bicentennial finale!

The TCA proudly presents the WTCA RADIO SHOW - LIVE ON STAGE - July 21st at 3pm & 7pm.

Eighty incredibly talented performers are bringing their best to the TCA stage to celebrate the 200th in a show written by Tecumseh's own Benjamin J. Nichols. This production is brimming with historically accurate facts told in ridiculously entertaining, old-time radio style. Original songs are beautifully brought to life by the Community Chorus. The TCA Big Band swings out on fantastic 40's favorites. Great local vocalists delight with beloved classics, as well as Tecumseh-specific parodies. And hilarity ensues as your favorite local actors bring Tecumseh's history to life in zany skits. It's laugh-a-minute fun for the whole family! Seating is limited. Reserve your FREE tickets now. 

Bicentennial WTCA Radio Show - Written By Benjamin J. Nichols

ORIGINAL SONGS
Tecumseh Jingle: You're Gonna Want to Come See Tecumseh - Composed by Benjamin J. Nichols
The Ballad of Don Juan - Composed by Benjamin J. Nichols
Through All These Years - Composed by Phil Devaney
Bicentennial Song: 200 Years - Composed by Benjamin J. Nichols

RADIO ACTORS
Nona Bennett, Derrel Kent,
Karen Miller, Emily Nichols,
Xander Olney, Clayton Riptide,
​Amy Slupe, Simon Suboski

SOLOISTS
Benjamin J. Nichols,
Faith Rhodes, Nate Smith,
​Kimberly Stephens, Simon Suboski

FEATURED VIOLINIST
Klara Dawley

BICENTENNIAL BAND
Piano - Benjamin J. Nichols        
Tenor Sax - Eric Korte
Bass - Klara Dawley                     
​ Drums - Phil Otter

COMMUNITY CHORUS 
Conductor - Bill Abbott
Anita Abbott
Jennifer Baker
Samantha Baker
Nona Bennett
Rick Bunch
Terri Butler
Jennifer Dahn
Lori Debacher
Phil Devaney
​Sharon Ellison
Bonnie Finn
Dawn Harsh

Ethan Harsh
Kathy Karle
​Sharon Kent
Joyce Lancaster
Willie Lass
Dianne Marsh
Cynthia Norton
Joyce Oberlin
Xander Olney
Lynne Raine
Kim Randall
​George Reasoner
​​Ronalee Riley

​Roberta Saling
Elizabeth Shultz
Sharon Scott
Amy Slupe
Kathy Smith
Nate Smith
Simon Suboski
Bev Warren
Michael Weidmer
Kathy Westendorf
Cate Winter 
​Linda Wolf

TCA BIG BAND

SAXOPHONES
Terry Hunt - Lead Alto
Mary-Beth Madziar - 2nd Alto
Dale Chadderdon - Lead Tenor
Lynne Smith - 2nd Tenor
Karen Bunch - Baritone

TROMBONES
Bill Murray - Lead
Rob Tallman - 2nd
Becky Murray - 3rd
Don Segrist - Bass

TRUMPETS
Larry Harper - Lead
Jay Demski - 2nd
Susan Bickerstaff - 3rd
Heather VanDaele - 4th
Neil Coates - 4th

RHYTHM
Benjamin J. Nichols - Piano
Philip Eversden - Guitar
Dana Gillin - Bass
​Joe Tuckey - Drums

​THEATER TECHNICIANS 
Technical Director/Audio Designer & Engineer - Ross Travis
Lighting Engineer - Zara Garrison
Projection Engineer - Aaron Nichols

FRONT OF HOUSE
Box Office Manager - Joanna Gall
​Facility Manager - Evan Carr
Volunteer Coordinator - Cheryl Stout
Concessions - Toni Garrison & Cheryl Stout
Ushers & Box Office Support - Mary Dunham, Tim Korwin, Cheryl Podgorski,
                                                    Judy Prater, Sharon Segrist, and Carol Wayne

WTCA RADIO SHOW - JULY 21, 2024 at 3 & 7PM

Tecumseh Jingle: You're Gonna Want To Come See Tecumseh
Written and Arranged by Benjamin J. Nichols
Performed by the Community Chorus

Introduction
Benjamin J. Nichols

Foley Follies
Darrel Kent & Zander Olney

The Ballad of Don Juan
Written and Arranged by Benjamin J. Nichols
Performed by Simon Suboski with the Community Chorus

Lost in Navigation 
​Nona Bennett, Karen Miller,
Emily Nichols, Xander Olney,
Clayton Riptide, Amy Slupe,
and Simon Suboski

3PM: God Bless the Child - Kimberly Stephens
7PM: Since I Fell For You - Kimberly Stephens
​
Phone Call: The Naming of Tecumseh
Emily Nichols, Xander Olney,
and Simon Suboski

Make You Feel My Love - Faith Rhodes

You, Tecumseh, Are
Faith Rhodes with the Full Cast

Through All These Years
Written and Arranged by Phil Devaney
Performed by the Community Chorus

INTERMISSION

American Patrol - TCA Big Band

My Verdant Celery
Benjamin J. Nichols & Xander Olney

3PM: I'll Be Seeing You - Nate Smith
7PM: Misty - Nate Smith

Dynamic Kernels
Nona Bennet, Darrel Kent,
Karen Miller, Clayton Riptide

Meyers OTW
Emily Nichols, Kimberly Stephens

Burn - Klara Dawley

Preston Plotfodder Part 1
Full Cast

Unchained Products
Xander Olney, Amy Slupe
and Nate Smith

Preston Plotfodder Part 2
Full Cast

3PM: That's Life - TCA Big Band
7PM: Begin the Beguine - TCA Big Band

Live Your Life: The Words of Chief Tecumseh
Full Cast

200 Years
Written and Arranged by Benjamin J. Nichols
​Performed by Faith Rhodes with the Community Chorus

Exit Music: In The Mood - TCA Big Band