sing. The first singing event I did was my school’s American Idol, and I won! Later on, I realized I wasn’t just into singing, I loved musical theater and tried out for my middle school’s musical. That was one of the best experiences in my whole life. Then, some friends were talking about Servant Stage’s Winter Camp, Frozen Jr., and I knew I had to get involved right away. I was anxious to try for my first-time theater outside of school, but it turned out to be the best show I was ever in. Everyone was so kind and loving and made me feel so welcomed into the Servant Stage family. I am very excited about AppCo because I feel I am going to grow so much as an actor because of this great opportunity. It is going to improve all my skills I feel that I could really refine. Thank you for this opportunity and I am ecstatic to get this going!

Dylan Jacob Loraw is going into the eighth grade (Lionville Middle School). He enjoys acting, singing and dancing and is thrilled to be part of the Servant Stage family. He has been on the stage for the last four years. Some of his favorite performances include Young Jesus and Young Jonah with Sight and Sound Theatres, Peter in the National Tour of Finding Neverland, Gavroche in Les Mis and Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot. His favorite performances with Servant Stage include Jukebox, Old Time Gospel Radio Christmas, Titanic, and Jack in Into the Woods junior. He enjoys swimming, jumping on the trampoline with his brothers, drawing, and playing the Ukulele. His favorite foods are potstickers, his mom's homemade chili and chocolate covered pretzels!

Malloree Marshall is rising 7th grade student at Conestoga Valley Middle School. Malloree is excited to be an Apprentice member of the Teen Company for Servant Stage. While participating in many shows through Lancaster, Lebanon and Dauphin County her favorite shows have been; Tarzan (Spider, Ape and Feature Dancer) at HCPAC, Mary Poppins (Ensemble) at CVHS, Scrooge (Kathy Cratchit) at LCT, Joseph and The Technicolor Dreamcoat (Ensemble) at Dutch Apple, The Christmas Show (Ensemble) at AMT and Oliver (Ensemble) at Gretna Theater. While not performing in shows, Malloree enjoys singing with the Mennonite Childrens Choir of Lancaster, playing the oboe and violin. Her past time is spent taking tap, ballet and jazz dance classes and archery. Malloree always looks forward to a new experience to meet new friends, grow stronger friendships with previous castmates and have a good time.

Anya Minnich is absolutely thrilled to be a part of Apprentice Co. this year! Previously, Anya has performed with her co-op, the Learning Station, in a few shows including A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Cobweb), The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends (Peter), and A Curious Savage (Fairy May). She has also been in Narnia (Tree Nymph) and Scrooge (ensemble) with Cavod Theatre. This year, Anya was honored to be in Frozen Jr. (Bishop) in her first show with Servant Stage Company. When Anya is not in a show, she can be found adventuring with friends in the outdoors and drawing and painting her characters!

Liana Minnich is an enthusiastic 10th grader who loves travelling, cats, picking up new hobbies, and theater. She first joined Servant Stage three years ago for Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour Christmas, and had the pleasure of participating in Music Man and, most recently, Frozen Jr. Liana is thrilled to take part in her first theatrical training program, and thankful to have family like Servant Stage. In addition to theater, some of Liana’s hobbies include learning languages, riflery, baking, and pretending to be a helicopter when her hair is in a ponytail. Liana is excited to not only grow in confidence and her artistic abilities as an actor, but also to share the love of Christ with her community along the way. She is can’t wait to meet new friends and family in Apprentice Company, and looks forward to the adventures on the horizon.

Lukas Muenstermann is excited to be a part of Apprentice Company! He is in 8th grade at Locust Grove Mennonite school. He first got into acting when his parents signed him up for a youth theatre camp and loved it. From then on, Lukas had a passion for acting and never stopped. Since then, he performed with Servant Stage in Titanic, Old Town Gospel Radio Hour, and A Christmas Carol. He has also been involved in the summer youth productions including Godspell, Bye Bye Birdie, and Oklahoma. Lukas really enjoys what he does on stage and loves making new friends every time he does a show. Off the stage, he enjoys playing the piano and playing soccer. Lukas loves to make people smile and laugh which is why he loves to act.

