Meet the cast!

Daniel Kermidas Ring

Ren McCormack

  • Daniel is a New York born Broadway performer who relocated to Orlando seven years ago. He is the Executive Director of Firebird Theatrical in Orlando, FL, and has had the pleasure to assist, train and co-choreograph alongside Broadway legends like Larry Fuller, Arthur Lawrence, Charles Strouse, Joe DiPietro, Josh Bergasse and David Marquez. 1st National Tours: West Side Story (Arab, Baby John), Memphis The Musical (Ensemble), We Will Rock You (Ensemble). Regional Theatre: Newsies (Jack, Race), The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), A Chorus Line (Larry), Carousel (Carnival Boy), Mamma Mia! and more. Daniel was also seen on So You Think You Can Dance Season 9 as one of the top 18 male dancers. A huge thank you to his husband for his love and support in this crazy thing we call theatre. Always and forever. More. IG: @TheKermidasTouch

Marisha Ruth

Ariel Moore

  • A performer from the age of two, Marisha has a degree in Musical Theatre and Dance and has entertained crowds all the way from New York to Sydney, Australia! Most notably, she has performed Off-Broadway in “Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical” and as a returning tap dancer in Busch Garden Williamsburg’s “Celtic Fyre,” voted USA Today’s Best Theme Park Entertainment for nine consecutive years. Marisha is thrilled to be making her central Florida debut, and when she’s not residing in Florida, she’s touring the world in THISISPOPBABY’s hit show, “WAKE.” 

Zachary Holmer

Willard Hewitt

  • After a seven-year hiatus, Zachary is thrilled to return to the stage and make his Garden Theatre on Plant debut in Footloose! A graduate of Florida Southern College, he holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and is excited to continue pursuing his love of performing. When he’s not onstage, you can find Zachary with his nose in a book or helping someone plan their next adventure. He sends all his love to his family and friends for their endless support—most importantly, to Brian and Draco, who have cheered him on every step of the way.

Braden Duke

Chuck Cranston

  • Braden is elated to make his musical debut in Florida. In the 5 years since performing in his last musical, Braden has completed three international tours with BYU’s International Folk Dance Ensemble. After representing American culture abroad, Braden is excited to celebrate American culture at home through Footloose. Braden is especially grateful to his wife Jade for her support and for being his best dance partner. Previous roles include Buttons in Newsies and Tommy Djilas in The Music Man. 

Aria Jensen

Rusty

  • This is Aria’s debut out of college and in the Florida Theatre community, and she could not be more thrilled to be here! Aria is a recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, where she earned her degree in Theatre Performance. During her time at UNI, she had the joy of playing Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Ms. Fleming in Heathers, and Claire in Ordinary Days. Aria’s love for Footloose began long before she ever dreamed of performing it. Growing up, she would watch the film with her dad and dream of dancing. She and her dad would dance together in the living room to the opening scene, creating memories she will always cherish. Aria strives to make her dad proud with every step she takes and always leaves a seat open for her guardian angel. Aria would like to thank her incredible creative team for giving her this opportunity and for welcoming her into the Florida theatre community. Most of all, she thanks her mom for always believing in her—even in the moments when she struggled to believe in herself. She is endlessly grateful for the love and support that has brought her here.

Isabella Rapoza

Urleen

  • Isabella is stoked to be joining TheatreWorks Florida for Footloose. Born in Brazil, Isabella has trained with several studios across the globe in voice, acting, and dance. Most recently she played the role of Princess in Twisted at the Pugh Theater. All love and gratitude to her instructors, friends, and family who have supported her along this journey. Special thanks to the entire company for trusting her with this opportunity and putting this show together. They’re the real heroes!  

