ADAM SITTON (Joseph) - The biggest news in this guy’s life is his marriage... Congratulations to Adam Sitton & Kates Rotroff!

Married on Saturday, November 28th and still able to fit in JOSEPH! All of our best wishes for a wonderful life together.

CLARISSA CHILDS (Narrator) - I am working hard to get my puppy, Maya, in the show next year so we really all will be in the show. I am ecstatic to be in my 4th year as the Narrator, a role I dreamed of playing since our first “Joseph” in 1998. I am married to “the King” (as he likes to refer to himself) with 2 kids, Carson (9) and Jaden Amara (8). I have been a hairdresser (All About You Salon) for 10 years where I work with my mother and sister. My favorite thing of 2009 – year after year Derek and I dreamed of moving to a larger home and it never happened and it never happened and then… it did! So I got my house and we love it! Something funny… I went in to labor while watching “Joseph” in 2001. I should’ve gone to the hospital after Act I, but since Derek was in the show, we stayed through Act II. Happy Birthday Jaden Amara!

JOE NOHL (Jacob) - Joe Nohl is thrilled to reprise his all-time favorite role. Joe is the Village Clerk in Morton, where he is also employed full-time as the assistant to Morton’s Supt. of Public Works. He has been the Senior Choir director at Bethel Lutheran Church for 31 years. He loves traveling with friends, and is looking forward to a Mediterranean cruise in June.

TERRY RICCI (Reuben) - Terry lives in Peoria and is presently enjoying his 32nd year teaching 3rd grade at Midland Elementary School in Lacon. His favorite thing about 2009 was attending his niece's wedding in July. Terry graduated from SIU in Carbondale and is a huge Cardinal fan!

JEFF MYERS (Simeon) - I am the CFO at Catholic Charities in West Peoria. I live in Germantown Hills with my wife, Jane, and daughter, Julia, who is just finishing nursing school. My daughter, Lauren, lives in California hoping to break into show business. My son, Dan, and his wife, Erin, live in Peoria and are the parents of our beautiful granddaughter, Maggie! My wife and I enjoy volunteering in the community, playing and singing in our church band, and taking trips together on our motorcycles. Oh, and did I mention we have a beautiful granddaughter? The experience at Eastlight with such a great cast of friends is a blast!

RICK HORNDASCH (Levi) - ("Dr. Rick") is a board certified internist, pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist who is a physician in the Corporate Medical division of Caterpillar. Most of the time he lives in Peoria, except those Decembers when he frolics through the lands of Canaan and Egypt with his fellow sheep-herding brothers and wives. Once he gets to know you, he may tell you about the time he won a Gilligan's Island trivia contest by knowing the maiden name of Mrs. Thurston Howell III (hint: it wasn't 'Lovey'!). And speaking of islands, he spent ten days in April 2009 beaching it in the Dominican Republic - definitely his favorite activity of the year! Which is why he thinks he'll have a pina colada right after the show...

DAMON HACKETT (Napthali) -Damon is a long time participant in JOSEPH dating back to the original production in 1991. He works for CEFCU, is a big sports fan (Chicago Cubs, Dallas Cowboys & Fighting Illini) and loves to travel (New York, London, Paris and the beaches of Mexico). My favorite things about 2009 have been "Guy's Awesome Sports Weekend" and "Joseph & Mrs Potiphar's Wedding". Merry Christmas!!

DC CHILDS (Isaachar) - This year all of my family members are in the show! How cool is that? I am married (for 12 years) to Clarissa, the Narrator in the show. My son, Carson, sings the prologue and my daughter, Jaden Amara, finally weaseled her way in! I have a new 4 bedroom home (coming from a 2 bedroom, it’s like a mansion) in East Peoria. Probably my favorite thing about 2009, was meeting Tristan in Buddy Holly at Eastlight, because I was just finishing up writing my musical, “Tired American Dream” and Tristan and I began talking. He said “I have a theatre” and I said “I have a musical!” So the musical will be performed in 2010. (www.harrisonhilltop.com) Come see it! I am SO excited and grateful for the opportunity to reprise the role of Pharaoh at Eastlight! Enjoy another year of JOSEPH!!!