John Oechslin is a fun-loving caring individual. He loves to spend time with friends and sing his heart out. He has played Cornelius in Hello Dolly and Curly in Oklahoma Jr. this past year he was supposed to play the role of the Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Conestoga Valley High School but the show was cancelled. He is happy to be joining the crew for Apprentice Co.

Allison Paquin is so excited to be a part of App Co! She is an upcoming senior at Conestoga Valley High School, where she has performed in many shows including, Its A Wonderful Life, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Hello Dolly. She has also been in some of the summer camps Servant Stage has offered. She is so blessed for this opportunity and is excited to learn about something she loves with others who love it just as much.

Riley Shroyer is so excited to be a part of the Servant Stage Apprentice Company. She has previously performed with servant stage in numerous youth camps. She is homeschooled and in 10th grade. She has always enjoyed performing and has been seen at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, American Music Theater, Popovsky Performing Arts Studio, Lancaster Academy, Lancaster Bible College, and EPAC. She has been dancing at Pulse Dance Studio for 8 years and is part of the National Junior company. She takes voice lessons with Joanne Abrom. She would like to thank her family and Servant Stage for this opportunity.

Hello, my name is Isabelle Titzer! I participate in field hockey for Lancaster Catholic, hip hop dance, and tap dance. I love meeting new people and making friends, especially through theater, so I am excited for this opportunity! I have not done many shows, but the shows I have done include Big Fish and Joseph for LCHS and Wanderlust for CPS. I am looking forward to AppCo because I have loved singing for my entire life and I really want a humbling opportunity like this among other talented students to form and structure my abilities:)

I am Adam Witmer, a soon to be junior at Ephrata High School. I came to love acting because it goes me a different perspective of the world and life itself from another character's perspective, as well as the world's I can bring to life. I play trumpet for my school, and like to write stories for fun. I like to get to know new people and their stories, because we all have different stories to tell. I have been in a variety of musicals such as Le Mis, Addams Family with my high school, many shows with servant stage like The Music Man, Oklahoma, Bye Bye Birde, and many more. My dream is to write either a show or film saga that would tell an amazing story in ways that a lot of people can get something out of it. I am excited for AppCo because of the opportunities that it will offer for me and my friends within it.

Paris Black is ecstatic to be a part of Servant Stage’s first ever Teen Company!!! Past credits include: Alice in Alice in Wonderland Jr (Cavod Theatre), Ti Moune in Once on This Island Jr and Queen Iduna in Frozen Jr (Servant Stage), and Violet in Backstage: The Musical (B2BD Productions). When not onstage or buried beneath scholastic responsibilities, she can be found entranced in a book, her piano, or belting show tunes in the shower. She wants to give her sincerest thanks to her parents and grandparents for their loving and encouraging support, her brothers Ethan and Josh for putting up with forementioned shower singing, and the incredible Servant Stage crew for giving her this unique and challenging learning opportunity!

Reagan Connell, 13, will be in the 8th grade at PA Leadership Charter School in the ’20-21 school year. Since starting ballet at the age of 5, she has taken all forms of dance through the Lancaster School of Ballet and presently with Cavod Academy. In 2019, she danced multiple roles in the debut of the original ballet, Wonder. No stranger to Tchaikovsky's famous score The Nutcracker, she has danced the roles of Clara (LDC), Snowflake, Marzipan demi-lead, Rose demi-lead, Soldier, Polichinelle and Little Doll (Donetsk Ballet). Not limiting her time on stage to dance, most recently she was in High School Musical Jr. and Oklahoma Jr. with Servant Stage. Other favorite roles with Servant Stage include Bird Girl (Seussical Jr.) and Fluff Duckling (Honk Jr.), as well as Annie (Annie) and Wolf (Jungle Book) with Lititz Christian School. Her passion is for the arts, but her true desire is finding opportunities to artistically express her love for people and her faith in God.

Riley Fidler is thrilled to be included in Servant Stage Teen Company. Riley is 12 years old and a 7th grade student at Conestoga Valley. She began dancing at age 5 and is a current student of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. She also studies Voice and Acting. Riley has appeared in local Musical Productions including 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), Dutch Apple Theatre’s Peace, Love, and Cupcakes (Joy). In addition to Performing in Shows, she also enjoys being a Cheerleader. Riley would like to thank her Dance, Voice, and Acting instructors for all their encouragement!

