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GODSPELLGODSPELLa musical by

STEPHENSCHWARTZ

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JOHN-MICHAELTEBELAK

a musical by

STEPHENSCHWARTZ

and

JOHN-MICHAELTEBELAK

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Rick Vale, Director

THE CRUCIBLEJune 14, 15, 16, 22 & 23

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WILLY WONKA July 19, 20, 21, 27 & 28

Jayna Friend, Director

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Roland VanHorn, Director

introducing our exciting 2012

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BABES IN TOYLANDby Victor Herbert,

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operetta presents many of the classic Mother Goose and fairy tale characters in a Christmas extravaganza. When first conceived in 1903, this operetta's authors rode on the wave of THE WIZARD OF OZ's popularity, which was first staged also in 1903. The story is magical, and the score which includes the songs, "Toyland," "March of the Toys," "Go to Sleep, Slumber Deep" will get you into the Christmas Spirit...and just in time!

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Anderson’s Mainstage Theatre

GODSPELLStage & Musical Direction by RICK VALE

a musical by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ and JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK

NITA ARNOLDGRETCHEN BALDWIN

ALAINA COPLINHEIDI FREER-FRY

WHITNEY MORGANRHONDA TINCH-MIZE

KATHLEEN WILETIMOTHY AHNLAYKE JONES

MATT SOVERNSROLAND VanHORN

JAY WILE

Piano|VocalsGuitar|VocalsGuitar|Vocals

Percussion

RICK VALEED PAUL FRYJIM HUNTERJESSE FRIEND

Assistant Director|ChoreographerStage Manager

“Best Girl”Technical Director

NED HANNAHSARA FIELDSLISA BENEFIELELMORE HAMMES

RICK VALEDANIEL WOHLBERGADAM TRAN

JohnJesusJudas

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PREPARE YEBaptism of Jesus

SAVE THE PEOPLECalling the Disciples

The Widow & The JudgeThe Pharisee & Tax Collector

Altar GiftThe King & The Debtor

DAY BY DAYRight Eye, Right Hand

CharadesThe Good Samaritan

The Rich Man & LazarusLEARN YOUR LESSONS WELL

The Rich FoolO BLESS THE LORD

The BeatitudesALL FOR THE BEST

The SowerALL GOOD GIFTSThe Prodigal Son

THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

TURN BACK, O MANThe Church & State Confrontation

Happy Noah’s Day!The Good & Bad Servants

The AdulteressBY MY SIDE

Sheep & GoatsWE BESEECH THEE

The Last SupperON THE WILLOWS

Garden Prayer|TemptationThe Judas Kiss

FINALE

Rick Vale, soloMatthew 3:7-15Daniel Wohlberg, soloMatthew 5:17-20Luke 18:2-8Luke 18:10-14Matthew 5:23-26Matthew 18:23-35Alaina Coplin, soloMatthew 5:27-30Matthew 5:38-42Luke 10:30-35Luke 16:19-31Whitney Morgan, soloLuke 12:16-20Gretchen Baldwin, soloMatthew 5:3-12Daniel Wohlberg|Adam TranMatthew 13:3-9, 18-23Layke Jones, soloLuke 15:11-32Whitney Morgan & Layke Jones

Heidi Freer-Fry, solofrom Matthew 21, 22 & 23Matthew24:4-8, 37-44Matthew 24:45-51John 8:3-11Gretchen Baldwin|Whitney MorganMatthew 25:31-46Jay Wile, soloMatthew 26:20-22, 25Rick Vale, soloMatthew 26:31-42|4:1-11Matthew 26:47-50Ed Fry|Kathleen Wile

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Below is a list of the people from the community that make up the Board of Directors of Anderson's Mainstage Theatre.

All the people are volunteers, and offer their time to further the arts in the greater Anderson/Madison County area.

Bill Malone - (2011) President of MCDP/Mainstage TheatreTommy Thomas - (2011) Vice President

Karen Sipes - (2011) SecretaryJayna Friend - (2011) Treasurer

THE MAINSTAGE BOARD

Penny Dyer Karen SipesJason Friend Tommy ThomasJayna Friend Dan Tremaine

Bill Malone Rick ValeCathy Orebaugh Roland VanHorn

Connie Rich

2011 Board of Directors

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TIMOTHY AHNGODSPELL is Tim's first performance at MAINSTAGE and he is thrilled to be a part of the cast. He has played small roles in a few High School productions, such as WHILE SHAKESPEARE SLEPT and THE KING & I. He is currently a sophomore at Anderson University, majoring in Communications/AVC Productions with a minor in theatre. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia and two of his favorite things are playing soccer & rugby. He also enjoys traveling.

