Jonathan Baldauf
as Oliver
as Oliver
Jonathan is 12 years old and will
be attending Pleasant Middle School as a seventh grader this fall. He
lives in Marion with his mom, dad, brother, and two dogs. He has been
acting since the second grade when he had the lead role in the school
Christmas program. He also performed in Annie at the Palace Theatre
last year. Jonathan has participated in the Shooting Stars Youth Theatre
program for the past two years and has attended several sessions of Columbus
Children's Theatre. He takes voice lessons from Johnny Steiner, and also
is a tap student at JoAnn's School of Dance. In his spare time, Jonathan
likes to play basketball, sing, dance, act, play the piano, snow ski,
and cook. He attends St. Mary Church and is a server there. He would like
to thank his family for all of their support and dedication.
Justin Davis
as The Artful Dodger
as The Artful Dodger
This is Justin's first production
in three years. Justin, who is from Norwich, England, has been involved
in Drama since he was a young teenager. He was a member of the National
Youth Theater of Great Britain, acting with some of the best, up and coming
actors in England. His highlights include a season in the West End at
the Bloomsbury Theater in the production of Oedipus, the Greek
tragedy. He was also in the world premiere of Let us Begin Again,
by the classical composer John Tavener, which was performed for the Norwich
Drama Festival. Justin also did a tour of Germany with the Walter Roy
Theater. He has been involved in over 31 theatrical productions such as
King Lear, The MidSummer Night's Dream, playing the part
of Bottom, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where he played the
role of Charlie, Oh! What a Lovely War, and Much Ado About Nothing.
He has been in the USA since June of 2000, and would like to thank his
grandparents in England for being very supportive over the years and sends
his love to his parents, sister, and niece.
Ron Boose
as Fagin
as Fagin
Ron made his debut several years
ago as a ball player in Damn Yankees and was later seen as Sky
Masterson in Guys and Dolls, Cinderella's prince in Into the
Woods, and Enoch Snow in Carousel. Ron has been invloved in
productions at the Fort Findlay Playhouse, Findlay Light Opera, University
of Findlay, Star Theatre in Upper Sandusky, Ritz Theatre in Tiffin, and
most recently made his Bucyrus Little Theatre debut playing Uncle Max
for the second time in his sixth production of The Sound of Music.
For the past eight years Ron has directed the musical at Seneca East High
School in Attica. His favorite roles include: twice as Motel in Fiddler
on the Roof, twice as Luther Billis in South Pacific, twice
as Fagin in Oliver!, twice as Rolf in The Sound of Music,
and Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This
production of Oliver! marks Ron's 85th show. In the fall he will
direct On Golden Pond in Upper. "Much love and thanks to George,
Clare, Johnny, and Carol. I love you Mom and Dad."
Gina Samardge
as Nancy
as Nancy
Gina Samardge was previously seen
on the Palace stage as Grace Farrell in Annie last summer. She
has also participated in Bucyrus Little Theater productions, playing Maria
in The Sound of Music this past June and Peter Pan in Peter
Pan. Other productions include Carousel, School House Rock
Live!, Chess, Hello Dollyand Li'l Abner. Gina
is the K-3 music teacher at Wynford Elementary and is an avid traveler,
when she has time. "Thanks to my mom and brother for all of their
support and love. This one's for you, Dad. I miss you."
"At the time, I never could
have imagined that seeing the movie Finian's Rainbow when I was 13 would
lead to a 32 year involvement with community theatre! After being in the
chorus of Finian's Rainbow back in 1969, I was bitten by the "Theatre
Bug"... BIG TIME! Over the years I have played a wide variety of
characters. Everything from Charlie Brown to the man eating plant, Audrey
II, in Little Shop of Horrors. Until now, my favorite role has always
been that of the Courier in 1776, which I did for the re-opening of the
Palace in 1976. But now, with Oliver!, I finally get the chance to portray
something I've always wanted to in theatre... a villain! And what a way
to have a dream come true - by getting to become Bill Sykes... one of
the biggest, baddest villains ever created! When I'm not smacking my girlfriend
around and harrassing small children as Bill, I can be found selling lawn
tractors at Sears. In my spare time, I like to read, draw... and crochet!
(I know, I know! But it's a great stress reliever... especially for Bill!)
Enjoy the show!
Bruce Cudd
as Mr. Bumble
as Mr. Bumble
Bruce was last seen on the Palace
stage as Abel Frake in State Fair. He has also appeared in Here’s
Love, and as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz. Bruce is employed
at Honda in Marysville and is married to Lisa. They are parents of one
son, Jeremy, who attends Capital University. The family attends St. Mary
Parish where Bruce sings in the choir and is a cantor. Bruce considers
it a great honor to play the role of "Mr. Bumble." He would
like to give thanks to his wife, Lisa. "She is truly the best friend
I have ever had. I could do nothing without her."
