Donald Rupe (Writer/Director) is the co-founder of Renaissance Theatre Company with Chris Kampmeier (and a lot of help from their friends). An accomplished theatre-maker based in Orlando, Donald has written and helped to create a number of successful theatrical productions, including: Nosferatu; Bright Young Things; From Here (fromhere.com); Flying Lessons (critically-acclaimed at the New York Musical Festival in 2019); Oscar Wilde and Jesus Christ Walk into a Gay Bar; Once I Laughed; Lenox Ave. and others. Donald also founded a community theatre program at another company in Orlando, where for five years he ran a traditional season of productions with much success. Donald's numerous directing credits span the better part of twenty years and many wonderful companies throughout Central Florida. Rupe was also an accomplished educator, having served on the part-time faculty of Valencia College for over a decade and as an award-winning high school educator. Donald received his degrees in Theatre from New York University and Florida State University. 

Jason M. Bailey (Arrangements/Orchestrations) aka The Bearded Maestro, is a Musician/Performer/Composer in Orlando. Jason teaches private voice, is the music director for Renaissance Theatre Company, and works as a freelance accompanist. His original show credits include arranger/orchestrator/music director for OHP, Lennox Ave, Gorgeous, Oscar Wilde and Jesus Christ Walk Into a Gay Bar, Bright Young Things (winning Critics Choice for Music Direction), From Here, and Flying Lessons, which played Off-Broadway. Jason has music directed for many theatre’s and schools including UCF, Rollins College, Osceola Arts, CFCArts, Wayne Densch, WPHS, and Trinity Preparatory School. He has taught musical theatre for DPAC, Orlando Rep, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Missoula Children’s Theatre, and CFCArts. Jason has also performed with theatres around the country including Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, American Family Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Salem Repertory Theatre, and CFCArts. www.thebeardedmaestro.com

Philip Lupo (Lighting Design) is a regional Production Designer and Manager whose credits include Ain’t Done Bad (Renaissance Theatre Company), Rhythm of Nature (Busch Garden Tampa), Venus in Fur (Orlando Shakespeare Theater), Frida (Opera Orlando), Bring it On (Dr. Phillips Center), 6 Guitars (Mirvish Toronto), and Into the Woods (DreamCatcher Theatre, Miami). www.pltheatrical.com

Matt Craig (Sound Design) is an audio engineer and sound designer who previously worked with Donald Rupe on Flying Lessons at NYMF 2019. Other recent sound design projects include Beautiful Trouble with Natacha Diels and The Jack Quartet, Antigone in Ferguson, Antigone in Savannah (Featuring Jesse Eisenberg and Ato Blankson-Wood) and The Drum Major Instinct with Theater of War Productions. He also worked on programming Kenzo's AIR installation at Summit One Vanderbilt.

J. Marie Bailey (Costume Design/Stage Manager) is excited for her debut in NYC. Off-Broadway: From Here National Tour: Missoula Children’s Theatre, American Family Theatre. Regional: Nosferatu, Lenox Ave, 54, Qualia, Bright Young Things, Milk. She received her B.A. in Dramaturgy & Performance from the University of Arizona and M.A. in Leadership from George Fox University. Love to all her family.

Adonus Mabry (Choreographer) is an accomplished choreographer with extensive experience, is thrilled to join From Here's creative team. His notable choreography credits include renowned productions such as Nosferatu, Lenox Avenue, and Gorgeous at the Renaissance Theatre Company, The Prom at Rollins College, Ain't Misbehavin' at the Athens Theatre, Spamalot, Head Over Heels, and Cabaret at Encore! Performing Arts, as well as In the Heights at Osceola Arts. Additionally, he contributes his expertise as a choreographer for Hawkmoon Productions. Adonus received substantial dance training in Central Florida and has performed extensively across the nation, on cruise ships, and internationally.

Kayla Kelsay Morales (Casting Director / Company Manager) is the Co-Owner and Director of Casting at Kelsay + Morales Company, Central Florida's only theatrical casting office! Kayla received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the University of Central Florida. During her time in New York City, she interned at Joy Dewing Casting and has gone on to cast theatrical shows and events with Florida Theatrical Association, national tours for TheatreWorksUSA, at Renaissance Theatre Company, and this summer two shows premiering Off-Broadway! She has served as a Producer (Outdoor Stage) for the Orlando Fringe Festival and has also been seen singing with the world-renowned acapella group, the Voices of Liberty at the Walt Disney World Resort. Proud and loving mother and wife! @kelsaymoralescompany

John Rawlins (Lead Carpenter) joined The Ren in 2022, having previously worked with Donald at CFCArts Theater. As Lead Carpenter, John helps to create unique sets for each production, converting all the different spaces of the Ren into new worlds. John leads the construction team in planning and executing Donald, Philip, and Joey’s crazy ideas.

Joey Coombs (Scenic Painting) was originally brought on as general overhire, he has been part of the main staff since March of 2022 when he took over the responsibility of the scenic charge. As many others here do, Joey wears many hats at the Ren. Other than painting he also does some carpentry work, makes all the neon signs, does some design work, and oversees the lights and photo op sets for our weekly drag show, Off The Record (Wednesdays), as well as some other special events/projects. Some of Joey's previous work includes designing the Church and VBar for Nosfera2, the Cataco(o)mbs and the Conservatory for Nosf3ratu, and the Winter Wonderland for the Winter Late Night Party Drag Exxxtravaganza Show ("who names these?"); the photo op sets for both annual fundraisers, Money, Please; and lights for the internet-breaking RENAISSANCE @ the Renaissance drag show amongst other things. @poetictoast