NITA ARNOLDNita Arnold's last role at MAINSTAGE was The Wicked Witch of the West in THE WIZARD OF OZ (this season). She has done several productions at MAINSTAGE. She lives in Anderson and enjoys acting, travel, making costumes & spending time with grandchildren. She and her granddaughter, Whitney Morgan, have had lots of fun being in productions together. This one included.

GRETCHEN BALDWINGretchen has lived in Anderson all of her life and is currently a Preschool Teacher for The Anderson Public School System. She enjoys scrap-booking, music and participating in the theatre. She is not new o MAINSTAGE and has been recently seen as Auntie Em in THE WIZARD OF OZ and Mary Sunshine in CHICAGO, both 2011 productions here at MAINSTAGE.

LISA BENEFIEL (“Best Girl”)This is Lisa's first show as Best Girl, and she's loving it. Audiences have seen her on stage at MAINSTAGE, in SWEENEY TODD, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, CAMELOT & THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Her "day job” is working as a Court Reporter through Madison County. Her husband Tom and she have been married for 21 years and have two children, Adam & Alexandra.

ALAINA COPLINAlaina is studying English and writing at Anderson University, where she is a junior. She enjoys drama and especially music. Alaina was most recently in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at MAINSTAGE, and was also in CAMELOT and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. She recently was the assistant director of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE with director Gabriel Porch for the Life Learning Center Homeschool Co-op. Alaina was in choir and show choir at Highland High School and did a lot of singing with the Highland Jazz band, Wind Ensemble, and Marching Highlanders. She is now working towards graduating from AU and hopes to be involved in more MAINSTAGE productions.

SARA FIELDS (Stage Manager)Last seen onstage at MAINSTAGE in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Sara is a Puppeteer, Youth Director at Central Christian Church, and International Spy (But don't tell anyone Shh!)

JESSE FRIEND (Band/Percussion)ndJesse Friend is happy to be playing in the Orchestra of his 2 production this season. He was last heard

in THE SOUND OF MUSIC playing percussion. Last season, he was heard playing percussion in DISNEY'S MY SON PINICCHIO. While Jesse is most comfortable off the stage, he has also performed in THE MUSIC MAN, and GYSPSY. Jesse is a sophomore at Anderson Preparatory Academy, where he also plays in the Advanced Band. In his free time, he enjoys riding his 4-wheeler, playing video games, bowling, and shooting his BB gun, and Air Rifle.

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HEIDI FREER-FRYAfter decades plus absence from community theater, this fall has been a comeback of sorts for Heidi. Most recently she portrayed Elsa Schraeder in the MAINSTAGE production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and now; as the Mary Magdalene-type disciple in GODSPELL. Spending her days caring for children, Heidi says, "a beat wasn't missed coming to rehearsals each night with this cast of characters! No, but seriously~ what an amazing bunch of folks to work amongst! Top notch citizens to say the least!" She feels truly honored to have spent this time with such fine people one and all! A shout of gratitude goes out to her parents extraordinaire for providing childcare during practices. Also, thanks to the 3T's for cheering on your mom and dad! "I hope that you enjoy the show, prepare yourself for the way of the Lord, turn back your foolish ways, see things more clearly, love thee more dearly, follow God more nearly day by every day."

EDWARD PAUL FRY (Band|Guitar)Ed was last seen on stage at MAINSTAGE in THE SOUND OF MUSIC and is an avid singer/musician and most weekends he can be seen trying to recapture his youth as the lead singer for the band, UNCLE JUJU, around Central Indiana. He is a published songwriter who most recently contributed music to the soundtrack of the soon-to-be released movie, THE LAST RIDE, a film about the legendary Hank Williams Sr. He is also a producer of the forth-coming film about Indiana native singer-songwriter, RICH MULLINS: A RAGAMUFFIN'S LEGACY . Edward is the husband of Heidi Freer-Fry (by whom all things are measured), and the dad of Thaddeus, Tobias, and Theodore.

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from THE DIRECTOR

Can a DIRECTOR fall in love with a cast? I believe so, and I believe I have. In this 15-day-rehearsal period I have grown to believe in, trust in, be entertained by, and love these people. This cast of characters includes actors I have enjoyed working with in the past, some whom I have known since they were children, some new to me, some new to MAINSTAGE, and at least one who has never been on stage before. It is a great and rare collection of people. In GODSPELL especially, the cast is the show...it is their own names, their own characters, and their talent that the audience enjoys...my thanks to them is genuine and from the depths of my heart. I must also thank my Assistant & Choreographer, Ned Hannah, without whom much of the magic would be missing. To SARA FIELDS, LISA BENEFIEL & ELMORE HAMMES also I give my thanks for picking up the pieces...remember God is IN the details.As a AND a , I have been torn between staying true to the script and true to the person of God in Jesus. GODSPELL is not a lesson in theology nor a full doctrine of Christianity (it is written by Jewish writers, with the perspective of Jesus as Rabbi) but it still contains the Truth while being designed as a Broadway show. And, although there has been, historically, some controversy among the more conservative, I believe that God is proud of this rendition and He laughs, cries & sings along with us, as we bring it to you. Jesus was the consummate story-teller, using humor, pop culture, and irritating the established church and their leaders along the way, as He spoke to the heart of each person. I believe we’re in good company, and have used that template, which He established, to tell these stories...enjoy the show, and perhaps through it be provoked to “...see Him more clearly, love Him more dearly, follow Him more nearly...day by day.”

