Created by Donald Rupe
Book/Music/Lyrics by Donald Rupe
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Jason M. Bailey
Co-Director: Nick Bazo
The Late Night Drag Exxxtravaganza Show Organized by Abby Cash, Galvin Baez, and Nick Bazo, with choreography led by Abby Cash in collaboration with the cast of performers.
Based on characters created in collaboration with the cast.
Welcome!
THE CAST OF THE OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW
THE CAST OF THE WINTER LATE NIGHT PARTY DRAG EXXXTRAVAGANZA SHOW
The Band
Music Director/Bass … Bryce Hayes
Guitar … Matt Lynx
Keys … Noah Baez & Alex LePlante
Drums … Chris Kampmeier
The Crew
Director/Creator … Donald Rupe
Arrangements and Orchestrations … Jason M. Bailey
Stage Manager … Jacob Lawhon
Original Scenic Design … Sarah Allen
Scenic Designers … Philip Lupo, Joey Coombs, Donald Rupe
Set Dressing … J. Marie Bailey, Bekah Lugo, others
Lead Carpenter/Construction … John Rawlins
Assistant Carpenter … Bryan De Souza
Scenic Construction … David Dodgen, David Klein, Stephen Jones, Alex Lofton, Adonis Perez, Jose Rivera, Kennen Wedge
Sound Design … Nick Erickson
More Sound Things … Bryce Hayes & Stephen Jones
Even More Sound & Tech Things … Chris Kampmeier
Lighting Designers … Philip Lupo, Ben Lowe
Assistant Lighting Designer … Kelsey Forero
Electrics Leads … Kashime Joseph, Kelly Petrie
Electrics Crew … Brea Denno, Aaron Frank, Ally Richard, Ryan Soud
Head Costume Design … J.Marie Bailey
Assistant Costume Design … David Charon
Paint Lead … Joey Coombs
Paint Team … Cali DeArmas, Judelyn Dixon, Ronald Jones, Stephen Jones, Bekah Lugo, Reed Rockefeller, Randi Skorupski, Johnny Rodriguez
Late Night Exxtravaganza Coordinators … Abby Cash, Nick Bazo, Galvin Baez
Graphic Design/Program Design … Landon St. Gordon
Production Photos … Andrew Tolbert
Bar Staff … Devin Skorupski, Adam Ledo, Jullien Aponte, JMarie Bailey, Isabel Bernal, Dan Hooley, Dee Quintero, Rachel Ihasz, Bryan De Souza
Security … Alex Lofton, Bryan De Souza
Front Of House Team … Nick Bazo, Grace Boynton, David Dodgen,Rachel Ihasz, Reed Rockefeller
Renaissance Theatre Company
Staff
(we don’t really do titles)
The One In Charge … Donald Rupe
The One Who Does A Lot of Admin/Computer/Owner of the Building/Misc. … Chris Kampmeier
The Box Office/RENtals/Production Lady … Rebekah Lugo
The Set Guy … John Rawlins
The House Manager/Costume Lady … J. Marie Bailey
The Social Media/Marketing Wonder … Abby Cash
Fundraiser Actor Writer Guy ... Adonis Perez Escobar
The Payroll/Money Guy who Bartends Sometimes … Adam Ledo
Musical Mondays/Events/Resident Actor … Blake Aburn
The Booking Woman ... Kayla Kelsay Morales
The Bar Guy … Devin Skorupski
The Lighting (and now apparently set) King … Philip Lupo
The Guy who keeps the Lights Turning On … Kashime Joseph
The Graphic Design Guy … Landon St. Gordon
The What Needs Done Woman … Kendall Leamy
The Paint Guy … Joey Coombs
Assistant Set Guy … Bryan De Souza
The One Who Cleans and Paints Things … Reed Rockefeller
The Fringe And Ren Fair Guy … Nick Bazo
The Sound Guys … Nick Erickson & Bryce Hayes
The Drag Bassador/Content Creator … Galvin Baez
Some Video Things … Brandon Munoz Dominguez
Renaissance Theatre Company
Board of Directors
Debbie Fahmie, Chris Kampmeier, Rebekah Lugo, Donald Rupe, Jake Teixeira, Madison Gomez Teixeira
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Meet the Cast
Jax is a musical theatre graduate with a minor in dance from the University of Central Florida. They just finished choreographing Theatre UCF’s Spring production of Bright Star and you can find them on HBO Max WE’RE HERE as well as past productions of Guys and Dolls and Bodyguard the Musical. They debuted on the Ren stage in 54, and just completed their first Nosferatu. They are so thankful for this amazing opportunity to work with so many talented and beautiful humans. If you ever are looking for a gay best friend/stylist, you can find them on instagram @jaxona_lee!
V is a drag queen known for her campy humor, charisma, and charm. She came to the Ren Theatre as a frequent performer for the weekly OTR drag show after winning the title of MX OTR 2021 and just can't stop coming back! As the newest cast member of the monthly Doll Days Brunch, she proudly represents her trans & latinx intersectionality with her performance style, aesthetics, and attitude on and off stage. She would love the world to know that she values her supportive friends, loving family, harsher punishments for parole violators… and world peace.
