Digital Program

ROCK OF AGES

BOOK
by Chris D’Arienzo

ARRANGEMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS
by Ethan Popp

Takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair!

PRESENTED by Cara Seguin, Realtor

TEAM

Director/ intimacy director

DESIREE MONTES*

music director

justin andrew adams

choreographer

ashlyn bigley

Stage manager

Zoe brown

assistant stage manager

Makenzie roberts

costumer

maria tew

sound design

parker labonte

lighting design

samuel finkin

asst. costume design

maria tew

SET PAINTING

Bonnie sprung, Chris trovador

Set Construction

Ta'ryus Wilkinson

spotlight operators

cora bass, cadence mimms, Carter walker

*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

Band

keys

justin andrew adams

guitar 1

NATE CHIVERS

guitar 2

aaron lingelbach

bass

Dylan Rostin

drums

zane adams

Get to know the cast and crew

  • Zachary Racine

    DREW BOLEY

    Zachary Racine studied musical theatre and theatre education at Flagler College before pursuing his MFA in Acting at the University of Central Florida. Professional: RENT (Roger), Once (Guy), A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge), Macbeth (Malcolm), Spring Awakening (Otto), Stuart Little (Mr. Little), Cabaret (Ernst u/s), Horn in the West (Jack u/s). Theatre UCF: The Prom (Trent), Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin), Bright Star (Daddy Cane). Flagler College: The Old Man and the Old Moon (Old Man), White Christmas (Bob Wallace), All Shook Up (Dennis). @zachary_racine

  • Ariana Ortiz*

    SHERRIE CHRISTIAN

    Ariana Ortiz is thrilled to be a part of her first production at Theater West End! Proud to represent the Actors’ Equity Association, as she takes on the role of Sherrie. You can also find her swimming in Finding Nemo: The Big Blue & Beyond at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. She loves chocolate milk, memes, and The Kardashians. Huge thanks to her family, friends, and most importantly God for the endless love and support.

    *Denotes member of AEA

  • Cameron Jordan

    LONNY BARNETT

    Cameron is thrilled to be making his debut at Theater West End in a favorite role of his! Fresh off of his Outstanding Play-Musical win at The International Orlando Fringe Festival for Great Gatsby- A Musical Adaptation for which he starred as Nick Carraway, wrote the book music and lyrics for, he is excited to have “nothin’ but a good time!” Favorite Roles include: Lonny Barnett in Rock of Ages (2018 Carbonell Nomination), Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Moritz Stiefel in Spring Awakening! He would like to thank his friends and family for all their love and support! Composer credits: Great Gatsby- A Musical Adaptation, The Sugarplum Ball, Dungeons and DragonsQueens, and Dungeons and DragQueens:Second Edition.
    Instagram: @camjaybway
    Www.cameronjordanpro.com

  • Jonny Jones

    DENNIS DUPREE

    Jonny is excited to be making their stage debut at Theater West End for the first time with ROCK OF AGES! Education: AMDA NYC. Theatre: Theater West End - SORDID LIVES (u/s Brother Boy). Athens - RENT (Frankie/Ensemble), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Gymnasia). Theatre South Playhouse - MATILDA (Agatha Trunchbull), URINETOWN (Hot Blades), THE PROM (Barry). Osceola Arts - XANADU (Melpomene). Director/Choreographer: Theater West End - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Assistant Director). S.T.A.G.E. - IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?, SMILE, I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY. Windermere Prep - ROCK OF AGES, A NIGHT OF CAMERON MACKINTOSH, ARISTOCATS, THE LITTLE MERMAID. Dancer: Countless Disney/Universal shows, parades, & special events. Love to Mom! 

  • Bella Matos

    REGINA KOONTZ

    BIO HERE

  • Christopher deJongh

    STACEE JAXX/FATHER

    Christopher deJongh grew up in Massachusetts before transplanting to New York and finally his home here in Orlando. Previously, Christopher performed in several regional and community theaters throughout New England. He was last seen at Theater West End as Annas (u/s Pilate) in Jesus Christ Superstar. Some favorite past roles include Charlie in Kinky Boots(TPI), Jean Valjean in Les Misérables(CST), Roger in Rent(Athens Theatre) and Jerry in The Full Monty(Broad Brook Opera House). Chris would like to thank the entire creative team for their artistry and collaboration! Special thanks to his wife Erica for being his partner in all things and his pup Luna for being a floof!

