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CHRISTOPHER KALE JONES (Joseph)
Christopher is thrilled to be returning to STAGES in this production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. It was here, just two years ago, that Chris met his future wife Jenna Coker-Jones in a production of GREASE. Shortly after that, he was cast as Frankie Valli in the 1st National tour of JERSEY BOYS. So STAGES has been the beginning of wonderful things for Chris and he is excited to bookend his JERSEY BOYS experience with another show here. Thanks to Michael and Jack, praise to God, and everlasting love to Jenna. For Chris’ complete credits please go to www.christopherkalejones.com. Go, go, go Joe!
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JENNA COKER-JONES (Narrator)
Jenna is SO thankful to be back at STAGES and using her married name! Last
seen here in THE FULL MONTY as Georgie, Jenna also appeared as Frenchy in GREASE. Off-Broadway credits include Cheryl in EVIL DEAD – THE MUSICAL and Lambchops in FAME ON 42nd STREET, where she can be heard on both Original Cast Recordings. Jenna has also toured nationally in ANNIE, JEKYLL & HYDE, DOCTOR DOOLITTLE, and SEUSSICAL – THE MUSICAL (with Cathy Rigby). Michael & Jack – you inspire greatness! CKJ – my best friend, my love. Jenna’s done a lot of fun projects and has a fabulous website at www.jennacoker.com. God is good!! [TOP]
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RYE MULLIS (Pharaoh)
Rye makes his STAGES debut this season. He has been seen on Broadway in LINDA EDER AT THE PALACE and appeared Off-Broadway in the original cast of THE AWESOME 80’S PROM. Rye has also been seen as Elvin in the Las Vegas production of VAYO CON DIOS and appeared in the Workshops/Readings of Frank Wildhorn’s CARMEN (Kelvin) and VIENNA (Phifer). Among his circus credits are Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey’s BELLOBRATION! (2007) and OVER THE TOP (2008).
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BILL LYNCH (Jacob/Potiphar)
Bill is delighted to return to STAGES where he has worked as a company member since 1995. His last appearance here, as Reverend Moore in FOOTLOOSE, garnered him a Kevin Kline Award nomination. Since then Bill has appeared in critically acclaimed productions of NOISES OFF and URINETOWN – THE MUSICAL. Bill is Professor of Voice & Speech at Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts. He earned his BA in Theatre from the University of Maryland and an MFA in Acting from the Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Bill has been a member of Actors’ Equity since 1989. [TOP]
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LINDSEY BRACCO (Mrs. Potiphar/Reuben’s Wife)
Lindsey is thrilled to be performing at STAGES and working with Stephen Bourneuf again! Last seen as Babette in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in San Jose, her other regional credits include Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS (Rhoda), GUYS AND DOLLS (Havana Dance Specialty/ Hot Box Girl), and 42ND STREET (Anytime Annie). Lindsey has also performed at HerseyPark and for Stiletto Entertainment on the Holland America Cruise Line. Much love to Mom and Dad for all their support and smiles! [TOP]
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VERNON GOODMAN (Judah)
Vernon returns to STAGES for a 4th season where he was previously seen in THE FULL MONTY, SNOOPY!!!, CRAZY FOR YOU, CABARET, GREASE, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, MAN OF LA MANCHA, HELLO, DOLLY!, FOOTLOOSE, and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. Most recently, he appeared as Wayne and Lil Albert in North Carolina Theatre’s production of DREAMGIRLS. Favorite roles include the Pimp and the Pusher in RAISIN, Black in Andrew Lippa’s THE WILD PARTY, Adam/Noah in CHILDREN OF EDEN, the title role in PIPPIN, Roger in A NEW BRAIN, and Sir Sagramore in CAMELOT. Vernon holds a BFA in Drama From NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity. He would like to thank Michael and Jack for the opportunity to return to STAGES for two more fantastic shows! [TOP]
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BEN NORDSTROM (Levi)
Ben happily returns to STAGES for his 5th season where representative roles include Ren in FOOTLOOSE (2005 Kevin Kline Award), Arpad in SHE LOVES ME, and Lon in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS. Other favorites include INTO THE WOODS (Lyceum Theatre), URINETOWN – THE MUSICAL (St. Louis Rep; KKA nom.), and AMADEUS (Great Lakes Theater Festival). Ben has appeared Off-Broadway and regionally at the Alley Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse, and Riverside Theatre. Locally, Ben has worked with The Rep, Echo Theatre Company, HotCity Theatre, Sheldon Concert Hall, New Jewish Theatre, and in over 20 shows at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. This year Ben directed the inaugural season of TeamStages. He has also directed STAGES’ production of YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (2006 KKA – Outstanding Production for Young Audiences), which he again directed this season at Saint Louis University. He is blessed with his beautiful wife, Kristen, and their son, Samuel. [TOP]
