The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits

Meredith Aydelott – Female Swing

Meredith Aydelott is delighted to be back for her fifth season with Blue Gate Musicals! She is a Nashville, TN native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in theatre and a minor in musical theatre. You may have seen her in other Blue Gate Musicals as Sally/Mrs. Blake in When Calls the Heart, Harper Davidson in Our Christmas Dinner, Elizabeth in A Simple Sanctuary, and Ginny Meyers in Stolen the Musical. Her other recent credits include Carousel (Ensemble), Anastasia: The Musical (Ensemble) and Godspell (Uzo). She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support and love along this wild journey! Website: meredithaydelott.com

Tim Clayton – Foster Bates

Tim Clayton was raised in Hilliard, Ohio, and is a graduate of Duke University with degrees in theater and psychology. Tim spent much of his time in school performing with Duke’s musical theater organization, Hoof ‘n’ Horn, and more recently has been performing all over the Midwest. Credits include Jan Sweet in Half-Stitched, Randy Baker in the southern tour of We’ll Meet Again, William Blore in Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, and George in Love Life. Tim is honored and thrilled to be returning to the Bird-in-Hand Stage, and sincerely hopes you enjoy the show!

Nathan Garner – Bishop John

 Nathan is glad to be returning to the Bird-in-Hand Stage. This is his 10^th year at Bird-in-Hand and 11th with Blue Gate Musicals. He is excited for a new season of shows and a new cast of people to work with! He was most recently seen as Bishop Hilty in The Christmas Candy Caper and Lamar in Half-Stitched. He wants to thank you all for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!

Kathryn McCarty – Hope Beiler

 Kathryn McCarty is thrilled to be returning to Blue Gate Musicals after playing Elizabeth Stoltzfus in Josiah for President last season! Some of her favorite credits include Fran in Grumpy Old Men the Musical (La Comedia Dinner Theatre), Patti di Marco in School of Rock (Columbus Children’s Theatre), and Miss Pross in Tale of Two Cities (Actor’s Theatre of Columbus). She would like to thank her parents for their unwavering support, her “fan club” full of family and friends, and Jamie for letting her follow her dreams!  kathryn-mccarty.weebly.com  “If you can dream it, you can do it!” – Walt Disney

Grace Raber – Fannie Miller

 Grace is thrilled to be returning to Bird-in-Hand for her 4th season with Blue Gate Musicals! She is a Texas native and graduated from Ohio Northern University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and BA in History with minors in Dance and Arts Administration. Her latest Blue Gate roles were Emma Yoder in Half Stitched and Female Swing in Christmas Candy Caper. Other favorite roles include Maria in The Sound of Music, Maggie Jones in 42nd Street, and Mrs. Claus in the ONU Holiday Spectacular. Grace would like to thank BGM for this wonderful opportunity to perform in this brand new show. Most of all, she would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her dreams. Enjoy the show! Website: graceraber.com

Benjamin Reardon – Male Swing

Benjamin is extremely grateful to be making his debut with the Bird-in-Hand Stage and to be joining the company of The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits! He is originally from Atlanta, GA and is a graduate from Anderson University’s BFA Musical Theatre program in Anderson, SC. He recently performed in his first Blue Gate Musicals production, When Calls the Heart the Musical, at the Blue Gate Theatre in Shipshewana, IN. Ben dedicates each performance and all accolades and applause to his personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, apart from whom he could accomplish nothing. He sincerely thanks his father Jim and each of his mentors who have helped to make his pursuit of professional performance possible. He also dedicates his performance to his mother Jade, the best talent manager he could ever have asked for. Enjoy the show! Acts 20:24 | Romans 6:23 | John 3:16

Sarah Scarborough – Faith Beiler

Sarah Scarborough (she/ her) considers herself a “storyteller of all mediums.”  She holds two MFAs: in Acting (Mary Baldwin University – Shakespeare & Performance), and Scenic Design (University of Missouri – Kansas City).  Her work as an Actor and Designer has been seen regionally throughout the United States, as well as internationally at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe; she’s even been mentioned in the NY Times!  As an educator, Sarah has taught at Hollins University and Earlham College.  Acting Highlights: Meadowlark Shakespeare Players  (Hermia in Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hecate in The Witch); Endstation Theatre Company (Beth in The Good Birth, Maggie in Dry Bones, understudy Captain/Fabian in Twelfth Night); Shiloh & Bros (Francesca in Dress to Impress 2). Design Highlights (Emilie: La Marquis du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight with Duende Productions; world premiere of Puddin’ and the Grumble at the Lied Center; world premiere of Dino Time! at Nashville Children’s Theatre). sarahscarborough.com

Richard Weaver – Michael Taylor

Richard is so thrilled to return to the Bird-in-Hand Stage! You may have seen him last as Stuart Johnston in Half-Stitched, Daniel Fisher in The Confession, Levi Troyer in The Home Game, Mitch Lee in Dear Soldier Boy, Bart in Josiah for President, Denny in A Simple Sanctuary, Jimmy Scott in Stolen the Musical. Richard grew up in Lancaster County and has been performing locally for many theaters including The Fulton Theatre, The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Servant Stage, and many more! Some of his favorite roles include Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Cavod Theatre, Ensemble in Treasure Island at the Fulton Theatre and Laurie in Little Women at Cavod Theatre. When not performing he can be found teaching acting classes, playing DnD, directing shows, and playing guitar! A big thanks to his wife Catherine, friends, family, teachers, and God.

Catherine Weaver – Meghan Taylor

Catherine Weaver is thrilled to begin her fourth season with the Bird-in-Hand stage. Favorite Blue Gate roles include Anna in Dear Solider Boy, Melissa in A Simple Sanctuary, and Laura in The Confession. Catherine holds a BFA in musical theatre from Samford University and has previously performed with such companies as Birmingham Children’s Theatre and  National Theatre for Children. She has also performed locally with Magic and Wonder Dinner Theatre, Cavod Theatre, and Piercing Word. Love and thanks to Monica and her amazing husband Ric. Soli Deo Gloria!

Nathaniel Wright – Jeb

Nathaniel is originally from Austin, Texas. He is a huge fan of all Texas sports from UT football to the Houston Rockets. Nathaniel has graduated with a B.F.A in Acting from Shenandoah Conservatory. This is his fourth time performing in a Blue Gate musical but his first on this stage and he’s excited to perform for this new audience. Favorite credits include: The Christmas Candy Caper (Elwood), The Confession (Swing), 12 Angry Jurors (Juror 12), and Nora: A Doll’s House (Daniel). He wants to thank his family for their endless support and love.