Brody Adamec
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Bunson, Stage Manager, Policeman
Father Nicholas Blank
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Nunzio
Anna Campbell
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Policeman, Goon
Julia Carter
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Miss Medda Larkin
Matt Clark
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Jack Kelly
Myles Colson
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Mayor
Nathan DalPezzo
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Race (Newsie)
Colette Davis
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Snyder the Spider
Eli Gay
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Spot Conlan, Nunzio Understudy
Jonah Guerkink
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Scab
Owen Harris
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Romeo (Newsie)
Rebecca Isaacson
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Buttons (Newsie)
Evelyn Krieger
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Seitz, Goon
Emmy Libera
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Guard, Goon
Marcail Makinson
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Nun, Scab
Josh Montgomery
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Crutchie (Newsie)
Clara Murphy
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Nun, Bowry Beauty, Goon
Hope Nytes
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Scab, Goon, Policeman
Maddy O'Kray
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Bowry Beauty, Goon
Felicity Poczeteck
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Mush (Newsie)
Allegra Schiano
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Wiesel
Therese Settducati
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Albert (Newsie)
Molly Scanlon
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Specs (Newsie)
Kevin Sheedy
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Oscar Delancey, Bill, Teddy Roosevelt
Anthony Storey
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Joseph Pulitzer
Leo Storey
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Davey
Thomas Storey
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Morris Delancey, Darcy
Josephine Straight
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Bowry Beauty, Mrs. Jacobi, Policeman
Elsie Wagner
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Katherine Plummer
Nora Wagner
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Tommy Boy (Newsie)
Peter Wagner
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Les
Gabriela Warhurst
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Hannah, Nun, Goon
Elyse Whitfield
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Henry (Newsie)
Maddie Zadnik
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Finch (Newsie)
DIRECTOR - Chris Galvin
PRODUCER - Margherita Warhurst
CHOREOGRAPHER - Ceci Strong
MUSIC DIRECTORS - Rebecca Wagner
Erin Lamont
Clare Galvin
BACKSTAGE MANAGER - Ceci Strong
BACKSTAGE HANDS - Ryan Strong
Rebecca Wagner
Megan Rude
Mary Witherow
Ellie Lamont
Colette Davis
Eli Gay
Myles Colson
SET CONSTRUCTION/PROPERTIES ACQUISITIONS/DONATIONS -
Margherita Warhurst
Nathan DalPezzo
Myles Colson
Much Ado About Theatre
Chrysalis Vineyards
Fauquier Times
LIGHTS - Anthony Ainsworth
SOUND - Cole Kedzierski
John Nytes
Ken Galvin
COSTUMES - Chris Galvin
Margherita Warhurst
Frederica Warhurst
Amber Kiffney
Fauquier Community Theatre
The Hill School
CONCESSIONS - Margherita Warhurst
The Storey Family
Many thanks to St. John the Evangelist Parish and School for the use of our production facilities
Brody Adamec - Bunson, Stage Manager, Policeman
Brody is an eighteen year old rising senior at Fauquier High School and though he has performed in the Embers as a young lad, this is his first official Torch production. He very much enjoys the environment of Torch, and commented on unique and special it is that everyone in the cast is friends. “Every couple days of the week, I get to see people I enjoy being around,“ he says. He’s a working stiff at Denim and Pearls (say hi when you see him!) and enjoys video games socially. “I hope the show is as fun to watch as it is to act in!“
*Father Nicholas Blank - Nunzio
Making his debut as St. John’s parochial vicar back in 2021 and his debut on the stage in Torch’s The Sound of Music, Fr. Nicholas has been one of Torch’s biggest fans and supporters. Though he comes from a large, theatrical family, he never considered himself a performer until the bug bit him when he played the Bishop in Sound of Music, but had so much fun and so deeply enjoyed Torch’s wholesome, faith-centric environment, that he returns now to the stage. May you live your life as these kids do - for the glory of God - and may God bless you!
Anna Campbell - Goon, Policeman
This coming year will be sixteen year old Anna’s junior year at Kettle Run High School. She loves being in shows, and has been very involved in her high school drama program. She first became interested in Torch through the Sparks workshops and had so much fun she wanted to come back as a Torch member. Her favorite thing about being in Torch is how kind, welcoming, and inspiring the cast members are. She has always felt very welcomed by the warmth the Torchies have displayed, and is excited to be a part of them this year.
