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Written/ Produced/Created by
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Lighting Design by Rowyn Sam
Scenic Design by Eric Cantrell
Choreographer Assistance by Katie Masterson
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Raven Adrianse Nataniel Alvira-Diaz |
Andrew Rodriguez Megan Witte |
Kay Zumsteg |
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Rylie McDonald Matthew Brodbeck Makenna Slatten Dustin Wethington |
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Featured Vocalists
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PhoeNyx Shea Rafferty |
Sylas Costa Jr Kayla Fischl |
Emma Licata Jasha Vaughn |
Featured Voice Actors
AJ Danna - Bryan Cantrell - Sylas Costa Jr. - Andrew Frye
Featured Musicians
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James Woods |
Nate Davis |
The Curse of Skeleton Sam
In the hush of the dusk when the shadows grow long,
And the wind hums low like a funeral song,
There’s a stir in the graveyard, a rustle, a slam—
It’s the rattling rise of Skeleton Sam.
Each Halloween night, like clockwork and dread,
He crawls from the earth with a grin on his head.
Bones creak and clatter, eyes glow with flame,
He’s back from the black—let the dead stake their claim.
With top hat askew and a cane made of bone,
He twirls through the fog with a ghoulish tone.
A tap of his foot and the tombs all respond,
As spirits and fiends drift out from beyond.
They dance on their graves, they waltz with despair,
Their laughter a chill in the crisp midnight air.
But soon comes the moment—the real reason Sam
Awakens to lead this infernal jam.
He spins, and he shouts, and the moon turns to red,
As each friend relives how they ended up dead.
The gallows appear, and the fire takes form,
A noose, a scream, a thunderstorm.
But Sam doesn’t mourn—no tears in his sockets—
He laughs as he jingles the chains in his pockets.
“Tonight,” he exclaims, “we dance through the pain!
Tomorrow we sleep in the cold dirt again.”
And so with a bow, and a spine-snapping spin,
He fades with his friends to the silence within.
Till next year’s night, when the nightmares rehearse—
Skeleton Sam and his Halloween curse.
1. Haunted
2. Bring Me To Life
3. Skeleton Sam
4. Welcome To My Nightmare
5. Halloween*
6. Smooth Criminal
7. Paralyzer
8. Disease
9. Disturbia
10. Ballroom Blitz
11. Tick Tick Boom
12. Calling All The Monsters
13. Abracadabra
*Choreographed by Samuel Spare
Teddy is back back back again! This is his 11th year performing at the Fringe Festival, but first time in a production like this! He's transforming from a rainbow unicorn into a skeleton and can't wait to unleash his Dark Side! He is so excited to be working alongside Director/ Creator Sam Spare again, having met two years ago in a Fringe Production. You can also catch Teddy being a little more scandalous with Corsets & Cuties in "Fin." He wants to thank you for supporting local arts and our community. A smile can go a long way - so make the choice to be kind today!
Katarina DeCicco is a 23 year old dancer who began her dance journey at the very young age of 4. Training in ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, musical theater, flamenco, and tap at Academy of Arts in South Florida. Her passion for dance led her to Central Florida where she attended Valencia College’s Dance Performance program, focusing on ballet and Graham technique. After two years of intensive study, she earned her A.A.degree in Dance Performance. Over the years, Katarina has showcased her talents as a performer at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and is currently part of Walt Disney World’s Entertainment where she has had the opportunity to participate in seasonal offerings such as the Mickey's Merry Christmas and Easter parades. She has also collaborated with various production companies allowing her to travel and expand her performance experience. In addition to her dance career, Katarina is set to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in May 2025. She is thrilled to bring her unique style and passion to the stage!
Andrew Rodriguez is a performer and is skilled in dancing. He has been dancing for 14 years and grew up doing competitive dance. He went to high school in Phelan, CA and has done theatre. He has performed in such shows as "Shrek: the musical" (Ensemble), "Once on this Island" (Featured Dancer), and "Addams Family" (Featured Dancer). Andrew is a former Walt Disney World cast member amongst the entertainment department in such venues as Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration and the Festival of Fantasy Parade.