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DAVID PERLMAN (Napthali/Baker)
David is thrilled to be making his STAGES St. Louis debut! Favorite credits include Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Penobscot Theatre), Abraham in ALTAR BOYZ (Arvada Center), the title role in CALVIN BERGER (Barrington Stage Company), Jesus in GODSPELL (Palace Theatre, NH), and Woof in the European tour of HAIR. David has also performed in New York with NYMF, Raw Impressions, Musicals Tonight, and the York Theatre. On television, he has appeared on “Law & Order.” I love you, Mom and Dad!
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MATTHEW SCHNEIDER (Reuben)
Matthew is thrilled to make his STAGES debut this season! After an embarrassingly uneventful suburban childhood in Colorado, Matthew moved to NYC to attend New York University from which he graduated with degrees in Drama and Education. Sometimes he tells people he also has a Sociology minor, though he does not. Favorite roles and shows include DAMES AT SEA (Lucky), 42nd STREET (Billy), SWEENEY TODD (Beadle), Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, CRAZY FOR YOU, and this production of JOSEPH … DREAMCOAT. Let’s save the world: buy green power and reduce your carbon emissions. [TOP]
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TRIPP PETTIGREW (Simeon/Butler)
Originally hailing from Chattanooga, TN, Tripp likes jogging outside, wearing bath robes, and drinking tea. He has appeared Off-Broadway in Musical Tonight’s productions of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS and LET’S FACE IT! Tripp also appeared in the 1st National tour of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS (Jeff Calhoun & Noah Racey) and spent two summers at the Ogunquit Playhouse where he was seen with Sally Struthers in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE … and HELLO, DOLLY! Other favorite productions include CRAZY FOR YOU (Bobby Child), ANYTHING GOES (Billy Crocker), and FOREVER PLAID (Sparky). Tripp received a BFA in Drama from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and is a proud Equity member. IL&MYG. tripp-pettigrew.com [TOP] |
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TIMOTHY WILSON (Isaachar)
Timothy is super excited to be a part of the 2008 STAGES acting company! Most recently, he was seen as Luke in ALTAR BOYZ directed by Stephen Bourneuf at the Arvada Center in Denver. Other credits include Zeke in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, Bobby Strong in URINETOWN (directed by John Caraffa), Lenny in MARISOL, and Charlie Brown in YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. Tim was awarded the Presidential Scholar in the Arts medal and was given the opportunity to sing at the Kennedy Center. A proud member of Actors’ Equity, he holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. Thanks to Davey, Mama, and his wonderful family.
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KRISTOFER L. STOCK (Asher)
Kristofer is thrilled to be making his STAGES St. Louis debut in JOSEPH! He was most recently seen as Matthew in the Houston company of ALTAR BOYZ. National tour credits include JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (starring Patrick Cassidy and Amy Adams), STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and FOOTLOOSE. Favorite regional credits include THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Jimmy Smith), HAIR (Woof), GREASE (Roger), and JOSEPH ... DREAMCOAT (Benjamin). Thanks to Henderson Hogan, Stephen, and his family for their relentless support! Proud member of AEA. [TOP]
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DREW NELLESSEN (Dan)
Drew is thrilled to be back for a 2nd season with STAGES after appearing as Junior in last summer’s CRAZY FOR YOU. He comes directly from traveling the country with the National tour of CHICAGO. Past credits include productions at The Little Theatre on the Square and Wagon Wheel Theatre. A proud Millikin University graduate, Drew sends special thanks to the team at STAGES for this amazing opportunity. Also thanks to my family and friends who travel near and far to watch me do what I love. I have the best job in the world!!!! [TOP] |
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NIC THOMPSON (Zebulon)
Nic is thrilled to be back with the STAGES family for another wonderful season!