All social media handles are @missvgina (cashapp and venmo too bookie <3)
Blake Aburn (Finnegan Freeman) is filled to the brim with… holiday joy to be back with this zany group at the Office Holiday Party. Blake is returning for his 3rd year and he couldn’t be happier to be paired yet again with his real life bestie, Michelle Coben, as his beautiful wife and partner for life, Faith Freeman. He was last seen in Nosf3ratu as the host of ceremonies, flying 20 feet in the air. Blake is a founding member of The Ren's staff and is the creator/host of Musical Mondays, a weekly musical theater open mic featuring special guests from the Orlando theater community and performances from local Orlando shows. Musical Mondays was recently named Best Piano Bar in Orlando by the Orlando Weekly staff and was voted 3rd Best Open Mic in Orlando by its readers! Blake and Michelle are also the hosts of The Winter Late Night Party Drag Exxxtravaganza Show, happening on select nights of the run, check and see if you can add it on to your ticket! Blake sends endless love to his Devin and kitties. Amen!
Galvin Baez (Kyle) is very excited to be back on the stage and out from behind the DJ booth at the Renaissance Theatre while making his second appearance as Kyle. You would have first seen him in The Funeral Office Party Musical Extravaganza Show during this year’s Fringe Festival. He has been with the Ren for nearly 2 years. He is one of The Ren’s content creators and is the only one qualified to wrangle all the drag queens in the building. Most Recent credits: DJ Galvin Groove in 54, DJ Galvin Ghoul in VBar
Allegra D Black
Amal Bryson raised on St. Croix, USVI for most of his early life, Amal Bryson had the chance to train with Music In Motion and travel to places such as Denmark, Canada, and different states to perform, workshop and increase his skill. He has now been featured in films like Harriet and tv shows like HBO Max’s We’re Here. Bryson currently works for one of the best theme parks in the world, Universal Studios, while simultaneously possessing three published books, teaching his own contemporary classes at Exchange Dance Academy and most recently performing in The Renaissance Theatre’s Nosferatu.
Kyle Bumphus hails from America's finest city, San Diego and now resides in the City Beautiful! From hanging out down on Lenox Ave, grooving at 54, then joining the vamps of Nosferatu, he’s excited to celebrate the holidays with The Winter Late Night Party Drag Exxxtravaganza Show! Kyle is thankful to the Kelsay and Morales company for always trusting him and to the folks he happily calls family at the Ren for bringing him back home. To his forever supportive family and friends: thank you. Love is love is love!
Jazlyn Caing, born and raised from Orlando, Florida, works to fulfill the highest expression of herself as a human being and an artist. Jazlyn studied and competed in all genres of dance at various studios in the Orlando areas. In 2015, Jazlyn then moved to NYC to study at the The Joffrey Ballet School for their Jazz and Contemporary Trainee program as one of the top students in her division, where she experienced composition and concert work. After moving back to Florida, she started teaching and choreography for competition dancers specializing in jazz, contemporary, improv and stretch/conditioning. Recently, she set the first contemporary/lyrical routine for the Area team; Orlando Predators Dancers. As well as creating and designing costume concepts. Moreover, Jazlyn has performed for Orlando FRINGE Festival with a professional dance company called VarieTEASE. Her most recent productions include 54 & Nosferatu at The Renaissance Theatre Company, based in Orlando FL. She has experienced other entertainment/ choreography performance opportunities such as free lance gig work through Metropolis Productions based out of Orlando. As well as being a professional dancer, she holds the title of Dance Captain while dancing in parades and shows for major entertainment companies such as Universal Studios & SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
Abby Cash (Chastitty Belt) is a Dance Performance graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. She has had the privilege of traveling the world onboard with Norwegian Cruise line Holdings as a Production Dancer and Virgin Voyages as a Happenings cast member. After moving to Orlando, Abby immersed herself in the theme park world performing at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, and Seaworld Orlando while performing with Crawford Jazz Project directed by Carrie Crawford. Abby has found a home at The Ren dancing in the opening cast of Nosferatu, The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show, and Lenox Ave. She’s excited to continue performing with the company as well as being a staff member.
Coco Cavalli has been performing in Orlando’s drag scene for nearly 6 years. She got her start in Deland and had been performing in Orlando on a weekly basis since 2021. She is one of the original members of the Ren’s Off the Record Wednesdays and Doll Days Sundays. She is thrilled to be a part of her third production at the Ren. You may have seen her in the most recent shows, 54 and VBar.
Shane Loftus better known as Shané Turn Cavalli from the house of Cavalli. They have been performing since they were 4 years old. Shané grew up in NYC training at Broadway Dance Center in Manhattan. They moved to Orlando in 2018 and started performing in the shows and parades at Walt Disney World and seasonally at Universal Studios. Shané started drag in 2020 and has been pursuing drag since then. She was recently seen in Renaissance Theatre Company’s 54. She continues to grow and evolve within her drag career, and is excited to see what the future holds.
