Abraham Fager (Andrew) Abraham is a native of Portland, OR where he currently lives with his partner. Brian. Abraham has no real training in the performing arts, but accredits any insights to his childhood piano teacher Mary Louise Fowler. Abraham now works for Grand Central Baking Company, where he learned of the auditions for Jesus Christ Superstar from a co-worker. He feels that this will be a good start into future goals and a great way to meet a part of Portland's talent he may never have had the chance to meet. Adam Gaede (John) Adam Gaede, originally from Grand Rapids, MN graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN with a degree in music and psychology. He then moved to Holden Village, an eccumenical retreat center/intentional community in the Cascades in WA as a volunteer for two years. He has happily resided in Portland since 2003. He has studied contemporary technique with Mary Oslund and is a proud member of the Portland Gay Men's Chorus, as well as a small classical sub-group of the chorus, eXpress! Adam is passionate about pursuing musical theater and is thrilled to be a part of this production! adamgaede@yahoo.com Belinda Hodler (Annas) Belinda first became mesmerized with the music and the story of Jesus Christ Superstar when she was but a wee lass. She would borrow her mom's double record, take it down to the basement where she would proceed to dance and sing at the top of her lungs all afternoon. Since those days, Belinda has dreamed of being in this musical and would like to thank Radiant Theatre for the opportunity. Since moving to Portland last year, she has been seen on the Portland stage in Imago Theatre's production of Missing Mona and in Mop Head's production of Toxic Avenger: The Musikill. Belinda also received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2003, from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she studied performance and costume design. Belinda grew up in Athens, GA and was raised by two of the most caring, patient, and inspiring parents that this little Georgia girl could ever dream of. I am so glad you are here to share this with me Mom and Dad. catchingwindmills@myself.com Brian Matthews (James) Brian is brand-spankin' new to the theatrical arts. A lifelong musician, he is accustomed to the stage, but has traditionally been relegated to the back (behind his drumset). Hailing from the East Coast with an economics degree, Brian continues his creative and interpersonal transformation as he redefines himself with a new sense of artistic vision and juice. bnelmatthews@yahoo.com Chad Mitchel (Simon) Excited to be back home in Portland, Chad has spent the last seven years in Mendocino California where the epic Redwood Forests are a religious experience. There, he sang original music with a band, accompanied vocal groups on piano and served as Musical Director for several shows including the world premiere of Blue Dove, a musical about the life of Krisnamurti. While in Portland, Chad was seen on the stages of Lakewood Theatre, Musical Theatre Co. and Portland Opera, among others. He simply loves the music of Jesus Christ Superstar and feels the it's power and glory will last forever and ever - amen. chadolovin@yahoo.com Dan Poston (Peter) Dan moved to Portland last July and has appeared in The Beams Are Creaking (October 2004, The West End Theater) as Corporal Knobloch and in The Gift of the Magi (December 2004, The Broadway Rose Theatre Company) as Willy. In Cambridge, MA, Dan acted in a couple of ensembles but mostly worked behind-the-scenes: doing dramaturgy for productions of Cabaret, HouseBreakHeart, and Lorenzaccio and directing a production of The Fantasticks! as well as a self-written play entitled Audience and a Monologue. Dan's other recent performance work includes a two-year stint in The Harvard Din & Tonics, a world-touring jazz a cappella group with which he traveled to 22 countries on five continents in 10 weeks. dposton@gmail.com DeLonde Bell (Jesus Christ) This past summer, DeLonde most recently was seen in Kenneth Springs' Staged Readings Theatre in Happy Endings and in the new drama by local playwright Francesca Sanders, Ride the Rust'ling Wheat. Always on stage, DeLonde is currently the drummer for local band Once in the Sun and is working on two musical projects due late 2005. He has been with Radiant Theatre since their 2003 experience, HAiR. ednoled@onebox.com Devin Bernard (Philip) was born May 1, 1949 in Fresno, California and grew up in Portland. He lived in Costa Rica for 12 years married a Costa Rican. His father is an actor and has performed in movies, television, and on stage. He was most recently seen on stage at the Gresham Little Theater as Fagin in Oliver! and Daniel Corban in the mystery play, Catch Me If You Can. He is very excited to be part of this production of Jesus Christ Superstar. berrojas@hotmail.com Gary Peterson (Nathaniel) Gary