Past STAGES credits include CRAZY FOR YOU and CABARET. New York and Tour credits include THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, THE WHO’S TOMMY, and AIDA which he performed at the Metropolitan Opera House. Regional favorites include A CHORUS LINE (Bobby), CATS (Munkustrap), THE PRODUCERS (Springtime Tenor), and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Fyedka). Nic has been seen in the independent film “Fixing Truth” and on television in “Law and Order: SVU”. He has also appeared in concert with Gladys Knight, Deborah Gibson, Billy Porter, and Mickey Mouse! Love to Family and Friends. Thanks to everyone at STAGES!!! [TOP] |
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BRANDON DAVIDSON (Gad)
Brandon is pleased to be working again with the STAGES family where he was last seen in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS. Originally from San Diego, Brandon received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory. Favorite regional credits include GYPSY (Tulsa), JOSEPH … DREAMCOAT (Joseph), DAMN YANKEES (Joe), THE SECRET GARDEN (Dickon), and 42ND STREET. Brandon has also performed with The Boston Pops in BROADWAY LEGENDS. He lives in New York City and gives never ending thanks to Mom, Dad, and family.
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ZAK EDWARDS (Benjamin)
Zak is thrilled to make his STAGES debut. He was most recently seen in New York in NO, NO, NANETTE at City Center Encores! with Rosie O'Donnell and Beth Leavel. Other favorite performances include HELLO, DOLLY! with Sally Struthers (Ambrose Kemper), THE WIZARD OF OZ (Tin Man), THE WILD PARTY (Oscar d’Armano/Dance captain), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Simon/Jesus understudy), PAL JOEY (Ludlow Lowell), ASSASSINS (Charles Guiteau), MY ONE AND ONLY (Rhythm Boy), A CHORUS LINE (Frank/Mark understudy), and two previous productions of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. Zak is a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma and a proud member of Actors’ Equity. [TOP] |
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MEEGAN MIDKIFF (Simeon's Wife)
Meegan originally hails from Alabama where she earned a BFA in Theatre/Musical Theatre at Wright State University. New York credits include M. CLAUDEL with Eartha Kitt and ANNE OF GREEN GABLES with Nancy Opel. Tours include THE MUSIC MAN and KISS ME, KATE. Favorite roles include Eva Peron in EVITA, Rusty in FOOTLOOSE, Fiona in BRIGADOON, Jen in JOHN & JEN, Raina in ARMS AND THE MAN, Cathy in THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Ado Annie in OKLAHOMA!, Liz in CHICAGO, and Betty Haynes in Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS. In 2005, Meegan was given the first annual AEA Roger Sturtevant Musical Theatre Award and last year she was in the regional premiere of LES MISERABLES. Thanks to AEA, the STAGES team, and Luedtke. Love to my family! www.meeganmidkiff.com [TOP] |
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ALLISON HOPPE (Levi’s Wife)
Allison is delighted to be returning to STAGES where she was last seen in HELLO, DOLLY! and MAN OF LA MANCHA. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Music at Loyola University in New Orleans, her Masters Degree in Voice at Washington University, and now calls St. Louis her home. Recent theater credits include the role of Helen in Act Inc.’s production of LADYHOUSE BLUES and Wilma in the Soundstage Production of THE RIMERS OF ELDRITCH. Allison would like to once again thank the wonderful people at STAGES for this opportunity and feels blessed to have so much support from her family and friends. She would also like to thank all of you in the audience for supporting St. Louis theatre. [TOP] |
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NATALIE WISDOM (Judah’s Wife)
Natalie is grateful to return to STAGES for her 8th season! Previous STAGES credits include BYE BYE BIRDIE, HIGH SOCIETY, A CHORUS LINE, SHE LOVES ME, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, BIG, CABARET, GREASE, and SNOOPY!!! Other credits include Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Virginia Musical Theatre, THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Liesl) at Broadway Palm West Dinner Theatre, and HELLO, DOLLY! (Minnie Fay) at The Little Theatre on the Square. Natalie is a proud Equity member and a graduate of Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts.
