Announcing Auditions

Daniel Bowen is an electrical engineer by trade. He has served in the  field artillery, played sports, and coached teams. Mostly though, he  loves to tell a good story. Becoming a Thespian  in high school he found theater to be one of the best ways to tell a  story and really involve the listener. Theater is a chance not just to  see and hear, but to become immersed and connect with whatever story is  being told. The audience is a guest invited  to draw, not just emotionally, but physically near to the story.  Through theater we can share the emotional joys and sorrows of the  characters and, in doing so, share an experience with others at the  theater. Daniel has acted in many musicals and plays. Some  of the favorite rolls he played were: Dr. Dysart in Equus, Young Joe in Damn Yankees, Bud Frump in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Charlie Brown in You’re a Good man Charlie Brown and Snoopy! This is Daniel’s first time directing. He would like to thank the many people who have made this show, The Pirates of Penzance possible. Their bios clearly show the  creative talent, expertise, and passion that have made this show a fun romp that all can enjoy. Daniel would also like to thank his Lord and  Savior, Jesus Christ. He has given Daniel the experience,  ability, and opportunity to serve Agape Theater as a director. Christ  is the greatest story and storyteller, ever. May our story tonight be  one that both you and He can enjoy.  

Dr. Eileen Jennings is a singer, voice teacher, conductor, and church musician. Jennings will be g playing Beatrice in Agape Theater’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Jennings was musical director, singer, and actor for the documentary theater in Clarksdale, MS Storyworks Theater’s production of Beneath an Unknown Sky: Reflections of African Americans in Coahoma County, a script adapted from the real life accounts of freed slaves during Reconstruction found in the Freedman's Bureau and Southern Claims Commission. She graduated from IU Jacobs School of Music with her Master and Doctor of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature, where she had the pleasure of singing in numerous principle and compromario roles. She made her professional operatic debut with the Princeton Festival in Princeton, NJ as Mother Goose in Stravinsky's The Rake’s Progress. During her time at IU, she also served as wig and makeup designer/wig master for the IU Opera and Ballet Theater. She currently serves as alto section leader and handbell choir director for First Presbyterian Franklin.

 Ruth is an educator, dancer, and choreographer who loves using movement  to tell stories. A former soloist with Indianapolis Youth Ballet, she  performed in Swan Lake and Cinderella. She has choreographed camps, showcases, and competitions, and debuted with Agape’s Annie (2025). Ruth is no stranger to the stage either, favorite roles include Mrs. Cratchit, Florika, and Ali.   

April Norwood-Barnes holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Indiana University, Bloomington and a master’s in music education from Butler University. She has been a music instructor teaching both in-class and private lessons in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas for over twenty-five years. She has previously co-directed “Westside Story” alongside Dr. Kathy Phipps and has co- written and directed her own productions, “Harlem Renaissance; An Ode to the Cotton Club” and “Mary’s Journal” pts 1 & 2. She previously served as the Musical Director for Agape’s productions of “Newsies,” “The Pirates of Penzance,” “The Sound of Music,” “Oliver” and “The Christmas Story.” She was also the Musical Director for Footlite Musicals production of “Guy and Dolls.” April loves her three big guys, Eric, Joshua and Jonas and their big puppy, Mocha Coco. She is a homeschool educator for children with Beloved Community Co-op and she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

For questions please email info@agapetheatercompany.com