Libby Hardesty is 17 years old and just graduated from Eastern High School, class of 2020. Some of her favorite shows that she has been part of are Legally Blonde (Elle Woods and Brooke Wyndham), Seussical (Sour Kangaroo), Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (Marie/Fairy Godmother) and The Addams Family (Alice Beineke.) Libby is currently preparing to audition for college musical theater programs, and is excited to be part of TeenCo because it's a great opportunity to receive training in voice, acting, and dance!

Henry is thrilled to be a part of Servant Stage’s Teen Company! Henry, a rising junior at Lancaster Catholic High School, has also performed with The Fulton Theatre, Dutch Apple, EPAC, and Creative Pursuits Studio. Favorite credits include Peter Pan (Lost Child), A Christmas Story (Ralphie), Les Mis (Gavroche), and Servant Stage’s, Teen Jukebox! Thank you, Wally and everyone at Servant Stage for this amazing opportunity! And always to Mom&Dad, Will&Drew, Grammy&Pop, Mima&Pipa, and my amazing friends for your constant support.

Kayleigh Jarkowsky is so excited to be returning to Servant Stage for TeenCo! Kayleigh is a homeschooled 15 year old going into her Sophomore Year. 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 three cabarets there. Some of Kayleigh’s favorite SSC credits include Jukebox Saturday Night!, Seussical Jr. (Gertrude), Jump, Jive, and Jukebox!, Oklahoma Jr. (Ado Annie), and Frozen Jr. (Anna). Other favorites include, Peter Pan Jr. (Cubby) and Anne of Green Gables (Ruby Gillis) with LAPA, and A Little Princess (Becky) with Dreamwrights. She hopes to take theatre into a career and is excited to improve her skills. When Kayleigh isn’t on stage, she is usually found playing with her dog Maggie and adventuring with friends. Kayleigh would like to thank her family and teachers for always supporting her. Psalms 100:2

Zoe Martin is extremely excited to be a part of TEENCO! She has participated in several Servant Stage Company productions including Honk! Jr, Into The Woods Jr, Seussical The Musical Jr, and Godspell Jr. A junior at Dayspring Christian Academy, she has most recently been seen as “Anna” in Ephrata Performing Arts Center’s Frozen Jr, and as a pirate’s daughter in Cavod Theatre’s Pirates of Penzance. When Zoe is not on stage, she enjoys spending time painting and drawing. She feels blessed to have another opportunity to grow the gifts and talents God has given her to bring joy to those around her.

Anne McIlvaine is honored to be a part of Servant Stage's TeenCo.! A rising junior at McCaskey High School, Anne loves the arts and especially performing. Some of her credits include The Addams Family (McCaskey), High School Musical Jr. (Servant Stage), Shrek the Musical (McCaskey), and two teen shows with Servant Stage, Jukebox Saturday Night and Jump, Jive, and Jukebox! She also participates in Allegretto Youth Orchestra, in 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!

Ella Murray’s thrilled to be apart of Teen Company and to have to opportunity to work with all of these talented individuals. She loves everything musical theatre and has also acted with Piercing Word, Lebanon Community Theatre, Cavod Theatre, and Lancaster Mennonite High School. Her favorite roles have been Cinderella in Into the Woods and Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast. She is excited to learn and improve as a performer, and to grow in confidence and be able to trust the hard work put in as well. Thanks to Wally and everyone at Servant Stage for this opportunity!

Addison Niven is thrilled to be part of Servant Stage's TeenCo. Favorite credits include Servant Stage Company's Jukebox (singer/dancer), Dutch Apple's Annie (Duffy) and A Christmas Carol (Fan), Fulton's Elf (child elf), EPAC's Annie (Kate), and Susquehanna Stage Co.'s Honk Jr. (Greylag). Thank you to God, my teachers, and to my family and friends for your continued support and love.

Brady Norgaard, age 14, is ready to grow and learn with his Teen Co friends! Brady loves performing with Servant Stage and was most recently seen with Servant Stage in Frozen Jr., Music Man, Once on this Island Jr., Jump Jive and Jukebox, A Christmas Carol, Titanic, Jukebox Saturday Night, and Old Time Gospel Radio Hour. Brady recently performed in the 2012-2019 American Music Theater Christmas Shows, as well as playing Curious George in Curious George at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Brady has also performed with the Fulton Theatre, Creative Works Lancaster, Piercing Word, Prima Theatre, Theater Harrisburg, and Lancaster Bible College. Brady would like to thank Servant Stage Company, his family, and teachers for this great opportunity.