Cate Gonzalez

Wendy Jo

  • Cate received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Florida Atlantic University. Recent credits include Freaky Friday, Firebringer, Spring Awakening, and Xanadu at FAU. She thanks her friends and family for their unconditional love and support! categonzalez.com 

Jacob Steele

Lyle

  • Jacob is thrilled to return to the Garden Theatre on Plant after being away for over five years! He is a freshman at UCF studying marketing with a minor in music. For the past eleven years, Jacob has been performing throughout the Orlando area in a variety of production and got the opportunity to do a National Tour in December 2024. Recently, Jacob has been seen in the Prom (Theatre at St. Luke’s), Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. (Winter Park Playhouse Elementary School Tour), and Grease (Icehouse Theatre). Jacob extends a warm thank you to everyone at TheatreWorks and DNA for making this possible, and his mentors for their continued support.

Alex Saviano

Travis

  • Alex is excited to be making his TheatreWorks Florida debut with Footloose! Alex received his BA Theatre degree from Millikin University, where he also earned an international award in radio broadcasting for his specialty program Big Blue Broadway. Favorite performance credits of his include John Hinckley (Assassins), Leaf Coneybear (25th Annual/Spelling Bee), Beethoven (Dog Sees God), and George (The Drowsy Chaperone). All thanks in the world to his friends and family who support him and his passion for musical theatre. Now let's dance!

S. Maurice Mikell JR.

Bickle

  • S. Maurice is thrilled to make his professional debut with TheatreWorks Florida, and his first appearance in the Orlando area, having grown up in a small town of his own in Polk County. This is his second professional production, and, proudly, his first time leading a show. Tampa audiences may know him recently as Seaweed (Hairspray), Aaron (Prince of Egypt), Benny Southstreet (Guys and Dolls), and in featured dance roles in Evil Dead: The Musical and Rent. He's a competitive swing dancer with no other formal training. Endless thanks to his hometown friends for the couch on the nights the drive home feels too long.

Kadance Jablon

Garvin

  • Kandance is a born-and-raised Winter Garden native and is thrilled to be part of the return of Garden Theatre on Plant! She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of West Florida, where she performed as Truvy Jones (Steel Magnolias), Missy Miller (The Marvelous Wonderettes), and Sally Brown (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown). She made her professional debut as a featured dancer in Pagliacci and Oklahoma! with Pensacola Opera. She is incredibly grateful to her family and community for fostering her love of the arts and inspiring her journey as a performer.

Stephanie Towle

Sandy

  • Stephanie was born and raised right here in Orlando, Florida! Her love of dance began at the Orlando Ballet School, where she trained in a variety of dance styles. She continued her training at Marshall Ellis Dance School before attending Oklahoma City University, where she competed and is a national champion on the school’s competitive dance team. Stephanie is thrilled to continue performing locally in Orlando and is grateful for every opportunity to share her passion for the stage. Her previous performance credits include A Chorus Line with Baayork Lee and Chicago with the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and a swing for It’s a Ship Show! with Virgin Voyages. She is beyond excited to make her Garden Theatre on Plant debut in Footloose and can’t wait to bring this high-energy show to life. Stephanie is ready to shake things up and hopes you’ll come kick off your dancing shoes with her!

Sarah Gorfinkel

Georgia

  • Sarah is ready to cut loose! After training in all forms of dance in grade school and line dancing as an adult, she chose a career in Engineering. If you’ve been to Epic Universe, you probably rode the three rides she worked on in the Isle of Berk! She is so grateful for all of her family and friends, and will always smile extra big for them. 

Mark Gray Miller

Rev. Shaw Moore

  • Mark is making his debut at Garden Theater on Plant. Mark performed the role of Herr Shultz in "Cabaret" at Orlando Shakespeare and Theater Del Sol in The Villages. He played the Judge in "To Kill A Mockingbird" and Da in "Once", at Theater West End, and was Captain Vale in the original cast of "Star Shanties" which won Best Musical at the Orlando Fringe Fest in 2023. He worked for Walt Disney World for over 35 years and was last seen on Main Street USA as Fire Chief Smokey Miller. He plays Concertina and sings with his Pirate  Band "Rusty Cutlass", wwwRustyCutlass.com and Rusty Cutlass Band on FB. He also worked for Princess Cruise Lines during the Christmas season as the Jolly Red Fellow, as well as at the Helios Hotel at Universal's Epic, and Lake Nona. He was in the Grand Openings of both Disney's Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios.