Raven Adrianse is a dynamic and versatile dancer specializing in jazz, hip hop, and tap with a passion for commercial dance. A recent graduate of East Carolina University with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, she has performed in various collegiate productions in many different styles and continues to grow her artistry through choreography and taking every opportunity she is given. She has since started her professional career as a Disney performer and is excited to see what this career path has in store for her. Raven is honored to bring her unique style and dedication to this spooky skeleton extravaganza!
Sylas Costa Jr (@sylascostajr) was born in Brazil in the year 2001. Started his training in the performing arts when he was 3, and moved to Boston in 2017. Studied there for 5 years before moving to Orlando in 2022. That’s when he started his career in the arts. Since then he’s toured with the biggest Brazilian Christian Children’s Theater group, won many dance competitions in different states, performs in a few dinner shows
, participated in multiple community theater productions… and now his resume also includes after life experience 💀
Kayley Zumsteg is thrilled to be making her Orlando Fringe debut with Sam’s Skeleton Soirée! Kayley can currently be seen at The Renaissance Theatre Company’s Boots as well as at Universal Studios in the productions of DreamWorks and Vamos! Past credits include Nosferatu and Chateau Renaissance at the Ren & Drive In and Dance, Macy’s Holiday Parade and Superstar at Universal. Before moving to Orlando, Kayley performed with The Beat Club Crew in NJ and the Clutch Collective in Philly. She also performed for Six Flags Great Adventure, Busch Gardens, and Cirque shows with Shade Productions. Special thanks to Sam Spare for this amazing opportunity!
Nataniel Alvira-Diaz, better known as just Nata, born and raised in Puerto Rico, began dancing and acting at the age of 7 on various performing arts and theater programs. He has danced and choreographed for local reggaeton singers like Dariel, and has danced with international singers like Andy Montañez and Don Omar. Orlando Credits include Universal Studios, Walt Disney World as various characters in parades and other entertainment offerings. It is his first time doing Orlando’s Fringe festival and he's extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity. Thanks to this amazing cast and their help in bringing this vision to life.
Megan Witte is a dancer and choreographer originally from Northern Minnesota. They grew up dancing competitively and training in various styles, as well as being involved in theatre and vocal training. Megan received their BA with honors in dance and a minor in theatre from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2020. In 2022, Megan moved to Orlando to continue pursuing new goals. Some notable performances include the 2017 All American Halftime Show, ACDA 2020 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, West Side Story at Celebration Theatre Company, the World Wide Dance Challenge, Orlando Fringe Festival 2023, and Universal’s Holiday Parade. Halloween is their favorite time of year and they are proud to join the talented cast of this spine rattling production! You can follow their shenanigans on Instagram @strange.dancer.mw
He is very excited to be apart of this fantastic show! He's been dancing for about twenty years. He's a performer for both Disney and Universal with a nice variety of shows and parades. He's ready to get down where the ghouls creep and get into Sam’s Skeleton Soirée!
Rylie McDonald is an Orlando based performer originally from Louisville, KY. She was introduced to dance at a very young age and throughout her life has danced competitively, performed in many musical theatre productions, and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Western Kentucky University. She is a former Walt Disney World Entertainment Cast Member who has performed in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade as well as ABC’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. She is also a member of the Aether Motus Dance Company.
Dustin Wethington started his dreams of performing as a Team Member at the Nickelodeon Holiday Inn-Orlando. He then had the opportunity to puppeteer, dance and stilt walk in the off broadway musical “Katonga!” at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Later, Dustin was able to further his career by touring internationally for Royal Caribbean production as a dancer, tumbler and aerial silks performer. After living the dream cruising wonderful lands of Alaska, Hawaii and the Caribbean Islands, he decided to explore his passion for teaching. Dustin later became a well known local choreographer after winning regional and national titles and championships. Dustin is currently a Cast Member at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL entertaining guests in the Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom.
