Jordan Steubs*
Jesus

Jordan is a sophomore at the University of Phoenix online and works for Steiger Construction. He has been on crew for several LCT productions, but this is his first time on stage here. His other credits include Oklahoma!, Screwtape, and The Matchmaker. His hobbies include basketball, racquetball, skiing, and Grand River Show Choir. He loves the camaraderie of theatre and that not only is it acceptable to make a fool of yourself, sometimes it's expected.

Aidan Smerud
John the Baptist/Judas

Aidan is a freshman at Viterbo University. His previous credits at LCT include Eddy Pozinski in Over the Tavern and Phil in Epic Proportions. His credits elsewhere include the dentist in West Salem Theatre's production of Little Shop of Horrors and Fagin in Aquinas High School's production of Oliver! His hobbies include writing and playing music and playing Frisbee. His favorite part about LCT is the opportunity to meet new people.

Jennifer Brown*
Apostle

Jennifer is an attorney with O'Flaherty Heim Egan, Ltd. Her hobbies include running, knitting, traveling, reading, and cycling. Godspell is Jennifer's theatre debut. Her favorite part about LCT is that anyone, including a novice, can participate. She would like to thank her husband, Neil, her parents, brothers, and her supportive coworkers at O'Flaherty Heim Egan, Ltd.

Sheri Eimermann*
Apostle

Sheri is general manager at Peaberry's Coffeehouse. Godspell is her LCT debut. She is a fan of anything her children are involved in. Her other passions include gardening and her faith. What she likes best about LCT is that the theatre comes alive; everything seems breathless and larger than life. Sheri would like to thank her husband, Tim, and her children, Wade, Malorie, and Mitchell, for sacrificing so she could pursue her dream.

Gabby Enos*
Apostle

Gabby is a sophomore at Onalaska High School. Godspell is her theatrical debut. Her hobbies include swimming, painting, softball, singing, dancing, and spending time with her friends and family. She likes LCT because she likes the friendly people and atmosphere, and even though it's new to her, she likes expressing herself through acting, dancing, and singing. She would like to thank her mom and dad (Laurie and David), God, and her family.

Andy Krage
Apostle

Andy is a junior at La Crescent High School. He previously appeared at LCT as Georgie in Over the Tavern and as a chorus member in Big. He was lighting designer for Something's Afoot. His credits elsewhere include numerous middle and high school shows, and he has done technical help for many Appleseed Theatre shows. Andy's favorite part of LCT is meeting new people and working with his friends. He would like to thank Carli and Luke.

Ben Kruse
Apostle

Ben is is house coordinator for Place of Grace. He previously appeared at LCT in Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus. When not acting, he enjoys reading, puzzles, and watching 30 Rock. The thing that he enjoys about LCT is getting to know and working with the cast. He would like to thank his family for their love and encouragement, LCT for the opportunity to perform, and, last but not least, you for supporting the theatre.

Sean McDevitt
Apostle

Sean is a graduate of the Rancho Santiago Professional Actors Conservatory in Garden Grove, Calif., and has a role in the upcoming film Fort McCoy. He hopes to be an inspiration to the entire cast and crew of Godspell. It is his sincere hope that his love for the material shines through. He would like to thank Greg and Mary for believing in him and making a thirty-five-year-old dream come true.

Lindsay Raasch
Apostle

Lindsay is a bartender at the Casino Bar. She appeared at LCT as Liesl in The Sound of Music and Mary Thatcher in Tom Sawyer. Other credits include Cabaret at UW-La Crosse and Once Upon a Mattress at UW-Whitewater. She loves that LCT provides her with the opportunity to perform. She would like to thank her family, Natalie for tolerating her in all this, the fellas for putting up with her constant singing and helping her unwind after rehearsal, and the rest of her wonderful friends.

Aaron White
Apostle

Aaron is a sophomore at La Crescent High School. His previous credits at LCT include Patrick in Mame and Ralphie in A Christmas Story. He has numerous theatre credits elsewhere and has no time for hobbies. He loves the family that forms at LCT—it's amazing and not like anything else. He would like to thank "the fam" and Carli and Luke.