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ELMORE HAMMES (Technical Director)Elmore is up in the booth for the first time at MAINSTAGE. He has appeared on stage in numerous productions during the last three years, most recently as Franz the Butler in THE SOUND OF MUSIC. He is very thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the GODSPELL crew.

NED HANNAH (Choreographer|Assistant Director)Ned created the musical staging for the 2010 MAINSTAGE production of CABARET, and won the coveted Star Night Award for his work on 2009's THE MUSIC MAN. As a performer, Ned made his local debut at Geeting Summer Theatre at the age of 14 in OLIVER!. More recently, he appeared in Rick Vale's 2010 reimagining of the classic CAMELOT. Ned lives in Alexandria and attends Central Christian Church in Anderson.

JAMES HUNTER (Band|Guitar)Jim is a former MAINSTAGE Board Member and 1996 MAINSTAGE Lifetime Achievement Award winner who first appeared at MAINSTAGE in 1971 (OLIVER!). Jim has regularly appeared onstage over the years, but is excited to be playing guitar in the GODSPELL band. He was most recently seen onstage as the Reverend Harper in Arsenic and Old Lace. Jim's favorite roles in past MAINSTAGE productions were Noah in TWO BY TWO, George in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF and MOON OVER BUFFALO, Mel in PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE, and Mike in WAIT UNTIL DARK. Jim is a lifetime Anderson resident who is employed as the Court Administrator for the Circuit Court of Madison County. His hobbies are distance running, the arts, cooking, and sports in general. Jim and his wife Jennifer are avid animal lovers (6 dogs and 12 cats at last count), and they spend a lot of time together walking their beloved canines. Jim would like to thank his wife Jennifer, and his daughters Claire and Kim for being a great family and support system over the years.

LAYKE JONESLayke most recently played trombone in the pit for the MAINSTAGE production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Aside from playing in the pit at MAINSTAGE he has also performed as a quartet member in THE MUSIC MAN, and Chad in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2. Layke was born in Katy, Texas but has been raised by his mother Karen Burkhardt here in Anderson. When he isn't on the stage Layke spends much of his time performing with Anderson High School's Show Choir, Concert and Jazz Bands, and singing on his churches worship team. Layke played the role of Jesus in GODSPELL at his High School in 2009, and is excited to be a part of this great show once again!

WHITNEY MORGANWhitney was last seen in the MAINSTAGE production of THE MUSIC MAN, and has also appeared on other stages in performances of OKLAHOMA!, THE MUSIC MAN, GODSPELL, THE CRUCIBLE, ANNIE, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER…and many more. She attends Anderson High School (a Senior), and also enjoys marching band, theatre, saving chinchillas, dancing with her grandma (Nita Arnold), and reading.

MATT SOVERNSMatt, who was last seen at MAINSTAGE in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, began acting in 2004 at Lee's Theatrical Productions. He went on to be Peter in their production of NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE among other things. Matt performs as a comedian, has emceed many talent shows upon request, and produced a benefit variety show THE MATT SOVERNS COMEDY HOUR 2010. He performed in Pendleton Heights High School's WINTERTAINMENT 2011 Along with THE SOUND OF MUSIC at MAINSTAGE, Matt also was seen in A FEW GOOD MEN. Matt looks to pursue a film degree in college, and wishes to be acting for the rest of his life.

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ROLAND VanHORNRoland has been an active part of MAINSTAGE since 2004 when he portrayed Judge Turpin in SWEENEY TODD. His supporting roles since then have been Mordca in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, “Marcellus” in THE MUSIC MAN and last year he filled the role of Merlyn in CAMELOT. He is also a member of Alexandria Community Theater where this year he was a part of the cast for RED, WHITE & TUNA. Along with his acting and singing he has designed and built several sets for MAINSTAGE productions such as CHICAGO, A FEW GOOD MEN & THE WIZARD OF OZ. He made his directorial debut this season in A FEW GOOD MEN. He is also on the Board of Directors for MAINSTAGE. He spends his free time enjoying his three children and seven grandchildren and cooking for his friends and cast members. His other hobbies include writing, biking and martial arts. He shares his home with his owners, Chinese Pugs, Butkus and Ollie.