  • Monica Quinn

    JUSTICE CHARLIER/MOTHER

    BIO HERE

  • Jameson Strobbe

    FRANZ KLINEMANN (FIGHT CAPTAIN)

    Jameson just finished his internship as a professional acting intern at Florida Repertory Theatre after graduating last year from UCF with a BFA in Musical Theatre and he’s thrilled to be making his Theater West End debut. Some Theatre UCF credits include Bright Star (Billy Cane), Peter and the Starcatcher (Lord Aster, Co-Fight Choreographer, Fight Captain), and Working (Stonemason Soloist, Asst. Music Director). Some professional credits include Ragtime (Younger Brother), Hamlet (Hamlet), and Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Ralph Paton, Fight Captain). As an Advanced Actor Combatant with the SAFD, he has 7 recommended passes and 1 basic pass in 8 different weapon disciplines. He was most recently seen in Florida Rep’s 2025 PlayLab as The Slew in Lindsay Joelle’s Dalloway: Summer at Bourton. Website: jamesonstobbe.com.

  • Russell Stephens

    HERTZ KLINEMANN

    Russell is sehr glücklich to make his Theater West End debut. Recent credits: Route 66 (Winter Park Playhouse), Finding the Magic (New Generation Theatrical), Stranger Sings! (Dr. Phillips Center), 42nd Street (Osceola Arts), and Cabaret (Significant Productions), in addition to cabaret performances at the Winter Park Playhouse, the Abbey, and the Blue Bamboo. Russell's musical arrangements have been featured in cabarets, concerts, and special events throughout the southeast and in NYC. Alumnus of the University of Alabama's Musical Theatre program. IG: @brazenovertures

  • Cole Abrahams

    ENSEMBLE/PRIEST

    Cole Abrahams is so excited to be back for another show at Theater West End! You may have recently seen him here in “Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812” (Ensemble/Anatole and Dolokhov Understudy). Some recent credits include “Waitress” (Ensemble) and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (Phoebus). He would like to thank his friends and family for their endless support over the years and hopes you enjoy the show!

  • Aaliyah Amarante

    SOUL SISTER/ENSEMBLE

    Aaliyah is based in Orlando, Florida and currently studies Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida. She had the honor of performing for Mr. Harris Rosen’s Celebration of Life as well as other Rosen events like the Hall of Fame. Alongside that, she’s been in Rosen Pineapple Theater Club’s spring and fall productions. You may have seen her in their productions of The Drowsy Chaperone (Trix/Ensemble), Into the Woods (The Witch), Footloose (Wendy Jo), and Legally Blonde (Store Manager/Judge/Ensemble). She is proud  to work with Theater West End and honored that they gave her an opportunity to perform. 

  • Alice DeHaen

    ENSEMBLE

    Alice DeHaen is thrilled to be returning to Theater West End to join the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar. She was last seen here as Scout in To Kill A Mockingbird. Endless thanks to the entire creative team and coaches Sarah-Lee Dobbs and Jason Bailey. Reps: The Carson-Kolker Organization and Brevard Talent Group.

  • Tiffany Demps

    ENSEMBLE (VOCAL CAPTAIN)

    Tiffany is so excited to be back on the Theater West End stage! You may have seen her previously at TWE in Rocky Horror, Sweeney Todd, She Loves Me, and Memphis. She has also been a music director for numerous West End Prep productions. Tiffany is a graduate of Stetson University’s School of Music, a middle school chorus and theatre teacher for Volusia County Schools, and the organist/accompanist at Faith Lutheran Church in Deland. She has performed, music directed, and taught at numerous other area community and professional theaters throughout central Florida since 2010.

  • Zoa Starlight Glows

    JOHN/FEATURED ENSEMBLE

    Zoa Starlight Glows is a passionate performer based in Orlando. She graduated from college with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in dance from the University of Central Florida. Zoa is excited to be back on stage performing in the theater world. Recently she's been seen performing at Renaissance Theatre Company for Musical Mondays. As an educator Zoa has taught all grade levels musical theatre. One of her proudest accomplishments was starting a GSA at the high school she directed at. Previously Zoa has traveled performing as a lead singer on a cruiseship. She’s also sung and danced at theme parks in Orlando and California. Local theatres Zoa has worked at include Orlando Shakes and Orlando Family Stage. Zoa also creates uplifting trans nonbinary videos on social media and hopes to inspire people to believe in themselves. Zoa also loves taking Vogue dance classes and asking for what she needs.