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JULIE KAVANAGH (Zebulon’s Wife)
Julie is thrilled to return to STAGES for her 3rd season after appearing as Amaryllis in THE MUSIC MAN and Minnie Oakley in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Earlier this summer, she appeared in The Muny’s premiere of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Other Muny credits include GREASE, LES MISERABLES, and 11 summer seasons as a Muny Kid and Teen. Julie recently completed her freshman year at the Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music as a Musical Theatre major. At CCM she appeared in the Ensemble of WONDERFUL TOWN. Special thanks to Michael, Jack, Ron, and the STAGES staff for this wonderful opportunity. Much love and thanks to family and friends! Proud AEA member.
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RACHEL KOPF (Asher's Wife)
Rachel is thrilled to be back in her hometown of St. Louis and to be appearing before a local audience for the first time since 1997! A resident of New York, she spent over two years traveling the United States and Canada as Ellen in the North American tour of MISS SAIGON. Other credits include Jane Avril in THE FARTISTE, an original musical that debuted at the 2006 New York Fringe Festival. Regionally, Rachel has been seen in GREASE and SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN at The Forestburgh Playhouse and ANYTHING GOES at the Olney Theatre Center of the Arts. Local credits include productions at The Muny, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and St. Louis Theatre Factory. In 2001, Rachel had the privilege of performing as a featured soloist alongside the Boston Pops. She trained at The London Academy of Musical and Dramatic Arts and holds a BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. Thanks to all my St. Louis family, especially Linda Green for giving me my foundation. Also many thanks to Kurt Knoedelseder and JoAnne Smiley for giving me the courage and confidence to pursue what I love. [TOP] |
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MARIA THOLL (Issachar’s Wife)
Maria is pleased to be making her STAGES debut! Holding a BFA in Musical Theatre from Webster University Conservatory, she has been working for the past few months with The Imaginary Theatre Company which helps introduce children in Missouri and Illinois to theatre. Favorite roles include Rosie in BYE BYE BIRDIE, Lucille in NO, NO, NANETTE, Lorraine Sheldon in THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, Hannah in NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, and Sandy in THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE. [TOP]
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TAYLOR PIETZ (Gad’s Wife)
Taylor is a senior at UMSL majoring in Media Studies and Advertising. She teaches tap, jazz, and ballet at Leaping Lizards Performing Arts Studio and has studied there since 1996. A classically trained pianist, Taylor also teaches private piano lessons. Taylor is the co-director and choreographer for Leaping Lizards On Stage, a local children’s performing group. She also belongs to a St. Louis professional tap trio, Diva La Tap. Throughout the last few years, Taylor has choreographed numerous musicals for companies around St. Louis including Spotlight Productions, Bravo Theater Group, and Kirkwood Theater Guild. Taylor would like to thank STAGES for this wonderful opportunity!
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PATRICK PROBST (Ishmaelite Male Swing)
Patrick is thrilled to be back for a 3rd season at STAGES where he appeared in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and as Little Josh in BIG – THE MUSICAL. He has been a part of The Muny’s family for over 10 years as a Muny Kid and Teen. Other representative Muny credits include GREASE, LES MISERABLES, THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Kurt/Friedrich), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE MUSIC MAN, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, PETER PAN (Twin #1), SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Young Cosmos/Young Don), THE WIZARD OF OZ, and DAMN YANKEES. Patrick has also appeared in The Rep’s AH, WILDERNESS (Tom) and GYPSY (Newsboy). He has made a television pilot, performed with Cathy Rigby, was a 4th -round “American Idol” Finalist, and can be heard on several religious CDs. Patrick studies dance at Krupinski’s Academy and voice with Garrett States. Patrick is very grateful for all his blessings and thanks his family and STAGES for this great opportunity.
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- Jeff Foster
- Kelsie Johnson
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- Taylor Louderman
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