Part Two following Intermission

Meet the Cast

John Angotti (Aaron/Job)

John spreads the Gospel message through word and song, taking a special interest in reaching today’s youth and stressing the importance of finding God in the everyday lived experiences. His witness and music have inspired and changed the lives of thousand’s. He is the Director of Music and Liturgy at St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin, TN as well as a full-time music missionary spreading the message of Jesus throughout the country in parishes, schools, and conferences.

Meredith Dean Augustin (Sarah)

Meredith is currently the Director of Music at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in midtown Manhattan. A rare artist who appeals to fans of all genres – particularly jazz, world, Christian, she has been blessed to collaborate with musicians from all over the world. She has collaborated with many liturgical composers and has released four solo records entitled:  “What’s Goin’ On,” “Deep River,” “Come and Go With Me,” and “Boundless Mercy.”

Harrison Crenshaw (Rev/God)

Harrison Crenshaw has over 20 years of experience in choral music, recording arts, musical theatre and live solo performance, both domestically and internationally. His career has included work as a music educator, director, composer, arranger, recording artist & vocal performance coach throughout the Los Angeles area. Harrison is currently writing music for an upcoming album project and dedicates this performance to dear friends of this production – Grady Gambrell & Tegan Amendolare.

Nathan Shrake (Santana/Satan) was in his first musical in kindergarten and hasn’t looked back. He lived in Los Angeles as a full-time freelance vocalist for 10 years performing and singing with Disney and various entertainment production companies, fronting bands, and acting in film, television, and commercials. As a devout Catholic, Nathan is now the Director of Music at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He lives in FL with his wonderful wife Catherine as they raise their 4 exuberant kids. God is good! All the time!

Monica Luther (Holy Spirit) is thrilled to return as the Holy Spirit, a role she originated, for this run of Job. A Southern Californian native, she has worked extensively as a dancer in musicals, Disneyland parades and in various parishes as a movement minister. When not dancing, Monica is a passionate high school administrator. This show is dedicated to her husband, Mike and kids Jack & Ava.

Phoebe Crenshaw (Friend of Job) is a professional multidisciplinary artist and wellness practitioner based in Los Angeles, CA and has performed in numerous musical, theater, television and studio productions since childhood. She’s grateful to share this experience with dear friends and family in the cast and is happy to support John Angotti’s artistic and ministerial vision. IG: @missphoebemusic

Courtney Barnes (Friend of Job)  is from Memphis, TN and is a Singer, Songwriter, Musician, and Creative. He is half of the gospel/soul duo Sensational Barnes Brothers who are currently on their 2023 tour for their 2019 debut album “Nobody’s Fault But My Own”. He’s also shared the stage with many wonderful artists and musicians over the years for various concerts, events, and plays in the U.S. and abroad. JOB is one of those experiences that I have been blessed to be part of.

Michelle Crenshaw (Friend of Job)

Michelle Crenshaw is a theatrical & music Producer, Director, Composer, Playwright, and Actress, appearing in productions on film, TV, Broadway & European stages. She is author of the book SAVE YOURSELF BEFORE NORMAL KILLS YOU Ascension in the Age of Chaos and screenwriter of her latest project, Angels of Westchester Park.

The Children

Jaxon Bolivar

Cara Buckley

Iselin Holmung

Skylar Merritt

Molly Mibach

Sophia Mims

Ruby Murphy

Roger Orriols

Vanessa Rivera

Margot Tressler

Cora Venker

Haley Volkert

Emmett Volkert

Caroline Zhang

Aaron Zhu

A Little History …

It was about 20 years when the story of JOB pursued me. I wrote a version of it quickly but was never settled on the ending.  A few years later, my father passed away.  Then a year later, my sister lost her son in a motorcycle accident and then less than a year from that tragedy, my brother lost his only son who was hit by a car.  The JOB story continued to pursue me, but I still struggled with the ending because JOB received more material wealth and had more children.  I thought to myself, once you lose a child, how do you ever get over it? I think you never get over it.  The question that can’t be answered then is why do bad things happen to good people and where is God when there is innocent suffering? 

With so many cultures, views and walks of life, there are few things in the world that truly connect all mankind. But I believe the one thing that unites all people no matter what religious preference the suffering of another is, especially the innocent.  When we embrace our sufferings and gather together in them, we can bring hope and healing to one another.  It is in these moments of unity when we see through the eyes of love.  It is through this lens that we become aware of the truth that God doesn’t cause our suffering but is present to us through the work of human hands.  The Book of Job helps us to maintain our relationship with God through our suffering moments.  Even when life doesn’t make sense, we can trust that God is here.