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Ray Guy was introduced to music at the of age 3 when he started to play piano. He then moved to singing in both school and church choirs and really enjoyed all the different voices making one beau=ful sound. By 15, he discovered the drums and has loved them ever since. With over 30 years of drums/ percussion his musical journey has taken him to places he only imagined and with the great support of his family and friends, he hopes to con=nue this journey for as long as possible. Adrienne Maitland-Laguda (Philadelphia Ar=st) is thrilled to be working with John Rea again. Her choreographic work was last seen in 2020 MacGuffin Summer Camp - A Chorus Line: previously 13, Wicked, Urinetown, The Firey Furnace, Annie and others. Having worked on more than 50 Different Produc=ons, her favorite roles include Consuela/Anita u/s- European Tour of "West Side Story", Peter in "Peter Pan" with ArtBridge in Guatemala, Texas/Sally u/s Maui Onstage, Roxie in "Chicago" and Norma Cassidy in "Victor/Victoria" with Seacoast Rep in NH. Favorite Job was Direc=ng/Choreographer of Guys and Dolls for Maui Onstage and the Historic Iao Theatre, Maui. Other Dir/Asst Dir/Chor credits include: "Funny Thing.. Forum", "Gay Bride of Frankenstein", "Urinetown", "Bat Boy" and numerous others.. Many thanks to John and Stacy Kyle Rea for this wonderful opportunity, her husband Joe for the unending support and is dedicated to the memory of her Mother Jaci- her 1st and biggest fan and the one who taught her to Dream and Believe Always...Enjoy the Show!! Born and raised in the City of Brotherly Love & Sister Affec=on, Queade Norah is a proud Philadelphia na=ve who is currently building her career as a performer, music educator, and entrepreneur. She is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where she acquired her master’s and bachelor’s degree in Music Business. Theatre Credits include: Sista’s The Musical, Dreamgirls, Hairspray, Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom, Aida, Phantom of the Opera, Rag=me, and more. Off-stage, Queade is a voice teacher who enjoys traveling, hiking, and learning different languages. To stay in touch, visit her WEBSITE www.queadenorah.com, subscribe to her YOUTUBE CHANNEL (Queade Norah), and follow her on Instagram @QueadeNorah Tina Lynch is a part-=me graduate theatre student in Villanova’s Master’s program gradua=ng this spring. She earned her BA in Theatre with a concentra=on in Ac=ng and Direc=ng from DeSales University and is a working actress based in Philadelphia. She has also performed in New Jersey theatre and Off- Broadway. She is the proud recipient of Villanova Theatre Department’s 2020 Brian G. Morgan and Mary Ann Carlson Morgan Endowed Theatre Award. She currently works as a teacher and choreographer at MacGuffin Theatre and Film Company and Sandy Run Middle School. She has been seen on stage in Orlando (Actor 1), The Importance of Being Earnest (Miss Prism), She Loves Me (Ilona Riger), I Hate Hamlet (Deirdre), Macbeth (First Witch), The Rocky Horror Show (Columbia), and Psycho Beach Party (Marvel Ann), and Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play (Edna). Virtual theatre performances include: The Bakkhai Varia=ons: Beginning (Agave), Songs for a New World (Ensemble), and the upcoming Commedia Project at Villanova. Meghan Dietzler is a full-=me Campus Minister at Villanova University as the director of local volunteer service programs and she spends any free =me she can spare in the theatre. She studied Theology and Music with an unofficial minor in Theatre at The Catholic University of America and is currently pursuing her MA in Ministry and Theology at Villanova. She has been seen on stage at Villanova University, The Kennedy Center, Catholic University, Walt Disney World, and various venues throughout the Philadelphia area as both an actress and vocalist, most notably at her beloved Upper Darby Summer Stage. Favorite credits include 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Hairspray (Penny), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena), Big Fish (Jenny Hill), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Featured Soloist), Shrek (Fiona), A Chorus Line (Maggie Winslow), and Fiddler on the Roof (Yente). She is thrilled for this opportunity to combine her love for theatre with her love of ministry and faith. Devon Sinclair is a Philadelphia based Director/Choreographer and performer. The Penn State University graduate hails from Upper Darby, PA where he found his love of musical theatre. Working with programs such as Upper Darby Summer Stage, Limelight Performing Arts Center, and the educa=on departments of the Wilma Theatre and Walnut Street Theatre has allowed Devon to introduce