Rebecca Bauer (Costume Designer) has been a part of Servant Stage from the beginning, helping to start the company in 2011, serving on the board of directors, and designing costumes for many Servant Stage shows over the years; including TUCK EVERLASTING, RAGTIME, THE MUSIC MAN, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, SHERLOCK HOLMES, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, FOREVER PLAID, and many more. Originally from New Hampshire, she is a graduate of New England Bible College and now lives in Strasburg with her husband, Johnathan, and children, Gabriel, Jubilee, and Emmanuel.

Seth Barstow (Audio Designer) has been involved in local productions since 2011. He refined his early audio and production skills while growing up at Victory Church where he now works full-time as the Operations Director. Previous to his full-time employment at Victory Church, Seth worked at Sight & Sound Theaters as a stage technician and then in the IT Department. He has also worked with Stray Productions running audio and tech for live events, concerts, and productions. Theater production experience — Lancaster Bible College: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, RUTH, and BYE, BYE, BIRDIE; Reverie: THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER and THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE; Servant Stage: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK, I’LL FLY AWAY, and others.

Rebecca Gentry (Assistant Choreographer) is a professionally trained ballet and ballroom dancer, though she dabbles in a variety of dance styles, from Bachata to Bollywood, and Tap to Tango. She is the owner of “City Ballroom” Ballroom Dance Studio and the director of The Dance Collective, Lancaster's only youth ballroom and latin competitive dance team.  Rebecca has performed locally with the Grant Street and FRWRD Dance Companies, UpFront Theatre Company, and PRiMA Theatre. She has also choreographed for PRiMA (CHESS, CHILDREN OF EDEN), UpFront (ROCKY HORROR…, THE WILD PARTY, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, HAIR), Ephrata Performing Arts Center (CABARET), Lancaster Shakespeare Theatre, and Popovsky Performing Arts (FOOTLOOSE).  She is resident choreographer in the Manheim Central High School and Columbia Borough theatre departments.  This is her second production with Servant Stage! A huge thank you to Johnathan and Josh for the opportunity to work with this team, cast, and crew!

Joshua William Green (Director, Choreographer) is an actor, singer, dancer, choreographer and director originally from Youngstown, Ohio. He relocated to Lancaster from Manhattan in 2021 during the pandemic and is no stranger to Servant Stage Company. Most recently at SSC he played Coalhouse Walker Jr. in RAGTIME last fall and has been a part of many productions on and offstage. Joshua has performed at many other theatres in the Lancaster area (The Fulton, PRiMA Theatre, Sight & Sound Theatres) and made his directorial debut last October directing THE COLOR PURPLE at Ephrata Performing Arts Center. He started studying dance at age 7 and became a principal dancer in the Archangel Dance Theatre Company. He studied Musical Theatre and Dance at Youngstown State University and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. Favorite credits include FINDING NEVERLAND 2nd NATIONAL TOUR (Mr. Henshaw/HOOK U/S), RAGTIME NATIONAL TOUR (Booker T. U/S), ROCKTOPIA ON BROADWAY! (Vocal Captain and BGV), 2018 GRAMMY AWARDS (BGV for Sam Smith). "Being at Servant Stage always feels like being with family. I can't wait to share the magic of this story with all of you."

Tyler Hoover (Assistant Director) For the past two decades, Tyler has been blessed to serve as a performer, director, writer, and composer/arranger with a number of local theatre companies including Servant Stage, Piercing Word, Sight & Sound Theatres, and PRiMA. Tyler’s past Servant Stage credits include Rock Around The Clock, Titanic (Mr. Andrews), and Forever Plaid (Sparky). His in-development musical Prodigal was given its first staged reading at Servant Stage in 2021. Tyler holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Music Theory & Composition from West Chester University and resides in Lititz with his wife, Sandra, and their four children. “Thank you to God for every gift and opportunity; Sandra and our family for your love and unending support; the Servant Stage staff and community for bringing so much heart and such joy into each project; and to this amazing cast and team for bringing this show to life!”

