Last fall, four creative and determined Chapel Choir members—Lillian Weiler, Elliott Sakarapanee, Matthias Keuler, and Benjamin Cropsey—decided they wanted to write a musical. They brainstormed, researched Bible stories, and developed ideas for characters, song titles, props, tunes, and lyrics. After much discussion, they chose the theme of Noah and the Ark.
To bring their vision to life, they enlisted the talented Amanda Dembiec, Chapel Choir’s accompanist, who has worked tirelessly to shape their ideas into a full musical. She has collaborated closely with Amy Cooper, Chapel Choir’s director, to refine the production before three of the four young composers graduate to the Open Door Singers youth choir. Amanda has also entered the music into the computer—giving the choir actual sheet music to learn!
The production team is coming together: Ila Bowland will lead costume design, and Niels Olson will oversee props and set design. Longtime Sunday School teacher Larry Strachan has been secured as the Voice of God (VOG)!
You won’t want to miss The Noah Musical: Noah is No Ordinary Ark-itectural Hero! There will be two performances: 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 14, at the Blakeford and on Sunday, May 18, during the 10:30am worship service.
Noah graphic by James Bagwell.