the arts to students of diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. As an educator, Devon brings an infec=ous energy and crea=vity to every lesson hoping to spark a passion for the arts in every student. As an ar=st, Devon’s visionary mindset has always priori=zed our need to move forward and challenge standards that no longer serve its community. He believes theatre must con=nue to adapt and elevate the human experience. The power lies in the leaders, and we must inspire the leaders of tomorrow, today! Credits, media, and more can be found by visi=ng www.FiveSixDevonEight.com Allie Boyle graduated from Temple University with a BA in Theatre with a Concentra=on in Musical Theatre and Ac=ng. Some of Allie’s favorite credits include Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Kigy in The Drowsy Chaperone, and Jolene in Dirty Rogen Scoundrels. She was most recently featured on Ryan Scog Oliver’s latest EP: Future Demons From Tales by Shirley Jackson. When Allie is not doing theatre, she teaches voice lessons at both the Willson Vocal Academy and Jen Creed Studio, sings at a few local churches, and runs her own Disney Travel Business through a company called Ears of Experience. Julia Hopkins is a Temple University graduate, as well as a MacGuffin Theatre and Film Co. alumna where she met John Rea and found her love for the arts. She is excited to bring life to performing again aier a long year on zoom. When Julia is not on stage, or in parking lots, she is coaching mar=al arts and training service dogs. Love to all, stay safe, and happy Easter! Raymond Saraceni is a founding company member of Iron Age Theatre and has long performed in the Philadelphia region. Favorite roles include George in Of Mice and Men, Amundsen in Terra Nova, and Mar=n Luther in John Osborne’s Luther. He is also a drama=st and a professor at Villanova University in the Center for Liberal Educa=on. His scholarly work has been published in the Journal of American Drama and Theatre, and Modern Drama. Ray is thrilled to be part of such meaningful devo=onal work here at Saint Luke. Kristen Conrad (Soprano) studied voice at Cornell University and is currently a soloist and ensemble performer with the two choral arms of Vox Ama Deus: Ama Deus Ensemble and Vox Renaissance Consort. She serves as the soprano sec=on leader for the Adult Choir at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church in Devon, PA, as well as the song leader for the church's contemporary worship band Turning Point. Kristen also sings and plays keyboards with several Philadelphia-area acts, covering classic rock, alterna=ve rock, and tradi=onal Irish music, including DK Duo, The Dylan McGuire Band, Almost There, Glam Habitz, and Stolen Cable: A Tribute to MTV’s Golden Age. During holiday season, you can find her singing with Olde Towne Carolers. A versa=le musician, she also plays various wind instruments (clarinet, flute, recorder, =n whistle, etc.) and baritone horn. When not performing, she ac=vely supports and promotes the Main Line School of Rock in Berwyn, PA. Outside of music, she works as a public opinion/ market researcher and dabbles in graphic design and calligraphy. BrendaRose Simkin is a professional singer and the general music teacher at Wilmington Montessori School, with a degree in Music Educa=on/Voice from Temple University. BrendaRose has been a soloist at St. Luke's Lutheran Church and St. John's Presbyterian Church (both in Devon), can be seen on stage with Delaware Valley Opera Company and Pig Iron Theatre, and has performed with Philadelphia choirs such as Vox Amadeus Ensemble, Mendelssohn Club, The Philadelphia Singers Chorale, and Voces Novae et An=que, as well as the Opera Columbus and Columbus Light Opera choruses in Ohio. BrendaRose also directs children's theater at WMS and Friends Central camp. Baritone Jacob Bowman has acquired agen=on for his robust yet flexible voice. His nuanced ac=ng style has allowed him to portray such characters as the Title Role in Le Nozze di Figaro, the Title Role in Gianni Schicchi, Dulcamara in L’elisir d’amore, Peter in Hänsel und Gretel, and Frank in Die Fledermaus. In coaching sengs, Mr. Bowman has worked with opera singers including James Morris, Eric Owens, Simon Keenlyside, Frederica Von Stade, Patricia Racege, Susanne Mentzer, Deborah Voight, and Marilyn Horne. His awards include 1st Prize in the 2019 Jerusalem Interna=onal Opera Compe==on, 1st Prize in the 2018 Sue Goetz Ross Student Compe==on for Voice, as well as a recent Encouragement Award from the Metropolitan Opera Na=onal Council Audi=ons. Mr. Bowman holds a Bachelor of Music from the Peabody Conservatory and has recently finished his Master of Music with César Ulloa at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. .