Camryn Chriboga (Amber the Intern) she/her is excited and a little scared to be a part of The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza for the second time. You may have previously seen her in the award winning The Office Funeral Party Musical Extravaganza at the Fringe Festival or in The Great American Trailer Park musical at Theatre West End. Camryn is happy to spend the holidays with the Ren family and is grateful to be a part of a space that supports all people. Camryn would like to thank the people in her life that support her passions and love her despite her personality. Enjoy the show and Happy Holidays! Insta: camrynrosec
Michelle Coben (Faith Freeman) is feeling blessed (and highly favored) to be back at the office for another party! There is truly no better way to spend the holiday season. Michelle prides herself in being absolutely hysterical, wonderfully fashionable, and extremely memorable in program bios. Some favorite credits include Molly in Peter in the Starcatcher, Nemo in Finding Nemo the Musical, and Peter in Peter Pan. Special thanks to Donald and Chris for bringing together this hilarious group of people, and making the Ren our home for the holidays (well, and the non-holidays). Michelle sends lots of love to Rob, her friends and fam, and to her onstage hubby and offstage partner for life, Blake. Couldn’t do it without you baby! Enjoy the show, and welcome back to the office y’all!! @michellecoben
Greg Coleman (Timmy) is very excited and grateful to be a part of his first show here at the Ren! Greg currently is a professional improviser at SAK Comedy Lab and performs at Universal Studios. He also frequently performs at various theaters around Central Florida such as the Orlando Family Stage. Other favorite credits include: Hysterium in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Adam in Complete Works of Shakespeare: Abridged, Prince Herbert in Month Python’s Spamalot. Thanks to Donald and the Ren for this wonderful opportunity! Much love to Dave and his parents for their support and inspiration.
Kristie Geng (Deborah) Past Orlando Credits include The Renaissance Theatre Company: The Office Holiday/Funeral Party Musical Extravaganza Show (Deborah) Gorgeous (Becky Buckley) Celebration Theatre Company: RENT (Maureen), Bonnie and Clyde (Blanche Barrow), Heathers (Heather Chandler). Osceola Arts: PIPPIN (King Charlemagne). Little Radicals Theatre Company: Rocky Horror Picture Show (Janet). Florida Theatrical Association: ASSASSINS (Squeaky Fromme). Theatre South: Nunsense (Sister Mary Leo). Garden Theatre: 1984 (Julia). Redfish Theatre Company: Midsummer Nights Dream (Helena). Walt Disney World Resort Actor 2011-2020. BFA Musical Theatre Five Towns College 2009. Long Island High School of the Arts 2004. Single. Mother of Eevee, the best little dog.
Cherry Gonzalez (Karen) is ecstatic to be back at the Ren for the Holidays! You may recognize Cherry as a performer around Orlando, most recently in 54 as a singer here at Renaissance Theatre Co. Other credits include: Lucille Frank (Garden Theatre, Parade), Daniela (In The Heights, Theater West End), Mother Abbess (The Sound of Music, Theatre South), Rosalia/Maria US (West Side Story, Celebration Theatre Co.), Madelaine True (The Wild Party, Titusville Playhouse)
Leigh Green (Sheila Goldstein) is so excited to return to the role of Sheila and the Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza! Previous credits at The REN include Office Holiday Party (year 1) and Office Funeral Party (Orlando fringe). Leigh is excited to sit shiva at the Funeral Party next month. She is currently at UCF earning her MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences and received her BFA in Musical Theatre (c/o 2016). Leigh would like to thank her family, friends, her dog Poe, and José for all their support and love. Enjoy the F*cking Show and HAPPY HANUKKAH! IG: @leigh.shani.green
Amy Sue (Aileen) is thrilled to be back at the Renaissance Theater to hang out with Eileen and her fellow colleagues for the holidays. Recent Shows include The Prom (Dee Dee) Theater South Playhouse, Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert at the Dr. Phillips Center’s Steinmetz Hall (Florika) William Daniel Mills Theatre, Jekyll & Hyde in Concert (General Glossop) Florida Theatrical Association, Ragtime (Mother) Garden Theater, Parade (Mrs. Phagan/Sally Slaton) Garden Theater, Xanadu (Melpomene) Garden Theater. She is a billboard charted Hollywood Records recording artist with the Disney pop group, Nobody’s Angel. Movie/TV/Soundtracks: Model Behavior with Justin Timberlake, Boy Meets World, The Parent Trap. Tours/Concerts: Britney Spears, A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera. Amy Sue holds a degree in choral music education from the University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana. Thanks and love to Tim, Syd, Zach, Andy, George, family and friends. Happy Holidays and Have Fun and Be Safe!
