Altar Boyz

2007-2008 Off-Ramp Season

The Story

As a struggling boy band nears the end of its “Raise the Praise” tour of bingo halls and pancake suppers, the apostles of pop-Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham-get their chance to break into the big time. These small town heart-throbs hit the boards for the Lord with their angelic voices, sinfully hot dance moves and lyrics like “Jesus Called Me On My Cell Phone” and “Girl, You Make Me Wanna Wait”. A hilarious, holy hit for the whole family!

Creative & Production Staff

Musical Director: Henry Palkes
Orchestrator/Arranger: Doug Katsaros and Lynne Shankel
Choreographer: Christopher Gattelli
Scenic Designer: Anna Louizos
Costume Designer: Alejo Vietti
Lighting Designer: Ben Stanton
Sound Designer: Tori Meyer
Stage Manager: Shannon B. Sturgis
Assistant Stage Manager: Mary Jane Probst
Casting: David Petro

Cast

Michael Kadin Craig (Matthew)
Shua Potter (Mark)
Adam Fleming (Luke)
Mauricio Perez (Juan)
Ravi Roth (Abraham)

Orchestra

Keyboard 1: Henry Palkes
Keyboard 2: Adaron "Pops" Jackson
Percussion: James Jackson
Guitar: Shaun Robinson

Additional Credits

Vocal arrangements by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker.
Dance music and additional arrangements by Lynne Shankel.
Associate Choreographer: Lou Castro
Associate Scenic Designer: Todd Potter

Sponsorship & Support

Season Sponsor: Emerson

Production Notes

Altar Boyz was a co-production with the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Kevin Kline Awards

Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Musical: Altar Boyz
Outstanding Director of a Musical: Stafford Arima, Altar Boyz
Outstanding Musical Direction: Henry Palkes, Altar Boyz
Outstanding Choreography: Christopher Gattelli, Altar Boyz
Outstanding Sound Design: Tori Meyer, Altar Boyz
Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical: Altar Boyz
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical: Shua Potter, Altar Boyz

Awards

Outstanding Musical Direction: Henry Palkes, Altar Boyz
Outstanding Choreography: Christopher Gattelli, Altar Boyz