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Previous Credits: Peter Pan, The Young Americans, ENCORE! (2006-2007 Season)
I would like to thank the Lord for the amazing opportunity to be a part of this team! I am so blessed! I would also like to thank Dr. Donelson for all his hard work in putting this show together as well as for all his amazing encouragement! You rock Dr. D! I couldn't do this show without the support of my wonderful room mates and awesome friends either! So thanks guys for all your support! And last but not least... my family... thank you for loving me, supporting me and cultivating things in my life that have been tremendously useful in this show!
Previous Credits: Grease (Kenikie), A Christmas Carol ( Scrooge), Newsies (Dave), Annie (Bert Healy), The Emperors New Clothes (Emperor), Godspell (Herb), The Mikado (KoKo), ENCORE! (2006-2007 Season), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Caleb).
Directors Credits: Newsies, Live a Little, The Fig Connection, The Ugly Duckling
I feel so blessed to a part of this ministry again! I would like to thank my family and friends for their supoprt and encouragement - you all mean so much to me. A huge thanks to Dr. D. for believing in me and for the amazing impact he has had on my life and the lives of so many others. To my fellow castmates, serving the Lord together through this ministry is so fun, it creates such a special bond between us all, thanks for that. And lastly, thank you Father. You never cease to amaze me. My hope for this ministry is that in everything, it will point directly to You!
Previous Credits: The Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch), Snow White (Snow White), The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (White Witch), Godspell, ENCORE! (2006-2007 Season).
To my family: Thank you for supporting me in anything I aspire to accomplish. Each one of you is so very special to me. Mom and Dad, I covet your wisdom and encouragement. Thank you for bestowing it upon me so often. Trace, keep on being the strong man you have become over the past year. You inspire me daily! I would also like to thank Bonnie Bottoms for igniting my passion for theatre through the years of performing under her direction. Thanks to my fellow cast members in Encore - it has truly been an awesome year with you all! Dr. D: I cannot tell you how many laughs you have given me, how much you have taught me, or how often you have encouraged me. I feel very privileged to have had these 3 years to look up to you, learn from you, and be your friend. Caitlin, Jesse, Paula, and Jeff: I cherish each one of you, and I find myself so very blessed to have such incredible close companions. To all my friends (you know who you are), thank you for making me smile. And lastly, to my Savior: You have given me more hope and joy than this soul can hold. I perform for You!
Previous Credits: Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Company: Narnia (Lucy), Oklahoma (Vivian), The Music Man (Marian-the-Librarian), The Mikado (Yum-Yum)
I am so thankful that God has made provision for me to be in Encore! this year. It has been a blessing to my family, to me, and I hope for all audiences. It is a blessing to be able to share with others what has been imparted to me from my good Father. I am thankful that God has given me the gift of music for both personal expression and for the building up of his church, and I look forward to the further revelation of his goodness this year in ENCORE!
JAKE WATTENPHUL: Murrysville, Pennsylvania, Junior
Previous Credits: Over 20 productions including Oklahoma (Dream Curly/Fred), The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), Once Upon A Mattress (Prince Dauntless), The Crucible (Thomas Putnam), A Midsummer’s Night Dream (Nick Bottom), Godspell (John the Baptist/Judas), and The Mikado (Pooh Bah).
I would like to thank my family, friends, and my beautiful fiancé, Twila, whom I love and who has encouraged me so much. I love filming and editing, playing disc golf, baseball, climbing trees and riding motorcycles. I love God and I love people. I am a living sacrifice. (Romans 12:1)
Previous Credits: None. Tom is excited to finally have the opportunity to put his talents to good use!
Above all I would like to thank my Savior, Jesus Christ for giving me a reason to perform. Without him, all that I do would be useless. I would also like to thank my parents for their endless support, taking me to lessons, and encouraging me when I sounded terrible. I would especially like to thank my dad for his continual encouragement and insight into my music career. Lastly, I would like to thank Chris Atkins, Jeff Warren, and Dr. Donelson for giving me opportunities to grow as a musician, and use my gifts to glorify God. Without all of you, I would not be where I am today. Thanks, guys.
Previous Credits: Over 15 Productions, which include: The Wizard of Oz (Tin Man), Flowers for Algernon (Burt Seldon), Noises off! (Roger), Aladdin (Jafar), Sideshow (Roustabout), Our Town (George Gibbs), Hood the Musical (The Sheriff of Nottingham), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Frank).
I would like to thank my former directors for having built me as an actor. They have taught me how to step into the role of someone else’s life. I am so thankful for what I have learned, and I am thankful for the opportunity to use these gifts and talents to use for the Lord’s work, giving back to him for the joy he has brought me on the stage. I would like to thank my family, most of all, for their willingness to stick by me in theatre and in my spiritual journey. Their constant building, long hours, and unconditional love drives me to continue down this journey, never alone.
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