Suzanne Patterson
as Widow Corney
as Widow Corney
Originally from Nottingham, England, Suzanne has sung everything from traditional folk music to hard rock, (though torch songs are her favorite). After serving as an apprentice in hair and wig design she emigrated to Canada, where she produced shows for the hair and fashion industry on the international circuit. Work with the Royal Canadian Ballet in their historical productions, and with independent film companies on period pieces subsequently followed. Suzanne moved to Kansas City in 1985, and her only performances were as "Ribbon", a Clown Jewel, member of Clowns of America, Alley '92, and as a dancer in Cabaret. Presently she lives in Richwood and is assistant director of the Richwood Civic Senior Center, still singing "torch" songs songs. This is Suzanne's acting debut.
Kevin last appeared on the Palace
stage as the face of the Wizard in The Wizard of Oz. He has been
active backstage for many years, designing and building sets for River
Valley's The King and I, Crazy For You, and The Will
Rogers Follies. Kevin ran sound and created the sound effects for
The Haunting of Hill House upstairs at the Palace. He had the lead
role in River Valley's Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and played
Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. Kevin works for the Marion City
Schools and also has the privilege of building the Palace's web site.
He would like to thank his parents, Bill and Carol, for introducing him
to theatre back in 1976 when they appeared in 1776 at the Palace.
He is following in the footsteps of his mother and brother, Scott, who
performed in the Palace's 1977 production of Oliver!.
Amy Pinnick
as Mrs. Sowerberry
as Mrs. Sowerberry
Amy Pinnick is a veteran of the
Palace stage and Marion Community Theatre. Amy, an AVP and Banking Center
Manager at Bank One, NA, had her stage debut at the age of ten. She was
cast as "Baby June" in the 1975 production of Gypsy.
In the years following, she was a cast member in The King and I,
To Ula With Love, Here's Love, Annie Get Your Gun,
Hello Dolly, and State Fair. Amy played "Carrie Pipperidge"
in Carousel and "Annie Oakley" in Annie Get Your Gun,
both under the direction of Alice Galloway at Harding High School, with
Clare Cooke as choregrapher. Her most recent role was "Miss Hannigan"
in the Palace's 2000 production of Annie. This was Marion City
Councilwoman Amy Pinnick's most memorable role. Amy and her husband, Dave,
live in Marion. "Thank-you to my family for their love and support.
To George, Clare, Carol, and Johnny, thank-you for the years of direction,
education, support, and friendship."
Dane Johnson
as Noah Claypool / Fagin's Thieves
as Noah Claypool / Fagin's Thieves
This is Dane Johnson's first year
in a Palace Theater production. He recently finished 2 years in Shooting
Stars. He is currently in a succesful rock band named "Copyright"
which is preparing for a new gig. He has found a spot in the wonderful
Mt.Gilead Show Choir.
Anique Leaman
as Charlotte / Milkmaid
as Charlotte / Milkmaid
This is Anique's second time on
the Palace stage. Last year she played Lily St. Regis in Annie,
and hadn't been on stage since high school before that. She had the lead
in River Valley's production of Annie Get Your Gun and was Carrie
in Carousel. Anique and her husband, David, have been married for
12 years and have 4 children, Chloe, Ivy, Alec, and Owen.
Christa Johnston
as Bet / Old Lady
as Bet / Old Lady
Christa is a sophomore at Harding
High School in Marion. He past experiences at the Palace are The Wizard
of Oz, State Fair, and Annie as a Boylan Sister. She is a Shooting Star
Youth Theatre scholarship winner, Solo and Ensemble contestant receiving
superior ratings and was selected as an Honors Choir participant for Baker
Middle and Harding High School. Christa takes private vocal lessons with
Johnny Steiner, dances at Marthe Douce Dance Studios, and is a Harding
Singer. Christa plans to continue in the theatre field for her professional
career and is thrilled to do another show with the four people she admires
and respects for everything they do. "Clare, George, Johnny, and
Carol have helped me grow up a lot since I started working with them.
The theatre is about discipline, and my life is much more complete by
learning from them."
Adam Giles
as Charley Bates
as Charley Bates
Adam will be a fifth grader at Indian
Mound this fall. After participating in last winter’s Shooting Stars
Youth Theater, he felt the need to expand his horizons to the Palace Theater
stage, where is performing for the first time. He lives with his Mother,
Lyn; Father, Dan; and his cat Maybe. He shares his love for the theater
with his Mother, who is the Costume designer for Oliver.
Alice Galloway
as Mrs. Bedwin
as Mrs. Bedwin
Alice is a retired teacher from
the Marion City Schools. At Harding High School, she taught English, Speech,
and Drama. She has appeared on the Palace stage as Mrs. Paroo in The
Music Man, as Mrs. Pierce in My Fair Lady, as Aunt Eller in
Oklahoma, and in To Ula, With Love. In the Palace Anniversary Show
she appeared as Gracie Allen, and as Mrs. Edwin Metcalf of Pottsville
in State Fair. In last summer's musical Annie she was cast
as Mrs. Pugh and Frances Perkins. She sings in the Epworth Chancel Choir.
Alice is happy to be sharing the stage with such dedicated and talented
people of all ages.
