Leap Into ETC’s Next Production
Don’t miss Island ETC’s (East-End Theatre Company) production of the musical LEAP OF FAITH. This musical is based on the 1992 film of the same name starring Steve Martin and Debra Winger. LEAP OF FAITH has a book by Janus Cercone and Warren Leight with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. Performances begin on March 14 and continue through April 12. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm. There will be two Sunday matinees on March 23rd and March 30th at 2:30 pm. All performances will be held at ETC, 2317 Mechanic, Galveston.
LEAP OF FAITH centers upon full-time con artist and part-time reverend Jonas Nightingale (Tyler Galindo). Jonas, with the aid and the help of his sister Sam (Ruby Brashire), quickly pitches a tent and invites the locals to a revival where he will perform miracles…for a price. Before he can take the whole town for a ride and empty their pockets, he will have to get past town sheriff, Marla McGowen (Whitney Wyatt). When her wheelchair bound son, Jake (Oliver Wilder) begins to believe that Jonas can make him walk again, she is determined to stop the hustler in his tracks before he can swindle the whole town.
Jonas is backed up by his Angels. Ida Mae Sturdevant (Christian Simon) leads the angels as well as keeping the books. Her son, Isaiah (TJ Webb) wants his mother and sister, Ornella (Ava Moore) to break off with Jonas.
Playing a multitude of characters is one of the best ensembles you will ever see and hear. (Yes, they really do sound like Angels.) Angels of Mercy, Townspeople, and Crew Include: Emerald Aue, Maggie Bledsoe, Jared Cadore, TC Cleveland, Michael Houghton, Zion Jacobs, Hannah Kelly, Carolyn Richards and Matt Poole.
The production is directed by Kim Mytelka. Musical director is Henry Aronson with choreography by Jennifer Daugherty. Scenic design by Tom Boone, costumer Elizabeth Ektefai, and light design by Dalton Hilldebrand.
ETC recommends this production for all ages. (There are 3 expletives in the show, that are now heard on television.) ETC does offer group rates for groups of ten or more. If interested in information on group rates, please call our box office – 409-762-3556.
*please notE our balcony is not handicap accessible.
