EDEN BARRUS
(Ella)
Eden is no stranger to Plaza audiences having appeared in such roles as Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID, Beth March in LITTLE WOMEN and Judy Haynes in WHITE CHRISTMAS among her favorites. Eden lived in Utah for much of last year and was thrilled to be able to return home in time to appear in PlazaCo's reopening production of TUCK EVERLASTING. Ella in CINDERELLA has always been a favorite of hers and she hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it.
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STEVIE SIMMONS
(Ella)
This is Stevie’s second show at Plaza! She was recently in The Buddy Holly Story and is thrilled to be playing Ella! Favorite roles in her theatre career include Heather in HANDS ON A HARDBODY, Ruth in SEVEN BRIDES…BROTHERS, and Molly in AGATHA CHRISTI’S THE MOUSETRAP. She has a BFA in Dance from Texas State University and has been a dance teacher, choreographer, and performer for several years. Stevie is a singer in her church worship team and enjoys traveling in her spare time. I Corinthians 10:31.
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CAMERON VARGAS
(Topher)
Cameron Vargas is thrilled and honored to be returning to Plaza Theatre once again! He was recently a part of the EPR program at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater and he attended school at PCPA - Professional Actor Training Program. He’s starred in shows such as LITTLE WOMEN, Neil Simon’s BRIGHTON BEACH MEMIORS, THE LITTLE MERMAID, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, and SHAKESPARE IN LOVE. He’d like to say a big thank you to anyone and everyone who got him to this point, especially his family, he wouldn’t be where he is without them. It’s been a terrific journey up to this point and he’s very excited to see what the future holds next.
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FOUR ROSE IVIE
(Topher/Jean-Michel)
(they/them) is ecstatic to be making their PlazaCo debut! They have directed and music directed over ten educational theatre productions. Most recently they assistant directed THE MOST MAGICAL SHOW ON EARTH with The Hopeful Theatre Project. Some of their favorite roles they have played include Zeke/Cowardly Lion in THE WIZARD OF OZ at Granbury Theatre Company, Tony in WEST SIDE STORY, Prince Herbert/French Taunter/Not Dead Fred in SPAMALOT at GTC, Franz Liebkind in THE PRODUCERS at GTC, and Kyle in LEGALLY BLONDE at GTC. “I want to offer a special thank you to my family and Bryce for miraculously keeping my marbles in place.”
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DAMSON CHOLA, JR
(Jean-Michel)
Damson Chola Jr. is new to musical theater. His first show and role was Gomez, in THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Plaza Co. Teen Camp. But sadly the show was shut down do to a Covid-19 out break within the camp. But he had the best time of his life there. So he came back he came back this year to Plaza Co. Teen Camp’s HIGH- SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 landing the role as, the lovable basketball player,Troy Bolton. Then DJ joined plaza’s Senior Company where he has found friends and made connections here at plaza. D.J. says “Thank you to his new friends here at Plaza, his Parents for driving him to and from rehearsals, and his Little brother Preference Chola for being there and helping him improve his skills. Much love to you all!”
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IVAN FRIEND
(Madame)
Ivan is thrilled to be a part of this magical show! Previous plaza credits include Miss Trunchbull/Mr. Wormwood in MATILDA, and ELF THE MUSICAL. Other local credits include Lady Bracknell in THE IMPORTANCE IF BEING EARNEST, stepmother in CINDERELLA AND THE CRYSTAL SLIPPER, Oberon in MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, and many more. Being in this show is a dream come true for Ivan who sends thanks to all of the incredible friends, family members, and amazing production team that made this dream a reality. Good show!
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MILETTE SILER
(Madame)
Milette is honored to have the opportunity to perform again after a couple of years among such talented company. As the 'M' in the 'JTAM' co-founding producers here at PlazaCo, Milette has appeared in many productions throughout the metroplex and here at PTC, such as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, Aldonza in THE MAN OF LA MANCHA, the Baker's Wife in INTO THE WOODS, Martha in SECRET GARDEN, and Eliza in MY FAIR LADY, just to name a few. When Milette is not appearing on stage, she moonlights as a registered dietitian for Moncrief Cancer Institute, a career she absolutely loves. Milette also sends big hugs and kisses to her wonderful family!
