Westminster College Chapel Drama to Present Leap of Faith March 20-22

Westminster College’s Chapel Drama will present Leap of Faith Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 20-22, in Wallace Memorial Chapel. 

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. The shows are free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected during intermission to support Westminster’s Campus Ministries.

Based on the motion picture, Leap of Faith is a tale of turning tragedies into abundant happiness through love. In the story, con artist "Reverend" Jonas Nightingale revisits his unhealthy patterns and comes to terms with his life through an unexpected relationship. 

Leap of Faith is entirely student produced. The production crew includes: director Ariana O’Donnell; music director Lauren Thayer; stage manager Deborah Heyal; costumes/set design Ariel Clifford; public relations by Emily Martin; lights and sound by Steven Bendig; and stage crew Matthew Younger.  

Contact the Chapel Office at 724-946-7117 for more information. 

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Hometown Information

Beaver, Pa 

Jeremy Roberts, a first year political science and criminal justice studies major, is a son of Peter and Erica Duni and a graduate of Central Valley High School. He is cast as Jake McGowan.

Bradford, PA

Samuel Mellon, a senior physics major, is a son of David and Martha Mellon and a graduate of Bradford Area High School. He is playing bass in the pit ensemble.

Butler, PA

Keely Mohn, a first year music education major, is a daughter of Keith Mohn and a graduate of Butler Area High School. She is cast as a townsperson.

Butler, PA

Ariana O'Donnell, a sophomore music education major, is a daughter of Sherry O'Donnell and a graduate of Butler Area High School. She is the director.

Derry, PA

Lauren Thayer, a junior music education major, is a daughter of Karen Winter and a graduate of Derry Area High School. She is the music director and will play piano.

Erie, PA

Antonia Flamini, a sophomore business administration major, is a daughter of John and Mary Flamini and a graduate of Villa Maria Academy. She is cast as Ida Mae Sturdevant.

Greenville, PA

Stephen Bendig, a senior broadcast communications major, is a son of Matthew and Natalie Bendig and a graduate of Greenville Area High School. He is in charge of sound & light.

Harmony, PA

Emily Martin, a senior communication studies major, is a daughter of Ronald and Karen Martin and a graduate of Seneca Valley Sr High School. She is in charge of event public relations and is cast as a townsperson.

Imperial, PA

Deborah Heyl, a sophomore music education major, is a daughter of Brian and Monica Heyl and a graduate of West Allegheny Senior High School. She is stage manager.

Kittanning, PA

Annette McHaddon, a senior psychology major, is a daughter of Wayne and Cindy McHaddon and a graduate of Ford City High School. She is cast as Marla McGowan.

Natrona Heights, PA

Benjamin Grove, a junior music education major, is a son of Phillip and Amy Grove and a graduate of Highlands High School. He will play keyboard in the pit ensemble.

New Brighton, PA

Kendall Williams, a junior communication studies major, is a son of Kenny and Kimberly Williams and a graduate of New Brighton Area High School. He is cast as Isaiah Sturdevant.

New Castle, PA

Matthew Younger, a sophomore music education major, is a daughter of Elmer and Laura Younger and a graduate of New Castle High School. He is part of the stage crew.

Pittsburgh, PA

Rachel Hedges, a sophomore preK-4 early childhood education/preK-8 special education major, is a daughter of Erick and Diane Hedges and a graduate of Carlynton High School. She is cast as Sam Nightingale.

Pittsburgh, PA

Scott Webler, a junior music education major, is a son of Martin and Cynthia Webler and a graduate of Mount Lebanon High School. He will play drums in the pit ensemble.

Prospect, PA

Aaron Crider, a junior Christian education major, is a son of Ronald and Tamra Crider and a graduate of Slippery Rock Area High School. He is cast as Jonas Nightingale.

Valencia, PA

Ariel Clifford, a sophomore History major, is a daughter of Gregory & Brenda Clifford and a graduate of Mars Area High School. She is in charge of costumes and set design.

Verona, PA

Ashley Galore, a first year music education major, is a daughter of Tim and Linda Galore and a graduate of Penn Hills High School. She is cast as Ornella Sturdevant.

Warren, OH

Aaron Sutton, a senior music major, is a son of Jeff and Arlene Sutton and a graduate of Howland High School. He will play guitar in the pit ensemble.

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