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Noah Theis

as Jesus

Noah Theis is from Seaford, Delware and is currently an intern at Applied Life Leaders Academy. He is an accomplished drummer and athlete. He portrayed Belthasar in CMCPA’s production of Finding Jesus. He is not only cast as the lead in Risen, he is also a member of the writing and creative team for this show. 

I would like to thank my parents, Nicole and Chris Theis, for supporting me on this endeavor as well as Mrs. Hettie Brooks for encouraging me to take this role. Thank you to Lynlee because without her this play would not be possible. 

Portraying Jesus has been a journey in my faith as it has challenged me to put myself in Christ shoes as he was crucified on the cross. I could not be more grateful for the fact that he died for me, took on my sin and defeated death through his ressurection. Soli Deo Gloria 

Wes Thompson

as Narrator

Wes is originally from Pine Bluff, Ar. and is the General Manager of Razorback Camper Sales in Hot Springs. He is married to Rachel Thompson and they have 4 children; Elijah, Anna Kate, Caleb and Mary Grace. He and his family are members of CMC and although he has been in performed in many church productions and is an accomplished singer, this is his 1st production with CMCPA. 

Brandon Bailey

as Satan

Brandon Bailey is from Benton, Ar. and is currently an intern at Applied Life Leaders Academy. He spent one year in the theater department in his high school and was apart of many church plays during that time. He portrayed a Soldier in Finding Jesus making this his second performance with CMCPA.

Thank you to the amazing directors Lynlee, Tori, Barb and Angela for all of the time and energy they have put into making the pages of the Bible come to life. A special thanks to Lynlee for this role that I am strangely blessed to be able to play. Thank you Applied Life Leaders Academy for making this opportunity possible. Thank you mom for being a strong and faithful woman who always believed in me. Thank you to all of the mentors, past or present, who have helped me become who I am today, and thank you Jesus for being the ultimate example and taking my death and exchanging it for your eternal life