Julia Carter - Miss Medda Larkin
Julia is seventeen years old and has been homeschooled for two years after going to a public school in Charleston WV. She has been in five musicals, playing Scar in The Lion King in eighth grade, and enjoys acting, singing, and drawing. This is her first Torch show, and she has enjoyed the welcoming nature of the Torch group. She’d like to thank her parents, siblings, friends and directors for encouraging her to pursue her enjoyment in acting, and wishes all of you a pleasant show!
Matt Clark - Jack Kelly
Matt Clark, standing at 5'7", 156lbs is a recent highschool graduate and excited to be in his first official production with TORCH. Matt is one of the few cast members who was cast in both the 2020 production (RIP) and the 2024 production. Matt has been doing musical theatre for approximately 9 years, mostly with the St. John's Drama Club in Front Royal. His favorite roles include "Joseph" in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Phil Davis" in "White Christmas". When Matt is not on stage he enjoys trying to figure out how social security is not a pyramid scheme (he's still trying), sweet ice tea with lemon, skipping leg day, and Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement. Matt would like to thank everyone on the production team, his parents for not disowning him, and most importantly God, for giving me the opportunity to glorify Him as we dedicate this performance to Him.
*Myles Colson - Mayor / Crew
This is new St. John’s parishioner Myles’ first time performing with Torch, though he has pitched in with the Sparks production earlier this year, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. While he has former acting creds of being an extra in an indie film, he has joined Torch expressly to help out, and has helped build set pieces for this production and enjoys helping out where he can.
Nathan "PEZ" DalPezzo - Race (Newsie)
This is Pez's 8th show with Torch and loves the heck outta these people! He has had a blast performing in this show, making new friends and seeing old pals! As a theater kid, his spare time is almost entirely made up of being in other shows! He would like to thank Mrs. Galvin and the whole production team who really made this show possible! “Enjoy the show y'all!”
*Colette Davis - Snyder the Spider / Crew
Collette is a recent graduate and a veteran Torchie. This is her seventh play overall and second time on the Torch stage and she is so excited that she can finally be in Newsies after originally being cast as “Snyder” in the canceled TORCH play of 2020. “TORCH has been a real family for me for over five years now and I am grateful for all those who have made it another home. I don't know what the future may bring, but if this is my last show with these people, I will gladly pass the Torch to those who come after me and I pray that it means as much to them as it has to me. I wouldn't have missed it for the world.”
*Eli Gay - Spon Conlan, Nunzio Understudy / Crew
Eli hails from Texas and is proud to be a 6th generation Texan. He will be a Senior at Holy Cross College this fall and will finish his master’s in management at the University of Notre Dame in 2026. He is proud to be an Eagle Scout. He is an avid musician and can be found performing at local wineries and breweries around the Warrenton area in the summers. Eli performed in the University of Notre Dame’s production Tuko, Tuko! or Princess of the Lizard Moon and A Doll’s House (1954). While in high school, Eli was involved in The Highland Player’s productions of Oklahoma, Twentieth Century, Camelot, and Theory of Relativity. Previous TORCH performances include The Stories of Hans Christian Anderson, The Princess and the Pea, The Secret Garden, The Ugly Princess, After the Apple, Golden Goose, Mary Poppins, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Singing in the Rain and Bye, Bye Birdie. Eli wishes to thank the Galvin's for their belief in him and his mother and father for all their support.
Jonah Guerkink - Scab
Jonah is a rising freshman homeschooler and is stoked to be in Newsies! After being in the spring production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, he jumped at the chance to be in another play. He anjoys carving, messing with Rubik’s Cubes, and compising piano. He is very grateful to his grandparents for helping him earn enough money, his parents for making it all work, and most of all Mrs. Galvin for the opportunity to do this.
Owen Harris - Romeo (Newsie)
19 year old Owen has been in six Torch endeavors, starting way back when he was 12 years old. He describes this show as being a fun atmosphere full of wonderful people, which has been his favorite part of this theatrical experience aside from the dancing. When he's not onstage, he's a working stiff who does housing projects, and he loves to hang out with friends and do church stuff - helping out with different ministry outlets. He would like to extend his thanks to his sister, Aslan, for getting him involved in this group to begin with, and he thanks the audience for coming to watch the show!
Rebecca Isaacson - Buttons (Newsie)
“Hello, my name is Becca, and this is my first time doing a show with Torch!” Some past theater experiences of Becca’s include participating in Hope Theater's drama camp and performing in a few shows with CYT. When not doing theater, she likes to compete in archery and show her animals at fairs and farm shows. “I am very excited to be performing in Newsies. I hope you enjoy the show!”