Sydney Norgaard, age 16, is excited to expand her performing skills through 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.

My name is Isabelle Olenik, known to my family and friends as Issy. I am sixteen years old and preparing for my junior year of high school. Currently, my plan for college is to attend a school that allows me to graduate with a dual major, which will give me the flexibility to pursue both musical theatre and social work. My dream as an actress is to perform professionally in New York City, and experience the wonders and challenges of a career on Broadway. I have been performing for four years and have built many wonderful relationships with directors and cast mates, for which I am extremely grateful. Some of my favorite roles from past productions include a Jitterbug from The Wizard of Oz, Zaneeta Shin from The Music Man, and one of the Silly Girls from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Being accepted into Teen Company is such an incredible opportunity, and I look forward to the chance to work with Servant Stage and to grow as a performer.

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Plakans, a Manheim Township High School Junior, is excited to be a part of TEENCO! She previously appeared in Servant Stage Company’s The Music Man, Jump, Jive, and Jukebox, and Old-Time Gospel Radio Hour, and has also been cast by the Fulton Theatre, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Ephrata Performing Arts Center, PRiMA, Bartos Theatrical Group and Popovsky Performing Arts Studio musicals over the past 5 years. She regularly performs at school and church, and sings the National Anthem for MTHS athletics and the Lancaster Barnstormers. She was recently crowned Miss Red Rose City’s Outstanding Teen for 2020. Lizzie thanks Wally for sharing his skills and encouragement, and for giving her another amazing opportunity to serve the community doing what she loves! She also thanks her parents, Lulu, Anita, and her friends for their love and support.

Jacqueline Schaeffer (Jacqui) is from Wichita Falls, Texas. Since her first musical with her local community theatre she has enjoyed being in over 30 productions, her favorites being A Tale Of Two Cities the Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat, Tarzan, and Narnia the Musical. Jacqueline also danced with the Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre company for six years, two of which she was a senior company member. She enjoyed performing in their annual production of The Nutcracker, as well as many spring productions and Signature Series. Jacqueline moved to Lancaster in September of 2019 for Piercing Word’s IGNITE internship and enjoyed playing various roles in their scripture performances, including Wisdom in their newest scripture performance, Stewardship. She graduated the internship in May, and is so excited to start her new adventure as a member of TeenCo!

Olivia Tran-Speros is so excited to be in the first class of Teen Company with Servant Stage! She is a junior at Manheim Township High School and has done several productions with Servant Stage including all three Jukeboxes and Old Time Gospel Radio Hour. She has also done shows for the Fulton Theater, Ephrata Performing Arts, and Creative Pursuits Studio. Olivia is so grateful to Wally and the Servant Stage team for this opportunity to learn and “respect the craft”!

Kylee Waller, a senior at Lampeter Strasburg High School, is thrilled to be apart of Teen Company this year. She can frequently be seen performing at many local theaters around Lancaster as well as her high school theatrical department. She would like to thank the entire staff of Servant Stage for this amazing opportunity as well as everyone in teen company for making the experience memorable.

Audrey Whisman is a sophomore at Manheim Township High School. She is super excited to be a part of TeenCo this summer! She has recently performed in Jump Jive and Jukebox and Don’t Rock the Jukebox with Servant Stage. She has also performed at several other local theatres such as with Cavod Theatre, Fulton Theatre, Manheim Township Performing Arts, Popovsky Performing Arts, and others. Audrey is thrilled to be a part of TeenCo and is honored to work alongside such peers!

Hannah Whisman is extremely excited to be apart of Servant Stage’s Teen Co! She is 16 years old and a rising junior at Lancaster Country Day School. Some of her recent shows include Peter Pan (Wendy U/S, Jane, Lost Boy) and Once on this Island, Jr. (Ti Moune) at the Fulton Theatre, Mary Poppins, Jr. (Winifred Banks) at Cavod Theatre, and the past two Jukebox shows (Dancer/Vocalist) with Servant Stage. She is incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity to be a part of this company, and she would like to thank her friends and family for all of their love and support.