ArtistS for Artists Benefit
This is a pay-what-you-can event benefiting those effected by the recent mass layoffs in the area. All proceeds raised will go directly to those entertainers. Thank you for your support!
Program
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Our Hosts:
- The Crew
- Ciera “Cici” Muhammad
- Jodi Antenor
- Jacob Herring
- Zoe Blaq
- Arya J. Petrocelli
- Sarah Beth Ganey
Intermission
Cast and Crew
Shelby Mae Randle
Shelby Mae Randle is honored to be hosting the Artist for Artist Benefit! Shelby is a central Florida based performer with a background in improv comedy, classical theatre, theatre for young audiences, film, teaching, writing, and directing. Shelby Mae began working as an entertainment performer at Legoland Florida Resort back in 2023. She has also worked as a performer at Seaworld Orlando, as well as various theaters in the central Florida area. She received an Orlando Sentinel Best of Orlando Theatre nomination for “Best Leading Actor in a Comedy” in 2023 for her performance as Diwata in “Speech and Debate” with The Ensemble Company. Originally from Ocala, FL, Shelby Mae graduated from the College of Central Florida in 2018 with her AA degree in Theatre. Her special interests include cooking, reading, and stand up comedy. Feel free to follow her on Instagram @shelbymaerandleactor. You can also see Shelby Mae performing in “Escape from Planet Earth” at the Orlando Fringe Festival this May! Shelby Mae would like to thank the incredible team for organizing this benefit, as well as all her friends at Legoland Florida Resort for their never ending support and guidance.
Kurt Barger
Kurt Barger is originally from Columbus, Ohio, where he met his wife, Christianne, performing together in Peter Pan at the Columbus Children’s Theatre.
After moving to Florida together in 2013, Kurt began his theme park career with Odd-o-Ts’ Entertainment at SeaWorld’s Spooktacular, and remains with Odd-o-Ts’ to this day. Since that time, he has worked in almost every major Florida theme park, toured with Timeless Tales Theatre, and worked with Creative Arts Theatre. He performed at Legoland from 2020 until 2025 in Brickbeard’s Watersports stunt show, Go Extreme, and other offerings.
Kurt and Christianne have 2 perfect daughters together, Eris and Ilya, and he would like to thank them, and his beautiful wife, for always showing the most support by being present and demonstrating the love of family.
The Crew
The Crew (Est. 2021) is a group of friends brought together by their shared passion for performing at Legoland Florida resort. Within the arts industry, nothing is more important than community. This piece, choreographed by Shannon Schreier, is danced in support of all the creative minds we worked with, were inspired by, and continue to grow with, who helped build these lifetime relationships brick by brick. Thank you.
Chelsea Connor
Chelsea Connor, BA Dance graduate of UW-Stevens Point, has had the utmost privilege of performing at Legoland Florida for the past 3 years. She is so grateful for the opportunities to dance and animate in shows alongside some of the most dedicated performers and is excited to bring that experience with her on her future endeavors. She owes her success to her peers, especially The Crew, for their love and support throughout her time with the company. In the near future, she can be found at Universal Orlando Resort with a few of their animated friends and will also be dancing in Aric Barrow’s Amusing Spaces Entertainment Showcase in June 2025.
Emily Wilkerson
Emily Wilkerson (Actor/Singer/Dancer) has a BFA in Musical Theatre and has been performing in theme parks across the country for six years. She has most recently been seen dancing with the Ritz Dancers at the First Friday 80’s Night as well as with various animated friends within Dreamworks Imagination Celebration at Universal Orlando and Epic Universe. As a comedy fiend, she hopes to bring some joy and laughter to the stage tonight through a piece that represents many venues and friends she’s had the pleasure of knowing in her time at Legoland Florida Resort. She would like to say a big thank you to Shannon for putting this all together, and to everyone who she befriended along the Lego brick road.