became involved in theater only six years ago. However, his stage experience as a bandleader and singer extends for over a half century. He has led the popular Dixieland jazz band, STUMPTOWN JAZZ since 1982 and frequently performs as a pianist and singer. Gary joined the cast of the CHRISTMAS REVELS in 1999 and has performed in those productions each season as actor, singer and dancer. In 2001, he played Simon Blumberg in ISN'T IT ROMANTIC at the Whole Megillah Theater in Portland. He also performed at the Newberg Community Theater as Old Cedarchest in the melodrama, VIRTUE VICTORIOUS. To perform in JC SUPERSTAR has been his ambition for many years and he is thrilled to be a member of this cast. gary@stumptn.com Gina Coyle (Malek) Since recently moving to Portland, Gina Coyle has been Stage Manager for the Polaris Dance Company's recent Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert and Stage Manager for Hillsboro Arts Repertory Theater's production of As You Like It. Gina was last seen as Squeaky Fromme in Assassins at Missouri Street Theater in Fairfield California in 2004, a production that recieved 14 nominations from the ARTY awards. Gina was also the Assistant Director and Costume Designer for this production and was nominated for Costume Design. She has been working as a Gymnastics Coach and performer both in Portland and in California since graduating from the University of Idaho in 2000. gcoyle8076@hotmail.com Kimberly Neal (Esha) Last seen onstage in Brigadoon, Kimberly is returning from a thirteen year hiatus from performing. There have been a few rare sightings at karaoke joints around the Portland Metro area, and many have encouraged a return to the stage. Kimberly knows that being in this production of Jesus Christ Superstar is the first step towards her goal of letting the performance artist inside to have a chance to shine through for everyone to see. kandonething@verizon.net Mike Hochstatter (Caiaphas) Mike is thrilled to be a part of his first production with Radiant Theatre, especially in Jesus Christ Supersta, one of his favorite shows. He is a former member of Portland's own Ad Hoc Theater where he appeared in 24 Hours AM/PM and Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You. Past musical roles include Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods. Mike wishes to thank his wife Chris and son Henry for their indispensable support. A big thank you, too, to all the staff at Shady Acres. msclh1997@yahoo.com Molly Rice (Mary Magdalene) Molly Rice is so happy to be a part of Jesus Christ Superstar. Molly is a Pisces and has always felt a strong connection to both the Marys of the Bible. She is excited about helping people see Mary Magdalene for who she truly was. Molly's other passions include being Mom to her beautiful daughter--Ocean, singing Estonian music and traveling. In 1999 and 2004 Molly traveled to Estonia to be a part of a 35,000-voice choir. valkery33@aol.com Paul Miller (Pontius Pilate) Credits include: Amadeus, Godspell (Lakewood Theater), Jekyll & Hyde (Broadway Rose), Mordred in Camelot (Oregon Symphony), Buddy Fidler in City of Angels (Mt. Hood Community College), The Mikado (Mock's Crest Productions), Grease, An American Song (Coeur d'Alene Summer Theater). He graduated from Reed College with a BA in Theater. By day he works as Development Coordinator for Portland Center Stage. Ricardo Delgado (Herod) Ricardo Delgado has been acting in Portland since 2002. His past shows include La Chunga and Barrio Hollywood at Miracle Theatre, The Posture Queen with Hand2Mouth, Frankenstein and The Fall of the City with the Willamette Radio Workshop, and with Ego Productions--The Jack Slate Radio Show and Superego: Sketch Comedy at the Speed of Light. That is all. mehve1@msn.com Tiarra Roberts (Semran) Tiarra Roberts, a native to St. Helens, OR, has been involved in theater her whole life. She is most active with the St. Helens Community Shoestring Players, in which she recently appeared as Katie Gammersflugel in SwingTime Canteen, Cinderella in Cinderella, and Minnie Fay in Hello Dolly. She also performed as Curly's Wife in Of Mice and Men with the Theatre in the Grove (Forest Grove, OR). She was heavily involved in theater & choir in High School and appeared in such shows as "Alice in Wonderland" (Alice), "42nd Street" (Dorothy), and Godspell in 2000, which was taken to Edinburgh, Scotland for the theater Fringe Festival. She is 23 years old , has a 4 year old boy named Cole, and is a St. Helens volunteer firefighter. princesstiarra@hotmail.com Tiger Fifer (Thaina) Tiger is an art and architect major at PSU. Currently she is performing in Salle Mae's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. She loves to sing and play bass in her band "the Hoolies" She has three degree's in engineering technology, loves to dance and act for fun, plus just generally loves life! tigerfifer@aol.com