Cast Members
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Leslie Davidson |
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A graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Music in Voice, Leslie has competed in vocal competitions, community theatre, high school productions and the Singing Hoosiers at I.U. Leslie has been with Coachlight for two seasons and her beautiful voice has been such an asset to our shows. Send Leslie an e-mail. |
Jason Jacobi |
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Born the last of six children, Jason was raised on a farm near Atkins, Iowa. Jason has been featured in community theatre and high school productions and Barbershop, concert, Jazz and Madrigal choirs. He graduated from Coe College’s Music Conservatory with a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance. Jason moved to Indianapolis to sing with the Indianapolis Opera and we are thrilled to have him be an integral part of our theatre for the past two seasons. Send Jason an e-mail. |
Doug Leeper |
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Doug has been a vocal and comedic talent in our shows since we started. He has been a performer in live theatre for many years and we are happy to have him here at Coachlight. Doug has a degree from Indiana State University in graphic design and plans to start work towards an advanced degree. Send Doug an e-mail. |
Belle Lenius Craddock |
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Belle is originally from Perham, MN. Belle was a singer/dancer at Valleyfair Amusement Park in Minnesota and also at Cedar Point Amusement Park. Belle graduated from Ball State University majoring in Musical Theatre and is trained in dance, acting and vocals. Belle has been with us for two seasons and we hope many more. Send Belle an e-mail. |
Jolie Mullin |
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Jolie is a native of Vincennes, Indiana and currently lives in Nashville. Jolie grew up performing in musicals and as a comedian. Jolie joined Sweet Adelines and sang with two barbershop quartets while living in Florida. Her comedic talents and great harmony has been such an asset to our shows. Send Jolie an e-mail. |
Kari Palma |
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In addition to being our talented musical director, Kari is no stranger to the stage. She sang and danced for five summers at theme parks throughout the Midwest. Kari did her undergraduate work at Marian College in music and theatre and her graduate work at Indiana State University in music education. She is a perfect fit for our shows. Send Kari an e-mail. |
Marsha Placke |
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Marsha is a Columbus, Indiana native but resides here in Nashville and owns and operates the Olde Time Flea Market right here in town. Marsha’s singing talents began at the age of 5. She has performed in numerous show choirs, bluegrass/country bands, and gospel quartets. She has directed children’s choirs, and sang in barbershop quartets. Marsha’s talents extend to playing the guitar and she is currently teaching herself to play the harp. Her beautiful soprano voice has been show stopper for the past two seasons she’s been with us. Send Marsha an e-mail. |
Janet Ransdell |
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Janet resides in Martinsville, Indiana. This is her first season with Coachlight and we are thrilled to have her share her extensive stage experience and comedic talents with us. She has performed extensively throughout the Indianapolis area and can sing the “Shoop Shoop” and the Wild West “Streets of Laredo” with the best of them. Welcome, Janet. Send Janet an e-mail. |
Matt Rhodes |
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Matt is currently a senior at Indiana University majoring in Music Education. Matt is a member of the Singing Hoosiers and has performed at the IU Playhouse here in Nashville. His wonderful deep voice has been such an asset to our shows as Baron Blackheart in Chuckwagon Serenade and Walter Willows in Mystery, Mayhem and Music. Send Matt an e-mail. |
Andrea Swift |
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Andrea Swift has returned to the Nashville area after performing in New York City and in the country of Ireland. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre from Indiana State University, where she performed in many university productions. Andrea is in her first year with the Coachlight Musical Theatre and we look forward to her broad range of talent in singing, acting and dancing. Send Andrea an e-mail. |
Whitney Thetford |
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As a native of Indianapolis, Whitney has been singing since she was a child in church and special events. She began her career with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Whitney has been seen in over 25 shows at this very theatre. This is her second season with us and her standout solo voice is a real show stopper for Coachlight and our audiences. Send Whitney an e-mail. |
Judy Turnbow |
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Judy was born in Kentucky but has lived most of her life in Columbus Indiana. Judy is an avid hiker and has traveled to many places to hike, including England and Wales. Judy comes from a very musically talented family and has been singing with her church and family all her life. Judy joined us for our first season in 2004 and we hope she’s here for many more. Send Judy an e-mail. |
Ryan Wells |
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Ryan is a senior at Indiana University majoring in Theatre. He is originally from Charlestown, Indiana. Ryan is a company member of Sketch Comedy Group and is the lead singer/guitarist for a rock band. This is Ryan’s first season with Coachlight but we hope it won’t be his last. Send Ryan an e-mail. |