Phil McLeod (Lighting Designer) is a husband, and father of four, keeping busy as a machinist by day and lighting designer by night. He started helping with Servant Stage recently, working on both TUCK EVERLASTING and CHRISTMAS CROONERS. If two jobs were not enough, Phil also started teaching lighting at Lancaster Bible College this past semester. He is thrilled to be helping with SWING! and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Marshall Lentz (Music Director, Piano) is ecstatic to be working as music director on SWING!, his Servant Stage mainstage music director debut. Previous music-centered roles at Servant Stage include music directing SOMETHING ROTTEN JR, accompanying several cabarets in the late 2024 season, and playing for auditions for the 2025 mainstage season. Marshall also enjoyed joining the cast of Servant Stage’s FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in the summer of 2024. From November to December, you can find him playing Keys 2 on stage for the American Music Theater’s annual Christmas show. Marshall spends much of his time in his home studio, writing and recording music for many different uses, including fully-orchestrated scores for productions of A Christmas Carol and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as commercial advertisement scoring for the French tour company Normandy American Heroes. He thanks his family and his fiancée, Abby, for their unwavering faith and support.

Coden Tortolano (Stage Manager) has been involved with Servant Stage in different capacities over the last few years, both on stage and behind the scenes. You may have caught him as a performer in JINGLE BELL JUKEBOX (Dance Ensemble), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Featured Ensemble), and most recently TUCK EVERLASTING (Dance Ensemble). When not onstage, Coden loves to serve this theatre-loving community in other ways, such as volunteering as a spot operator, handing out programs, and helping out any way he can. He has recently had the privilege of co-stage managing Servant Stage's CHRISTMAS CROONERS this past winter. Coden works full-time with a local company, Retro-Cade, as an arcade manufacturer, but enjoys theatre as a part-time hobby. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer and frisbee with his friends, cooking, and occasionally playing video games. Coden is so blessed to be part of this team, and can’t wait to see what God has in store for his future!

Tony Taylor (Audio Engineer) is excited to return for another show at Servant Stage, having worked most recently on LITTLE WOMEN, CHRISTMAS CROONERS, and TUCK EVERLASTING. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Lenea Tortolano (Costume Designer) has been costuming since 2019 and is overjoyed to be a part of SWING with Servant Stage! Her most recent shows have been; HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and MARY POPPINS with Cavod, LITTLE WOMAN, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JINGLE BELL JUKEBOX, and BIG FISH with Servant Stage, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, and CINDERELLA with Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts. Besides costuming, Lenae teaches at Lancaster Academy, serves in her local church, and performs on stage. Most importantly, Lenae strives to give God the glory. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Erin McCarty (Audio Engineer) is excited to be working with Servant Stage as an audio engineer for SWING! She's worked on a variety of productions, from outdoor events to musicals, and loves being a part of the magic that theatre brings. She hopes you enjoy the fun-filled ride that is SWING!

Mylee Tortolano (Assistant Stage Manager) is so excited and blessed to have the opportunity to do her first job as Assistant Stage Manager! Other production roles this past year have been Hair & Makeup Designer at CAVOD for FOOTLOOSE: YOUTH EDITION, and Co-Designer for THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. Some recent roles onstage have been in HUNCHBACK as Esmeralda US/Featured Dancer/Swing/Choir (CAVOD), Dance Ensemble in MARY POPPINS (CAVOD), and a Daughter in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Servant Stage). Mylee is so blessed to also be working under her older brother Coden (Stage Manager) and could not ask for a better person to learn from. To God be the glory.

Brock Sunday (Assistant Stage Manager) is a 17-year-old high school graduating senior, who has recently served as a Touring Intern, helping with Servant Stage’s production of CHRISTMAS CROONERS. He has volunteered with The Junction Center, helping in their audio-visual tech department for various events & performances. He also serves on his church’s worship team, either running sound or playing keys. He has been a part of Encore! Home School Productions for the past 10 years, and is currently a cast member for the musical, AUDIENCE OF ONE. Brock loves being active, playing sports, piano, and spending time with his friends and family.