STEPHEN DEAN (Asher) - Stephen has just started a graduate level master's program at Bradley. After living in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Charleston, SC, he is now residing in the Peoria community. His mother and father live in East Peoria, and Stephen is extremely excited his sister will be getting married next May. Thanks to his family for the unconditional love and support. He eats air-popped popcorn almost daily, enjoys a good book, and wishes the Bears could play as well as the Saints or Vikings. Stephen is currently helping with the fostering of a 4 month old golden lab named Jordan for PAWS GIVING INDEPENDENCE. Favorite thing about 2009?...Michelle. Thanks to Kathy, Robin, and the entire Eastlight community for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the fun. Go Go Go Joe!

DEREK PITZER (Dan) - Derek is a Parts Product Analyst in the Logistic Division at CAT. He is thrilled that his beautiful fiancee, Stefanie, is sharing the stage with him once again in JOSEPH! When Derek's not on the stage at Eastlight, you can usually find him working backstage with the Tech Crew. His favorite thing about 2009 was going to the Dominican Republic with Stef and the Hunts! He is looking forward to reprise his role as "Luke" in Altar Boyz in April here at Eastlight! December 18, 2010 is the BIG DAY!

CHIP JOYCE (Zebulan) - This is Chip's fifth appearance in JOSEPH and is having a ball as always. He is very proud of his work on Eastlight's production of RENT, in which he served as director and had the pleasure of "re-directing" for NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman's recent visit. He is also proud of Lauren—go see her in Nutcracker! "Gotta feeling 2010 is gonna be a good year...."

JEREMY KELLY (Gad) - Jeremy Kelly is an administrative assistant for the law firm Goldfine & Bowles, P.C. in downtown Peoria. He also teaches Jazzercise throughout the week at both the Jazzercise Center on University in Peoria, as well as the classes at the Fondulac Park District. Building here in East Peoria. He lives in Peoria Heights with his roommate, Katy. This is Jeremy's 5th year as a brother and may be his last as he is looking to move to Chicago in the spring to work for an entertainment/event planning company, but will keep teaching "Jazz" and working out! Love always to the FAM in which he is The Eternal Pledge and thanks to the Chili's group for being the family away from home as well. & <3 d.e.b. "Thanks mom, dad, DJ, & CJ for never missing a show!"

SCOTT MOORE (Judah) - Scott is very excited to back for his 4th year in JOSEPH. He is currently singing with the Peoria Area Civic Chorale and is employed as a super runner at Knell & Kelly, L.L.C. A few fun facts about Scott, he drove a float in this year’s FOL parade, he's prestiged twice in Modern Warfare 2, and has a golf swing comparable to Tiger Woods. Scott's favorite part of 2009 was celebrating his 21st birthday. Big Congrats to his brother, Bryan, on landing his first real job!!

KYLE KING (Benjamin) - Kyle currently works at Fondulac Banking Center and lives in East Peoria. This is his 7th year being involved in JOSEPH. His favorite part of 2009 was coaching boys soccer at EPCHS this fall. He wants to thank his two brothers, grandparents, and Auntie Kern for their support. He also sends a special thanks to his mom and dad for their continued enthusiasm and support of Eastlight Theatre as members of the tech crew!

CARSON CHILDS (Prologue) – I am a 4th grader at Peoria Christian School. I am in Cub Scouts, play sports, play video games, play piano, skateboard, etc. I want to grow up and get a good job and write music on the side like my dad does. (Dad has told me to just write good enough stuff and skip the other stuff!) One of my favorite things about 2009 was getting my own room, which we decorated with CUBS gear. Another cool thing was getting my own little computer for my birthday, which I have started making movies on. Enjoy the show!

JADEN CHILDS (Little Sister) - I am in 2nd grade at Peoria Christian School. I am in Brownies, dance, piano, and I love drawing and painting and doing anything artistic. My new favorite store is Justice, where they sell lots of cool stuff. Dad says I am like him because I dress like a weirdo and am kinda crazy! I love my family (even my big brother), and I am so thankful to be in Joseph, even if I am only sleeping. I also am in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at Pekin First Nazarene Church. Just a start to many MANY more shows!