Makenna Slatten is a Texas native. Her dance journey began at the age of nine training with Pure Movement Dance Company in Allen, TX. Styles include ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, jazz funk, heels, ballroom, and acro. Graduating high school marked the beginning of Makenna’s professional dance career where she swiftly made her mark on the stage. From performing on the field with the Frisco Fighter Bombshells, to the nightly show “Illumination Sensation” at The State Fair of Texas, and spreading holiday cheer at Six Flags over Texas “Holiday in the Park!” Makenna's performances are nothing short of spectacular. Starting 2023, Makenna embarked on a new journey with the opportunity for backup dancing. She began with acclaimed artists like Lorena Leigh and “1999 Legacy of Prince” performing locally in the DFW metroplex. Now, Makenna performs for traveling shows with “Lover” a Taylor Swift Tribute, and “Toxic” a Britney Spears Tribute. As of April 2025, Makenna has made the big move to Orlando, FL to purse dance. With her infectious energy, and passion for the art form, Makenna is excited to continue to inspire, nurture and foster the dance/entertainment industry.
Bryan Cantrell is proud to be making his Orlando Fringe performance debut as the voice of Skeleton Sam. This is not Bryan’s first festival though. He is the Producing Artistic Director of Forced Perspective Entertainment that brought you last season’s How The Grinch Killed Christmas and the 2022 Orlando Fringe Festival’s top selling show Les MiserABBA. Bryan has
been performing for over 30 years in regional theater, cruise ships and theme parks. He can currently be seen as a puppeteer at Universal Orlando. Bryan would like to thank Spare Me The Details Productions for this opportunity.
From South Carolina to Orlando FL, Caleb has been performing professionally as a drummer/actor/singer for the last decade. Opening shows like “The Beat Builders” “Pandora Drum Circle” “The Bourne Stuntacular” and “The Untrainable Dragon” has been an absolute blessing and joy to be a part of. Caleb also performs around the nation beatboxing solo and with variety acts.
Katie Horvath is a versatile vocalist and multi-genre collaborator. Her musical journey has taken her across Europe, where she has toured in countries such as Spain, Austria, Germany, and France, sharing her passion for music with diverse audiences. This experience on international stages has shaped her artistry, allowing her to blend classical training with contemporary styles. Katie Horvath has made a mark in her community performing as a solo artist with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and CFCArts, and has performed at esteemed venues, including the Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, FL, demonstrating her commitment to artistic excellence. In addition to classical repertoire, Horvath has lent her voice in the recording studio across a broad range of genres, including R&B, pop, rock, and jazz. Katie Horvath not only shares her passion for music through performances but also dedicates herself to teaching, inspiring the next generation of singers.
PhoeNyx is an Orlando based professional musician, singer, dancer, and actress. She has been featured in varies short films and stage plays while working consistently as a dueling pianist throughout FL. She is currently working on getting her own music finished and released. Her goal is to be a successful actress and to go on tour for her music in between projects.
Shea is a rare Orlando born native who used to perform as Nakawa in Disney's "Festival of the Lion King" and as Dracula in Universal's "Graveyard Review." These days you will usually find Shea on a cruise ship somewhere around the world performing his solo shows as a Guest Entertainer.
Emma Licata is thrilled to be lending her vocals to Sam’s Skeleton Soiree. Recent credits include: Unseen Images: A Bad Romance (Stefani), Carousel (Julie Jordan), Teatro Martini (Jinx) & Pirates Dinner Adventure (Princess Anita). OCU BM MT ‘20. Emma would like to thank Sam and the creative team for having her along for the spooky ride and Andrew Frye of Frye Mixes for the wonderful time spent together bringing the vocals to life. Enjoy the ballroom blitz!