Scott Persinger
as Mr. Brownlow
as Mr. Brownlow
Scott loves musical theatre. He
was first bitten by the performance bug in his freshman year at River
Valley when he was cast in Li'l Abner. Scott was also in River
Valley's musical productions of The Music Man, Guys and Dolls,
and Carousel. Scott has also been singing and dancing in many Palace
Theatre productions such as My One and Olny, Hello Dolly,
42nd Street, State Fair, and Annie. In Texas Scott
was the choreographer for school productions of The Sound of Music
and Oklahoma. He was a co-choreographer for River Valley's Greese.
Scott was also the choreographer for Ridgedale High School's musical productions
of Babes in Arms and The Sound of Music. Scott is also the
choreographer for the Ridgedale Show Choir.
Don Wolfe
as Dr. Grimwig / Set Designer
as Dr. Grimwig / Set Designer
Don is finishing his 30th year with the Marion City Schools.
He haas distinguished himself as being creative with his activities at
Harding. Don has designed and built 37 sets for musicals and plays on
the stage of the Palace for Harding. His creativity extends to other activities
with 16 national awards for prom design and theme. With eighteen years
as Marching Band Director, the Harding Band is known for its "Broadway
on the field" style using most Broadway themes as the basis for the
competitive shows. The Harding Band has gone to State OMEA finals for
the last 12 years, and has traveled to many post season college bowl games
where the Broadway shows have earned grand champion 5 times. During the
winter months Don joins the staff of Oliver! in the enrichment
program for youth called "Shooting Stars". Don played the part
of Daddy Warbucks last year in the production of Annie. He has built the
sets for South Pacific, State Fair, Annie, and this
year Oliver!.
Terry Kincaid
as the Long Song Seller
as the Long Song Seller
Terry is new to the Palace Theatre stage and has not been
in a production since attending Marysville High School. There he was in
The Music Man, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and Oklahoma.
Terry has sung with the Trinity Baptist and Central Baptist Church Choirs.
He is employed as a Letter Carrier with the United States Postal Service
here in Marion.
John Ferris
as the Knife Grinder
as the Knife Grinder
New to the area, John Ferris is
the pastor at the United Methodist Church in Kilbourne. He has participated
in Community Theatre in Wooster, Dayton, and Ft. Meyers, FL and Children's
Theatre in Ft. Meyers. He has performed in A Thousand Clowns, Fiddler
on the Roof, The Fantastics, Amahl and the Night Visitors,
You Can't Take it With You, The Prince Who Wouldn't Talk,
and Alladin and the Magic Lamp. He has recited Dickens' A Christmas
Carol for over thirty years, mostly in Northeast Ohio. Both his children
also have theatre experience: Emily, a freshman at OSU Marion, starred
in Hello Dolly in high school; Ian, who is also in this production
of Oliver!, has done Children's Theatre in Florida and Delaware,
Ohio.
Holly Blinn
as the Rose Seller
as the Rose Seller
Holly is a 14 year old who is going into her sophomore
year at Harding High School. She enjoys dancing, singning, and doing anything
she can to be on stage. Her previous performances include the Palace productions
of Here's Love, Annie Get Your Gun, The Wizard of Oz,
and State Fair. She gives many thanks to her great friends for
always supporting her. "To my family, thanks for always putting up
with me when my ego grows way to big. However, I am the best!" To
everyone else who helped her along the way, thank you!
Michael Schoeppner
as the Chairman / Night Watchman
as the Chairman / Night Watchman
This is Mike's third show on the Palace stage this year. Last fall he was John Barrymore in I hate Hamlet. This spring he was Smudge in Forever Plaid. He has appeared in 45 shows over the last 13 years in Bucyrus, Tiffin, Upper Sandusky, Galion, and Findlay, as well as Marion. He teaches math at Wynford High School and lives with his wife, Holly, in Bucyrus. Not superstitious about Friday the 13th, he celebrates his birthday on opening night.
Lisa Mosley
as Old Sally
as Old Sally
Workhouse Boys and Fagin's Thieves
Played by:
Dan Schifer, Kyle McClain, Jonathan
Bauldauf, Justin Davis, Drew Mosley, Trever Auxier, AJ Cornelius, Cory
Velazco, Brock Blinn, Tyler Reeve, Adam Giles, Kelsey Shank, Lindsay Baker,
Mariann Fetter, Meg Graham, Ashley Pickens, Megan Smith, Carly Augenstein,
Victoria Fox, Brooke Thayer, Chloe Leaman, Ivy Leaman, Dave Johnson, Lindsay
Brown
The Ensemble:
Rob Reid, Trish Reid, Elizabeth
Scott, Reagan Stofcheck, Madison Stofcheck, Hayden Stofcheck, Holly Blinn,
Emily Yaksic, Jessica Dyer, PJ Porter, Allie McCoy, Jenni Brown, Nissa
Sands, Hailee Sands, Josh Diamond, Shannon Sullivan, Merry Smith, Charlotte
Baird, Ashley Vance, Noah Johnson, Chriztine Johnson, Kali Bayles, Joel
Reeve, Aaron Reeve, Stephanie Reale, Paige Mosley, Brooke Mosley, Lisa
Mosley
Black and White Photos Courtesy
of Lew Lause