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CAST BIOGRAPHIES
ADAM CLOUGH (Apostle/Conspirator/Leper) is a
newcomer to the M&M/RMT family. Other credits include
Grease!, Fiddler on the Roof and Fame. Adam would like to
thank his family for supporting him as well as the cast of
JCS. It was great working with you!
TINA COBURN (Temptress) is performing her first
show with M&M/Ross. Credits include Anything Goes,
Playing for Time, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Tina is
active in her school's Show Choir and Vocalteens. Tina would
like to thank everyone for their support for her playing
this role. I love you guys! Break a Leg!
CONNIE COLVIN (Temptress/Leper) is a 17 year old
home schooled senior and is pleased to be doing her 14th
show with Ross/M&M. Favorite roles include Oliver
(Oliver!), Fan (Scrooge ), and Cynthia Benson (Big! the
Musical). She has also been seen in The Fantastics (Luisa,
Footlight Players), Annie Get Your Gun (Dolly Tate, Highland
Parks Performing Arts Group), Meet Me In St. Louis (Agnes,
Theatre at the Center). Connie would like to thank the
Reinharts for casting her and for starting her in her
theatre career and all of her other directors for giving her
such fantastic opportunities.
MATTHEW CUNNINGHAM (Apostle) is thrilled to
return to M&M/RMT. He joined the M&M/Ross family in
1998 with Cotton Patch Gospel and was seen in multiple other
shows thereafter including Carousel, Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat, Big: the musical and The Sound of
Music.. Other show credits include: Anything Goes
(Moonface), Mr. Renaldi in Funny Girl , and Dr. Sanderson in
Harvey. Matt will study broadcast journalism in college and
looks forward to performing in future theatrical
productions.
MANDY ELSER (Soul Girl) - Mandy made her stage
debut at the age of 8 months. She has appeared in M &
M/Ross shows for the past eight years. Mandy was last seen
as Zebulum's wife in M&M's January production of Joseph.
Mandy is a member of the Vocalteens and Dramatic Society.
Her favorite role was that of Bonnie in Anything Goes. She
would like to thank her family and friends for all their
love and support.
STEPHEN M. ELSER (Herod) has been seen in many
M&M/Ross productions including Cotton Patch Gospel
(Matthew/Narrator), Jesus Christ Superstar (Caiaphas),
Brigadoon (Mr. Lundy) and Oliver! (Mr. Brownlow). Some of
his other favorite roles are Benjamin Franklin (1776), Sir
(The Dresser) and Mark Twain in the one-man show Mark Twain,
Tonight!. His professional technical credits include working
on the shows Rumors, Evita and Phantom at the
Candlelight/Forum Theatres. His costume designs have been
seen at the Munster Center for the Performing Arts (Scraps!)
and the M & M productions of Superstar and Joseph (Best
Costume Design nominee).
VICTORIA GABOIAN (Apostle's Woman, Woman by the
Fire, Soul Girl) feels fortunate to again be given the
opportunity to share the stage with her son Josh and the
other talented cast and crew of JCS. Her previous
RMT/M&M shows include Carousel (Carrie Pipperidge),
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Wife/Chorus),
OKLAHOMA! (Ado Annie), Big (Yuppie),Brigadoon (Jane/Chorus),
and Oliver (Nancy). Victoria, a Merrillville resident,
is a teacher with the Merrillville Community School
Corporation. Victoria sends many thanks and big hugs
to Josh, Mom and Dad, the cast and crew, and the Thanos
men: Mark, John, and Michael.
BOB JESSEN (Annas) is a M&M/Ross veteran on
stage and off since 1995. Favorite on&endash;stage credits
include David Bascombe in Carousel, Professor Marvel/Wizard
of Oz (The Wizard of Oz), Fezziwig (Scrooge), Marcellus
Washburn (The Music Man), Andrew MacLaren (Brigadoon), Max
Detweiler (The Sound of Music), and the Baker in the
2000/2001 productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat. Bob would like to thank his family,his first
love, for giving him the time, support and opportunities to
be so involved in musical theatre, his second love.
LEANNE C. LAMBETH (Apostle's Woman/Reporter) -
Leanne began her musical career with the Ross Summer Youth
Theater. Since Oliver in 1994, she has performed in 18
musicals. Leanne's favorite role being Ermengarde in Hello,
Dolly. She is a student at Valparaiso and a member of the
Varsity Singers and Concert Band.
CAROL A. MARINO (Apostle's Woman) started with
Ross Music Theater in the 1980s in Seven Brides for Seven
Brothers. Some of her favorite on stage credits are
Joseph....., Bye Bye Birdie, The Wizard of Oz and Oliver!.
She has worked stage production for countless shows as well.
