Selah’s Song (2022)
Produced by
Playwright: Johnny Wideman
Music: Bryan Moyer Suderman
Director: Erin Brandenburg
Venue
Danforth Mennonite Church
Toronto United Mennonite Church
Run
November 13th, 2022 – May 26th, 2023
Synopsis
Selah’s Song is an original, heartwarming musical written by Theatre of the Beat co-founder Johnny Wideman with music by beloved Mennonite musician Bryan Moyer Suderman. The musical tells the story of a young girl whose courage inspired a village, and whose song became an anthem for peace. Selah, a burgeoning songwriter, is excited to hear that her father is coming home from the war in West Candling. But, the joy of having her family reunited is short-lived when a harsh War Tax is started instead. Inundated with catchy pro-war propaganda songs, Selah is inspired to share her own music with the village, creating some competition for the King. (theatreofthebeat.ca)
Cast
| Cedric Martin | Guard |
| Christina Leonard | Hocken Grabber / Colin / Blackstool / Featherfoot |
| Zach Parsons | Father / Cowlick |
| Malia Rogers | Selah / West Candling |
| Sara Jarvie-Clark | Meer / Loopen Snatchem / Barry / Mac |
Creative Team
| Johnny Wideman | Playwright |
| Bryan Moyer Suderman | Music |
| Erin Brandenburg | Director |
| Ian Garrett | Lighting Designer |
| Ian Garrett | Set Designer |
| Camila Farah | Costume Designer |
Production
| Cedric Martin | Production Manager |
| Kristine White | Puppet Maker |
| Kristine White | Consultant |
| Ali Carroll | Set Painter |
| Camila Farah | Seamstress |
| Camila Farah | Set Decorator |
| Cedric Martin | Producer |
| Brendan Kinnon | Associate Producer |
