Resurrection Catholic Parish
announces the presentation of
Marty Haugen’s Musical
The Song of Mark

Wednesday, August 6 at 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 7 at 7:00 PM
Friday, August 8 at 7:00PM

There is Life Within the River.........Jason Pues
Follow Me......................................Kristen Pfluger & Shannon Curtin
If Anyone Has Ears........................Maddy & Claire Bohan
Bread to Share..............................Mallory Fuhrmann, Brandi Champeau, Lisa Tremel
So Good To Be Here......................Kristen & Kathryn Mason
Unless You Learn..........................Jenna Liebhauser
Hosanna.......................................Sharon Pfluger, Jason Pues, Deacon Paul Umentum
Now the Feast is Drawing Near....Sharon Pfluger, Jason Pues, Deacon Paul Umentum, Jill Erickson
Crucifixion.....................................Lindsey Trotter, Kristen Pfluger, Sharon Pfluger
Carol of the Thorn Trees...............Gabby VandenAvond, Sharon Pfluger, Alec Basten

Liturgical Dancers - Bailey Bertagnoli, Maddy Bohan, Jessica Petras, Kristen Pfluger, Sara Speier

Melissa Pfluger returns for her fourth Song of Mark, this time as Women III (she was the “Unless You Learn” childrens’ soloist in the 1st production in 1998). Melissa is the middle of Sharon and Craig Pfluger’s five children. As she grew with Parish musicals (AGAPE, Parish Variety Show, Feast of Life), Melissa also progressed through Resurrection’s choirs, beginning with her mom’s Family Choir, singing before she could speak. Melissa currently studies voice and violin at UW-Stevens Point as a Choral and Instrumental Music Education Major. She also enjoys playing tennis, baking, and teaching Cardio Kickboxing and Step Classes.

Tammy Basten joins the cast as a new member to The Song of Mark as Woman II. She and her husband Doug and two sons Alec 10 and Tyler 8 reside in Allouez and are members at Resurrection Parish where she shares in teaching Liturgy of the Word for Children. With goals of spending more quality time with her family, she audition for a solo in The Song of Mark along with her son Alec and looks forward to spending time with him practicing and being part of this important ministry. Tammy graduated from St. Norbert College with a BA in Communication, Media, and Theater and additional major in English Literature. While attending St. Norbert’s she worked as a Stage Manager for the theatrical performances and was involved in many factors back stage including building scenery, lighting and sound, and makeup/costume. She also enjoyed being part of the SNC traveling children’s theater group performing at schools throughout the area. In her earlier years she enjoyed being part of high school choir and swing choirs. Her favorite memory of singing included the joy of performing Christmas concerts at nursing homes in her home town on the Mississippi River; Red Wing, Minnesota. Tammy is the Director of Facilities & Properties with the Diocese of Green Bay.

Carrie Liebhauser and her family (husband Kevin and children Nate, 9, member of Feast of Life 2005 cast and Jenna, 8, current cast member...both students at Resurrection School) have been Res members for 5 years. Carrie joins the cast as Woman I. Carrie is a member of the Prayse Choir and also was a lead in The Feast Of Life musical production in 2005. Carrie has sung with the Dudley Birder Chorale and the Milwaukee Symphony. Carrie is co-owner (with Jennifer Gille, also a Res parishioner) of Nutorious - manufacture and wholesale gourmet nut confections and toppings. You can find the gourmet nuts locally at Seroogy's, Wine Time and Gourmet, Thornberry Cottage and Crystal Coffee Cafe. YUM!

Josh Raymond is playing the role of PETER. Josh and his wife, Belén have been members of Resurrection Parish for a little over three years. They have five children (the two oldest, Cadence and Anja, are singing in the children’s choir for the Song of Mark). Josh started playing the piano at age five, and throughout high school and college also was involved in a number of different choral groups and vocal jazz ensembles. He has performed in numerous arts festivals and jazz festivals, played in a handful of bands, plus directed choirs at three former churches. Josh joined the cast of a couple of stage productions at his high school and found himself studying Music Theory and Composition at Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Josh is the Director of Programming and Production for Relevant Radio (you can listen to it locally on 1050 AM).

Paul Defnet returns to the role of JAMES. Paul, his wife Julie and two children, Ann and Mary, have been members of the parish for 17years. Paul works at Bay Valley Foods. He is active in Serra International, a Catholic lay organization which promotes vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Paul has appeared in our past musicals The Song of Mark 2002 and Feast of Life 2005. Paul also cantors at the Sunday 8 AM mass.

Lyle Becker returns in the role of JESUS. Lyle is in his 28th year as Musical Director at Resurrection. Lyle is married to our Parish Liturgist/Music Director, Michele and they have four sons, John, Mark, Paul and Scott. Lyle began his acting/musical career at Wautoma High School in Annie Get Your Gun in 1973 and since has been in over 30 productions in the Green Bay Area as actor, singer or director. Lyle is a letter carrier with the US Postal Service.

Michael Frohna returns to the role of JOHN. Michael, his wife Kathleen and children Elise and Grant have been Res members for over 11 years. Grant is also in The Song of Mark children’s choir. Michael has been in the past productions of The Song of Mark, AGAPE, and Feast of Life and was one of the Master of Ceremonies for the Parish’s 40th Anniversary Variety Show. You can watch Michael every Thursday at 12:30pm on WBAY hosting Bellin Health-Healthy Living.

April Deming – April joined the Res Musical Ministry Direction team with The Song of Mark 2002, followed by the Parish 40th Anniversary Variety Show 2003, and The Feast of Life 2005. April has directed, designed sets, costumes, props, make-up, and served on the Board of Directors of Both Evergreen and Next Door Theatre. April jumps right from this show to the next with auditions next week for - Evergreen's Production of A FEW GOOD MEN with performances the end September. April and her husband, Dave, have 4 daughters, 2 son-in-laws and 2 grandsons.

Michele Becker – Michele has been our Music Ministry Adult/teen Choir Director and Pit Group Director for every musical! And, Michele has been our Parish Liturgist/Music Director since 1995. But she has been involved in our Parish Music Ministry for many more years before that. After working at other parishes, Michele joined Lyle here at Res in 1985 as organist. Michele is from Casco and graduated from UWGB with vocal music education and performance degrees. She has worked with college, community and high school theatre productions. Michele also plays and sings for weddings.

Sharon Pfluger – Sharon has been a member of Resurrection Parish since 5th grade (she is the daughter of Marilyn and George Kubalak – who are also in the cast/crew of The Song of Mark.) Sharon has been involved in music ministry at Resurrection since she was a young teenager. She has worked with children, teens, adults and family choirs. She is the Director of our Parish Children’s Choir and serves as a cantor and accompanist. Sharon graduated from UWGB and has a degree in elementary education and music education. She and her husband Craig have five children, Matthew, Brianna, Melissa, Kristen and Andrew. Last year, Matthew married Kayla Canniff and a daughter-in-law joined the family. Melissa, Kristen, Andrew and Craig are also in the cast/crew of The Song of Mark. Sharon does family childcare in her home.