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A Note from Jarrett Poore, President of the Orlando Artist Guild:

Hello, and welcome to the show! I am so glad that you have chosen to support local artists and original works here at the Orlando International Fringe Festival, especially us here at The Orlando Artist Guild in our mission to create brave and inclusive spaces.

Everfolk has been a labor of love for everyone involved and has become so much more personal than we could ever imagine. It is impossible to divorce the talents of the creative team, cast, and crew from their own work that they have put into various theme park offerings here in Central Florida. While theme park entertainment is often painted as frivolous, shallow, or incapable of holding attention spans, our community would be remiss to not acknowledge the years of theatrical training, creative flexibility, and world class guest service that goes into entertaining folks from around the world.

Sometimes, we take for granted the amount of skill and preparation that goes into the world crafting of theme park entertainment. Maintaining verisimilitude is not always easy when you have to theme how to tell someone where the restroom is, and yet there are so many artists in Orlando that do just that every day, ensuring that they create memories for guests that will last a lifetime. Guests will often never know the nuance that goes on behind the scenes, all of the laughter, all of the heartbreak, and the fight that entertainment professionals face daily.

Whether it is justifying our worth to a corporation to keep our jobs, justifying to show directors that we do not only live inside one box, or justifying the validity and worth of this work to our peers, theme park entertainment can at times be a thankless job. Our work comes with no program, no flowers, and often no curtain call with applause, and yet the footprint of our audience is larger than most creatives in the world will ever come to experience. This cast, creative team, and crew are all a manifestation of that fight, that hope that there are folks out there who see worth in all of this and those that hadn't considered it up until now may treat our work with a little more reverence for the specialized skillset that it is. And maybe, just maybe, we can all treat one another with a little more respect. It is free, after all. How many times can you say that in Orlando?

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Meet the Company

Beth Ann Stripling

Music Director/The Damsel

Beth Ann is originally from Knoxville, TN and has spent the majority of her life traveling and telling stories. She received her masters degree from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where she played Jolene in a production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Some past credits include Mrs. Rose/Ensemble in Hello, Dolly!, Adele in Adele Horror Story, Laura in Significant Other, Nadia in Bare, and Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables. A million thanks to her family and wonderful support system down here in Orlando. This wouldn’t be possible without their kindness and love

James Blaisdell

The Advisor

James is very excited to join Orlando Artists Guild for this production. He was previously seen in their FestN4 production of Complete Works of Stephen Sondheim Abridged. He wants to thank the Orlando Artists Guild for continuing to bring exciting and unique opportunities to the Orlando theatre scene, as well as Amanda for her support.

Katherine Lozon

The Vlogger

It only took 12 years living in Orlando to finally join a Fringe show! And Everfolk was well worth the wait! Katherine a Hoosier by birth, has loved becoming a part of the inclusive fabric that is the Orlando entertainment community! She has played roles such as Sherrie in "Rock of Ages," Millie in “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and Heather McNamara in "Heathers,” and currently works as an Actor at both Walt Disney World, and Universal Studios, and as an Install Director for Virgin Voyages. Katherine sends infinite love to her amazing husband Cory, and special thanks to her mother Sheila for never missing a performance in 36 years!

Kristian Alejandro Rodriguez

The Goblin

Welcome to Everfolk!! This is Kristian’s debut here at the Orlando Fringe and he is more than happy to be able to share such an exciting story such as this one!! His past credits include: The Stalker (The Bodyguard at The Henegar Center), Angel US / Man 1 (Rent), Ensemble (Sweeney Todd at the Henegar Center) and La Hire and the Archangel Saint Michael (The Lark at Eastern Florida State College). He would like to thank the artists behind this production that made it all possible and everyone that has supported him thus far.

Melissa Berardelli

Fairies/ Standby for The Vlogger

Melissa is totally jazzed to be making their Orlando Fringe Festival debut with the Orlando Artist Guild and the Everfolk! They made quite the long and lofty journey from small town Pennsylvania to Orlando, you guessed it, to work at the theme parks! You may have seen her beep bopping around Universal, and when she’s not enchanting you ~mind, body, and soul~ with her performance, she’s a delightful florist fairy throughout Orlando. Selected credits: The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Cassie in A Chorus Line, and Penny Pingleton in Hairspray. @mel_bea

Elisabeth Christie

The Captain

ELISABETH CHRISTIE (she/her) is an Orlando based performer and creative. She’s so excited to be back at Orlando Fringe! She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and Dance Minor from University of Central Florida. Her performance credits include: Junie B…BOO (Grace), Dreamworks Imagination Celebration (Amara), Grinchmas (Martha May), Evita (Ensemble), Flashdance (Gloria), The Wild Party (Delores), Bye, Bye, Birdie (Rose Alvarez), Beauty & The Beast (Silly Girl), Singin In The Rain (Ensemble), I Love A Piano (Singer), Saturday Night Fever (Ensemble), Hairspray (Cindy Watkins).

Caleb Jingo

Fairies/ Puppeteer

Caleb won “Best Actor in a Leading Role” at the inaugural CAPA Marquee Awards for his portrayal of Carl Hanratty in Catch Me If You Can. He proceeded to make his one-night Broadway debut as a nominee of the 2019 Jimmy Awards. Caleb earned his BFA in Musical Theatre on an Honors track at Ohio Northern University, with minors in Dance and Communication Studies. His credits there included Julius Caesar (Brutus), Anne of Green Gables (Gilbert Blythe), Beauty and the Beast (LeFou), and Spring Awakening (Otto/Male Swing). Caleb currently performs in a variety of shows and parades at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Orlando Fringe debut!