Dakota Hemberger is very excited for his second production with the Renaissance Theatre Company! You may have seen him in some parades and shows at Disney World and Universal Studios and of course in 54 at The Ren. Dakota’s favorite theatre credits include Bodyguard the Musical, Chicago, Rocky Horror Show, Hairspray, and Legally Blonde the Musical. Dakota would like to thank his family and friends for all the support. He also dedicates all his performances to his beloved best friend and brother, Ryan.
Rhéa Hughes, pronounced ray-uh, grew up in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina where she began dancing at age four. She received her BA in Dance Education from the University of South Carolina in 2016 and moved to Orlando, FL shortly after graduation. Rhéa has since performed at Sea World, Capone’s Dinner and Show as a Dancer/Singer, and currently is performing at Universal Orlando Resort as a Dancer/Actor. Her theater credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Ensemble), Legally Blonde (Elle’s Mom/Ensemble), A Chorus Line (Judy), SpongeBob the Musical (Choreographer/Electric Skate/Ensemble), The Wild Party (Jackie U/S, Ensemble), and Young Frankenstein (Ensemble/Dance Captain). She can also be found performing with Thomas Wilkins Choreography (Nursecon at Sea) and with Drapinski Dance Company (local and touring). Rhéa is thrilled to be a part of her second Renaissance Theatre production. She was most recently seen in 54 and is honored to be a part of such a wildly talented cast!
Rachel Ihasz (Understudy for Sheila) is ecstatic to be in her first production with the Renaissance Theatre Company! While offstage, you have most likely seen her helping with front of house & behind the bar at The Ren. Recent Credits include: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive) at Theatre Studio Del Sol, Spongebob The Musical (Swing) at Orlando Family Stage, Addams Family (Ancestor/UO Alice/US Grandma) at New Generation Theatrical, etc. Huge thanks to her family (Sheila, Patrick, Jerry, Morgan), and the whole cast of Office Party! Happy Hanukkah
Robert Laurita (Buster) is joyous to be back at the Ren! Past credits include 54, The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza, Middletown (Orlando Fringe ArtSpace), The Gay 90s Musical (Orlando Fringe), Cabaret (Encore!), Into the Woods (The Baker - BCT), Assassins and The Full Monty (Florida Theatrical Association). Film and TV include: Boomerang, How I Met Your Mother, Music Club Kids!, Expecting Amish and Zoe Gone (Lifetime).
Kendall Leamy (Janice Parker) is feeling festive to be back as Janice Parker in The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show! You may have previously seen her in her award winning performance as "Sanya" in The White Lotus at Orlando Fringe. As well as Jan in the award winning show, for Best Musical, Office Funeral Party at Orlando Fringe. Some of her favorite credits include, being apart the off-broadway premiere cast of From Here at 54 Below, Bernice Buckley (Gorgeous) Woman #4 (F*ckboys the Musical), and Martha Dunnstock (Heathers the Musical). Kendall would like to thank her friends, family and Maxwell for their constant love and support as well as Donald and the entire Renaissance team for their hard work and dedication. Happy Holidays! Instagram: kendall_leamy
David Lowe (Ed Hoover) recently appeared at the Renaissance Theatre in The Office Funeral Party Musical Extravaganza Show and in Nosferatu . He has also appeared in Assassins and Blood Brothers produced by the Florida Theatrical Association, and Guys and Dolls at Theatre St. Lukes. In 2019 he appeared in the New York Musical Theatre Festival in the original musical Flying Lessons. Other recent credits include Fun Home and The Mystery of Edwin Drood at Mad Cow Theatre, Billy Elliot and Ragtime at The Garden Theatre and two appearances as Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre to cover for Broadway legend Davis Gaines. He would like to thank his family and his chosen family for their support.
Bekah Lugo (Camila) is absolutely thrilled to be making her debut on the Ren Stage and she can’t believe that her real life job is at the Renaissance Theatre Company. She has had a wonderful time working with this delightful cast and crew. She’d like to thank her friends and family for all of their love and support during this time in her life and she hopes you enjoy the shenanigans of the office. Previous Credits: All the backstage and front of house stuff at the Ren, Maggie in Beacon Street, Nurse in Dos Familias, Godmother/Giant in Into the Woods. There’s probably more but she performs sparingly. LOL.
Courtney Luton is an Orlando native who has trained and performed across central Florida. Courtney is a performer at Universal Orlando, a member of Crawford Jazz Project, a dance teacher and high school dance coach. Courtney is so excited and grateful to join this extremely talented cast of Nosferatu for her second year!
Adonus Mabry (Santa) Credits: Nosferatu and Lenox Ave (Renaissance Theatre Company); Ain't Misbehavin' (Athens Theatre); Goodbye, Liam (Casey Tregeagle - Fringe Festival); Dragons and Fairies & Down the Rabbit Hole (Creative City Project); and Spamalot, Hairspray, Ragtime , & Aida (Encore! Performing Arts). He's passionate about the Orlando arts community and continues to grow alongside it. Adonus is also a principal dancer for Crawford Jazz Project (CJP), an Orlando-based professional jazz company directed by Carrie Crawford. He's so excited to spread his Christmas cheer!
