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Tim Plankey
Director
Tim has been involved with countless theater productions both as an actor and back stage but this is his first time taking on the roll of director. He has been in Godspell as John the Baptist then again as Jesus and later as the lighting designer. He hopes the cast has had fun and his family forgives him for bossing them around.
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Mark Todd
Musical Director
Mark (right) is the Vocal Music Department Head at Holyoke High School. He has been the tenor soloist at First Church for 25 years. He and First Church Music Director John Gerry-Karajanes (left) have been working together for many years and are very happy to be doing their part to bring Godspell to life at First Church.
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April Knight
Choreographer
April is an Independent Ballroom Dance Instructor. She is currently teaching out of Ballroom Fever in Enfield, CT. April has 20 years of teaching experience & is a former Cabaret, Showdance, and American Rhythm Competitor. Before turning pro in the ballroom world, she performed in several high school and local community theater musical productions.
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Lisa Garrity
Stage Manager
Lisa is a senior at Longmeadow High where she was the stage manager for the senior production of 'High School Musical.' She has done back stage work w/ the Drama Studio in Springfield & recently worked w/ Old Deerfield Productions on their adaptation of Frankenstein. Lisa is a member of the First Church choir & also an Irish step dancer. She will be attending Mount Holyoke College this fall.
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Deb Garrity
Producer
Deb and her husband Mark were married at First Church 21 years ago. Deb has worked in Children's Ministries and is the current Director of Communication, so she has tons of experience running events at First Church. She runs the annual St. Patrick's Dinner and has produced several concerts here. Deb handled publicity for the show, including the production of this playbill. She wants to thank her son Matt and daughter Lisa for their enthusiastic participation in this production and for making it something they could enjoy doing as a family!