  • Tristan Haberland

    ENSEMBLE (U/S PETER)

    Tristan Haberland is delighted to be making his professional debut with Theater West End. Favorite credits include Big Fish (Edward Bloom), White Christmas (Bob Wallace), and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph). He is currently a student at UCF pursuing a BFA in musical theater. He also works as a content creator. IG: @tristan.haberland

  • Eli David Hamilton

    JAMES/SOUL SISTER/ENSEMBLE (U/S HEROD/SIMON)

    Eli Hamilton is an alumnus of both Marymount Manhattan College (BFA in Musical Theatre) and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. He has performed in and produced numerous cabarets at venues such as Feinstein’s/54 Below and others. Selected credits include: Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show (Theater West End), Shrek in Shrek: The Musical (Weston Playhouse), and Jamal in the world premiere of Junie B. Jones in Boo… and I Mean It! (Orlando Family Stage) and various ensemble roles throughout Central Florida and NYC. He thanks his Mom, Dad, Ariana Grande, and his team at the GBM Agency. @elijahhamilton

  • Ryker Ingram

    ENSEMBLE

    Ryker Ingram is a 9-year-old actor with a deep passion for the stage. He most recently appeared as Young Gabe in Next to Normal at Theater West End. Previous credits include lead roles as Simba in Lion King Kids, Charlie in Willy Wonka Kids, and Nemo in Finding Nemo Kids. Ryker thrives on bringing characters to life and continues to pursue new opportunities to grow as a performer. He is currently in the 3rd grade at The Master’s Academy.

JULY 11 - AUGUST 17

Get ready to party like it’s the '80s with “Rock of Ages”! This high-energy, hair-metal musical takes you on a wild ride through the biggest rock hits of the decade. Set in the heart of the Sunset Strip, Rock of Ages follows a love story filled with laughs, epic guitar riffs, and a whole lot of spandex. Grab your friends, throw on your leather jacket, and get ready to sing along to a night of rock ‘n’ roll

  • Bobbi Morgan

    SOUL SISTER/ENSEMBLE

    Bobbi Morgan is a local performer of Central Florida. They studied at AMDA College of the Performing Arts, Los Angeles, majoring in Musical Theatre. Their previous performance credits include: Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette) with Magic Curtain Productions, Musical Mondays (Special Guest) at The Renaissance Theatre. Ragtime (Sarah) with Little Radical Theatrics, Back to School Cabaret (Special Guest) with The Reveler's Hour, ANNIE! (Star-To-Be and the u/s of Grace) with Theatre South Playhouse, Freaky Friday (Ensemble) with the Ritz Theater, and latest The Prom (Kaylee) with Breakthrough Theatre. When they’re not performing Bobbi enjoys reading, writing poetry and spoken word, listening to music, and researching all types of mythology (Greek Mythology is their favorite). Keep up with them on their Instagram: bobbiimorgan

  • Jandrea Novak

    ENSEMBLE (DANCE CAPTAIN)

    Jandrea is over the moon to be making her Theater West End debut! She’s so excited to perform alongside her husband in one of their favorite musicals. Recent shows include White Christmas (Betty), Jersey Boys (Mary), and Your Mom’s In My Top 8 (Avril).

  • Patrick O'Hara

    PRIEST/ ENSEMBLE (U/S ANNAS/JUDAS)

    Patrick O’Hara is thrilled to be back at Theater West End for this incredible production.  He made his TWE debut as Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show, and recently finished his run in Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.  Patrick would like to thank the cast and crew this fantastic experience.  He is excited for more opportunities here in the future.