Natalie Wikstrom
Apostle

Natalie has previously appeared at LCT as Maria in The Sound of Music and as Andrea Borland in Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus. Her credits elsewhere include Sally Bowles in Cabaret and Laurie Williams in Oklahoma! Her hobbies include snowboarding, listening to NPR, and socializing. Her favorite part about theatre and LCT is exploring others‚ motivations and living in imaginary circumstances. Natalie thanks Lindsay; no thanks to Alex.

Mary Blaha-DeBoer
Musical Director

Mary works for the La Crosse School District, is a Tastefully Simple consultant, and a cantor at the Newman Center. She music directed The Sound of Music and Something's Afoot at LCT. She loves that LCT allows people from all walks of life to learn and grow together and make magic! She would like to thank Don, Amanda, and Avery, for letting her do her thing—again—and the entire cast and crew.

Candace Brown
Music Director

Candace is office manager at Preservation Alliance of La Crosse and a volunteer at the La Crosse County Historical Society. She music directed LCT's Big. She has directed numerous productions, including The Wizard of Oz and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and music directed Little Shop of Horrors. Her hobbies include reading, gardening, and architectural history. Her favorite thing about LCT is meeting all the talented people. Candace wishes to thank Tom and Emily.

Kristen Peloski*
Assistant Director

Kristen is a student at Viterbo University. This is her first experience at LCT. Her acting credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream and Anything Goes. Her hobbies include painting, photography, poetry, and music. Kristen loves working with others who love theatre as much as she does. Making a piece of work come to life onstage is an amazing process. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew, her parents, friends, and fiancé.

Anna Smerud
Choreographer

Anna is a music education major at Viterbo University. She previously choreographed Cinderella for LCT and has appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Fiddler On the Roof. Her other credits include Queenie in Honk! and Zaneeta in The Music Man. She also teaches dance at Misty's Dance Unlimited. Anna loves performing and working with performers. She is glad to be involved at LCT and would like to thank her family and friends.

Tami Wolden
Stage Manager

Tami works for Franciscan Skemp. She stage managed The Mousetrap and To Kill a Mockingbird here at LCT. Her other credits include stage managing See Jane Vote at The Pump House Regional Arts Center. Her hobbies include travel, fiber arts, sailing, and anything theatre related. She likes in theatre that every day is a learning experience. Tami would like to thank Mark for being extremely understanding about her theatre habit.

Dillon McArdle
Technical Director/Set Designer

Dillon is originally from Minneapolis, Minn., but grew up in Las Vegas, Nev. He returned to the Midwest to graduate from Viterbo University with a bachelor of arts degree in technical production and design. Some of his professional credits include the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, Minn., the Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williamsburg, Va., and the Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro, Minn. Dillon thanks all the volunteers who have given countless hours of time and, most of all, he thanks his fiancé, Megan, who supports him in every way possible.

Greg Parmeter
Director

Greg earned his MFA from the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His credits include seasons with the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Virginia Shakespeare Festival, Northern Fort Playhouse, and the Hampstead Stage Company. Previously, Greg was the technical director at Aberdeen Central High School and an instructor/ director with T.O.Y.Box Children's Theatre. Greg also developed a pilot program, called ArtSpark, with Trollwood Performing Arts School in Fargo, N.D.

Mandy Parmeter
Costume Designer

Mandy is originally from Aberdeen, S.D. She received her bachelor's degree in music education from Northern State University. There she discovered her passion for theatre. After a year of teaching music, she relocated to Lincoln, Neb., to study costume design. She received her MFA in costume design in May 2005 and has been freelance designing and teaching. Her work has taken her from Oklahoma to Washington, Virginia, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Mandy would like to thank her husband, Greg, for relocating his life to La Crosse. His support is a true blessing and one of the reasons she loves him so much.

Mike Adank
Vidoegrapher

Mike is the director of videography at Itechra in Winona. He most recently appeared as Nigel Rancour in Something’s Afoot at LCT. His most memorable performance was as Tony in You Can’t Take It With You. He has appeared elsewhere as Max in Lend Me A Tenor and as Gary in Noises Off and enjoys working in the theatre because it allows him to "escape reality for a few hours every day."

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