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performer. choreographer. director.
behind the table team @spellingbeenyc
rep for it all: @dgrwinc

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Meet the Fall 2026 NextGen company!

// CHOREOGRAPHERS //

Brandon D’Elia @brandon.deliaa
Brandon D’Elia is a 16-year-old musical theatre performer and emerging choreographer studying at the Professional Performing Arts School. He views dance as communication and believes choreography can express what words cannot. His recent work includes the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Chorus Line Next Generation and choreographing Forget About the Boys: Cabaret Celebration of Women in Musical Theatre. He looks forward to sharing his process and learning from fellow artists.

Laila Guerra @lailaguerra__
Laila Guerra is a 16-year-old NYC-based dancer and choreographer and a senior at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. She is a Young Professional with MOVE|NYC| and trains at Ballet Hispánico’s La Academia. Passionate about performance and choreography, Laila hopes to pursue a BFA in dance and a professional career as a dancer and choreographer.

// DANCERS //

Annie Bakaj @annie_bakaj
Devin MIles Lugo @devin_m_lugo
Hollis Hayden @hollishaydenn_
James Matthew @jamesjaskowiak_
Leila-Rose Torres @leila___rose
Natalie Cabrera @natalie.cabrera_
Neo D. White @neo.w.dance
Talia Hill @taliarossihill

// REHEARSAL DIRECTOR //

Niani Feelings @niani_
Niani Feelings is an NYC-based performer and creative, most recently seen on Broadway in Pirates! The Penzance Musical. She is Associate Choreographer and Assistant Director of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway and a Boston Conservatory graduate.

// RESIDENT MENTOR //

Kyle Pleasant @kyle_pleasant_creative
Kyle Pleasant is a Brooklyn-based creative artist focused on innovative storytelling and collaboration. He is Resident Mentor at Dance Lab New York, Resident Choreographer at Rosie’s Theater Kids, and faculty at Marymount Manhattan College and the Professional Performing Arts School. He previously worked with Jacob’s Pillow and Boston Ballet School.

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One full year since moving to NYC and I’m overwhelmingly grateful I get to be here with @austineyes. A year of seeing longtime friends, finding my people, and getting to work with so many wonderful, ridiculously talented and supportive people. My body and mind have been challenged and fulfilled in ways I didn’t know I were possible. I’m so damn lucky.

Thank you to everyone who’s made this city feel like home for both of us. I’m not leaving ;)

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Nyfw film @shotsbyalliej ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dress up! A NYFW show produced by @chloelikespinkshop x @musingsny

Designer: @chloelikespinkshop
Styling and vintage: @musingsny

Styling assistant: @isabellamtorre

Backstage assistants:
@daisysiegel
@leanela_negron
@julia.mo
@claireraddant
@clairesfornia

Movement direction: @kylelivsey
DJ: @tasheffmatthew

Models:
@madeleinegardephe
@lilblondi33
@lexastevens
@itschloegladu
@marcelle_wallace
@celiaarose
@jewellesimani
@liivking
@claraegg
@arwenqcelis
@lolfashiondump
@sweatygirl_3000
@shr._3yaaa
@emmaatopp
@jazzy4anne
@bellarozez
@maycolumb
@maddy_kim
@saraapirzada
@niani_
@pri.shit.a
@mayaegelb
@audrey.demorla

HMUA:
@younglewks_
@odanwilo0
@empalmm
@alexartistryy
@azzuresfx
@hairbycaityp
@Chloe.iannacone
@deathestylist
@emmashea.mua
@theserialmua
@leevitalimua
@makeupbyjuliapierce
@missmiamakeupartist
@shanp00
@glambycandi

Nails: @gingrrer

Special thanks
@orchardnyc
@jamielerner
@betsymaeart
@journalbygigi

Photos by @picsbydcs

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my summer on the rock was truly measured in love 💫❤️‍🔥

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some photos of summer @frplayhouse

what an honor and privilege it has been to work alongside some of the most talented and kind established artists, and up and coming artists as well. RENT, lowkey has been a dream show for a while, and there could not have been a better way for a dream to manifest. a job that felt like vacation. it was a fast process, but the memories and connections i’ve made will last a long time. thank you @frplayhouse for your warm welcome 💛✨

recording session

Lisa K. Bryant

triple falls

triple falls

rainbow falls

@theastroband ✨

Black Bohemians

photo by: Jeb Purcell

Rainbow Falls

state line

jazz class

a cabin in the woods

RENT sign-in sheet

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Tonight, RENT took its final bow.
To our extraordinary cast - thank you for your talent, your generosity, and the incredible work you brought to this production night after night. It has been a joy to have you on our stage, and we are so grateful for all that you brought to Flat Rock. We wish you safe travels and are cheering for you in everything that comes next for you.
To our crew, orchestra, and creative team, box office, ushers and amazing volunteers- thank you for the hundreds of hours of work that happened long before the curtain rose and continued through every performance. For every rehearsal, cue, note, change, and detail that it took to bring this production to the stage, and for the extraordinary skill and care you brought to all of it.
And to everyone who joined us in the audience - thank you for showing up for this production in such a tremendous way. For filling our theatre, for bringing friends and family, for returning to see it again, and for allowing us to share this story with you. The response to RENT has meant an enormous amount to all of us at Flat Rock Playhouse, and we are deeply grateful that you were part of it.
No day but today.

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Do you know the way to Santa Fe?

There are only four performances left of RENT at Flat Rock Playhouse! You'll never see this production featuring these incredible performers anywhere else, so get your tickets today using the link in our bio.

Featuring @dionsimmons_ as Collins

Choreography by @vinceortega

#livetheatre #asheville #greenvillesc #rent #musicaltheatre

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You have two weeks.
Two weeks to witness one of the most celebrated musicals ever written, brought to life by this extraordinary company.
On August 15, this production closes, and with it, your chance to experience RENT at @frplayhouse.
Don’t wait for someone else to tell you how incredible it was.
Get your tickets.
No day but today.
Director: Lisa K. Bryant
Choreographer: @vinceortega
Music Supervisor: Ethan Andersen
Music Director: @nathan_trivers
Scenic Designer: Dennis C. Mauldin
Costume Designer: @tim.barham
Lighting Designer: Montana Kern
Sound Designer: @kurdavey
Hair & Makeup Designer: @matthewoliver48
Projection Designer: Jeb Purcell
Technical Director: @tom.willson11
Scenic Charge/ Assistant Designer: @lauraledindesign
Props Manager: @gideonhrowland
Equity Stage Manager: @billmunoz
ASM: Amelia Driscoll, Riley Hewitt
Production Manager: @goodruma83
APM: @kenzie_conner89
Casting by: Dale Brown CSA and Andrea Zee

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Tonight, join us for the opening of a very special 30th Anniversary production of RENT on the Leiman Mainstage at Flat Rock Playhouse.

All the show stopping hits from this beloved musical, presented with originality and charm in the way you've come to expect from the Playhouse.

Tickets are going fast, and you will never see Rent presented like this at any other theatre, so get your tickets now using the link in our bio.

Directed by Lisa K. Bryant
Choreographer @vinceortega
Music Director @nathan_trivers
Costume Designer @tim.barham
Hair and Make-up Designer @matthewoliver48
Lighting Designer Montana Kern
Sound Designer @kurdavey
Scenic Designer Dennis C. Maulden
Scenic Charge Artist @lauraledindesign
Projection Designer Jeb Purcell
Props Manager @gideonhrowland
Technical Director @tom.willson11
Production Stage Manager @billmunoz

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