Andrew Kramer (He/His/Him) is a playwright, director, and new play dramaturg originally from Cleveland, OH. He is the Literary Director of American Lives Theatre in Indianapolis, where he directed last season's production of "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" by Will Arbery and this season's "A Case for The Existence of God" by Samuel D. Hunter. He is a graduate of Ball State University’s Department of Theatre & Dance and a proud alumni of the Emerging Writer’s Group at The Public Theatre. His work has been seen in Cleveland, Indianapolis, Chicago, Brooklyn, Kansas City, Lincoln, Louisville, Nashville, Houston, Williamsburg VA, New York City, Sacramento, Washington D.C, Cairns Australia and Bucharest Romania.

Nick Bazo (Director) is a Cuban-American director, professor, and teaching artist, originally from South Florida. He wears many hats at the Ren including coordinating Fringe at the Ren and our queertastic after parties at The Afters, Château, 54 and Vbar. Recently at the Ren he directed Milk and Office Holiday Party and coordinated The Late Night XXmas Extravaganza Party. Other recent directing credits include Metamorphoses (Rollins College), Make Way for Ducklings (Orlando Family Theatre), and On Your Feet! (Garden Theatre). He is also apprenticeship coordinator and producer for the William Daniel Mills Theatre Company

Cherry Gonzalez (Stage Manager) is ecstatic to be backstage at the Ren once again! You may recognize Cherry as a performer around Orlando, most recently in VBar, ‘24 and 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)

Joey Coombs (Scenic Charge) has been the scenic charge at the Ren since the spring of '22, but started in the fall of '21 after a year in the Theatre Design & Tech program at the University of Central Florida. During his time at the Ren he has made all the neon signs seen in various productions and events, designed and constructed photo ops for both Ren pop-up events and the weekly drag show, Off The Record (OTR), designed and programmed lights for OTR and other Ren drag shows, designed sets, and painted the mural on the side of the Ren's building. Credits include: scenic design for the Church (Nosferatu '22); Conservatory (Nos '23); Meatlocker, Prison, and Red Room (Nos'24); Quickies; BOOTS (upcoming); and lighting design for OTR: Club brat, OT-R U the One?, and Renburn. ig: @poetic_toast

Stephen Jones (Sound Design)  is excited to return to the Ren after a couple of years away! Stephen is originally from Arkansas, where he was a company member at the former Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre for four seasons after graduating from NYU with a degree in film production. After moving to Orlando, he served as the resident sound designer at the Ren for its inaugural year. Stephen most recently worked at Orlando Family Stage as the Production Technology Manager. 

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.