June 20, 2018 | ‘I’ll Fly Away’ set for June 30
"The Backwoods Bluegrass Band is featured front and center in Servant Stage Company’s newest show, “I’ll Fly Away.” It’s a fun and feel-good tribute to folk, bluegrass, old-time gospel music and more.
The show is touring all summer, and will be performed Saturday, June 30 at 7 p.m. at the Garden Spot Village auditorium, 433 S. Kinzer Ave. New Holland…”
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May 2018 | Servant Stage To Present "Jukebox Saturday Night"
"This month, Servant Stage Company (SSC) will debut its first show featuring an all-teenage cast - an idea that artistic director Wally Calderon said came about partially due to the increasing popularity of the theater's youth summer camp..."
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May 9, 2018 | ‘Jukebox Saturday Night’ features talented youth
“You’ll hear one chart-topping hit after another in Servant Stage’s newest show, “Jukebox Saturday Night.” Spanning the decades and featuring everything from Rock-n-Roll to Broadway to Country, this musical revue showcases the top teen talent in the region.
“We have seen such an increase in young talent at auditions over the last few years. In planning our 2018 season, we really wanted to do a show to feature these incredible teens,” says Servant Stage executive director, Johnathan Bauer. “This is really a chance for them to shine and show what they can do. I think audiences will be blown away by their talent. Even though these students are still in high school or middle school, many of them already have extensive professional credits on their resume.”…
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April 17, 2018 | A Conversation With Wally Calderon...
“It’s a pleasure to bring our readers coverage of Servant Stage Company. Servant Stage, based in Lancaster County, PA, continues to grow, enriching the cultural life of our region. The company has two productions set to open next month. It has expanded its summer youth arts program. More people than ever are enjoying Servant Stage performances…”
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April 3, 2018 | Musical Theater Camp Slated
"Servant Stage Company has added a third musical theater camp to its summer offerings. The camp is open to students ages 10 to 18 and will culminate in a student production of "Godspell Jr." for family, friends and the neighboring community. The camp will take place from Monday, July 30, to Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day on the campus of Lancaster County Christian School, 2390 New Holland Pike, Lancaster. Students will rehearse and perform a full-length student production and participate in daily workshops and masterclasses with a camp staff of experienced theater professionals..."
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February 14, 2018 | Theater Group Posts Summer Camps
"Servant Stage Company will partner with Lancaster County Christian School to offer two intensive musical theater camps this summer for students ages 10 to 18. Camps will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day on the campus of Lancaster County Christian School, 2390 New Holland Pike, Lancaster.
A "Seussical Jr." camp will take place from Monday, June 18, to Wednesday, June 27. "Seussical Jr." is a musical from Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. It features Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and other Dr. Seuss characters.
An "Into the Woods Jr." camp will be offered from Monday, July 9, to Wednesday, July 18. The show is an adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical, which weaves together classic Brothers Grimm tales…”
Calderon loves the show because of its "character-driven depiction" of the historical events and the stories it tells that draw audience members into the story. "(Audience members grow) attached to the historical figures involved," said Calderon. "That's the magic of the show ... the power of the story…”
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January 31, 2018 | Servant Stage Sets "The Marvelous Wonderettes"
"Servant Stage Company will present "The Marvelous Wonderettes" on Fridays through Sundays, Feb. 16 to March 4, at Emerald Foundation Community Campus, 2120 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, at 3 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays.
The show is about four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts, with the story sharing about love, friendship, humor, and what happens when best friends drift apart over 10 years. The show will feature more than 20 chart-topping hits of the 1950s and 1960s...."
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January 16, 2018 | "Servant Stage Partners with Lancaster County Christian School..."
"Servant Stage Company will be partnering with Lancaster County Christian School this summer to offer two intensive musical theatre camps this summer for students ages 10-18. Students will rehearse and perform a full-length student production and participate..."