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ASHLEY TYSOR
(Charlotte)
Ashley Tysor is a musical theatre performer and recent graduate of UT Arlington. Her credits include Evelyn Nesbit in RAGTIME, Kathy in COMPANY, HOLIDAY INN, BRING IT ON, THE MUSIC MAN, H2$, SPRING AWAKENING, and The 25th ANNUAL… SPELLING BEE. She also appears as a background actor on WALKER and 1883, and will be choreographing an upcoming production of SOMETHING ROTTEN. She would like to thank all of her friends and family for the support and love they’ve given her! Visit her at ashleytysor.com!
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JENNIFER NICKELL
(Charlotte)
Jennifer is thrilled to be returning to the Plaza stage with CINDERELLA! She was most recently seen at PlazaCo as Lois Warner in BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO. Favorite PlazaCo roles include Miss Honey in MATILDA and Betty Haynes in WHITE CHRISTMAS. Other favorite roles include Paulette in LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, Mayzie la Bird in SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, and Susan in [TITLE OF SHOW]. She is a graduate from Baylor University with a BFA in Theatre Performance. Jennifer is a proud theatre teacher at Smith Middle School here in Cleburne. She would love to thank Tina and Emily for the opportunity to play such a ridiculously fun and infamous character. Love to her family and Sic ‘Em Bears!
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EMMIE VAUGHN
(Gabrielle)
Emmie is so glad to be back at Plaza for this outstanding production of Cinderella! Em’s career started down the street at Plaza’s Main Street theater back in 2015 doing the production POLLYANNA, where she played Pollyanna! Since then she has been in many productions around DFW and has had many hours of training around the country. Emmie has trained with Shannah Rae, Chryssie Whitehead, Alexis Carra, Justin Boccito, DJ Salsberry, Ricky Pope, Kurt Domoney, Kimberly Vaughn and more. She is a Junior at Granbury High School, a freelance photographer, and a dance teacher at Stars Align dance and Plaza dance Academy. Emmie would like to thank her family for keeping dinner warm after late night rehearsals and Parker for helping her learn lines.
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JOLEY GOW
(Gabrielle)
Joley is so excited to be a part of CINDERELLA at Plaza Theatre Company. She has recently been seen on the Plaza stage in THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY and ELF. Some of her recent credits include a big kid in MATILDA at The Firehouse Theatre and Annelle in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Magnificent Theatre Company. Joley trains in film acting and takes weekly classes at Fort Worth Actors Studio. She also takes private voice lessons under James McQuillen at Casa Mañana. She would like to thank her friends, family, and the cast/crew for their love and support. She hopes you leave with a joyful and hopeful heart and the confidence that anyone can change the world they live in. Be the light!
Social: @joleymae
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EMILY POTTER
(Marie / Assistant Director)
Emily has been involved in over 30 productions here at Plaza Co. You may have previously seen her as Martha in WHITE CHRISTMAS, a Narrator in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID, or Tracy Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY. She has also played with Granbury Theatre Company in HANDS ON A HARDBODY as Norma, INTO THE WOODS as The Witch, OLIVER! as Nancy, 9 TO 5 as Judy, and SHREK as the Dragon. Emily would like to thank her family, especially her partner for holding down the fort while she gets back to playing!
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LUKE HUNT
(Sebastian)
This is Luke's 56th production with Plaza Theatre Company. He has appeared as an actor at Plaza most recently as The Man in the Yellow Suit in TUCK EVERLASTING and Father in POLLYANNA. He received the 2019 Column Award for Best Actor in a Play Non Equity for Atticus Finch in Plaza’s production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Notable roles include Long John Silver in TREASURE ISLAND at Plaza and Sweeney Todd in SWEENEY TODD THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at the Granbury Theatre Company. He is the Theatre Arts Director at Alvarado High School. He is a co-owner of Dance Across Cleburne with his wife and co-director Rachel.
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KEVIN BELT
(Lord Pinkleton/Music Director)
Kevin Belt is excited to be returning to the Plaza stage for one of his dream shows. He previously performed at Plaza as John Brooks in LITTLE WOMEN , Lt. Fredric in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, and music directed THE ADDAM’S FAMILY in 2018. Kevin has also performed with Greater Carnegie Players in LES MISERABLES, BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, as well as AND THEN THERE WERE NONE. He would like to thank Plaza for this amazing opportunity to music direct, and his partner for all of the incredible support!