Micheal Reichart (Kyle) earned their BFA in Musical Theatre at the University of Central Florida and is an alumni of Florida Repertory Theatre’s acting internship. They will be reprising their role as Kyle at this year's Office Party and can also be seen performing as Myki Meeks in The Winter Late Night Party Drag Exxxtravaganza Show Myki is thrilled to bring her va queen to life. Myki Favorite past roles include 54 at The Ren, Angel in Kinky Boots (Orlando Shakes), Solomon in Speech & Debate (Jobsite Theatre), and David Minelli in Gorgeous (Renaissance Theatre). In drag, Myki is the current reigning winner of Orlando Drag Race Live as well as a Top 5 finalist from this past year’s National Comedy Queen. You can catch Myki every week at Off The Record Wednesdays here at the beautiful Renaissance Theatre. @myki.meeks
Edmarie Montes (Yolanda Saldivar) is thrilled to be back in the office this Holiday Season after a festive 2022! Working as both an Actor and Director in the Orlando area, some of her recent credits include: Office Funeral Party Musical Extravaganza Show (Yolanda), Orlando Shakes Playfest (Beheading Columbus), Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry, You Too August Wilson (Yael U/S performed), Closer (Anna). Her recent directing credits include Renaissance Theatre Company (La Medea), Orlando Shakes Playfest (Bite Me), Rollins College (Into the Woods), and Theatre UCF with Pegasus Playlab (Bite Me). Insta: eddyymontes
Jerry Mullings ( ) also known as Ella Mayo, is so excited to be a part of their third Renaissance Theatre Company production. Prior to moving to Orlando in 2017, They studied musical theatre in their hometown of Waterbury, Ct. Starting drag officially in 2021, Off the Record’s move to this beautiful space introduced them to The Ren. Since then, they have performed here countless times, on many different stages, and are grateful to FINALLY be making their out of drag debut.
Meghan Ottomano (Charity) is thrilled to be making her Renaissance Theatre debut during this year's holiday season as the happy go-lucky assistant. With a small-town heart and big city dreams, Meghan lives out her days making those dreams come true as a full time performer here in the magical city of Orlando. Her most recent credits include Plankton/Karen in The SpongeBob Musical, Marcy Park in Spelling Bee and various shows/characters within Universal Studios Orlando. Above all else, she knows the magic of the season would not be possible without her friends, family (hi Mom and Dad), and one true love Nova Doo. So join her as she begins her journey with Gripp and Pfister, in an evening that will leave you believing in the power of love and the enchantment of the holiday season.
Darian Payne studied classical ballet through high school in Virginia where she was born and raised. She then went on to study Modern dance, graduating with a BA in Dance from James Madison University. She then moved to the Orlando area where she performed in shows and parades at Walt Disney World, and she continues to work at Disney as a Maintenance Choreographer. Recently, she performed in 54, Lenox Avenue, as well as Nosfera2 and most recently Nosf3ratu with the Renaissance Theatre Company. She’s so excited to be back at The Ren for another project!
Reed Rockefeller is so happy to be a part of the Renaissance Theater! An accomplished dancer and choreographer, they won First Overall National Champion at Star Systems Competition in 2017, and a choreography award in 2019, respectively. They made it past the first round and were progressing in auditions for the 2020 season of So You Think You Can Dance which was ultimately canceled due to COVID. Reed was a dance instructor and choreographer for 4 years in Citrus Springs, Florida before moving to Orlando. They made their debut at the Ren shortly after dancing in Nosferatu. In addition to this, they also were a part of the 54 show as well as the After Hours this summer. Reed is grateful to work full time here at The Ren and would like to thank everyone here for the opportunities, as well as their best friends Randi and Lauren for believing in them.
Instagram: reedrockefeller
Black Magix Royal is based in central Florida and performs all over the city. She is the current reigning Miss Deland Pride 2023 and was recently seen dancing the night away in 54 and in Vbar. You can catch Magix every Wednesday at Off The Record Wednesdays, the monthly Doll Days Brunch, Southern Nights Orlando, as well as many other Orlando venues. Known for her high energy showgirl style, Magix is sure to bring you to your feet. @Queenblackmagix
Orusha San Miguel is a latinx american dancing queen from Puerto Rico. She is known for her dancing specialty and out of this world choreo. She has taken her splits, kicks, and dips all over the state of Florida performing for all types of audiences. Gracing our very own stage here at the Ren for shows like OTR Wednesdays and the Vbar Halloween show.
Devin Simpson trained around the Washington D.C. area, at a young age. She performed at venues from FedEx Stadium to the Kennedy Center. She briefly attended the University of the Arts before she left to travel internationally with Capitol Movement. Afterward, she moved down to Florida to start her career with the Walt Disney World Resort Company. This is her first time being a part of the Holidays at The Ren, and she can’t wait to sleigh it with you!