Kayla Fischl is grateful to be making her Spare Me The Details debut! Past Regional Credits: Lead Vocalist (Royal Caribbean Cruises/MSC Cruise Line), Jinx at “Pirates Dinner Adventure”, Dorothy Gibson at “Titanic Dinner Gala”, April (Company) at The Studio Theatre in The Villages, FFNM 2018/2022 Seasons at The Winter Park Playhouse. Past Fringe Credits: “Sweet Home Alabama: The Musical” (2025), “The Gay 90’s Musical”/“Miss Gultch Returns” (2022), “The Impossible Club” (2021). MFA Musical Theatre, The Boston Conservatory. BFA Musical Theatre, AMDA: College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts. Many thanks to Sam for this amazing opportunity, and the entire cast/crew for bringing this outstanding show to life. Break legs everyone! www.KaylaFischl.com Kayla_Fischl@aol.com
Jasha Vaughn was last seen at Fringe, alongside our incredible Producer Sam, as your favorite gay Grandma in How the Grinch Killed Christmas: A WHO-dunnit Parody (2024) & previously in the ensemble of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Patron’s Pick 2014). She is excited to be involved with Orlando Fringe a third time by lending her vocals to Sam’s spooky creation! She would like to give extra credit to her Music Producer hubby, Frye, who has worked countless hours recreating these radio hits from scratch, recording singers, & mixing/mastering it all to perfection!—I am so insanely proud of you babe! ILYAFT!
For the last two years he has been a performer in fringe (Bad Romance, Wrong Turn Final Girls Cabaret, How the Grinch Killed Christmas, and Covetous Sin) but this year is his first time producing a show that’s been in the makings for 14 years. Thrilled to have the opportunity to bring his love of dance to the Orlando Fringe. He has been choreographing and directing since high school and although mostly performs as a singer dancer (currently originating the role of Jean Paul in Universal Studios Japan in Kuromi Live) in various theme parks and regional theatres. This is his first time funding the project all on his own. He can’t wait for you to see the “nightmare” he has envisioned. Many thanks to this amazing creative team for without them this passion project would not be a reality.
With over 20 years of experience in the professional dance and entertainment industry, Rhema Joy has built a dynamic career performing with prestigious organizations such as Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, Disney Channel, and Marvel Productions. A versatile choreographer, Rhema has traveled across the country working with a range of theatrical productions and ballet companies, bringing her signature style to stages nationwide.
Now, for the first time, Rhema brings her creative vision to the Fringe Festival, where she is excited to choreograph a captivating new production. Passionate about creating movement that moves souls and touches hearts, Rhema’s choreography is designed to transport audiences, enchant their imaginations, and create inspiration. She is ready to see this hauntingly wonderful tale come to life!
Frye is a business owner (FryeMixes), producer, & musician with over a decade of experience. Some of his original music was last heard at Orlando Fringe in Brain Bros Productions: Uber Chronicles. He is thrilled to return to the festival & collaborate with Spare Me The Details Productions to bring his talents of recording, mixing & mastering to Sam’s Skeleton’s Soirée!
Rowyn Sam is honored to be the lighting designer for Sam’s Skeleton Soirée! He has a passion for technical theatre and is currently pursuing a B.A. in Theatre Arts at Rollins College. Some of his favorite credits include: Stage Managing “Queer Up!” at the Orlando Fringe, Assistant Stage Managing “Ophelia” with Phoenix Tears Productions, Assistant Stage Managing “The 39 Steps” with the Annie Russell Theatre, and Lighting Design for “The Last of Macbeth” and “Puffs!” with the Lake Howell Theatre Company. For more of his portfolio check out his website: https://rsam3779.wixsite.com/rowynsam.
Eric has been doing theatre professionally since 1999. In addition to working behind the scenes on cruise ships, theme parks, small local theatre shows around the country, and even an outdoor drama, he was on the opening lighting crew for Le Rêve at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas before moving to Florida in 2008 to work in the Themed Entertainment industry. Orlando Fringe credits include Les MiserABBA (Lighting Design) and How the Grinch Killed Christmas: a WHOdunnit Parody (Lighting and Scenic Design). He is happy to be working with Sam Spare on another fun project! Much love to his husband Bryan!
Katie Masterson is an Orlando based dancer, singer, and theme park performer thrilled to be returning to this years fringe festival! You can catch her swimming down Main Street USA or dancing at Teatro Martini every weekend!
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Tobie Davis Samantha Hudson Rapha Conrad Candace Garcia Kathryn Spare Erin Sibilsky
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Vic Cabe Amy Hadam Miles Schoedler Cheryl Spare Sarah Stokes Daniel Carter
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