34west Theater Company

Artistic Directors & Founders Jeffrey D Querin & Stephen W Baldwin	The Company It is our goal to provide quality classical and contemporary works which will stir the imagination and encourage the spirit. 34west's resident company of artists have performed professionally in venues from New York to Seattle. When the lights lower and a production begins our audience is taken into a different world through the storytelling technique of, not just the actors on stage, but the entire company of artisans who have contributed to a unique theatrical experience. Our actors, designers, and musicians work closely with one another as professionals and friends. The greatest tie that binds us all together is our faith. It is the source which fuels everything else. What you will experience at any performance is the bond of love we have for one another and for our audience. The objective in all 34west shows is to bring hope, joy, and laughter to all ages. Through innovative and original works, 34west enriches lives through theater. Come try a show at one of our locations. Schedule a booking at your venue. You’re sure to have a light-hearted and thought-provoking entertainment experience.

	Stephen W Baldwin - Co-founder/Artistic Director E-Mail Steve has performed in productions around the country including the off-Broadway premiere of John, His Story. He has written numerous produced works including Waiting for Joshua, Daniel, Treasure on Christmas Island, the Perry Columbus Mystery Series, 34west Christmas, Radio Jamboree and The Really Big Ugly Giant. He has also written programming for churches, schools, and overseas mission projects. Steve was a company member of the Houston-based A.D. Players, and subscriptions rep for the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. He has served as stage manager for the Great Lakes Theater Festival’s educational surround and has held internships with the Los Angeles-based studios of HBO and NBC. 34west credits include Abraham in Abraham & Sarah, Ash/Shadrach in Daniel, Caleb/Davis in Waiting for Joshua, Mr. Willow (et al.) in Treasure on Christmas Island, John (et al.) in John, His Story and Uncle Andrew and Aslan in The Magician’s Nephew. Other theater credits include John, His Story (off-Broadway), Jim in The Glass Menagerie, Jesus in Cotton Patch Gospel, and The Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland (A.D. Players). A native of San Luis Obispo, California - Steve holds a Bachelors in English from Youngstown State University and currently resides in New York City.

	Jeffrey D Querin - Co-founder/Artistic Director E-Mail Jeff has performed for various theaters around the country including Great Lakes Theater Festival, Cleveland Public Theater, Houston’s A. D. Players, the Provincetown Playhouse in New York, Stages Repertory Theatre and the Indianapolis Repertory Theater. He has also directed classic and contemporary plays as well as implemented classroom drama for students in the US, London, and Ireland. Credits include, Folktale Journey (Provincetown Playhouse), Procession of the Ghouls w/ Ralph Lee (Cathedral of St. John the Divine), Daniel/Meshach in Daniel, Joshua/James in Waiting for Joshua, Everyman, Matthew (et al.) in Cotton Patch Gospel, Blackbeard in Treasure on Christmas Island, John (et al.) in John, His Story, Digory in The Magician’s Nephew (34west), Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing (Cleveland Public Theater), Haman in The Crowning Glory, Ha-Ha in Joshua and the Ta Ra, Ta Raa, Ta Raaa and Demas in King of Proverbs (A.D. Players). A native of Ohio - Jeff holds a Masters in Educational Theater from NYU, a Bachelors in Theater and Marketing from Evangel University and currently resides in New York City.

HISTORY The 34west Theater Company is a professional, non-profit theater dedicated to providing intergenerational audiences with quality classical and contemporary works which stir the imagination and encourage the spirit. From innovative original works to family-oriented plays to modern classics, 34west brings exceptional theater to the Northeastern Untied States and beyond. Through the partnership of Jeffrey Querin and Stephen Baldwin, 34west was born with a single work performed at a church in the Mahoning Valley of Ohio. Querin and Baldwin met while working and performing at the A.D. Players, a nationally renowned Christian theater company based in Houston. After moving to Ohio, they produced and performed the gospel-centered play John, His Story, written by the A.D. Players Artistic Director Jeannette Clift-George. The production featured two of the original off-Broadway cast members (Baldwin and Whitney Presley) and received an overwhelmingly favorable response. Following its success, the 34west Theater Company was established as a non-profit theater, its mission ‘to glorify God through professional theater and the arts.’ After a successful run of John, His Story, 34west went on to produce their second work, an adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Magician’s Nephew. With this production, 34west created a brand new facet to its company: student matinees. Over 800 local school children experienced the thrill of live theater as The Magician’s Nephew was brought to life. With the same professional standards and family spirit that characterize the regular season, 34west’s student matinees captivate young children with the magic of live theater and promote the power of the imagination. The first official season was launched in 2001. A varied repertoire of family oriented productions were met with notable success: Abraham and Sarah, Everyman, an original work entitled Treasure on Christmas Island, and The Little Prince. For this production, another student matinee was held, which premiered to over 1200 local school children. Each production is brought to life by 34west’s resident company of artists who have performed professionally in venues from New York to Seattle. A new era began in 2003 as 34west formed a partnership with Das Dutch Village Inn in Columbiana, Ohio and began producing regular seasons of musicals, biblically themed plays, original mysteries and Christmas shows. Under the continued guidance of artistic directors Querin and Baldwin, the audience base and repertory offerings steadily grew. In 2005, 34west received another offer of partnership with the Amish Door Restaurant and Village in Wilmot, Ohio. A brand new audience base was established by building a strong presence in the Canton/Akron areas. This second partnership, with its increase in bookings and seasonal repertory offerings, opened the door for new levels of artistic quality, financial stability, and audience growth. The 2008 season saw the addition of a presence in New York City - home to the largest and most widely celebrated group of theatre artists in the Untied States. In an effort to continually enlarge the company of artists, and boundaries of influence, a resident space was established in Long Island City, NY. The overarching goal, to create opportunities for future production seasons to benefit from the breadth of this artistic community. It is with great excitement and anticipation that 34west looks toward the 2009 season and beyond. 34west’s role in the community continually develops. By offering professional, family oriented theater to places where theater is not typically accessible, generations young and old are able to develop a broader appreciation for the arts. By establishing a presence in the heart of the country's most vibrant theatre scene, new inlets of opportunity have been created for artistic advancement. And, 34west remains seriously committed to the development of students through student matinees, drama camps and workshops that promote literacy. All of which challenge the imagination and provide a stimulating environment to develop the intellect and discover new skills. Eight years ago, 34west performed solely in a local church - now it has established a foothold in the most vibrant theatre scene in our Nation. The company not only regularly tours its productions to churches, schools and outside organizations but also performs full, separate seasons of shows at two different venues. With this significant growth, 34west’s commitment to professional, family oriented theater remains strong. 34west anticipates another year of growth and success that brings hope, joy and laughter to all ages.