Jeremy Stanbary is an International Performer and Founder of Epiphany Studio Productions, a Catholic traveling theatre company that combines Jeremy's love and passion for the Catholic faith with his amazing talents in the theater.
Jeremy received his Fine and Performing Arts degree with a Theatre Arts major and a performance emphasis from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, and was awarded the top scholarship among actors at UN-L two consecutive years. After an Augustinian-like conversion of heart during this time, Jeremy forfeited his scholarship in order to focus more time and energy on growing in his relationship with Jesus Christ.
Upon graduating from UN-L, Jeremy spent a year in the Catholic seminary after which he spent two years as the Director of Youth Ministry for a parish in Lincoln, NE.
Jeremy started Epiphany Studio Productions in June of 2003 and has since performed his original dramas for tens of thousands of audience members in the U.S. as well as two consecutive International World Youth Days in Australia and Germany.
Jeremy states: "The inspiration and basis for our work is rooted in the writings of Pope John Paul II, primarily his dramatic and artistic vision, the theological and philosophical Tradition of the Catholic Church, the rich Catholic cultural heritage, and the tremendous real life examples of the saints."
He goes on to say, "Theater is a highly personal form of art that has potential to impact youth, even more so these days because they are so desensitized to the flashiness and digital media around them. They're looking for more personal encounters."
Epiphany Studio Play Productions
The VITAE Monologues
Debuted in March 2009, Booking now for 2009-2010 school year!
THE VITAE MONOLOGUES is a groundbreaking 2-person drama featuring international performers Jeremy Stanbary and Sarah Stanbary, based on compelling true stories of women and men who deserve a voice within our culture, exploring the difficult reality of post-abortion trauma as well as the healing that's possible after abortion. This powerful, non-political, nondenominational play speaks to people of all backgrounds, serving as a beacon of light within our culture and engaging audiences to think about this controversial subject from a new and very real perspective. Audiences will be touched and inspired by this play in ways they have never expected!
One audience member had this to say. "I walked out of the auditorium feeling like I'd been turned inside out. I was wiping away tears. This is a powerful play, but the word 'Play' doesn't fit. This is drama. These are real stories from real people. They will speak to everyone who sees The VITAE Monologues."
LOLEK
It may be argued that no other life in modern times has so impacted humanity and the world for the better. This play puts an amazing real life story on the stage, offering a deeply moving message and profound lessons for our culture. Taking you through the most formative years of Karol Wojtyla's young adulthood in Nazi Occupied Poland, this one-man drama provides fascinating insight to the experiences and influences that formed one of the most compelling, intriguing, and beloved figures of all time... Pope John Paul II.
ALESSANDRO
This gripping one man drama brings to life the true and fascinating story of the early 20th Century virgin-martyr, St. Maria Goretti. Maria, a young Italian teenager at the time of her death, was brutally murdered by an acquaintance of the family for refusing - out of love for God and her purity - to give in to his sexual advances. Maria forgave her aggressor as she lay dying in the hospital and she prayed that he might one day join her in Heaven. Written from the perspective of Alessandro her murderer, who experienced a dramatic conversion in prison and later testified for the cause of Maria's canonization, this play takes you through the events that led up to Maria's loss of life, and how she subsequently helped Alessandro to find his own.
THE SCRUTINY PASSION
See The Passion of Christ through all new eyes!
Our popular Lenten drama, THE SCRUTINY PASSION, is a collaborative Performing Arts project with the St. Olaf Catholic Church Worship & Sacred Music Series. Featuring international performers Jeremy D. Stanbary and Sarah Stanbary, this beautiful drama brings to life the Passion of Jesus Christ as experienced through the eyes of three gospel figures who had a life changing encounter with the Messiah: the Samaritan woman at the well, the man born blind, and Mary, the sister of Lazarus. This play reveals deep insights into the human condition, the mystery of suffering, as well as God's infinite mercy and love. The moving original musical score makes for a truly unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss!
PAUL OF TARSUS
New Premiere
Premiering June 25, 2009 at the close of the Year of St. Paul at Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota. Call to Book PAUL OF TARSUS for the 2009-2010 school year!