When Carol's not on stage, she is sliding down poles and
kicking in doors as a firefighter. She also stays busy as
mom to Ashley. She sends special love to John and Ashley!
TIFFANY MEYER (Soul Girl)
was last seen as a dancer in RMT/M&M's
Carousel this past summer. Other credits include King and I
and Oklahoma (Playmakers, Crown Point), and numerous Lowell
High School productions. Tiffany is not only active on
stage, but off stage as well assisting in set construction
and decoration. Tiffany sends her love to her "little man"
Bradley.
JOHN E. MILCH (Apostle/Guard) returns to
M&M/Ross. Last season, John reprised his role as one of
the original brothers from the 1995 Joseph...Dreamcoat.
Favorite on stage credits include The Wizard of Oz, Jesus
Christ Superstar, Little Shop of Horrors, Guys and Dolls,
and Annie. He has also worked production including light and
sound design for countless other shows in NW Indiana and
Chicago. John sends special love to Carol and Ashley.
DAVE PIERCY (Caiaphas) is no stranger to N.W.
Indiana community theater. Dave Piercy has performed with at
least 14 different troupes since leaving the stage of Lake
Central High School. Jesus Christ Superstar marks Dave's
third production with RSMT/M&M Productions and his
second at the Star Theater. Previous RSMT/M&M
productions include Jigger in the recently closed production
of Carousel, and as a "Brother" in last seasons highly
acclaimed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Playing the part of Caiaphas has been a dream of Dave's
since seeing JC Superstar for the first time in the mid
70's. When not spending "what can seem like an eternity" in
rehearsals, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and two
boys, puttering around the house, directing his church
choir, and pondering "now just where will they host the next
SURVIVOR".
JON ROMANOVICH (High Priest) is a newcomer to
M&M/Ross, but not a stranger to the stage. Jon is
co-founder of the country music group Ramblin' Hearts and
has toured the Midwest, opening for some of the biggest
names in country music. In 1996 he recorded their first CD
Heartbreaker in Nashville on an independent label. When he's
not singing, he's a district sales manager for a top US
steel producer. Jon sends his love to his friends and family
for their constant support.
MIKE SANGERMAN (Simon) is enjoying his tenth
production with RMT/M&M. He was most recently seen
as the Principal in Carousel. Mike's other theatre
credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
(Pharaoh), The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp), Big,
Cotton Patch Gospel, Oklahoma!, Brigadoon, and The Music
Man. Mike is an employee at U.S. Steel in
Gary. He's also a soccer, baseball, and basketball
coach for his children's teams. On the side, Mike has
his own DJ business, and is an excellent Elvis
impersonator. Mike's best job is husband to wife Pegg,
and father to Samantha and Max.
PEGG SANGERMAN (Apostle's Woman) is no stranger
to the stage. She has studied and performed in college
and community theatre for several years and has performed
several interesting parts. Some of Pegg's RMT/M&M
plays include Carousel (Mrs. Mullins),Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat (Mrs. Potiphar), Oklahoma! (Aunt
Eller), Big, and The Music Man. When not performing
with RMT/M&M, Pegg is a professional storyteller.
Pegg is excited to share her love of performing with her
husband, Mike and children Samantha and Max.
TINA SHULTZ (Reporter, Woman by the Fire) began
performing in Ross Summer Youth Theatre when she was
8. Her previous RMT/M&M shows include Carousel
(Cousin Nettie), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat (Rachel), Oklahoma! (chorus), and The Sound of
Music (Sister Margaretta). Tina is a second grade
teacher in Gary. She studied music under the renowned
soprano Camilla Williams at Indiana University, and Anna
Padberg of Merrillville. A special hug and thank you to
Dante for his love and support.
RON SUTTON (Peter) was last seen as Enoch Snow in
RMT/M&M's Carousel. Other credits include Jacey Squires
(The Music Man, RMT), Ali Hakim (Oklahoma, Little Town
Theatre), and Linus (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown,
Graceland College). Ron earned a B.A. in Music Education
from Graceland College and taught music and band in the
Hammond School system for ten years. He now runs his own
karaoke and DJ company called Rising Star Entertainment. Ron
would like to thank his family for all their love and
support throughout the years. His mother and late father
still inspire him and he thanks them whole heartedly for
building his character and perseverance.
CINDY SWISHER (Apostle's Woman) was last seen as
the Heavenly Messenger in Carousel. She was also the Ghost
of Christmas Past (Scrooge), and the Messenger (Cotton Patch
Gospel). Other roles include the Wicked Witch of the
West (The Wizard of OZ), Aunt Eller (Oklahoma!), Mrs. Hicks
(The Music Man), and Frau Schmidt (The Sound of
Music). She has also been a member of the chorus in
nearly every RMT production since Fiddler on the Roof in
1995. A retired V.P. for a local regional bank, she
lives in Merrillville with her husband Tim.
