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 (one night only)
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 |