Evelyn Krieger - Seitz, Goon
Evelyn has been in TORCH for the past five years. She has participated in The Patchwork Girl of Oz and helped backstage for You Are Special, Pinoccio, A Christmas Carol and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She has acted in The Sound of Music and The Merry Wives of Warrenton. She loves anything arts and crafts related including, (but not limited to), cooking, knitting, drawing, painting, and gardening. She also made and painted the head of Aslan (the lion), in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She has really enjoyed participating in Newsies and hopes that you enjoy watching it as much as she enjoys being in it!
Emmy Libera - Guard, Goon
This is Emmy’s first Torch production! When not onstage, she can be found cooking, watching kids, and hanging out with her family. She loves being a part of Torch because “everyone is very encouraging!” She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her and telling her to “keep going!” She hopes you enjoy the show!
Marcail Makinson - Nun, Scab
Marcail is a recent graduate from Kettle Run High School and plans to attend Regent University in the fall. This is her first theatrical performance since 5th grade but last year, she helped run lights for Kettle Run’s spring musical. Marcail would like to thank the Wagner family for introducing her to TORCH. She would also like to thank Mrs. Galvin for running a Christian theater group; she has loved the faith-filled community which has been very impactful for her. Thank you to the cast, crew, and directors for an amazing theater experience!
Josh Montgomery - Crutchie (Newsie)
This is Josh’s first show with Torch, though he is no stranger to the stage. He has formerly been a part of Hope Drama Club’s one week summer musical production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid as Prince Eric, and followed a few friends over to Torch. He enjoys throwing in a few jokes during practices, singing, and spending time with friends, and he would like to thank his parents, his Hope friends and directors, , and all the new friends he’s made here at Torch for making this experience great!
Clara Murphy - Nun, Bowry Beauty, Goon
This 16 year old girl has been in nine plays and loves to sing (to the annoyance of my four siblings). My longest running hobby is piano - I just finished my eighth year. My favorite activity is to play simple, short board games that only take three hours. I hope you enjoy this show, and have a great and wonderful summer! God Bless and our Lady keep you!
Hope Nytes - Scab, Policeman
Hope is a rising 10th grader who has former been in Torch’s The Sound of Music and the Embers production of The Patchwork Girl of Oz. She enjoys writing, directing, and choreographing in her spare time, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Maddy O'Kray - Bowry Beauty, Goon
Maddy is thrilled to be cast in Newsies, her first production with Torch. Her most recent performances include one-acts with local parishes, Anne of Green Gables, and various family plays. Homeschooled through high school, Maddy is now completing a gap year and will attend Thomas Aquinas College (MA) in the fall. She looks forward to pursuing her love of music and drama on the side. At home, Maddy enjoys directing and performing shows with her nine siblings; singing; traveling; and reading. She can usually be found holding a book or a baby--or both! Maddy thanks her family for their loving guidance and support, and will sign off by saying most sincerely (although the rest of the cast will probably wish you the same) “Enjoy the show!”
Felicity Poczatek - Mush (Newsie)
She has been in 10 different plays in her lifetime but this is her first Torch production and she is very excited. She loves watching and participating in musicals and it just so happens Newsies is her favorite musical of all time! Her experience with Torch has been so much fun and she would like to thank Mrs Galvin for doing such a great job directing this amazing production. She would also like to thank Mrs Warhurst, Mrs Wagner, Mrs Lamont, Clare Galvin, Miles, and everyone else who has made this show possible. She would also like to give a shout out to her whole family especially her mom and sisters for all their support. Especially for her little sisters who helped her practice her dance choreography with her and her other sisters, Sophia and Maria, for helping her learn the songs and listening to her sing them on repeat for months. Lastly she would like to thank you all for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!
Allegra Schiano - Wiesel
Allegra, a rising high school senior, is an enthusiastic actress who has loved to express herself and entertain people from an early age. Previously, Allegra has acted in several skits and plays with her co-op throughout elementary and middle school, such as, “The Reluctant Dragon,” and “Pompeii.” Recently, she was a part of HOPE Drama Camp’s Matilda and The Little Mermaid. When she is not on stage, Allegra enjoys swing dancing, painting, Italian food, soccer, and spending time with her 10 siblings and family. She would like to thank the entire TORCH team for making the show possible and hopes you enjoy the show!
