The Cast

2001 Passion Play

In Order of Appearance
Character	Played By
Jesus	CHUCK HUBER- Chuck is the son of parishioners Chuck and Judy Lynk. He is the husband of Kirsten and father of Joshua, Sebastian and Gabriel. He is a professional actor and has done movies (TV), and several plays throughout the last 10 years of his career. He is currently a teacher at St. Bernadette Academy .
Peter	Jacob Miles (Pete) Bynum II... age: 46. Pete is a Partner in an engineering and design firm specializing in grounding and power quality. Proud father of three children: Sarah Kate 22, Amanda-18, Jacob III-7. Husband of Felice Linn Bynum. Serves as Acolyte Master and Master of Ceremonies at St. Mary the Virgin. Member at St. Mary's for 17 years.
Judas	Craig Southard - 50, account manager for Software Architects in Las Colinas. Father of Zachary, husband of Terry. Proud Catholic of four years; converted immediately following the first passion play.
John	Zachary Southard - 15, Sophomore, St. Jerome Academy (home school). Son of Craig and Terry. An involved teenager, his activities include Scouts, and Columbian Squires, Night Shelter, and St. Mary's youth group. He is also becoming quite the film buff and movie critic. He loves to read, sleep, eat, and do Monty Python riffs with his mother. Proud Catholic of five years.
James	Michael Gleason-Son of John and Pat (SMG); husband of Grace; father of Susan, Hanna, Farley, John Henry and Hiram. Michael stopped teaching middle school, high school, and junior college in 1993 when he witnessed his new brides Montessori class. Nine years later, the Gleason's have begun what they originally left Texas for: to do Catholic Montessori together. Founded in their home in 1997, Holy Childhood Montessori School is in its first year here on the grounds of Saint Mary the Virgin.
Thomas	Bob Flynn (see soldier)
Philip	Ben Oliver (see temple guard)
Other Disciples	Chuck Lynk (temple guard), Gary Hubbard (centurion), Geoff Sherman (temple guard), Greg Ahern (Barabbas), Mark Allen (soldier), Brandon Brinkley (Nicodemus)
Narrator	Dr. James A. Patrick, Th.D.-A native of Tennessee, Dr. Patrick was educated at Auburn University, University of the South, and Trinity College, Toronto. His academic discipline is historical theology and he is the author of The Magdalen Metaphysicals and editor with Andrew Walker of C.S. Lewis: A Christian for All Christians. Dr. Patrick serves on the Board of the Collingwood Society and the Mindszenty Foundation. He was a principal founder of The College of Saint Thomas More of which he is the Provost.
Devil	Christian Walker, 33, student, construction worker, social worker...not necessarily in that order. Played James and the Bad Thief in 98 & 2001. This year Christian plays the Devil live as well as the Bad Thief.
Angel	Monica Kratochvil- She is the daughter of Diane Kratochvil and the late John Kratochvil. She is a student at Lamar High School, and is actively involved with the Drill Team (Vi-Queens). Monica is in National Honor Society German club where she holds the officer position of Secretary. Monica loves to act and write in her spare time. She is a cradle catholic, and has been a member of St. Mary's the Virgin for 5 1/2 years. She has been actively involved in different parts of this Passion Play since the age of 6. Monica also portrays young Mary.
Temple Guards	Chuck Lynk-Head Guard- is the husband of Judy Lynk who plays the Blessed Mother. Chuck is making his third appearance as a temple guard in this years play. He is the stepfather of Chuck Huber who does the part of Jesus. Ben Oliver-- is the husband of Sharon Oliver. Ben is the father of 4 children, one of whom is with our Heavenly Father. Ben is making his third appearance in this years Passion Play. Ben does the part of Joseph of Arimathea as well as temple guard. Geoffrey Sherman- Guard III- is the husband of Marty and father of Jack and Zoe. This year is Geoffrey’s first time in the Passion Play. He plays the part of a temple guard as well as a disciple in the Last Supper.
Pilate	Joe Hayden - began his stage career at 16 as a witch in MacBeth, doubling as a murderer and the Porter at Hell Gate. He went on to star in what was known in the trade as "seaside repertory", and has a wide rep. in plays by Shakespeare, Moliere, Shaw, O'Casey, Synge, Jerome, and many others.
Claudia	Amie Keener- 25 years old is a new member to St. Mary's the Virgin parish. She moved to the DFW area from Manhattan, Kansas last summer. She spends her days as an interior designer at the architectural firm of Sterling Barnett Little, located at the Ballpark in Arlington. In her free time she enjoys traveling, photography, cooking, painting and designing furniture. Amie also portrays a weeping woman and is in Peter's denial scene.
Pilate's Servant	Bobby Kratochvil- Son of Bill and Diane Kratochvil and the late John Thomas Kratochvil. Bobby is a home school 5th grader. He is actively involved in playing sports through the YMCA. He played the part of Mark in 1998 passion play. He is excited about acting in a play with Mr. Huber (Jesus) who does the voices of one of his favorite shows.
Soldiers	Robert "Bob" Flynn - - 35 years old. Serves as Acolyte and is on Parish Council. Married to Lee Ann (Mary Magdalene), devoted father of 2 1/2 year old Connor, and is currently in the computer industry. He is a proud Catholic that had converted his wife 7 years ago. Serves as Parish Social Co-Chairman. Marc Allen- 31 years old. Marc serves as President of Marc Allen Construction, the Parish Council President of Saint Mary the Virgin, the Chairman of the Board of Visitors for the College of Saint Thomas More, and is on the board of Saint Bernadette's Academy. He and his endearing wife, Micki converted to Holy Mother Church seven years ago this Easter. Marc is the joyful father of Duncan (6), Glynnis (4), and Grace (2).