(217)891-8083
IG: @emilyw1698
Erin Stevens
Erin Stevens has a B.F.A. in Dance and has been working in the theme park industry for over 6 years now. She has performed multiple roles, including dancer, actor and animated show performer, at Legoland and Universal. Most recently she was a performance captain/dancer during Ninjago Days 2025. She is incredibly grateful for every opportunity that she has been trusted with and for those that took a chance on her. Thank you LLFR ENT for creating a truly special place and bringing the Crew into my life. I am a better performer and person because of you all. For a resume and reels please reach out at enstevens1s@gmail.com
Kalyn Drexl
Kalyn “KJ” Drexl (she/they) has a bachelor’s degree in television production and loves writing shows for fun and photo/video work on the side with their company, Key Keeper Media. Most days are now spent playing with puppets at Walt Disney World and dancing with her favorite monsters and muppets on Sesame Street at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
I would not be where or who I am without The Crew, The Duck Fam, my BWSS pirate crew, my wives, the CSAD family that raised me, the UF dance families that molded me, all of “my people”, and my beloved cat, Wednesday. I would like to say thank you to everyone in LLFR Entertainment for building some of the greatest, fun-loving memories and trusting in my talent, passion, and wisdom during the most accomplished four years of my life; you helped me learn, grow, love life (and Lego bricks) more than I ever could have dreamed!
Kaylene Sheikh
Kaylene has had the time of her life acting, dancing, building, and playing since 2021 at Legoland Florida Resort. She is so lucky to have rounded out her Legoland career beside her Crew as the Host of Ninjas Unite, which has brought this journey full circle, and is excited to continue performing for Epic Universe in 2025. She would like to thank everyone who had made this theme park feel like home.
(715)214-5014
Shannon Schreier (Choreographer)
Shannon is a choreographer/dancer/performer in the central Florida entertainment world. In the last five years, she has been seen dancing and singing at Legoland Florida Resort and Universal Orlando. She’s also performed in about a dozen shows at Theatre Winter Haven, where she has choreographed multiple musicals, academy and mainstage. She started dancing at age 7 at the Wright Step School of Dance and was part of the dance minor program at UCF. Her most recent projects are assistant director/choreographer for LEGO Festival at LLFR and choreographer of Something Rotten Jr. for Polk County Public Schools.
Ciera “CiCI”
Muhammad
Ciera Muhammad has always had a love for musical theatre since she was a little lady!From performing onstage to stage managing shows. It started in 2012, she began her theatre journey when Lakeland Community Theatre welcomed her and has been performing nonstop ever since… now the saga continues at Theatre Winter Haven and Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando! She couldn’t be more grateful for each opportunity to grow as a performer. She would like to thank the production staff for their dedication & hard work in making this come to life, her family and friends for their endless support. Two fun facts about Ciera is she loves Trolls & her favorite flower are tulips! If you’re looking to keep up with Cici’s journey follow her on instagram @cieraeliseee and Cici Elise on Facebook. Enjoy the show and support us artist if you can!
Jodi Antenor
Jodi Antenor (she/her/hers) is an actress, playwright, and poet with more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. At the age of 18, she moved to Florida and was immediately welcomed with three back to back hurricanes. Ever the optimist, she stayed in Florida where she went on to perform in a multitude of different shows and parades at several different theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Legoland Florida. In her free time, Jodi loves to play softball and travel to new destinations.
Jacob Herring
Jacob Herring is a big fan of theater. He loves performing at karaoke and makes sure everyone is having a great time. His biggest passion is acting and voice acting. He will make sure you are happy with the quality of his work.
ZOE Blaq
Zoe Blaq is a vibrant and powerful rapper/pop artist from Tampa, Florida. She writes and performs original music, as well as covers, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
As a trans artist, she draws inspiration from her unique experiences and shares her message of self-expression and authenticity through her music! ” Don’t just see it make it optimal, become the P in possible”.
Instagram: @Hi_mynameiszoe
Sarah Beth Ganey
A local actress that had the privilege of performing in various roles at Legoland Florida for 10 years. Her favorite projects include A Candy Coated Curse, Very Merry Mixup, and her time in the Legoland hotels, performing in improvisatory shows for guests. Sarah is very grateful for the wonderful memories Legoland brought her and the wonderful friends it gave her.
Sarah’s Regional theatre credits include Angel in The Rink(TheatreZone), Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance (Central Florida Vocal Arts), Norma in Carrie (TheatreZone), Lillian Magill in The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (Orlando Shakes), Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet (Kincaid Regional Theatre), Kira in Xanadu (Venice Theatre), Maria Rainer in The Sound of Music (Kincaid Regional Theatre and Theatre Winter Haven), and Sentimental Journey (Highlands Playhouse).
In addition to running a private vocal studio, Sarah is a director, choreographer, and occasional commercial actress.
Molly Ann Nicholson
Molly received both her Bachelor and Masters Degree in classical voice. She performed various roles at Legoland Florida Resort ranging from singing, acting and improvisation. She currently sings with the Voices of Liberty at EPCOT. She is also making her opera debut with CFVA’s spring opera The Ballad of Baby Doe. When she is not on the stage she loves to teach voice! Tonight she is singing When The World Was Mine from The Count of Monte Cristo and is so excited to share this beautiful story and music with you all!