Devin Skorupski (Leslie Pfister) is stoned …stoked to be back in the office this holiday season. He has forced his way into many shows at The Ren this year, including The Cocaine Play, The Office Funeral Party…, 54, and From Here (both here and in NYC baby). Other highlights include Next to Normal (Henry), the Florida premiere of Be More Chill (Jeremy), and regularly singing with the Hogwarts Frog Choir in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. Shoutout to Donald and Chris for giving me the chance to make a living doing what I love. All my love to my girls and gays, family, kitties, and of course the fabulous Finn Freeman. @devin.s
P.S. He is indeed method acting. IYKYK.
Casey Tregeagle is a local Dancer/actor/writer who can currently be seen performing at Universal Studios and SeaWorld Orlando. His work as a writer/director has been featured in theater festivals across the US. Huge thanks to Donald and The Ren for letting him Vamp it up for a second year!
Joan Velazquez also known as Fuschia Flames is a dynamic specialty performer that always brings a kaleidoscope of talent to The Ren stage. She was been seen opening up Vbar during Nosferatu and lighting up the stage at 54 the after party. Explore more of her breathtaking art @joanlovesflames on instagram.
Kyle Ashe Wilkinson (Kyle) is thrilled to be back for his 3rd year with the fine folks in the Office. Recent Orlando credits: Nosferatu (The Ren), 54 (The Ren), Spring Awakening (New Gen Theatrical), Your Mom’s In My Top 8 (Orlando Fringe), The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show (The Ren). Off Broadway/NYC Credits: The Book Of Merman (Original Cast), Manifesto: The Diaghilev Project (Staged Workshop). Some fave regional credits around the US: Titanic, Becky’s New Car, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Rock of Ages, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver. By day, he performs at Universal Orlando and for special events with Disney. Huge thank you to this amazing team at the Ren, Kelsay/Morales Co, and of course his fiance Natale- Proud cat dad to 2 sweet girls, Piglet & Pickles! “It’s called a play, not a serious!” -Mark Brotherton
The Band
Bryce Hayes (Music Director/Bass) is overjoyed to be a part of the creative team bringing The Office Party to life. Born and raised in Orlando, Bryce is very active in the local arts community, playing for and working on productions at The Renaissance Theater, Orlando Fringe Artspace, and also gigging with multiple different local musical acts. Bryce music directed and starred in the recent Orlando Fringe hit, Bullock and the Bandits, and it’s Back in the Saddle sequel, by David Lee. He is a graduate of Rollins College BA in Music, and is aiming to dedicate his knowledge and skills to developing the Orlando music and arts scene. He wants to thank everyone at The Ren for being such a great team to work with, Adrian Rivera for setting him on this path, and his family for their infinite support.
Noah Baez (Keys) - He/Him; 21- is beyond grateful to be apart of this amazing show and band. Noah has studied piano and music theory for over 10 years, and is an Orlando Based music director, section leader, accompanist, performer, and vocal coach in the Orlando Area. He works as a Accompanist and for the education department at Dr. Phillips Center Youth Education programs. Previous Music Direction credits include Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party (Valencia East College) The Spongebob Musical (St. Cloud High), The Prom (Vocal Coach, Theater West End), and Kiss of the Spider Woman (Florida Theatrical). He is thankful for all the people who have been with him through the process and the doors that have been opened to get him here. Thank you so much and enjoy the show!
Alexander LaPlante (Keys) - He/Him - is an Orlando based Director and Music Director. Credits include Ride the Cyclone (Theater South Playhouse), Click Clack Boo (Orlando Family Stage), 54 (The Ren) Descendants (Orlando Family Stage), Million Dollar Quartet (The Orlando Shakes), Lightning Thief (Lake Mary Prep), A Class Act (The Garden Theatre), Stardust (Arts Emerson), and First Date (Emerson College). He is grateful to be playing Office Holiday Party again this year after helping close it out last year.
Matt Lynx (Guitar) plans on attending UCF to complete his degrees in music. He jumped on the theatre scene with his 2022 fringe performance in Bullock and the Bandits. In his debut, he won critics choice for “best individual performer” as a guitarist and keyboardist. Lynx played guitar in Sea World’s Monster Stomp Halloween show, as well as in Renaissance Theatre’s Lenox Avenue, 54, and Nosferatu. He continues to showcase his talent throughout the Central Florida area. He would like to thank Bryce Hayes for getting him involved in the theatre world and for introducing him to Renaissance Theatre Company. He hopes you enjoy the Office Party!
Chris Kampmeier (Drums) has got a bio down in the crew section. Check it out there.
The Crew
Donald Rupe (Writer/Creator/”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.
Chris Kampmeier (Credits go here) is the co-founder of Renaissance Theatre Company as well as a computer and sound engineer. He had the incredible fortune to be A Nearby Guitar Player just as Donald and Jason began their songwriting relationship with From Here at the Orlando Fringe Festival in 2019, then Flying Lessons at the New York Musical Festival (drums and percussion), the first expanded run of From Here, and sound/music for many of the other original shows Donald listed above. Welcome to the Ren!
