ZCT-Godspell - Cast Bios

Jon Geyer (Lamar) Jon is performing at ZCT for the first time since appearing as cousin Kevin in Tommy in 1999. He has been involved in local community theatre for most of his life. Currently Jon is a sophomore at Otterbein College majoring in both public relations and speech communications. He is actively involved with 101.5 FM, The Fan And Cardinal newspaper and Sigma Delta Phi fraternity.

Doug Shuey (Herb) I am thrilled to be a part of the great cast in this awesome show! My last venture on stage was as Huck Finn in ZCT’s production of Big River. I have also played the part of Prince John in The Lion in Winter.

Gavin Meeks (Stephen) Although I now live in Westerville, Ohio, I grew up here in Zanesville and have done most of my acting here at ZCT. I have a beautiful wife, Phyllis, and two wonderful children, Kaleigh 3 1/2 and Garrett 16 months old. I am dedicating my performance in this show to the memory of my mother who passed away in December of 2002.

Rob Cook (Judas) Rob moved from Chicago to Philo about 2 years ago. He is a landscape designer with Timber Run Gardens. He received a MFA in theatre from Illinois State University. He worked for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival for a few seasons. He has done theatre all over Illinois for many years, lastly in Chicago, with a few smaller companies.

Daniel Shuey (Jeffrey) Daniel is a board member here at ZCT, and had appeared in many dramas and comedies here. He has also directed, and starred, in a movie. Right now he is a double major of political science and communications with a minor in theatre at Muskingum College.

Jillian B. Von Gunten (Jillian) Jillian is a junior at Rosecrans High School. She has grown up in community theatre. Her roles have been both backstage and in the limelight. She has worked as stage manager, assistant director, and even follow spot operator. In recent years, she has been active in the RHS drama club having roles ranging from an annoying thief, to a duchess of a small duchy, and an aging mystery writer. She feels privileged to work with such a talented group of people. Break a leg everyone!

Angela Meddaugh (Joanne) This is her second performance for ZCT. She was Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She has been involved in several local plays and school plays, such as The Sound Of Music and Alibis. She is planning to go to college to major in theatre. She would like to thank God, her family, and all her wonderful drama club friends.

Kenny Ide (Kenny) I am a student at Muskingum College, studying history and music. I have been involved with theatre since 6th grade doing Christmas plays with a boy and girl’s club in Pittsburgh. I also was involved with my high school musicals for four years. I love Godspell and when I saw that ZCT was doing it I was ABSOLUTELY EXCITED!

Jodi Wolfe (Gilmer) 27 years old, full Leo. She is from Zanesville, and has been married for 6 years to Bill Wolfe, who she met in a local performance of Oliver. She has been involved in local theatre off and on for the past 7 years and loves it! She would like to dedicate her performance to her Grandma and Grandpa Wagstaff for their 50th wedding anniversary.

Megan Francis (Peggy) Megan is a 14-year-old student at Roosevelt middle school. She has appeared in the Wizard of Oz as the Wicked Witch of the west. She is trying out for The Music Man in February.

Patti Kenney (Robin) Patti holds a master’s degree in speech pathology from Kent State University and is 25 years old. She has been involved in theatre and music since she was a child. Past plays & roles include Graziella in West Side Story, Rose in The Secret Garden, and Nellie in South Pacific. She also sang in the Kent State University chorale and an 8-person a capella group called Ars Nova. She is new to Zanesville and works as a Speech Pathologist at Genesis Healthcare Systems. It is a pleasure to be acting with such a wonderful, talented and fun group of people!

Libbi Short (Sonia) Libbi is a 10th grader at Zanesville High School. She is thrilled to be making her ZCT debut. You may have seen her in her recent role of Rosalie in West Side Story. She has also appeared in many productions at Licking County Players, Columbus Children’s Theatre and Zane Trace Players. Favorite roles include Nancy in Oliver and Miss Scarlet in Clue The Musical. She would like to thank her family and friends for being so supportive.

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