Bill, played by Calvin Malone (by Marla Carter)

After talking with Calvin for only a few minutes, it’s obvious that he’s a star—not just a theatrical star, but the kind of star that God refers to in Daniel 12:3. “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens…like the stars, forever and ever.” At a relatively young age—he’s a senior at Daviess County High School--Calvin has a long list of accomplishments on stage and off. On stage, he’s appeared in Les Miserable, 42nd Street, Bye-Bye Birdie, Music Man, Sound of Music, and Annie Jr, just to name a few. He is currently working toward college and would like very much to attend Belmont in Nashville, a school widely known for its music program, as a musical theater major. Calvin comes from a very musical family. His mother has her masters degree in piano performance, teaches piano lessons, and plays the piano at their church. Both of his older sisters hold music degrees and teach music to children in various capacities. And recently his dad returned to his love of music and teaching by taking a job as choir director at South Spencer High School. Can you say, “Wow?”

Off stage and aside from all the music, Calvin shows wisdom beyond his years. His favorite Christmas memory is sitting at home with his mom, watching White Christmas and anxiously praying for his dad and sister who were traveling home on the dangerous, icy roads. Calvin says he is so blessed to have such godly parents and to be surrounded by such good examples of faith. God has already impressed upon Calvin the need to depend on Him for everything, and to trust Him to provide. Calvin said that recently God has been teaching him to be humble, a lesson he seems to be learning well. He is certainly a person of great talent, but with a humble and kind spirit.