Facebook: Molly Ann Nicholson and Molly Ann Nicholson Voice Studio
Voice Lesson Website: nicholsonvoice.carrd.co
Instagram: @goodgollymrsmolly
mollyanicholson.voice@gmail.com
Chris Somoza
Award-winning magician Chris Somoza has performed his comedy magic show all across North America. His unique blend of Amazing Illusions and Grotesque Sideshow Stunts have made his show one of a kind. From swallowing razorblades, to hammering a nail into his nose, to escaping from a straitjacket, Chris’ act is designed to amaze, amuse, as well as shock and surprise.
Magicgonemad.com
Social media platforms: @magicgonemad
Ben Santos
Benjamin Santos is an actor from central Florida. He performed professionally at Legoland Florida for around 3 and a half years. He has also performed at community theatres around the area such as Theatre Winter Haven and Lakeland Community Theatre. I want to thank you for coming out and supporting the arts.
Lela Duncan
Lela is so excited to be making her Ritz Theater debut tonight. Currently, in her day to day life, Lela is a performer at Legoland FL, acting in the Peppa Pig Theme Park show as well as performing in the activities at the Legoland Hotel as a Musketeer Host. She is thrilled, yet, nervous to be performing her FIRST STAND UP ROUTINE. Lela has a rich history in community Theater especially in Lakeland Community Theater and Theater Winter Haven. Recently, she has been the most proud to have been Louanne in Knock Em Dead, an original work that was brought to life by CTC Productions in Orlando. She has always had a love for performing in Theater, and excels in improv and comedy. Enjoy the show, and if you don’t enjoy the show, well she’s only just a girl in the world trying to make good people laugh.
Julie Weber
Julie Weber is very excited to be performing for the Artists for Artists Benefit. She has previously played Cinderella in “Disenchanted” and Kate Murphey in “Titanic the Musical”, both at Theatre Winter Haven, and Riri in “A Bad Romance” at Orlando Fringe 2023. She has a BFA in Theatre Performance from Florida Southern College, and since graduating she has had a wide range of performing experience including musical theatre performances, animated show character and mainstage actor roles at Legoland, and performing in immersive experiences throughout Central Florida.
Instagram: @julie.weber.1221
Arya J. Petrocelli
Arya J. Petrocelli is a professional Voice Over Artist, Actor, Comedian, and Singer.
She has been in the performing arts for almost fifteen years, and has spent the last six as an active performer at Legoland Florida Resort.
Staring in more than 15 shows and offerings, she has been able to consistently grow and learn as a performer and comedian.
She has provided professional voice acting for local theatre productions, and has had training with industry professionals such as Brian Doe Chua, Sarah Elmaleh, and Tania Possick.
She is so deeply grateful to legoland for being her home for so long, and for providing a place where she as a young transgender actress could truly feel empowered to be herself.
RDP Dance Company
RPD Dance Company started by haus farther Roberto Sanchez in 2018. This adult dance company was created to cultivate young adult dancers in their commercial industry training experience. Spotlighting the Importance of technical/commercial training & artist development.
Choreographer- Roberto Sanchez
RDP Dancers
Alannah Kees
Alexis Ugaldee
Alexa Saffold
Courtney Malalel
Ej Geraghty
Erin Wentley
Emarie Diaz
Mary Strickland
Shawna Cole
Sophia Marie
Trae Odom
Valeria Salcedo
Special Thank you
Silent Auction Donations:
Haven Coffee Roasters
Richards Fine Coffee
Norman Small
Live Band:
Philip King- Keyboard
Kemp Brinson- Bass
Ken Shadrake- Drums
Production Team:
Shannon Schreier
Joy Belding-Gagne
Philip King
Sarah Ganey
Jaimee Haley
Ashley Newberg
CiCi Muhammad
Harrison Weir
Stephan Rosario
Amber Aversa
Backstage Team:
Jaimee Haley- Stage Manager
Harrison Weir- Assistant Stage Manager
Haleigh Vignetti- Sound Board Operator
Joshua Guilford- Light Board Operator
Eric Joseph- Sound Board Programmer
Fund Distribution Committee:
Lydia Real-Gravel
Tony Murvin
Tracy Elliot
Gretchen Suarez-Pena
Slideshow Photos
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