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KAITLYN COGGIN
(Fox / Dance Corps)
Kaitlyn is currently a junior at Burleson High School and has been doing theatre for six years. This is her 5th main stage show, however, you may have seen her in other Jr productions such as Mortica in THE ADDAMS FAMILY JR, Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR or Tzeitel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR. Last year while attending Junior Theatre Festival, Kaitlyn and her two great friends, Mimi and Josh, won best student choreography and direction. Kaitlyn is thrilled to see where theatre takes her and she dedicates her performance to her friend, Liliana Ramos.
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SARAH WATTLEWORTH
(Fox / Dance Corps)
Sarah is so excited to be performing again at PlazaCo and especially in this production of Cinderella. Some of her favorite past roles include Ms. Hannigan in ANNIE JR and Alice in ADDAMS FAMILY. Sarah has been dancing for 8 years and loves performing. She would like to thank her friends, family, and teachers for supporting her as she develops her talents and always believing in her.
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TIMOTHY BAILEY
(Raccoon / Dance Corps)
Timothy is beyond thrilled to be in yet another plaza show! Tim loves the stage and enjoys the wonderful people that he gets to do the show with!
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JORILYN TASKER
(Yvonne / Ball Guest)
Super excited to be returning to the Plaza stage, Jorilyn is happy to get a chance to be in one of the beloved Disney classics of the CINDERELLA story! She enjoyed being involved in little church plays/musicals as a child and loved acting in high school and college as well. However, she took a break from theater to attend college, pursue her career, get married and have two beautiful children. In 2019 she came back to the stage and performed in the show ELF at Artisan Theater and ever since then has loved getting back into the theater world. You may have seen her recently in her all-time favorite roll of Maid Marian here in Plaza’s SHERWOOD: THE ADVERTURES OF ROBIN HOOD. She stays very busy as a sign language interpreter, a wife, mother, and college student. In what little free time she has, Jorilyn enjoys ballroom dancing, reading, singing and playing softball. She would love to say a special thanks to her very supportive husband and family who help with the kids while she follows this passion
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STEFANIE GLENN
(Yvonne / Ball Guest)
Stefanie is overjoyed to returning to the Plaza stage. She has played lots of great roles with lots of great people. Stefanie holds an M.A. from Texas Woman’s University with an emphasis in Directing and Stage Management and a B.A. from Harding University with an emphasis in Acting. Special thanks to her family and friends for all their love and support!!
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ELIZABETH MILLER
(Page Boy / Herald)
This is Elizabeth’s first show at Plaza Theatre Company, and she couldn’t be more thrilled! Previous theatre credits include Maggie in A CHORUS LINE, Sophie in MAMMA MIA! Little Red Ridinghood in INTO THE WOODS, and more. “Thank you to my wonderful family and friends for supporting me always.”
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KYLIE KIMBALL
(Page Boy / Herald)
Kylie is excited to perform this wonderful show with such a talented cast! Kylie was last seen in Elf the Musical at Plaza Theatre Company and has performed other roles such as Pollyanna in POLYANNA, Matilda Wormwood in MATILDA THE MUSICAL and Carrie Ingalls in LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, all at PlazaCo. Some of her favorite roles include Junie B Jones in JUNIE B JONES JR. at Theatre Arlington as well as Susan Waverly in WHITE CHRISTMAS, Young Elsa in FROZEN JR, and the Ghost of Christmas Past in CHRISTMAS CAROL at PlazaCo. Kylie is active in Show Choir as well as Varsity Choir at her school and just returned from the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, GA with the Senior Company from Plaza Academy where they won an Outstanding Production award as well as the Freddy G. Inspiration Award. Kylie would like to thank Tina Barrus for giving her the opportunity to perform in such a fun show with a great cast as well as all her family and friends for their support.
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NEVAEHA WILSON
(Page Boy / Herald)
Nevaeha Wilson is in the 7th grader and a Senior Company student at Plaza Theater Company. Nevaeha loves music and theatre and strives to grow artistically through every opportunity she is given. Nevaeha is the lead singer in the praise band Grace Evermore and junior cover band Electric Walrus. Some of her musical theatre experience includes playing Winnie Foster (Tuck Everlasting), Alice’s Daughter (Big River) and Yente (Fiddler on the Roof Jr.) to name a few. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and basketball with her teammates, playing instruments and singing, and spending time with family and friends. She would like to thank all the wonderful cast members and staff of Cinderella and would especially like to thank Tina Barrus, for giving her this opportunity.