Jennifer Roman Hutchinson

Vi Moore

  • Jennifer loves pulling double duty as TheatreWorks Florida’s Production Manager and performer. A graduate of Elon University, Jenn’s career spans regional stages, cruise ships, and theme parks. Her TheatreWorks credits include Legally Blonde (Central Florida debut), Nunsense, Nunsense 2, and Little Shop of Horrors. Favorite past roles include Camila (In the Heights), Lady Macbeth (Macbeth), Aldonza (Man of La Mancha), Anita (West Side Story), Rosie (Bye, Bye Birdie), Muriel (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), and Mama Morton (Chicago). Jenn would like to thank her husband and family for their love and support. To the cast - Let’s Dance!!

Christy Wurzbach Williamson

Ethel McCormack

  • Christy has been part of the Central Florida entertainment scene for decades.  She's performed at all three major Orlando theme parks (and even a few in California!), making audiences laugh from coast to coast.  After stepping away from the spotlight to become a full-time "pancreas" and homeschool mom to her rockstar Type 1 diabetic son, Christy is thrilled to be back onstage.  She's incredibly grateful to her family for their love and unwavering support.  She'd especially like to thank Scott, her very first dance partner, for leading her from his magical chair so they could dance together once more.

Michelle Bauer

LuLu Warnicker

  • Michelle started working with Scott Cook 30 years ago in the production of "Company" and has been working with him ever since. "The Great American Trailer Park Musical" as Jeannie and "Legally Blonde" as Pauline top her list as some favorite productions with Theater Works Florida! She has also worked at Disney in "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" as Esmeralda and numerous other roles as well. She has spent the last decade living in Colorado and running her own theater company.  Returning to Winter Garden to be near her granddaughter!

Beki Herrbach

Betty Blast/Cowgirl Dakota

  • Beki is thrilled to be back on the Garden Theatre stage after previously appearing as Janis Curtis in TheatreWorks Florida's production of Hands on a Hardbody. Other favorite credits include Sarah in Company, Bitsy Mae in Sordid Lives, and Nance O'Neil in Lizzie Borden, The Musical. When she isn't performing, Beki owns and operates Hidden Palms Ranch, a horseback trail riding business in Central Florida. She is grateful to share the stage with this talented cast and help bring Footloose to life.

Gregory Williams

Coach Dunbar

  • Gregory has worked on several stages in Orlando, Chicago and New York. Greg is especially thrilled to originate the role of Quintus Arrius in the World Premiere of Ben-Hur -THE MUSICAL, a multi-million-dollar pre-Broadway production that was originally staged in Orlando Florida. He is a 4-time Chicago marathon runner.

Adrian Wright-Ahren

Wes Warnicker

  • Adrian is a theatre teacher at Montverde Academy. He has worked in entertainment at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, The Children’s Theatre Company, The American Shakespeare Center, and Opera Orlando.  Adrian has toured both nationally and internationally with Disney, Universal, Up With People, Prairie Fire Theatre, MCT, and Blue Lake Repertory Theatre. 

Holland Hayes

Principal Harry Clark/Cop

  • After a decade of performing at Universal Studios, Holland performed for over two decades in Disney Parks and Resorts. Along the way, there’s hardly an Orlando venue where Holland hasn’t appeared in his 35+ years as a professional actor. Local legit highlights include Jigger in the Orlando Philharmonic’s Carousel and an ensemble player in Ragtime at the Dr. Philips Center. Holland is grateful to be represented by 22Talent, and you can find his film and television credits on IMDB. You can share in his passion for Disney Pins at ScoopsPins on Facebook and Insta. Love and thanks to wife Katharine and daughter Natalie!

Joelle Hall

Eleanor

  • Joelle recently celebrated her 30th anniversary working for the Walt Disney Company. Her involvement with community theater spans most of her life.  Some of her favorite roles have been Luisa in Nine, Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Inga in Young Frankenstein, the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, and directing First Date. She sends a huge "thank you” to her husband, Eric, and son, Bryce, for all their love and support.

Thank you to PB&J Studios for an amazing headshot session for our Footloose cast!