Holiday Hangover: Because Joy Doesn’t End on December 25th!

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7:00pm

The performance will take place at Meridian Street United Methodist Church (5500 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis).

Run of Show

Featuring Pianist - Mark McCreary, Dummer - Patrick McDaniel

Annie Wolfert
“Waiting on a Wish”

Andy Riggs
“Thankful”

Shelby Myers & Matt McDonald
“God Only Knows”

Dave Ruark
“Billy Goats and Bumblebees”

Kara Porzuczek
“Oh Darling”

Nicole DeGuire
“Estrellita”

Jenna Pyle
“Make You Feel my Love”

John Armstrong & Andy Riggs
“Fine”

John Armstrong
“Favorite Places”

Aprille Goodman & Megan Raymont
“Light”

Shelby Myers & Matt McDonald
“If I Could”

Scott Semester
“Los Pinguinos”

Emily Elizabeth Legg
“At Last”

Jenna Pyle, Annie Wolfert & Nicole DeGuire
“Flight”

Aprille Goodman
“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve”

Why are we doing this show?

The show is free to attend. If you’d like to make a donation, all proceeds will benefit The Widows Project, hosted by Reliance Charity in Ghana. (After all the performer biographies, you’ll see “A Note From Jon Colby” where you can learn more about this project and why it’s so important.)

Donations may be made in cash at the event or digitally via Venmo (@Jon-Colby), PayPal (jonmcolby@gmail.com), or Zelle (jonmcolby@gmail.com).

Performers

(Listed in alphabetical order, not by talent.)

John Armstrong

John Armstrong is an actor, producer, and instructor with over 20 years of diverse experience in the entertainment industry. John is the co-founder of Indiana film company Pigasus Pictures and produced several feature films including THE GOOD CATHOLIC (Danny Glover, John C. McGinley). John’s acting credits include As You Like It (New York Classical Theatre), The Piper (NYMF and Irish Repertory, NYC), Seussical (National Tour), Macbeth (Indiana Repertory), Hamlet (title character, Freed PAC), Treasure Island (Beef and Boards), Next to Normal, Santaland Diaries, Rounding Third, Tuning In, and Holmes & Watson (Constellation Stage & Screen). John has been an instructor and professor at the New York Film Academy, Ohio Northern University, Indiana University, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse, and Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ. John began his training in vocal performance at the Jacob’s School of Music at Indiana University and earned a bachelor’s degree in musical theatre and an MFA in acting in the Department of Theatre & Drama. John currently serves as director of development for major gifts in the college of arts and sciences at Indiana University.

Nicole DeGuire

Nicole DeGuire is Associate Director of Orchestras at Carmel High School, current President of Indiana ASTA and an avid freelance violinist. Earning her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance with Honors at Butler University, she went on to complete her Master of Music in Violin Performance and Literature, and an Orchestral Studies Diploma from The Eastman School of Music. Nicole has extensive orchestral experience performing with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and Fort Wayne Philharmonic. She is the Indiana All-State Orchestra Coordinator, an ISSMA State Board member, and has served as faculty for Music For All National Festival and Summer Symposium. She has presented sessions at ASTA, The Midwest Clinic, CASMEC, IMEA Conn-Selmer and absolutely loves serving as a guest clinician for both middle and high school orchestras. Ms. DeGuire was the 2020 Indiana ASTA High School Orchestra Teacher of the Year.

Aprille Goodman

Hailing from Tennessee, this singer-songwriter now calls Indianapolis home after moving with her husband and two young sons in 2020. After college in Nashville, she spent a decade in New York City, and has collaborated with many amazing musicians in the jazz, blues, rock, and folk worlds, and she has worked on music for film and TV. She has been happy to rekindle a love for musical theatre since becoming a hoosier, and in 2024 was honored to receive Encore Association awards for best singer and best performance of a leading role for her portrayal of Alice Murphy in Footlite Musicals’ Bright Star. 

Emily Elizabeth Legg

Emily Elizabeth is a jazz vocalist inspired by the great American songbook and legends including Anita O’Day, Doris Day, Peggy Lee, and Julie London. Originally from Fishers, Indiana, she earned her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Montclair State University, where she also studied musical theatre and entrepreneurship. She has performed in a wide variety of ensembles and settings, from intimate rooms to full bands, and continues to explore jazz, pop, and musical theatre through live performance. As both a bandleader and ensemble singer, she values collaboration, listening, and musical connection. Emily Elizabeth is currently working on her first EP and is excited to work on more musical projects in the future! 

Patrick McDaniel

Patrick McDaniel is a musician, improviser, emcee, trivia host, and general man about town. During the week he is an instructional designer at a local hospital and on weekends he is bound to be on stage somewhere.

Matt McDonald

Matt teaches private lessons in piano, guitar, bass, vocals, and ukulele. He also plays in Indianapolis's own premier psychedelic rock supergroup Ultimate Dog.

Shelby Myers

Shelby has been a performer in Indianapolis for the last 7 years, and most recently was in Defiance Comedy’s Christmas Vacation at the IF theater. She loves teaching, acting, and singing, and she is excited to share some joy and music this evening! 

Kara Porzuczek

Kara Porzuczek is an anchor, reporter, and producer with 21Alive News in Northeast Indiana. She spent years doing theatre from 6 to 18 years old, performing in numerous shows and taking part in similar activities. Kara is excited to bring her singing to the stage again (that isn’t karaoke).

Jenna Pyle

Jenna Pyle, 24, is from Fishers, Indiana! A graduate of Fishers High School and Ball State University, she earned her degree in Social Studies Education and now teaches for Hamilton Southeastern Schools. While teaching is her day job, performing has always been her first love. Jenna grew up immersed in competitive show choir and theatre, and was even in a collegiate a cappella group for a brief moment! These days, she gets to blend her two passions by directing the musicals at her school—helping the next generation find their own love for performing. She’s thrilled to be back on stage tonight with some of her best friends she met through performing, and for this opportunity to perform for an incredible cause! 