Therese Settducati - Albert (Newsie)
Therese is a rising Junior in high school and is very excited to be performing in Newsies. This is her second play with Torch, her first being The Merry Wives of Warrenton. She has also performed in My Fair Lady with Fresta Valley Christian School. Therese enjoys going to local swing dances, singing, and playing the violin in Fresta Valley's advanced orchestra program. She would like to thank everyone involved in the production of this show, all her family and friends who came to the show to support her, and especially God for giving her this opportunity to perform for His glory!
Molly Scanlon - Specs (Newsie)
Molly is an enigma. No one knows where she came from nor why she came. All we know is she loves soccer, has famously wonderful jokes, and is the humblest person in the world. She’d like to thank her sister, Shannon, for being so enthusiastic about this show and helping her to practice. Keep on keepin’ on!
Kevin Sheedy - Oscar Delancey, Bill, Teddy Roosevelt
Kevin Sheedy is going into 11th grade at Holy Family Academy. After performing in Shakespearean and Roman plays, he has joined TORCH and is helping out in their big show: NEWSIES. Outside of TORCH he is involved in soccer, and he is looking to stay connected to soccer and TORCH for the glory of God.
*Anthony Storey - Joseph Pulitzer / Crew
A long-time Torch veteran, Anthony was thrilled to be asked to return to his hometown stage. He has performed roles such as Sky Masterson (Guys and Dolls), Shoeless Joe (Damn Yankees), Henry Higgins (My Fair Lady), Captain Von Trappe (The Sound of Music), and Jesus (Godspell). He lives with his wife and daughter in Linden, VA, where is works for a government contracting company. He would like to extend his thanks to Mrs. Galvin, Mrs. Warhurst, and Mrs. Strong for their tireless efforts for this wonderful show.
Leo Storey - Davey
Leo is happy to be back in TORCH since playing "Rolf" The Sound of Music two years ago. He also played "Sir Lancelot" in SPARKS's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Leo has been part of many minor school productions as well. Leo has really enjoyed the rekindling of the positive TORCH atmosphere and can't wait to be in future productions! He wants to thank his parents for continuously pushing him to audition and be a part of such a wonderful cast and crew. He says TORCH really is something amazing will always remember the good times here. He especially wants to thank Mrs. Galvin who is such a kind and talented director, and all the rest of the crew for making this show so amazing.
Thomas Storey - Morris Delancey, Darcy
This is Thomas’s very first production with TORCH. In the past he has acted as the lead role in Moliere's The Forced Marriage and the lead role in William Shakespeare's A Comedy of Errors. These two productions were both school plays for Holy Family Academy, a Catholic school in Manassas. In his free time, Thomas like to read a good novel, write a good novel, or widdle an oak branch. He is currently working on a short, fictional novel about a giant vermin apocalypse, an alien chemical element, and an underground refuge.
Josephine Straight - Bowry Beauty, Mrs. Jacobi, Policeman
Josephine is a junior and has been in EMBERS and SPARKS, but this is her first TORCH show. Besides acting, she likes to relax with her family, read, and work on their farm. “I am so grateful to the directors, cast members, and other people helping with the show for all their time and work to make this show epic.”
Elsie Wagner - Katherine Plummer
Elsie is a rising 11th grader. Her past theater experiences include Sound of Music (ensemble), Miracle on 34th Street (Doris), Merry Wives of Warrenton (cheerleader), Pinocchio (Assistant Director), and various Embers and Sparks productions (backstage crew), all with Torch, as well as The Little Mermaid (Sister ensemble) with Hope Theater. She enjoys playing the piano, singing, spending time with her family, quoting lines from shows with her siblings, serving in the community, learning to drive, and growing deeper in her love for Jesus everyday. She would like to thank Mrs. Galvin, Mrs. Warhurst, Miss Ceci, Mrs. Wagner (her mom…and teacher!), and Mrs. Lamont for all the work they put into this production. Playing the role of Katherine has been a dream come true, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Nora Wagner - Tommy Boy (Newsie)
Nora has been a part of TORCH for almost three years. Her favorite roles include Brigitta vonTrapp (Sound of Music), Nurse Pierce (Miracle on 34th Street), and The White Witch (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), as well as serving on the hair/costume/backstage crews for several shows. She is a rising 9th grader, and has been homeschooled her whole life. In her free time she loves to garden, bake, play the piano, sing, sketch, volunteer in the community, and be involved in her church. She has had so much fun in this production, and would like to thank Mrs. Galvin, Mrs. Warhurst, Mrs. Wagner (her mom), Mrs. Lamont, and especially Mrs. Ceci (for all her work with the dances!). She loves this show, and hopes you do too!