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PREFERENCE CHOLA
(Page Boy / Herald)
Preference Chola is new to plaza. He first role he got was the role of Chad in Plaza Company’s Summer Camp show HIGHSCHOOL MUISCAL 2. He was recently a part Plaza’s Senior Company’s FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR. Preference would like to thank his parents for driving him to and from rehearsal and his brother Damson Chola Jr. for starting his spark for theater. “Can’t wait to preform for you all!”
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SKYE STAUFFER
(Page Boy / Herald)
Skye Stauffer is overjoyed to participate in such a magical show! Some of her previous roles include Anne in ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, Sally in GOOD MAN...CHARLIE BROWN, and Cosette in LES MISERABLES. In 2021, Skye earned the DFW Chapter NATS' Louise Learch award for outstanding High School Treble Voice. In addition to musical theatre, Skye enjoys painting, reading, playing instruments, being a Girl Scout, and teaching taekwondo. Her most recent published art may be found in Beyond Haiku: Women Pilots Write Poetry. Skye would like to thank her car for taking her all around Cleburne and her family for their unwavering support. Enjoy the show!
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SOFI WARREN
(Choreographer/Dance Corps)
Sofi is a profesional Ballet dancer turn Actress. Her favorite roles as a Ballerina include: Dewdrop fairy in THE NUTCRACKER, Corps de ballet in George Balanchine’s SYMPHONY IN THREE MOVEMENTS and Ugly Stepsister in CINDERELLA. Previous theatre credits include: Brooke Wyndham in LEGALLY BLONDE, Deb in ELF THE MUSICAL and The White Stag in NARNIA THE LION…WARDROBE. She has choreographed many performances however this is her first full length musical. “I would like to thank all the staff here at Plaza, the production team and of course my fabulous actors for making this my favorite project yet.”
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L BRYCE WELBORN
(Dance Captain/Dance Corps)
L Bryce Welborn (he/him or they/them) is so excited to make his Plaza Theatre Company debut with such a talented cast and crew! He has been active in the educational and community theatre scene for over eight years, with over ten total years of professional training in dance, acting, and vocality. He has previously directed and choreographed over 10 productions in the DFW area. Onstage, some of his favorite roles have been Mark Cohen in RENT, Billy Lawlor in 42ND STREET, Moritz in SPRING AWAKENING, Tony in WEST SIDE STORY, Davey in NEWSIES, and William Barfée in THE 25TH...SPELLING BEE.
"I would like to thank my parents, siblings, and Ivie for being my biggest supporters, and I hope you enjoy the show!"
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ANNA HOPPER
(Dance Corps)
Anna is excited to be in her third main stage show at Plaza Theatre Company. You can normally catch her at Plaza’s junior theatre where she has done ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE, JR, and FROZEN, JR, among others. Being Hodel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR, and being Martha in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, have been her absolute favorite so far. Anna wants to thank Tina Barrus for trusting her with this role and to her entire Plaza family for being loving and accepting of her. Also, many thanks to her parents, her doggies, and Gideon for being her biggest supporters. "BEEF"
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BRAEDON CARLTON
(Dance Corps)
Braedon Carlton is so excited to be playing Dennis Sanders in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN at Plaza Theatre Company. You may have seen Braedon recently in shows like, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, as Chad, or THE ADVENTURES...HUCK FINN at Granbury Theatre Company. Other shows he has been in are, MATILDA, NEWSIES, FROZEN JR, and many others. When Braedon is not acting he is auditioning for tv, focusing on school, or spending time with his family and friends. "I would like to thank all the people who have been there for me in my times of need, and have welcomed me with open arms to families other than my own."