Marian Stephens (Assistant Stage Manager) moved from her home in Hollidaysburg, PA to attend the Sight and Sound Conservatory in 2022, and has been happily residing in Strasburg ever since. Combining her training with a love for music and storytelling, Stephens has enjoyed participating in various productions across the Lancaster area. Currently, you can find her performing at the Strasburg Railroad. This is Marian's second time working with Servant Stage as an assistant stage manager, and she is happy to be a part of this wonderful production. Marian would like to thank her family and friends for their unfailing support and thank God for His constant provision, without which nothing she does would be possible.

Hayley England-Yawney (Touring Manager) Originally from Cecil County, Maryland, Hayley began studying theatre in early high school, and went on to graduate from the Sight & Sound Conservatory in 2019. After making her Servant Stage debut in the cast of NEWSIES in 2022, she fell in love with the mission and community of Servant Stage, leading her to perform in a number of other productions over the last few years. She officially joined the Servant Stage staff in July of 2024, and continues to enjoy every minute of being on the road as Touring Manager! When not working or performing, Hayley can often be found in her kitchen, crafting new recipes for friends and family. @_thehayleybrooke_

Chad Young (Company & Production Manager) is a Lancaster County native and is grateful to be contributing to the development of the growing artistic efforts in the area with the incredible team at Servant Stage. He has invested over twenty years as a choral director, music theater director, worship arts director, accompanist, and vocal coach. Chad is passionate about helping people discover and develop their potential. He lives at the southern end of the county with the fourth generation on the family farm.

Tirzah Byers (Singer/Dancer) is thrilled to be a part of SWING! She has two years of college-level training in musical theater and stage management, and has worked in various theatrical roles, including performing, stage management, choreography, directing, theatrical camps, and vocal coaching. Favorite stage credits include Portia in SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Keystone Theatrics), Jerusha Abbott in DADDY LONG LEGS (LBC), Amy March in LITTLE WOMEN (Cavod, LBC, Servant Stage), and Alabama Lamb/Featured Dancer in BIG FISH (Servant Stage). Tirzah has also been an assistant stage manager at the Fulton Theater and most recently choreographed THE ADDAMS FAMILY at CVHS. Tirzah is so excited for this energy packed show full of singing and dancing! She gives a special shoutout to her beloved family and sweet Steindelight for always encouraging her—Soli Deo Gloria.

Mateah Bylone (Dancer) is a pre-professional student at Artists In Motion Performing Arts, with 14 years as a student. Mateah has 9 years of experience on the AIM Performance Company; she has attended over 18 performance conventions receiving national scholarships, and has been cast in 9 local musicals and 2 Nutcracker Ballets. In 2023 and 2024, Mateah performed in the Christmas Show at the American Music Theatre. She attended the Joffrey Ballet School, New York City, for both musical theater and tap; while there, she was awarded a tap scholarship. In 2022, Mateah was offered a space in Joffrey’s year-round Conservatory Program. Mateah has sung ensemble with Tony-nominated Corinna Sowers-Adler in the Cabaret SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL. It is Mateah’s goal to enter a career in the performing arts and she looks forward to sharing her experiences with you, especially in this production of SWING!

Erin Crimmel (Dancer) is a graduate of Millersville University, with a degree in Entertainment Technology. She has worked with Servant Stage before, but this is her first time performing in a mainstage production. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be dancing onstage again! Outside of theatre, Erin is a dance teacher for Dance It Forward in York where she teaches tap, ballet, musical theatre, and contemporary.

Sean Davis (Dancer) is excited to be back with Servant Stage for their production of SWING! His love for the arts keeps him busy as a dancer, vocalist, and actor. He is truly grateful to Servant Stage for this incredible opportunity! He’s ecstatic that you are here and hopes you enjoy the show! Phil 4:13