Centurion	Gary Hubbard II- is the husband of Chris Hubbard. He is the father of Suzanne and Gary III. Gary makes his third appearance in this years Passion Play. He played the Centurion in 98’ and 2001, he also plays one of the disciples in the Last Supper.
Barabbas	Greg Ahern: Age 44. Holds a Ph.D. in Political Philosophy from the Catholic University of America. A criminal investigator with the Federal Aviation Administration, he is also a Fellow in Constitutional Theory at the National Humanities Institute, where he is co-authoring a constitutional history of the United States. Husband of Susan, of "St. Mary's Bookshop" fame, and father of three children: Audrey (15), Colleen (11), and Brian (8). A proud "cradle Catholic," he has been a member of St. Mary's for the past 4 years.
Courtyard Maid	Colleen Smith- is the wife of Stan Smith.. She is the mother of Sarah and Nathan. Colleen makes her third appearance in this years Passion Play as the maid who questions Peter in the Courtyard where he denies our Lord. Colleen also plays as one of the weeping women.
1st Group	Crew
2nd Group	Crew
Executioner	Pete Bynum (see Peter)
Executioner assistant	Dennis Hammond- 42 year old father of 4, Ian, Darcy, Conor, Kiera...husband to Colleen, the real talent in the family. Works for IBM in Coppell as a Territory Manager and has been with IBM for 7 years. Works on crude, but interesting carpentry projects, enjoys gardening and playing basketball. Lives with Colleen and the children on a 10 acre ranchette just a stones' throw from the Red River. Parish members at St. Mary's for almost 5 years.
Blessed Mother	Judy Lynk - the wife of Chuck Lynk who plays Head Guard and the mother of Chuck Huber who plays the part of Jesus. This is her third year playing the Blessed Mother.
Mary Magdalene	Lee Ann Flynn - 35 years old. Enthusiastic wife of Bob who plays soldier in this years play and mother of 21/2 year old Connor. Proud Convert of 7 years. Loves to "discuss" the Faith. Currently, Vice-President of Marketing for CitiGroup. Serves as Social Co-Chairman with husband Bob. Amatuer gourmet cook.
Mary Clopas	Gerro Hayden-is the wife of Joe who plays the part of Pilate. She is the Wonderful mother of seven, and granny of two. She has recently resumed her career as a nurse after being a stay at home mom for 20+years. She graduated Valedictorian of her class. She has been a member of St. Mary's parish since 1996. This is Gerro's first time to perform in the Passion Play.
Simon of Cyrene	Felix Arinade- Works for Pharm Chem Laboratories, attended undergraduate and graduate school and was a member of Tallahassee Community Chorus. At the age of 8 he was inspired to memorize and recite the ..'Introibo ad altra DEI qui laetificat juventutem meam....and inspired after high school to sing 'CREDO IN UNUM DEI and has since wanted to sing even though there was no music class/lesson in his high school. He is currently a member of the St Mary’s Choir and this is his first appearance in the passion play
Veronica	Alanna Hayden- is the daughter of Joe and Gerro Hayden. Alanna is a Junior at Lamar High School in Arlington. Alanna is making her third appearance in this years play. She also has a part in Peter’s denial scene.
Weeping Women and Children of Jerusalem	Sarah Smith- is the daughter of Stan and Colleen Smith. Sarah is making her third appearance in this years passion play. She appears in the scenes of the weeping women, and Peter's denial. Audrey Ahern - is an 9th grader at St. Therese Academy. In addition to classes and schoolwork, she enjoys being in the Drama Club at school, as well as being a cheerleader. She is also active in the pro-life club. Her favorite subjects are Religion and English. Audrey's outside interests are reading and Irish Dance lessons. She has been a parishioner at St. Mary the Virgin for 4 years and serves on the Junior Altar Guild. Zoe Sherman- enjoys dance lessons and entertaining anyone who'll sit still long enough to be entertained. She'll start school next year with Jack (and Mom). Jack Sherman- is a home schooled Kindergartener who loves space, dinosaurs, cars and especially trains. He is involved in Indian Guides with his dad and enjoys piano lessons weekly. Daniel Morris- Attends Holy Childhood Montessori School. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Morris. This is Daniels first year in the play. Colleen Smith (courtyard maid) Monica Kratochvil (see Angel) Amie Keener-(see Claudia)
Bad Thief	Christian Walker (see Devil)
Good Thief	Bryce Oliver– is the son of Ben and Sharon Oliver . Bryce currently attends University of Texas in Arlington. Bryce was on the prop crew in 98 and 2001. This year he will portray the good thief .
Joseph of Arimathea	Ben Oliver (see temple guard II)
Nicodemus	Brandon Brinkley – is husband to Teresa Brinkley, and has been a parish member since 1999. In high school, Brandon was involved in technical theater, building sets, doing sound and lighting work, and serving as stage manager. He also played two minor roles in the school's production of 'My Fair Lady'. Since then, Brandon has graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington and works as a computer specialist
Young Mary	Monica Kratochvil (see Angel)
Child Jesus	Jacob Bynum- son of Pete and Felice Bynum attends school at Immaculate Conception in Grand Prairie. He is an avid baseball player and Cub Scout. He is dad's best friend. Jacob makes his second appearance as the child Jesus in this years Passion Play.