FEMALE ENSEMBLE:

KELSEY BURD - Kelsey Burd is a musical theatre/acting student at Illinois State and is excited to be back for her second year of JOSEPH! She was last seen on the Eastlight stage as Holly in The WEDDING SINGER. Kelsey grew up in Washington with her parents, Kim and Randy and younger siblings, Jake and Katie. Singing and dancing are her greatest passions as well as the St. Louis Cardinals, zebra print, smiling, friends and having fun! Kelsey's favorite part of 2009 was undoubtedly onstage when she portrayed Evita in Illinois State University's EVITA. Shout outs to Dr. Chris Hollingsworth, "moms and dads", the gang, and all her wonderful mentors and directors!

CARLA FOGELSONG - Carla is currently living in Bloomington and attending Illinois State University where she is majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Organizational Leadership. In her spare time, she volunteers as a team captain for Relay for Life. Her most favorite thing that happened in 2009 was that she became an Aunt again to her 5 month old Colton William Foose. Her nephews (Tanner and Colton) are the loves of her life. :) Also, congrats to Adam and Kates!!!!!!!

ALICIA HINDS - We welcome Alicia to her first year in JOSEPH. Alicia does a lot of Theatre at her high school, Notre Dame, and at community theatre. She is a beautiful addition to our 2009 cast.

STEFANIE NEGLEY - Stefanie Negley teaches 2nd grade and directs the drama club at Dunlap Grade School. She has wanted to be a teacher since kindergarten and loves every part of her job! She also loves taking pictures and carries a camera with her everywhere she goes. She is thrilled to be in the show with her fiance, Derek Pitzer, and is counting down the days until their wedding next December!!! Her favorite thing about 2009 was getting her first stamp in her passport by traveling to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic with Derek, David and Robin. She would like to thank her family, students both past and present and the Chilis Group for all their love and support.

MICHELLE ODANOVICH - Michelle Odanovich is a Texas native, enjoying her first time on the Eastlight Stage! She has lived in Peoria for the last two and a half years and is still getting accustomed to the winters. Michelle is a 4th grade teacher at Peoria Academy and loves every minute of it. Her favorite thing about 2009 is two fold; first, meeting Stephen Dean (Asher) and having him introduce her to the world of Community Theater. Secondly, the graces of God placed a yellow lab puppy, Jordan, into her life. Michelle along with Stephen are fostering Jordan and training her to serve as a service dog to a child with special needs. All if this is possible through the PAWS Giving Independence program, in Peoria. She wants to give a special thanks to my family and friends for all the wonderful support especially, her parents who have flown up from Texas to support and enjoy the show. Go, Go, Go, J2K09!!!!

MOLLY SMITH - I am a 16 year old Homeschooler, live in Dunlap and work at Rave Motion Pictures and abso-frutely love it! Favorite show I've been in was HSM2 as Gabriella here at Eastlight! I absolutely love the TV show ‘The Office’ and ‘Monk’ and am horribly depressed that our opening night is Monk’s last show ever! Anyways I love my family friends and God so incredibly much! I appreciate all their support in what I love to do most... Musical Theatre! Enjoy a fun filled performance!!!

PATRICIA SMITH - I work at Thomas Jefferson Primary School in Peoria. I live in West Peoria and have been married to my high school sweetheart for 5 years. We have a three year old son. This is the first musical I have ever been in so everything is new to me. I enjoy how the cast all cooperates and it really does seem like a family, everyone wanting each other to succeed and do their best. The best thing about 2009 is that my husband came back from his second deployment...this time from Afghanistan.

ANDREA WALKER - I am 16 years young. I currently go to Morton High School, but hopefully will transfer to East Peoria High School. I’m so glad to be in the show. This is my second year in JOSEPH. Thanks to my family, friends, and to everyone.

ASHLEY WALKER - Ashley is joining her sister in this year’s production of JOSEPH—and we are thrilled to have both ‘Walker’ girls! Good luck telling them apart on stage. We hope this is the first of many roles Ashley plays for us.

KRISTEN WILLIAMS - Kristen is one of our favorite people! She is a performer and also a wonderful accompanist. She is currently at ICC and plans to go into nursing. She can use singing as a ‘cure’ for all of her patients!