Jacob Lawhon (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back working with the Renaissance Theatre Company. Previous productions include: 54, Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show, Oscar Wilde and Jesus Christ Walk Into a Gay Bar, Nosferatu, Bright Young Things, and Flying Lessons. Much Love to Donald and the hardworking staff of The Ren.
Nick Bazo (Assistant Director) is a Cuban American director, professor, teaching artist, and arts administrator originally from South Florida. He wears many hats at the Ren including coordinating the monthly RenFair, Fringe at the Ren, and our queertastic after parties at 54 and Vbar. He is super excited to be Assistant Directing the Office Christmas Party and The Late Night Party. Other recent directing credits include Metamorphoses (Rollins College), Make Way for Ducklings (Orlando Family Theatre), and On Your Feet! (Garden Theatre).
Joey Coombs (Scenic Design & Painting) recently surpassed a full second year working here at the Ren. 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 now 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. ig: @poetictoast
Nick Erickson (Sound Design) born and raised on the west coast, Nick discovered sound design for theater at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR. After graduating he spent his early career freelancing in Portland OR where he worked at theaters such as Third Rail, H2M, P.E.T.E., Profile Theatre. Nick received his MFA in Sound Design for Theatre from Carnegie Mellon University in 2018, before moving to Florida, to become the resident sound and projections designer for the Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol. Four years later, he's here, seeking new horizons in the wilds of Orlando! When he's not doing sound, Nick can be found holding his PS4 controller too tightly, watching his cats cuddle and rearranging his music studio.
Ben Lowe is a lighting and video designer based in Orlando with experience in themed entertainment, theatrical productions, touring, opera, and ballet. Recently with the Ren, Ben has been on the Lighting Team for 54, Nosferatu, V Bar, and last year’s Office Holiday Party! He is also a member of the lighting and video/projection teams with Universal Creative working on an upcoming experience! BFA in Theatrical Lighting and Video Design from University of Central Florida. benloweportfolio.com
Philip Lupo (Scenic & Lighting) is a regional Lighting, Sound, and Video Designer whose previous work at Renaissance includes Nosferatu and Office Holiday Party. Other design credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Orlando Shakes), Monster Stomp (SeaWorld Orlando), and Into the Woods (DreamCatcher Theatre). His non-theatrical lighting projects can be seen in television stations from Palm Beach to Las Vegas. Philip also serves as the Production Manager and Technical Director for Florida State Junior Thespians, helping develop the performers and designers of tomorrow. He could not be more excited to be working with Renaissance to bring this exciting work to Central Florida audiences. Get in touch at www.philiplupo.com.
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.
Thank you to The Founders!
These are the generous folks who donated in our very first year. We raised a total of $151,181 from 534 generous people.
Of course, our Founding Donor and building owner Chris Kampmeier is in a league of his own. (It’s tee ball)
Thank you Donors!
Extremely Generous Donors ($10K)
Frank Santos
Hanna Miller and Luke Jakobsen Fund
Even More Generous Donors ($5K)
Creative Zing Promotion Group
David Lowe
Very Generous ($1.5K)
Florida Theatrical Association
Kay Allen
Pinero Preventative Medical Care, PA
Larry Watchhorn
1k club
the Jacobson Family
Deanie Lowe
Mark McGovern
Frederic Potvin
Generous Donors $500-999
Frederic Potvin and Brent Kelleher
Barbara and Jim Caldwell
Chris M Kampmeier (hey pop!)
Nice Donors (up to $499)
Andres Acosta
Brittani Acuff
Ashley Ahr
Sarah Allen
Pamela Aniello (Creative Zing?)