Peter Wagner - Les
Twelve year old Peter is going into seventh grade as a homeschooler this coming year. This is his sixth show with Torch, for which his favorite role was as Gepetto in the Embers production of Pinocchio. His experience with the older Torch group has enabled him to explore his love of singing. When he’s not onstage, Peter enjoys athletics, particularly soccer, baseball, and swimming, and he is an avid baseball collector. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Gabriela Warhurst - Hannah, Nun, Goon
Gabby is an upcoming 10th grade Homeschooler who has been involved in Torch for over 8 years. The Torch productions she participated in included Arms Distance, Sounds of Music and Merry Wives of Warrenton. She started as an Ember in "The Frog Prince". In Sparks, some of favorite roles was the Mock Turtle and the Knight in "Alice in Wonderland" as well as the Judge in '' Miracle on 34th Street ''. This winter she was crew/cast in " The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" as one of Aslan's puppeteers. She has also performed for FCT in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as an oompa loompa. She loves being in Torch because it's a fantastic group of people who learn to work as a team and build friendships that lead into being a family. She would like to thank Mrs. Galvin, Mrs. Ceci, Mrs. Clare, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Lamont and especially to her mom Mrs. Warhurst. From the Bottom line of my heart, enjoy the show!
Elyse Whitfield - Henry (Newsie)
Elyse is a recent honors graduate of Kettle Run High School. She is ecstatic to be part of the Torch Newsies Production! Elyse is often found volunteering at her school and church and feels so blessed to perform with Christ-centered friends. When she learned of the opportunity to audition she was excited to “seize the day” because Newsies is her all-time favorite musical! Starring as both Newsies Henry and Jojo, she has adopted the stage name Henjo (knowing it sounds like a chicken name).
Maddie Zadnik - Finch (Newsie)
Maddie would like to bid you welcome to Torch production of Newsies! She have been honored to be a part of Torch for her very first time this year and it has been a blast! Her previous acting experience includes shows with Seton School, Theatrical Leadership Bootcamp, and Upper Room Theatre Ministry; namely White Christmas (Betty), Suessical (Bird Girl), Hello Dolly (Ernestina Money), Anastasia (Count Ipolitov), Cinderella, My Fair Lady, Wizard of Oz, and Fiddler on the Roof. When she is not doing a show, she enjoys writing, sleeping, and watching mystery shows. “Thank you first and foremost to God for the gifts and talents he has given me. Thank you to my family for letting me do this in the first place, and to Mrs. Galvin, Ms. Ceci, and Mrs. Wagner for all of there work in this production. Enjoy the show!”
The TORCH Drama Club made its debut at St. John’s Catholic Church in 2002 with 25 homeschoolers, ages 6-14, to perform The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Today, the Drama Club has nearly 100 active students and even more graduate volunteer members from the Piedmont area (public, private, homeschooled, and early college) who perform in 3-4 productions a year. It encompasses three age groups ~ The EMBERS (elementary school aged), the SPARKS (middle school aged) and TORCH (highschool-college aged).
TORCH uses literature based story-lines to weave in author studies, historical events, script-writing, costuming, makeup artistry, and set-building to supplement the drama experience. Throughout the year, in anticipation of these productions, TORCH hosts workshops to discuss plot, themes, and character traits for the stories; and to coach the actors in best practices for stage presence.
The older TORCH veterans are guided to coach and direct the younger less-experienced drama members - passing on the TORCH - and in return these thespians gain the knowledge and respect for carrying on the drama club in a family atmosphere.
Chris Galvin, founder of TORCH, continually spends hundreds of hours coordinating the job duties of producer, director, teacher, mom. She established TORCH to encourage young people to learn the art and step up to influence their confidence in society. Many TORCH graduates have moved onto college and the work force, and fondly admit that their experience in TORCH has greatly influenced their ability to stand out.
Each year, club members raise the bar and try new and different presentation techniques. They have performed in different locations, created dinner-theaters, produced radio-dramas for recorded CDs, and even added small films to their repertoire. With the stage experience and technical knowledge these young people gain, the TORCH Drama Club has developed into a well-run organization filled with talent to pass on to younger eager members.
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