5/20/2023 0 Comments Footlight theatre orlando![]() Chris Kampmeier (credits go here) is the co-founder of Renaissance Theatre Company as well as a computer and sound engineer. Jason has also performed with theatres around the country including Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, American Family Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Salem Repertory Theatre, and CFCArts. He has taught musical theatre for DPAC, Orlando Rep, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Missoula Children’s Theatre, and CFCArts. Jason has music directed for many theatres and schools including Osceola Arts, CFCArts, Wayne Densch, WPHS, and Trinity Preparatory School. His original show credits include arranger/orchestrator/music director for Oscar Wilde and Jesus Christ Walk Into a Gay Bar, Bright Young Things (winning Critics Choice for Music Direction), From Here, and Flying Lessons, which played Off-Broadway. Jason teaches private voice, is an accompanist and music director for UCF and Rollins College, and works as a freelance musician. Bailey (Music Director), aka The Bearded Maestro, is a Musician/Performer/Composer in Orlando. Donald received his degrees in Theatre from New York University and Florida State University. Rupe is 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's numerous directing credits span the better part of twenty years and many wonderful companies throughout Central Florida. Donald was also the founder of a community theatre program for Central Florida Community Arts, where for five years he ran a traditional season of productions with much success. Bailey), including: Bright Young Things From Here ( ) Flying Lessons (featured in the New York Musical Festival in 2019) Oscar Wilde and Jesus Christ Walk into a Gay Bar Once I Laughed and others. An accomplished theatre-maker based in Orlando, Donald has written a number of successful theatrical productions (mostly musicals with Jason M. Bailey, Debbie Fahmie, Chris Kampmeier, Rebekah Lugo, Donald Rupe, Jake Teixeira, Madison Gomez Teixeiraĭonald Rupe (Artistic Director) is the co-founder of Renaissance Theatre Company (with a lot of help from his friends). Renaissance Theatre Company Board of Directors The Bar Guy/Production Guy …… Chris Fahmie The One Who Does A Lot of Admin/Computer/Owner of the Building/Misc. Renaissance Theatre Company Staff (we don’t really do titles) Publicity and Production Photos …… Ashleigh Ann Gardner Social Media & Marketing Director/Graphic Design …… Landon St. Take care, y'all, and I hope you enjoy Oscar Wilde and Jesus Christ Walk into a Gay Bar!ĭonald Wilde and Jesus Christ Walk Into a Gay BarĪrrangements and Orchestrations …… Jason M. So far, we have already raised over $60,000 from more than 200 donors, so we are off to a good start but we have a ways to go! We have a goal of raising $100,000 in our first year from 500 new donors, so any gift big or small is truly appreciated: /giveusmoney. If you're the type who likes to support Non-profit organizations, I hope you'll consider joining the Founders, the elite group of donors who are helping to get us started. We are so excited about Oscar Wilde… and our upcoming shows Gorgeous and Ain’t Done Bad ! ![]() In September, Co-Founder and board member Chris Kampmeier purchased 415 East Princeton Street as a home for us, and we’ve already produced three wonderful and successful productions here: Nosferatu, The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show, and La Medéa. We are focused on fair pay for artists, sustainability, supporting creators/playwrights with diverse voices, and we also want to grow a new audience for live Theatre in Orlando. Renaissance Theatre Company was founded in 2021 with a mission to create new and original Theatre in Central Florida and beyond. Welcome to the Renaissance! And welcome to Oscar Wilde and Jesus Christ Walk Into a Gay Bar! A Note from Donald Rupe, Co-Founder of the Ren ![]()
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