Evan Leigh Rumler

Straight

Evan is honored to be back for a second year of Orlando Fringe! Evan graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a BFA in Music Theatre (same as Cathy, our Spirit. IWU represent!) In Orlando, you may see Evan performing at a certain cosmic theme park when he's not putting his time toward other productions like Becoming Santa at last year's festival as well as Julie Bunny Must Die! at the Winter Park Playhouse. A few of Evan's favorite roles are Princeton in Avenue Q, Clyde in Bonnie & Clyde, and Anthony in Sweeney Todd. Evan sends love to his fiancé Morgan, to his family and friends, and to his fish, Mary, Kate, and Ashley.

Kyle Masteller

Ken

This is Kyle’s 6th Orlando Fringe under the direction of the incomparable Bryan Jager! He has appeared as Screwup Andrew in “The Spielers,” Mark in “Oh Hi Johnny,” Phil in “Mean Gays,” The Edge in “The Spider Queen,” and Mattox in “Scream Gays.” Film/TV roles include Lenhart on “The Oath,” Ron Moore in “Coach of the Year,” and ShortSTOP “The STOP Boys Pilot.” He has appeared off Broadway as Graham in “Anchors.” Thanks to Bryan and Jarrett for another go round, and thanks to Lindsi for all the love and support!

Cathy Colburn

The Spirit

"Now," Orlando Fringe, "I’m runnin’ back home to you," and "it’s been a long time comin’. All I feel in my stomach is butterflies, the beautiful kind." As someone who’s spent the better part of a decade in theme park entertainment, this show "has handprints on my soul." I’ve watched venues I’ve called home open and close, I’ve been through company-wide layoffs, I’ve broken bones and "poured my heart into strangers." "And I saw something they can’t take away." To those of you who have walked in the same shoe shells, I hope you see yourselves in this rag-tag cast. "The story isn’t ours anymore." It’s yours. "Long live the magic we made. And darling, it was good." "Here’s a toast to my real friends:" To my little Hexed coven, my mentor Ken, and mom and dad, "I see your face in every crowd. I had the best days with you." Thank you. “Are you ready for it?”

Hillary Kelly

Swing

Hilary Kelly (Swing) is thrilled to be working with Orlando Artist Guild. She was most recently seen in Sordid Lives and Calendar Girls with Theater West End and performs as [redacted] at [local theme park]. She’s returning to Orlando Fringe after appearing in How The Grinch Killed Christmas last summer. www.hilary-kelly.com

Dom Garatino

Swing

Dominick Garatino (Swing) is excited to make his debut with Orlando Artist Guild and his first Fringe! Dom earned his BA in Musical Theatre from Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ. He was recently seen as Charlie Brown in the 2024 National Tour of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage’ (Gershwin Entertainment). Favorite credits include Into the Woods (Baker), Spring Awakening (Hanschen), and West Side Story (A-Rab). Dom would like to thank the cast and team for being so welcoming, and especially Bryan for this incredible opportunity to share this story and make the whole place *SHIMMER*!

Bryan Jager

Producer/Writer/Director

Bryan Jager (He/They) is so tired. So so tired. If you see them around Orlando and they’re asleep, please… please let them. Unless they’re about to be run over. Then save them. Hopefully without waking them up. They’re probably between shifts or need to still craft a paper mache horse for some reason not even they really know, and could use that little bit more sleep. If they do wake up, just act like a figment of his imagination and he’ll probably just go back to sleep. Probably. Hopefully. May the good lord have mercy on your soul if he’s awake.

Jarrett Poore

Executive Producer/President of the Orlando Artist Guild

Jarrett (they/them) holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and an M.A. in Theatre from UCF. They have worked professionally as an actor, director, and teaching artist at local and national levels with companies such as the Orlando Family Stage (formerly the Orlando Repertory Theatre), the Orlando Shakes, and the Chicago Underscore Theatre as well as making magic at Universal Studios and Walt Disney World! Favorite credits: Toad in A Year with Frog and Toad (Orlando Family Stage); The Baker in Into the Woods (ME Theatre); Snug in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Orlando Shakes); Sid in SCREAM GAYS (Orlando Fringe); The Producer in The Spider Queen (Orlando Fringe; New York Theatre Festival); The Stage Manager in Oh Hi, Johnny! (Chicago Underscore Theatre). Commercials and Television: Stranger Things (Netflix), Sleeper App, Universal Orlando Resort. They are the current president of The Orlando Artist Guild. Love to Mommie Dearest, Bryan, and of course, Noni. IG: @jarrettpoore Web: jarrettpoore.com

Jules Phillips

Stage Manager

Jules Phillips is an accomplished stage manager and theatre artist with over seven years of professional experience both onstage and behind the scenes. They have served as Assistant Stage Manager for Grinchmas at Universal Studios, Makeup Designer for La Bohème at the Dr. Phillips Center, and credited on many other productions. Jules is proud to helm this production as Production Stage Manager and to collaborate with such an exceptional creative team to bring the show to life.

MJ White Quarles

Assistant Stage Manager

Marissa Jay “MJ” White-Quarles, originally from Johnson City, Tennessee has been performing and managing throughout Central Florida for almost ten years. MJ has toured nationally as an emcee, published children’s literature, and has started a matcha company. Not only has MJ performed as a dancer and actor but she also has experience in hospitality and in sports.

Rhe'a Hughes

Choreographer

Rhéa, 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, Virgin Voyages, and is currently 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 working with this incredible cast!!

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