Anonymous
Linda Appleton
Jane Audrey-Neuhauser
Debbie Baker
Michelle Bamberg
Gail Bartell
Lisa Bates
Britney Beard
Cynthia Beckert
Heather Bedette
Cheryl Belfay
Joshua Bell
Chris Bentley
Jane Berg
Isabel Bernal
Fred Berning
J Scott Berry
Melissa Bibliowicz
Tiffany Bishop
Barbara Blake
Jean Blauvelt
Daniel Blumberg
Carole Bourne
Jack Bradshaw
Steve Brannon
Judith Britt
Ashley Brown
Jeffery Brown
Marian Jean Butler
Stephen Cagnina
Anna Campbell
James Carey
Summer Carlson
Khristy Chamberlain
David Chimento
Camryn Chiriboga
Raymond Christianna
Risa Cohen
Emmy Collins (M.E. Collins)
Wendy Connor
Joseph Coombs
Melissa Cooper
Tyler Counts
Dan and Beth Cox
Conner Criswell
Keith Davenport
Cesar De La Rosa
Rosendo De Jesus Ortiz
Lindsey Demetree
Jose Diaz Roman
David Dodgen
John Dorris
Melaney Douglass
Debbie Drobney
Lela Duncan
Michael Duncan
Chris Dunphy
Wendy Dye
Jim East
Cindy Elavsky
Larry Elavsky
Emily Elwood
Anita Endsley
Rebecca Ernest
Adrianna Erickson
Ida Eskamani
Evan Fagin
Debbie Fahmie
Sarah Farnsworth
Rebecca Fisher
Michelle Flores
Jim Flynt
Megan Fogt
Anthony Franklin
Gregory Franklin
Brandy Fransen
Genesis Freytes
Brooke Friedman
Eva Gaber
Ben Gaetanos
Melanie Galiardo
Brian Garrett
Regena Garrepy
Channah Gencarelli
Jane Geng
Kristie Geng
Deva Gibson
Charity Gill
Nicole Ginebra
Paige Gober
Chanel Gomaa
Asli Goncer
Helen Gonzalez
Cynthia Gosiewski
Anne Grady
Leigh Green
Amy Hadley
Dara Haggerty
Robert Hall
Norris Hamm
Scott Hardy
Jacquelyn Harmeling
Jolie Hart
Catherine Hayes
Sarah and John Henderson
Sarah Henson
Elizabeth Herren
Brian S Hess
Rayne Heydorn
Holly Hodges
Desda Hughes
Matthew Hughes
Danielle Irigoyen
Mik Jacobs
Patrick James
Faith Janicki
Karen Jennemann
Neydi Jimenez
Rebecca Johnston
Gabrielle Juliet
Chris Kampmeier
Kim Kelley
Ellen Kidwell
Maxwell Klauber
Marot Knight
Natalie Koeller
Mike and Jennifer Kovacs
Natalie Krivokuca
Lynn Logalbo
Maria Laughlin
Jacob Lawhon
Ashlyn Lawhon
Jacqueline LeDoux
Cheryl Lee
John Lehtmaa
Margaret Lezcano
Matthew Lincoln-Bugg
Wyatt Lindsey
Michelle Link
Karen Loftus
Juston Lore
Vicky Lorenzana
Rob and Kate Lott
Patricia Loubier
Cathy Lundber
David Maddock
Johnnie Maier
Jody Mask
Jenny Mara
Shaquille Marcano
Alyssa Marinello
Melyssa Marshall
Cynthia Martin
Miranda Martin
Lyle Matz
Anthony Mazza
Cynthia McConkey
Molly McCormick
Kathryn Mcculley
Lauren McFadden
Deborah Meitin
Alex Mendez
Doriana Mercado
Anthony Meola
Ron and Kristine Miles
Edmarie Montes
Daniela Monzon Villegas
Kevin Moss
Ciera Muhammad
Giovanni Murro
Cole Nesmith
Cristian Nieves
Charles O'brien
Britney Odum
Nancy Graham Ogne
Carey Oliphant
John Palmer
Kristin Paradero
Mayme Paul
Darian Payne
John Pelkey
Edwin Perez
Adonis Perez-Escobar
Cheryl Perlmutter
Christine Persaud
T Robert Pigott
Christina Pilkington
Lizz Pittsley
Patrick Plucinsky
Marian Price
Shelby Price
Sarah Purser
Necole Pynn
John Rawlins
Kay Rawlins
Joann Read
Amy Reheard
Adam Reilly
Rebecca Reitzel
Craig Resendes
Jemmarie Ring
Valerie Rizer
Kayla Rooplal
Erika Roque
Cristel Rosas-Anderson
Janice Rous
Donald Rupe
Cristina Russell
Joseph Saunders
Sonya Savage
Marlene Schaus
Dawn Schutz
Jacqueline Schwartz
James Shea
Terri Shea-Klauber
Candice Shields
Stephanie Shook
Ron Shulman
Scott Silson
Devin Simpson
Joel Sink
Christine Skorupski
Gretchen Smith
Dennis Sobeck
Olivia Solomon
Parisa Soltani
Donna Spinelli
Landon St. Gordon
Wendy Starkand
Janice Stieber-Rous
Alexander Stone
Avianna Tato
Kaileigh Anne Tayek
Brad Taylor-White
Madison and Jake Teixeira
Cece Teneal
Mark Thomason
Christian Toral
Wilfredo Torres
Jason True and Michelle Procopio
Zach and Kelly Van Dyke
Shanden Vance
Elijah Vazquez
Michael Visnich
Donna Vreeland
Lilly Vreeland
Patricia Waldo
Christopher Walls
Keith Walls
Brianna Walker
Maddie Walker
Clare Walters
Russell Warner
Kathleen Wessel
Jason Whitehead
Jennifer Whitman
Tara Whitman
Kyle Wilkinson
Emily Williams
Marcus Williams
Bickley Wilson
Bobby Wojciechowski
Greg Wood
Spencer Wrolson
Suzy Xiu
Kyle Sieg Yazbec
Serena Yeager
Janette Zilioli
Elaina Zwiener