Godspell - July 25 - August 03, 2025

Christian Performing Arts Community

 WHO'S WHO 

Adam Drefs (Jesus) - Adam is thrilled to be out of the pit and onto the stage again. You may have seen Adam waving his arms as conductor-pianist for The Music Man or Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at CPAC, or in Fiddler on the Roof at Delavan-Darien High School. He’s also been on stage as Cat in the Hat in Seussical at CPAC. He’s so grateful and excited to be sharing the stage with his wonderful and talented wife, Lily. 

 

Jace Banasik (John the Baptist/Judas) - Jace is excited to be back at CPAC for Godspell! Previous roles include Mr. McQueen in Urinetown, Charlie Cowell in The Music Man, The Fiddler in The Fiddler on the Roof, and more! Jace graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2021 with a BA in Music. They hope you enjoy the show! 

 

Allison Archila (Disciple) - Allison is excited to play a disciple in Godspell! She’s been active in theater since middle school and has performed in several school and community productions, including ensemble roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Music Man with Chapel on the Hill, and leading roles in Fiddler on the Roof as Tzeitel and Little Shop of Horrors as Ronnette at Delavan-Darien High School. Ali’s greatest passion is singing, and she loves being a part of musical productions. 

 

Nicholas Bowler (Disciple) - Nicholas is delighted to be in this production of Godspell. He was recently in a production of Once Upon A Mattress with the Lakeland Players as well as Badger High School’s production of Matilda. Nicholas will be a senior at Badger and is excited for the upcoming production White Christmas. He hopes to continue theatre and music outside of school and into college. 

 

Lily Drefs (Disciple)  - Lily is excited to be back at CPAC for the fourth time! Previous roles include Wednesday in The Addams Family and  Prudie in Pump Boys and Dinettes, and she served as the stage manager for The Music Man. At home, Lily enjoys baking and dog-sitting. She’s so grateful and excited to be sharing the stage with her supportive and loving husband, Adam. 

 

Rylie Emmerich (Disciple) - Rylie is excited to be in her third show at CPAC and is thrilled to say that this is her tenth production overall! Her first performance was with this company in Fiddler on the Roof (2016). Recently, she was seen in Lakeland Players’ Urinetown as Little-Becky-Two-Shoes, and in CPAC’s The Music Man!  

 

Natasha Gall (Disciple) - This is Natasha’s first time performing in a musical! She studied Music Education at West Texas A&M University, where she performed in Suor Angelica, The Ballad of Baby Doe, and various other operas. She now teaches music at Delavan Christian School and is part of the Worship Team at Lakeland Community Church. Natasha enjoys coffee, a good book, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. “Thank you to my husband, Paul, for encouraging me to take on this new adventure.”

 

Elena Walker (Disciple) - Elena is 15 and will be a sophomore this fall. She has been in many shows here and at her school (Williams Bay High School). A few roles include Willy Wonka Jr. (Wonka), Oliver! (Artful Dodger), SpongeBob, Lion King, Jr., and The Music Man. Elena looks forward to learning piano this summer with Mr. Drefs and learning to drive!

 

Nazareth Zepeda (Disciple) - Nazareth has joined CPAC for his second time for Godspell. His first show here was Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, in which he played Dan. Nazareth is from Delavan and is a graduate of DDHS. During his senior year, they performed Seussical, where he played Horton the Elephant. His hobbies are singing and performing in musicals, if you couldn’t tell! 

 

Andrew Green (Disciple) - This is Andrew's third production with CPAC. He was in The Music Man last year and Joseph…Dreamcoat (Judah). He was also in Cinderella: Youth Edition (cheese steward/pastor), Beauty and the Beast, Jr. (wolf/fork/candlestick), and Candy Cane Lane (Mark). In addition to theater, Andrew is a percussionist, he plays soccer, basketball, and does track and field.

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