Principals

Aaron C. Finley (Joshua)

Aaron is delighted to be a part of the amazingly talented cast, choir, and orchestra of Generations.  Originally hailing from Bozeman, Montana, he is a recent graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in Theatre.  Some of his recent professional credits include AIDA and Once Upon a Time in New Jersey at Village Theatre in Issaquah, WA as well as the Seattle Premier of Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings at ArtsWest, and he will be returning to ArtsWest in December for Plaid Tidings: The Holiday Edition of ‘Forever Plaid’.

He would like to thank Karen and Daniel for this opportunity and his beautiful girls for their love and support.  He would like also like to say thank you to the audience of one, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are possible.  “May the One who causes peace to reign be with you all.”  Enjoy the show.

Anne Eisendrath (Sarah)

Anne is thrilled to join the cast and crew of Generations.  Most recently, Anne soloed with the Pacific Northwest Ballet in the West Side Story Suite.  Past theatre credits include Into the Woods (Rapunzel), and The Sound of Music at the 5th Avenue Theatre, The Secret Garden at Village Theatre, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Lucy) at Centrestage Theatre.

Anne is profoundly grateful for the many opportunities she has received to perform and sing, but rejoices most in her role as wife to Ian, and mom to Lucy (3) and Oscar (6 months).

Bray Wilkins (Rabbi)

A native of Hattiesburg, Mississipi, Bray Wilkins received his B.A. in vocal performance from the University of Idaho, where he is currently pursuing a graduate degree.  In June 2007, Wilkins made his debut with Rochester, New York’s Mercury Opera Company as Gaylord Ravenal in Showboat.  Operatic roles include Basilio in Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, Rinuccio in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, Marco Palmieri in Sullivan’s Gondoliers, and Fredric in Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance.  His musical theater roles include Anthony in Sweeney Todd and Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls.  Wilkins, a three-time former Fellow at the Music Academy of the West, was district winner of the Washington, Idaho, and Montana Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions.

Mr. Wilkins is currently a Yount Artist with Seattle Opera, which he joined in the fall of 2008.  He and his wife currently live in Seattle, WA with their two young children.

David Nail (Simon)

David is a graduate of the Performing Artists’ Musical Theatre Conservatory in Dallas, Texas and hods a B.F.A. in theatre performance and direction from Texas Wesleyan University.  After fifteen years on stage in and around Texas David made the move to Seattle two years ago.  He made his northwest theatre debut in the West Coast Premier of Israel Horovitz’s SINS OF THE MOTHER earlier this year at Harlequin Productions and will reprise the role at Gloucester Stage in Gloucester, Massachusettes later this summer.

A truckload of thanks to Karen and Daniel for this opportunity, high fives and hugs to everyone in the cast and crew and to the two ladies in his life, Mom and Laure; I love yo both very much.  Thanks you for your amazing support.

Tommy Simpson (Levi)

Tommy has been performing since the age of seven.  Always picked to recite the biggest part in the church Christmas Cantata, Tommy learned to be comfortable on stage.  In high school Tommy was part of The Men’s Chorus, A’ccapella Choir, and Madrigals.  In college he became interested in acting, debuting as Jack Point in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Yeoman of the Guard.

After college Tommy joined a traveling singing group, The Internationals, Singers and Orchestra.  The group toured the United States, Canada, and 14 countries in Europe.  In his second year with The Internationals, Tommy met Wendy Journey, the love of his life, and in 1982 they were married.

Tommy’s credits include instructional videos, voice over work, and stage roles, including the wise man Hassan in Star and Uriel in The Zealot.  He is please to be reprising his role as Levi in this year’s presentation of Generations.

Mark Siano (Saul)

Mark Siano is a Seattle comedian, singer, and dancer.  He and his comedy dance troupe The Freedom Dancers will be performing at The Triple Door on October 9th and 10th in a huge music and dance spectacular directed and produced by Mark Siano.

Extras

David Potter (Mr. Zvi Kaplan)

David has been involved with drama and productions at Cedar Park since 1996 and has played many roles in The Victor, Cedar Park’s annual Easter play, including Jesus, Pilate, Peter, and others, as well as Christmas Repertory Theater roles throughout the years.  He was most recently seen as the shepherd in the Catalyst Drama presentation of Nativity on the Square, which he also directed, and was also seen as Rashid in Cedar Park’s presentation of Star in 2007 as well as part of the ensemble cast and choir in last year’s presentation of Generations.  He has also directed and produced several plays, including several Christmas plays at Cedar Park.

David is the co-founder of Catalyst Drama Ministry for which he has produced, directed, and acted in plays throughout the Northwest.  David is a software developer by trade and has four children with his wife Michelle.

Jon Martin (Manager, Vendor)

Jon and his loving wife Chris have been married for 29 years.  Their two beautiful daughters, Mary and Bethani, have enjoyed singing since childhood and continue to do so.  Jon has always enjoyed singing and decided to join the Cedar Park choir in September 2007 and sang in the musical Star in December 2007 as well as last year’s presentation of Generations.  He is thrilled and honored to be involved in Generations again this year along with his daughter Bethani.  Jon’s prayer is that folks who experience Generations will be dramatically impacted and drawn to the Lord.

Wendy Simpson (Woman)

Nola Baxter (Woman)

Annie Perrin (Young Woman)

Claire Perrin (Young Woman)

Roz Gorc (Young Woman)

Dan Hiatt (Man)

Sandy Smith (Rachel)

Sandy has been singing for over 15 years and loves musicals.  She played Mary in Two from Galilee for Cedar Park’s Christmas Repertory Theater and recently played Hannah in Star in December 2007 and Hannah in last year’s presentation of Generations.  She is involved in worship, singing with the choir and with Canvas Ministries.  She has been married to Jay Smith, branch pastor of Cedar Park Northshore, for 12 years and is a stay-at-home mom with four sweet daughters.

Michael Potter (Benjamin Kaplan)

Nolen Martin (Boy Orphan)

Nick Horiatis (Prisoner, Sarah’s Kidnapper)

Paul Dahl (Prisoner)

Paul has been married to his lovely wife Ann for 50 yrs and has 3 married children, 11 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.  He is a retired Senior Tooling Engineer.  Paul has been interested in music and art ever since childhood.  He played clarinet and oboe in grammar school through high school and into college.  He has sung with the Cedar Park choir for many years.  He has sung in many Victor performances and Star. as wella s last year’s presentation of Generations.  Paul feels it is a privileged to sing and act in Daniel Perrin’s musical Generations again this year.

Tom Reko (Jewish Guard, Roman Guard)

Joel Garboden (Jewish Guard, Roman Guard)

Kaatje Schmidt (Halina)

Kaatje is thrilled to be making her second appearance as Halina in Generations.  Kaatje, age 9, lives in Seattle with her family.  Besides homeschooling, Kaatje enjoys singing, ballet, playing piano, and creating art.

Gerriann Reko (Mrs. Abimowitz)

Pam Hill (Woman)

Chuck Munson (Man)

Marsha Widell (Woman)

Jay Cross (High Priest, German Officer)

Jay Cross is happy to be a part of this cast.  He’s been in dozens of productions from coast to coast and most places in between.  Some of his favorite roles have been in Chapter Two, Romeo and Juliet, and Ten Little Indians.  He’s happily married to Jenny and drams of the days when they can share the stage or screen together.  Many thanks to Jesus for his countless blessings!