JAY WILEDr. Jay L. Wile is the author of the award-winning "Exploring Creation With..." series of science textbooks. He is happy to return to Anderson's MAINSTAGE after playing the role of the nasty Nazi, Ernst in last year's production of CABARET. His previous roles at MAINSTAGE include Harold Hill in THE MUSIC MAN and El Gallo in THE FANTASTICKS. Of the more than 100 roles he has performed, it is difficult to choose a favorite. If pressed, however, he would probably say it was Maurice in Indianapolis Civic's production of BEAUTY & THE BEAST. GODSPELL is a very special show for Jay, because it is the first time he and his wife (Kathleen Wile) have shared the stage. He thanks God for her, their amazing daughter (Dawn Wile), and their wonderful family. As Bishop Desmund Tutu reminds us, "You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.”

KATHLEEN WILEKathleen is pleased to be on stage for the very first time in MAINSTAGE's production of GODSPELL. Past behind-the-scenes theater experiences include, playing violin for musical productions at Anderson University and PLAYMAKERS. She has played productions that include: I DO! I DO!, FILDDLER ON THE ROOF, SINGING IN THE RAIN, DIE FLEDERMAUS & BYE, BYE BIRDIE. She also has assisted with costumes for several productions in upstate New York. She leads worship at church (shout out to Wesley Free Methodist!) and sings with her vocal quartet, 4GIVEN. Kathleen is an Anderson native and in real life has worked as a research scientist and textbook publisher.

DANIEL WOHLBERG (Jesus)After his recent role earlier this season as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO, Daniel couldn't stay away from the stage for long. "Scratching gets you nowhere when it comes to this itch," he commented with a snarky voice, referring to performing (not a rash). GODSPELL marks his 4th production with MAINSTAGE. Thanks go out to Mayor Ockomon and the rest his city coworkers, friends, and family for supporting him through a busy month of life. Also, thanks Director Rick...you're a good egg!

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RHONDA TINCH-MIZEEarlier this season, Rhonda portrayed Lt. Cmdr Joanne Galloway in A FEW GOOD MEN. Other past roles include Lenya Zubritsky in FOOLS (Belfry), Morgan le Fey in CAMELOT, Elaine Harper in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (MAINSTAGE), Fran in COMING APART (Mud Creek Players), Susy in WAIT UNTIL DARK (MAINSTAGE), Titania in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (MAINSTAGE), Christine Penmark in BAD SEED (MAINSTAGE), and Sandy in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (Belfry). She is also involved with independent film, working both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes for several shorts and features. Recently, she served as co-emcee for the Homegrown Hoosier Film Festival, held at Anderson's Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom. Rhonda is jazzed to be a part of this incredible production and hopes you have as much fun watching it as the cast has performing it.

ADAM TRAN (Judas) You may have last seen Adam Tran in CAMELOT as a dashing King Arthur here at MAINSTAGE. Adam is a senior...er...super senior Theatre major at Anderson University. Adam is absolutely crazy about this cast and director (if you're keeping track the only MAINSTAGE shows he's been in have been directed by Rick Vale). Adam enjoys rowing, moonwalking, counting tiles, and of course...Jesus. Adam would like to thank mama for the cookin, grandaddy for the whoopin and the devil for the trouble that he gets into. Enjoy enjoy enjoy...seriously enjoy...this show. Because he sure has!

RICK VALE (Stage & Music Director|Piano)Rick is an award-winning songwriter/composer whose works have been published, produced and performed all around the world; from Carnegie Hall to Siberia, from The Seattle Opera Company to the Anderson Symphony Orchestra. His music has been recorded by such artists as Sandi Patty, and performed by such orchestras as the London Symphony Orchestra. He is currently a featured vocalist and Emcee for the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra and has performed as a featured vocal soloist with most of the local Symphony Orchestras in the state. A retired union actor/singer in both New York and the Pacific Northwest, Rick joined the MAINSTAGE family during the 2004 season, performing the title role in SWEENEY TODD. Since then, MAINSTAGE audiences have either seen his set designs, stage direction, acting and/or writing in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, WAIT UNTIL DARK, OPEN HOUSE, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, SEVEN YEAR ITCH, SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM, CAMELOT, OLIVER!, ARSENIC & OLD LACE, MY SON PINOCCHIO, A FEW GOOD MEN & THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Rick is also the Senior Pastor at Central Christian Church in Anderson, has two sons, Cameron & Hunter (who have both appeared in MAINSTAGE productions) and lives in a house run by his cat, Esther.

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Scott Smith of GEORGE SMITH MUSIC CENTER, Inc.John Mitchell & “Two Guys and a Truck” Moving Company