ABOUT THE CAST

Sam Cieri (Jesus)

 Daniel Colon (John the Baptist/Judas) - Daniel is very excited to be a part of Godspell. A senior at Celebration High School, he is ready to graduate and move on to a career in theatre. Daniel has recently been seen as Gary in I Hate Hamlet and Conrad Swibel/ John Rolfing in Working the Musical. 

Tiara Bergy - Tiara is very excited to be in her 6th Celebration Players production. She is a twelve-year-old home schooler and enjoys it a lot.  Past show credits include, School House Rock Live, Jr., Dear Edwina, Jr., Our Town, Fiddler on the Roof, We the People, and now Godspell.  Most recently, she was seen in American Pop Forever, and Glitter on Broadway, as a member of Celebration School’s Headliners.  Tiara can also be seen in the Flee to be Free video series that assists in the prevention of child abduction.  She was recently chosen as a member of the delegation representing Kissimmee/Osceola County competing for the All American City Award that traveled to Anaheim, California.  Tiara is honored to be working with such a talented cast in Godspell, and wants to thank Bobby, Frank, and Drew Darr. Tiara would especially like to thank her wonderful Mom for being the best “Drama Mama” in the world!

 Michaelangelo A. Barreto - Michael is a 16 year old Puerto Rican and is excited to be here. Michael was seen in CHS Theatre Department’s production of Register Here. This is Michael’s second time on stage, first time in a musical and first time working with the Celebration Players. He has had a lot of fun working with the cast of Godspell and hopes to continue in theatre. His ultimate goal is to act in or direct a full length motion picture.

 Chelsea Dix – A junior at Celebration High School, Chelsea is a member of Off Book Productions and has been involved in the Musical Theatre Dept. for two wonderful years. Chelsea has been seen recently as Grace Clements, Working, and is excited to be making her debut with the Celebration Players. Chelsea would like to thank Bobby and Frank for this great opportunity, “humbly at thy feet we fall”. Chelsea would like to thank her family and friends for their support. Much love, and enjoy the show.

 Amanda Drolet - This is Amanda's third summer with the Players, and she's very excited to be back! Her recent credits include Working (Candy Cottingham), Register Here (Holly Woods), A Christmas Carol (Belinda/Rebecca), and We the People (Martha). Amanda is a recent graduate of Celebration High School and a founding member of Off Book Productions. Amanda will be attending FSU Honors in the fall, and would like to thank her family for supporting her busy schedule!

 Maddie Fosmo – A junior at Celebration High School, Maddie recently moved here from Wisconsin. This is her first Celebration Players production but has been previously been seen in The Wizard of Oz, A Little Princess, and Working. Maddie has had many years of vocal, acting, guitar and flute training, and enjoys playing tennis and being with her family.

 Jessica Jenkins -  Jessica loves the stage. She has been seen in several shows and recitals and loves to act, dance, and sing. Jessica is taking Musical theater at Celebration School, where she was seen in Once Apon A Matress.

 Alyson McCoy - Alyson is totally ecstatic about this production of Godspell.  Alyson is a member of the National Honors Society and treasurer for her troupe in the International Thespian Society at Celebration High School.  She is also a competitive twirler and currently holds the state title in strut and solo in her division.  Past productions include Footloose (Dancer), We The People (Ensemble), Working (Trucker/Workette), and Register Here (Jackquilin Cass).  Alyson would like to thank her friends, family, and God for all of their support and guidance. And also much thanks to the crew for putting up with her silliness.

 Kelley Ryan- Kelley is finishing up freshman year at the Osceola County School for the Arts as a percussion major. She is thrilled to once again be onstage in a musical, her last show being We The People with the Players last summer. She plans to attend the Arts School next year, but continue acting, singing, and dancing in her after school hours. Working with a such a talented, fun, and tight cast like this has been a great experience, and she's grateful for the friends she's made and the things she's learned. She's never happier then when she's up on stage making people happy, and this is definitely one of the best shows she's one so far.

 Kevin Syracuse - A junior at celebration high school, this is Kevin’s third production with Celebration Players. Previously he was seen as Nachum The Beggar in Fiddleron the Roof  and Wally in Our Town. Kevin has really enjoyed his time with the celebration players and has never played in a more exciting show. He would like to thank my family for getting me to audition for this show.

 THE PRODUCTION TEAM

 Bobby Amerena (Director) – A former model and T.V. commercial actor Bobby is originally from Boston. His Directing credits include, an April 2000 production of Godspell, Run For Your Wife, 1776, The Music Man, Man of La Mancha, and We The People and has also stage managed several productions. Stage credits include Col. Thomas McKean in 1776, Bobby Franklin in Run For Your Wife, Felix Unger in The Odd Couple, Pontius Pilot in The Crucifixion of Christ and John Dickinson in 1776. Bobby also does voice over and corporate video work.

 Frank Mathews (Musical Director/Orchestration Tracks) - This is Frank’s 11^th production with the Players, including onstage as Jacey Squires in The Music Man, and multiple appearances in the orchestra pit, either as cellist or conductor. Frank has had the opportunity to work with the Celebration High School Drama/Theatre Department and many times with the Celebration Players Youth Theatre. He attended the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY and is a 5 year resident of Celebration. BIG thanks to Barbara, Felicia and Bobby for allowing me to stick around!

Drew Darr (Stage Manager) – Drew is excited to be Stage Managing back at his home theatre. He has been at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying theatre this past year but is thrilled to be back home for the summer. He  would like to thank his friends both near and far, his family, and his savior Jesus Christ!