Megan Raymont

Megan Raymont (she/her) is thrilled to get to play and sing with Aprille once more! She currently can be seen on stage at the Lilly Theater at The Children’s Museum as Rene The Crow and the voice of The Cat. Other credits include The Prom with Eclipse Summer Stock Stage as Mrs Greene, White Christmas at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre as Martha Watson and Beautiful, a Carol King Musical at Beef & Boards as Marilyn Wald. Megan studied music, dance, and theatre at Millikin and Ball State Universities before going on to receive an MSW from IU. She took a long break from performing to be a mom to 3 amazing kids and didn’t return to the stage until the fall of 2023. Megan is also a Realtor and lives in Indianapolis with her husband, 3 kids, and neurotic dog, Togo. Thanks so much for being here to support this wonderful cause!

Andy Riggs

Andy Riggs was raised in Franklin, Indiana, the oldest of ten children. His mother loves to tell the story of how she knew Andy would be a musician before he was even born: whenever music played, Andy would kick her ribs in time, following the melodies as they rose and fell. Andy began playing piano and singing in churches at the age of fifteen. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Performance from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, and is currently completing the final requirements for his Master of Music in Choral Conducting at California State University, Los Angeles. As a singer, Andy has performed on stages throughout the United States and internationally in Norway, Finland, Sweden, Russia, and Ireland. His performance highlights include singing at Carnegie Hall under the direction of Greg Gilpin; appearing as a soloist on the flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt for the U.S. Navy’s Pride celebration; and performing for the San Diego Padres, recording new lyrics to “Jingle Bells” as part of a promotional quartet. Andy has also performed with the Indianapolis Opera Chorus, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, and numerous other ensembles throughout Indiana. In 2016, Andy relocated to San Diego, where he joined the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC). While in San Diego, Andy also served as Director of Music for Pioneer Ocean View United Church of Christ and conducted the Voices of Our City Choir, a choir for individuals experiencing homelessness. Voices of Our City Choir gained national attention on America’s Got Talent. Andy returned to Indianapolis in March 2023 and has since remained an active performer and music director throughout the city. Andy would like to thank Jon Colby for inviting him to be part of this evening and for providing a platform to share his gifts in support of such an important cause.

Dave Ruark

Dave's been performing professionally in Indianapolis for over thirty years (Phoenix, ATI, Beef and Boards, American Cabaret Theatre) and has been a resident actor interpreter at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for the last eleven years. He's a founding member of ComedySportz Indianapolis. He recently appeared in Defiance Comedy’s Christmas Vacation.

Scott Semester

Scott Semester is a cabaret performer, choral vocalist, and musical theatre artist whose performances over the last 35 years have spanned from central Mexico to the American Midwest to the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls area. Scott hosted The Big Broadway Sing-Along at Chef Joseph’s at The Connoisseur Room in Indianapolis for three years before bringing the Sing-Along to The Cabaret, where he earned the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Award for Best Solo/Cabaret Performance. His other favorite roles have included appearing as Santa Claus in A Beef & Boards Christmas, singing and dancing on stage with Madonna at the Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show, and performing in The Cabaret’s grand opening show, What a Swell Party This Is: A Cole Porter Birthday Soirée. In addition to singing, Scott works full-time as the Chief of Staff of Talbott Talent, an executive search firm exclusively serving nonprofit organizations, and he has been a professional petsitter for more than 15 years.

Annie Wolfert

Annie Wolfert is a professional singer that just got off of a contract with Virgin Voyages, launching their newest lady ship as their lead female vocalist. Annie has spent the past 3 years traveling the world while performing on cruise ships. She just recently visited her 60th country which has been a huge accomplishment for her! Annie is excited to come home and spend time with her family including her 4 nieces and nephew during the holiday season. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ball State University in 2022. Gratitude always!

A Word from Jon Colby…

After the holidays, there’s often a strange quiet. The decorations come down, the calendar flips, and many of us start reflecting on the year behind us and the one ahead. For some, that reflection feels hopeful. For others, it can feel heavy.

Holiday Hangover exists for that in-between space.

This night is meant to offer a little light, a little hope, and a reminder that we’re not alone. It’s a chance to exhale, to be moved by music and stories, and to leave feeling just a bit more connected than when you arrived.

The show is free to attend because joy should be accessible. If you feel moved to give, all donations support The Widows Project, hosted by Reliance Charity in Ghana.

I met Eric Owiredu, who leads Reliance, several years ago while speaking at a virtual conference for young professionals in Ghana and Nigeria. His energy, compassion, and deep commitment to his community were impossible to miss. Since then, we’ve worked together to support individuals and families in hard seasons, build a school restroom, and even rebuild an entire school that had collapsed.

That school was completed shortly before my mom passed away. At Eric’s suggestion, and with the community’s blessing, it was named The Gail Colby School Building. It remains one of the greatest honors of my life.

The Widows Project provides basic food essentials to elderly widows in Ghana, many of whom are raising their grandchildren while their adult children have left the country in search of work. Last year, this event helped provide support to 150 women. Even then, many had to be turned away. This year, our hope is to help 200.

This project is especially meaningful to me because my mom was a widow for the final 44 years of her life. Supporting widows, in her honor, feels deeply personal.

If you’re able to donate, thank you. If you’re not, please simply enjoy the show. My hope is that this evening brings you joy, helps you feel a little more hopeful about tomorrow, and inspires you to pass that feeling along through your actions and outlook.

We’re really glad you’re here.