FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2015 

Providence Catholic Theatre Club
To Perform "Leap of Faith"
(New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School Theatre Club will perform "Leap of Faith" on Thursday and Friday, October 29-30 at 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday, October 31 - November 1 at 3 pm at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Theatre in Joliet.

Based upon the motion picture, a con artist, the "Reverend" Jonas Nightingale, travels with his ministry, but his bus breaks down in a small Kansas town. The some-time reverend invites the townspeople to a revival at Bicentennial Park Theatre.  However, the sheriff, a woman named Marla McGowan, is determined to stop Jonas from taking the people's money. Jonas is challenged when he becomes romantically involved with the sheriff. Her love forces the cynical Reverend to come to terms with his life.

The music is by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and produced by Paramount Pictures Corporation.  It is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI) and directed by Mrs. Michele Urda; Mrs. Ann Waldron, Music Director; Mrs. Rosario Knezz, Choreographer; Mrs. Alice Hartel, Costume Designer; Mr. Dale George, Technical Director; Mrs. Tracy Baldys and Mrs. Melissa Pierce; Production Managers.

Tickets for all performances are $8 for adults and $5 for students, children and senior citizens. For ticket information please email [email protected] or call (815) 485-2136 ext. 3323.
Cast & Crew
Lead Roles
  • Marla - Claire Diamond, Lockport
  • Jonas - Will Karabel, Orland Park
  • Jake - Brad Baldys, Mokena
  • Ida Mae - Abby Schaefer, Mokena
  • Sam - Ingrid Schwartz, Joliet
 
Supporting Roles
  • Ornella - Johanna Bastas, Mokena
  • Isaiah - Brandon Pierce, Rockdale
 
Showcased Roles
  • Emma Schlarp - Grace Baffoe, Orland Hills
  • Brother Amon - Tom Bernecker, Orland Park
  • Amanda Wayne - Collette O'Connell, Mokena
  • Susie Ray Love - Corrin Remiasz, Joliet         
  • Leona - Bailey Stagura, Homer
  • Sister Carla - Celine Stroup, Shorewood
  • Wendy Mason - Olivia Whittle, Lemont
 
Singing Trio
  • Katie Saunders, Tinley Park
  • Alyssa LaBine, Mokena
  • Mary O'Brien, Manhattan
 
Dancers
  • Devin Evans, New Lenox
  • Rachel Gorski, Shorewood
  • Alyssa Lennon, Orland Park
  • Sarah Lennon, Orland Park
  • Clara McKendry, Orland Hills
  • Mary Santschi, New Lenox
  • Lizzi Stack, Tinley Park
 
Ensemble
  • Jessica Baldys, Mokena
  • Sarah Bernecker, Orland Park
  • Sam Bosko, Orland Hills
  • Allie Boyer, Lockport
  • Emma  Eckenstein, Mokena
  • Katie Gardner, Lemont
  • Toni Gardner, Lemont
  • Christina Muraskas, Palos Park
  • Hailey  Pierce, Rockdale
  • Kathleen Rafferty, Orland Hills
  • Gwen Savino, Homer
 
Stage Crew
  • Miranda George - Stage Manager, New Lenox
  • Sydney Harder - Stage Manager, Joliet
  • Ryan Pilon - Stage Manager, Shorewood
  • Carlos Venegas - Booth Manager, Joliet
  • Hannah Falejczyk, Manhattan
  • Sophie Hintz, Lockport
  • Lia Kaminski, Mokena
  • Michael Kamowski, Joliet
  • Arthur "Jack" Kraus, Joliet
  • Analisa Nolan, New Lenox
  • Elizabeth Rohrer, Mokena
  • Maria Svidron, Shorewood
  • Frances Webster, Lockport
 
Orchestra Pit
  • Jessica Bridges, Shorewood
  • Xixi Chen, Mokena
  • John Compagno, Orland Park
  • Patrick Connelly, Orland Hills
  • Katie Deters, (alumnus), Joliet
  • Patrick Kay, Orland Park
  • Grace Mackay, Martino
  • Robby Pierce, Rockdale
  • Justin Tomaselli, Joliet
  • Anthony Waldron, Plainfield
 
Make-up Crew
  • Madi Brenn, Channahon
  • Natalie Deters, Joliet
  • Jessica Kwasneski, Palos Park
  • Frankie Mata, Joliet
  • Emma Nelson, Homer
  • Megan Reyes, New Lenox
  • Valerie Richards, Joliet
  • Emma Sulski, Oak Lawn
  • Tessa Vecchi, Peotone
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About Providence Catholic
Providence Catholic is a co-educational, college preparatory Augustinian high school located on 75 acres in New Lenox. A dedicated and caring faculty and staff integrate the core Augustinian values of truth, unity and love into all dimensions of student life. A demanding curriculum, inclusive service programs, competitive athletics and comprehensive extracurricular offerings challenge students in a safe and nurturing environment. Our most recent graduates earned scholarships valued at nearly $28 million dollars. These seniors performed in excess of 25,000 hours of community service during their high school careers. In addition, Providence Catholic has 29 state championship titles; the most among private high schools in the state of Illinois. For more information about PCHS, please visit www.providencecatholic.org.
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