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CARSON CLAY
(Dance Corps)
Carson is so excited to be in R&H Cinderella here with Plaza Theatre Company! He is a senior at Alvarado High School. Some shows he’s recently been in are Dmitry in ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Alvarado High School, Ted in EIF THE MUSICAL at Plaza Theatre Company, Motel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR. with Plaza Senior Company, Bellboy in TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Plaza Theatre Company, Mr. Fulton in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 at Plaza Main Street, Billy Bobby-Cop/Mr. Trotter in JAMES...GIANT PEACH JR. with Plaza Senior Company, and Robert in PROOF at Alvarado High School. Some shows he will be in next are Anastasia the Musical as Dmitry at Alvarado High School and A Charlie Brown Christmas as Schroeder with Plaza Jr. He would like to thank his parents for giving him gas money so he can drive to rehearsals! " I would like to thank my friends and family for all of the support they have given me through out this busy semester!"
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ELI POOLE
(Dance Corps)
Eli is thrilled to be back on the Plaza Theatre stage after two years. His last production with Plaza was WHITE CHRISTMAS in 2019. Eli attends Alvarado High School, and there recently starred in a production of ANASTASIA as Vlad Popov. Some other notable roles include, Scar in LION KING JR, or Billy at THE PROMISE IN GLEN ROSE and The Boy in ONCE UPON A PLAYGROUND for a OAP which he won Best Performer.Currently he is in One Act Play at his school , LAFAYETTE #1 as Moab. He would like to thank his Mom and Dad for supporting him through whatever he needs, and of course Tina for letting him be in this magical show. He hopes you enjoy the show. Exodus 35:31-33.
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HARMONY CONNER
(Dance Corps)
Harmony is so excited to be performing in her first Plaza Mainstage production! She has performed at Dudley before as a storyteller with the 2022 JTF Senior Company and is happy to be back on the stage with her friends! Some of her other roles include the Mayor of Munchkinland in WIZARD OF OZ at Cleburne High School, and Violet the Sharpette in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 during the Plaza 2021 Summer Teen Camp.
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MIRANDA BARRUS
(Dance Corps)
PlazaCo was founded at almost the very same time that Mimi was born so the theater has been her second home since she was a baby. She has loved playing Mary Lennox in THE SECRET GARDEN, Junie B. Jones in JUNIE B. JONES JR. and Scout Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD for which she received the Best Actress Column Award (non-Equity) in 2018. Though she is the fifth of seven Barrus children, she is the oldest still living at home and takes on oldest child duties with her little brothers JJ and Charlie quite often. She's thrilled to be a part of CINDERELLA and hopes you enjoy the show.
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TYLER KRUMM
(Dance Corps)
Tyler is super excited to be making his Plaza debut with an all time classic! He's previously done several shows at Granbury, including BIG RIVER, FATHER OF THE BRIDE, and GREASE. He's also done many shows at Tarleton State in Stephenville, favorite picks include Leo Clark in LEADING LADIES, Eugene Morris Jerome in BILOXI BLUES, Eddie Souther in SISTER ACT, and Banquo in MACBETH. He would like to thank his family for their neverending support in his theatrical endeavors!
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TINA BARRUS
(Director)
Tina is an energetic dynamo who oversees and handles many different aspects of the Plaza operation including as Director of Education at Plaza Academy, Costume Mistress at the Company and as Director of every Junior production presented by Plaza Jr. She also directs on the Plaza Mainstage as well and is ecstatic to be directing CINDERELLA here in 2022. Tina was a 2018 recipient of the distinguished Freddy G Fellowship which offered her the opportunity of receiving training from Broadway professionals in the summer of 2018. She brings her extensive experience as well as this additional training to her directorship of CINDERELLA which she's honored to be heading up. She's also the loving mother of seven wonderful children, the grandmother of two beautiful granddaughters and the wife to JaceSon, her husband of 29 years. She hopes you love the message of CINDERELLA as much as she does and wishes that all your dreams come true!
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CARLO ACEYTUNO
(Intimacy Director)
Carlo J. Aceytuno is originally from Los Angeles, CA, but now lives in Dallas, TX, where he is a local fight director and action choreographer. He has studied both Martial Arts and Stage Combat for over 20 years. A video game/comic book-loving nerd and father of three, Carlo is co-founder of the stage combat organization SCDallas, LLC. He has been recognized by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) as an Advanced Actor Combatant and as proficient in Theatrical Firearms Safety. Carlo is also an Intimacy Director and Consent Educator who has trained with Intimacy Directors International and Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (idcprofessionals.com). His range of work has been seen on The History Channel, the Hollywood Bowl, the House of Blues, Winspear Opera House, and more. Carlo is happy to once again work with PlazaCo and all the talented professionals therein.
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