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December 27, 2017 | Servant Stage Company’s 2018 season revealed
“Servant Stage Company announced its 2018 season at an annual celebration and fundraiser event in the fall. The 2018 season line-up includes…”
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December 19, 2017 | "A Green Light for THE OLD TIME GOSPEL RADIO CHRISTMAS"
"If you remember the glory days of a show now no longer called A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION, before it was marred by the pitfalls and transgressions of a modern age, and especially if you ever saw it in person, on one of its PBS specials, or on live stream, then you've experienced the magic of watching a live radio variety show being made. There's something special about seeing inside the experience, about the fourth wall breaking of seeing sound happen..."
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December 6, 2017 | Church Will Host Holiday Performances
"Servant Stage To Present "Jump, Jive, And Jukebox!"
“Wally Calderon is overseeing the Servant Stage production of "Jump, Jive, and Jukebox!" with enthusiasm and energy. Not only is Calderon directing the nearly 30-member cast of teenagers, but he is the choreographer and the person who chose the 20 musical numbers that span the decades from the 1950s to the present and cover genres from rock to pop to Broadway with a special emphasis on the music of the 1980s thrown in. Perhaps, however, Calderon's most crucial role is that of teacher...."
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December 17, 2017 | "This weekend is your last chance..."
"Consider it a Christmas gift. Servant Stage Company has adapted one of its most popular shows for the holidays..."
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November 8, 2017 | ‘Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas’
”Servant Stage Company will perform “Old Time Gospel Radio Christmas” at the Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 Market St., on Sunday evening, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., in the sanctuary.
A Servant Stage audience favorite, this special holiday broadcast will get your feet stompin’ and your toes tappin’ to tidings of comfort and joy. Featuring classic favorites and inspiring new arrangements, this high-energy Christmas celebration is sure to be a memorable and joyous addition to your family’s Christmas celebration, from The First Noel to the final curtain…”
The cast features 30 students ranging in ages from 12 to 18. Most are from Lancaster County, but several travel from as far away as New Jersey, traveling several hours to rehearsals and performances…”
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November 2, 2017 | Servant Stage Posts Season Lineup
"Servant Stage Company announced its 2018 season at the annual Servant Stage Company celebration and fundraiser event on Oct. 15.
"The Marvelous Wonderettes" will be performed in February and March. The show features top hits of the '50s and '60s…”
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October 18, 2017 | "Servant Stage FIRST LOOK FUNDRAISER..."
On October 15, Servant Stage Company announced its 2018 season at its FIRST LOOK FUNDRAISER at Lancaster Alliance Church. Over $2,000 was raised in raffle donations at the event as well, necessary because of the rapid growth of Servant Stage, which is doubling its paid staff. Part of the reason for the growth of Servant Stage over the past few years has been..."
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September 9, 2017 | Servant Stage Goes AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
"If Jules Verne crashed headlong into THE 39 STEPS, he would have found he'd created Mark Brown's 2008 play AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, in which the story of Phileas Fogg and his intrepid manservant Passepartout is told by five characters playing over 30 roles..."
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July 25, 2017 | "Servant Stage's 'Sing, Sing, Swing' brings back big bands..."
"Servant Stage Company is heading back to the 1940s, when swing dancing and big bands were all the rage. Back when songs like “In the Mood” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” bopped out of the radio. “Sing, Sing, Swing” will be performed..."
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July 25, 2017 | Servant Stage Company presents SING SING SWING
“If you're in the mood for an energetic song and dance tribute to the Swing era, then don't miss Servant Stage Company's next production, SING SING SWING, on stage this summer at locations across Lancaster County! A joyful and nostalgic salute to the dance styles of jive, lindy hop and…”
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May 17, 2017 | 'The Civil War' will be epic
"Drawing on letters, diaries, first-hand accounts and the words of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Walt Whitman, “The Civil War” is a thrilling and awe-inspiring dramatic theatrical concert that puts a human face on one of the greatest tragedies of American history and explores the experiences of the soldiers and leaders who fought..."
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May 22, 2017 | abc27 Good Day PA | INTERVIEW: "The Civil War"
Servant Stage Production Manager, Tyler Hoover, and Civil War cast member, Lindsey Grimble, sat down with Good Day PA's Amy Kehm to discuss Servant Stage's upcoming production of the Broadway musical, The Civil War!
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