BARBIE TRUETT (Apostle's Woman/Reporter/Dance
Captain) began participating with Ross Music Theater and
M&M Productions in 1995 with the original cast of Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has performed in
each of their subsequent productions of Joseph. She has
participated in a number of other Reinhart productions
including Oklahoma (Laurey), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy),
Fiddler on the Roof (Chava), The Music Man (Zaneeta),
Scrooge the Musical (Isabelle), Jesus Christ Superstar
(Chorus/Dancer), and Cotton Patch Gospel (Chorus/Dancer).
She also performed in Oberlin College's production of
Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore (Dame Hannah). Other
credits include West Side Story (Maria) and Little Shop of
Horrors (Audrey).
LEANNE C. LAMBETH (Wife) - Leanne began her
musical career with the Ross Summer Youth Theater. Since
then, starting with "Oliver," she has performed in 16
musicals, her favorite role being Ermengarde in "Hello,
Dolly." She is a junior at Valparaiso High School where she
is in the Varsity Singers show choir, Concert Choir, Band
(flute and piccolo) and Creative Musical Theater. Leanne's
future plans include a long run on "Saturday Night Live."
TIM SWISHER (Issachar) - Tim's involvement in
community theatre began in 1995 with the chorus for the
production of Fiddler on the Roof. Since that time Tim has
appeared as an apostle in Jesus Christ Super Star, a Wingee
in The Wizard of OZ, as Her
Zeller in the Sound of Music, As one of the
portly gentlemen in Scrooge, Sheriff Cord Elam in Oklahoma,
the Senator in Cotton Patch Gospel and as one of the
salesman in The Music Man. Tim also enjoys building and
designing production sets along side Jerauld
Reinhart Tim and his wife (Cindy), also in this
production of Joseph as a chorus member, live in
Merrillville. Tim is employed locally as a Vice President
with Fifth Third Bank's Private Banking and Investment
Division
TINA SHULTZ (Maid by Fire/Reporter) - This is
Tina's second time as Rachel in M&M's
Joseph, and Tina's fourth performance with Ross
Music Theatre. Tina started performing with Ross Summer
Youth Theatre when she was 8, and has been performing ever
since. She took voice lessons for 10 years, and minored in
vocal performance at Indiana University. Tina is currently
a second grade teacher, but aspires to someday perform with
the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Tina wishes to thank her
family for their guidance, and Dave for his love &
support.
DEBORAH A. ELSER (Herod's Woman) is a veteran of
Ross shows since 1975. Some of her favorite roles are Mrs.
Bedwin in Oliver! and Ela Delahey in Charlie's Aunt (during
which she began dating her husband). She enjoys being able
to once again perform with her whole family, husband Stephen
(Jacob/Potiphar), and daughters Mandy (Zebulun's Wife) and
Ashley (Childrens Chorus)
Meladi Ward ( Wife) has been dancing with the
Ross Music Theatre for two years, with The Sound of Music,
Joseph, and Oklahoma. She has also done The Wizard of Oz,
Dracula, The Mouse That Roared, Dracula, Stuart Little, and
The Crucible. One of her favorite roles was portraying the
tap dancing empress in Androcleas and the Lion. When Meladi
is not performing she enjoys teaching preschool and spending
time with her daughter Maleri. Meladi would like to thank
all of the people that watched Maleri while she was
rehearsing for Joseph.
Annie Labuda (temptress) Annie has been
performing with M& M Productions since 1996, with her
first role as a jitterbug in ìThe Wizard of
Oz.î She has also performed the role of Dream Lori
in ìOaklahomaî, and a brotherís wife in
the ë2000 and current production of ìJoseph and
the Amazing Techinicolor Dreamcoat.î She obtained a
degree in Communications and dance minor from Purdue
University, meanwhile peforming with the Purdue Reperatory
Dance Company. In the future, she would like to keep
performing within musical theatre, and pursue dance
further.
Barbie Truett (Wife/Reporter/Dancer/ Dance
Captain)-Barbie began participating with Ross Music Theater
and M&M Productions in 1995 with the original cast of
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has
performed in every subsequent production of Joseph. She has
participated in a number of other Reinhart productions
including Oklahoma (Laurey), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy),
Fiddler on the Roof (Chava), The Music Man (Zaneeta),
Scrooge the Musical (Isabelle), Jesus Christ Superstar
(Chorus/Dancer), and Cotton Patch Gospell (Chorus/Dancer).
She also performed in Oberlin College's production of
Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore (Dame Hannah). Her high
school credits include West Side Story (Maria) and Little
Shop of Horrors (Audrey).
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