  • Neftali Rivera-Ramos

    ENSEMBLE (U/S PRIESTS)

    Neftali Rivera-Ramos is beyond excited to be in his first production at Theater West End! And one of his favorite shows!!! Some past credits include The Light in the Piazza (Ensemble), How to succeed in Business (J.B. Biggley), Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Judah), The Color Purple (Ensemble), Evita (Ensemble), West Side Story (Toro, Chino u/s). He is so grateful to be working with this amazing group of people and thanks his family and friends that continue to support him in all he does. Insta: neftalii__

  • Madelynn Roberts

    ENSEMBLE (U/S MARY/SOUL SISTER)

    Madelynn is so excited to be a part of this amazing cast and creative team. Most recently, you may have seen her playing JAN in the Athens Theatre’s production of Grease! Madelynn is an alumni from the Theatre Westend Prep program starring in numerous shows like Legally Blonde, Cinderella, and Beauty and the Beast. Madelynn holds numerous awards from the Dr.Phillipps Applause Award Program including the 2024 Jimmy Nominee Runner Up ( National High School Musical Theatre Awards) representing Orlando and an Outstanding Lead Performer for her portrayal of The Chaperone. She hopes you sit back and enjoy the show and encourages you to keep supporting live theatre!! @madelynnroberts_131 @madelynnrobertsarts

  • Jared-Austin Roys

    ENSEMBLE (U/S JESUS)

    Jared-Austin Roys is an Orlando Based Performer. He was last seen on the Theater West End stage in Cabaret as Victor. He has performed for numerous parks including Universal Studios, Legoland Florida and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Favorite credits include Cabaret at The Orlando Shakes, Jordan in Significant Other and Harold Bride in Titanic the Musical. He also has been a Choreographer and Director for numerous West End Prep productions and is very excited to perform for some of his students. He only hopes that he has taught them even a fraction of what he has learned from them.

  • Chloe Annette

    ENSEMBLE

    Chloe’s thrilled to be in yet another production with TWE, especially in this exhilarating story. She was previously in a few shows with Theater West End including the most recent roles Ensemble in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, as well as Persephone in Hadestown. Chloe is also currently playing the Red Cross Nurse/ Queen of hearts, in West End Prep’s high school production of Alice by Heart! She is so grateful for these current opportunities and is extra, EXTRA grateful to everyone who came out to support her and this company in this production. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her in theater. She hopes you enjoy this beautiful show! Instagram & Facebook (the.chloe.annette / chloe.annette.wellner)

  • Ta'ryus Wilkinson

    PRIEST/ENSEMBLE (U/S CAIAPHUS)

    Ty is really excited to be part of this show with these amazing people and hopes you rock with the message as much as he does,

Director’s Note

If Jesus showed up in today’s world, would we even recognize him? Or would we crucify him all over again—on social media, in state legislation, or in the court of public opinion? Would the Christian right even recognize him at all—if he were a poor child of undocumented refugees? A gender-nonconforming preacher? A New Age healer? And if that were the case —would those who claim his name still call him Lord, or would they hurl slurs at him?

When I first approached this production of Jesus Christ Superstar, I kept returning to those central questions: Who would Jesus be today? The show has always walked the line between the sacred and the subversive—a glam-rock gospel that throws tradition into the spotlight and asks us to look again. In our version, we pull that line tight, placing Christ’s final days squarely in conversation with the here and now: empire, power, protest, and identity.

It’s impossible to ignore the parallels between the Roman Empire of Jesus’ time and today’s America: patriarchal strongmen consolidating power, exploiting labor, and cloaking systemic violence under the guise of law, order, and divine will. Rome was built on conquest, slavery, and spectacle—and in many ways, so was our nation. Jesus, in this context, is less the sanitized Sunday School savior and more a radical truth-teller—a refugee, a political dissenter, a gender-nonconforming prophet whose movement threatened the elite because it centered the margins. This wasn’t meek obedience. This was revolution.

Much of Jesus’ message—as captured not just in the canonical Gospels, but in the Gnostic texts of Mary Magdalene, Thomas, and Judas—was explicitly anti-hierarchical. These so-called “heretical” writings paint a picture of a teacher who challenged patriarchy, embraced the feminine divine, and encouraged personal revelation over institutional control. Unsurprisingly, the Church scrubbed those stories, rejecting anything that didn’t fit the narrative of male dominance and centralized power. Sound familiar?

Through this lens, Jesus Christ Superstar becomes more than a retelling of the Passion—it becomes a mirror to our own cultural moment. Our production opens with a family of refugees, drawing a direct line from the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt (to escape Herod’s massacre of innocent children) to the displaced and criminalized migrants of today. And in a deliberate casting choice, we depict these refugees as white—a subversion meant to provoke reflection: many white American audience members have never had to imagine themselves in the shoes of the undocumented and displaced. By showing a white family fleeing violence, we aim to evoke empathy that transcends political rhetoric and taps into something deeper—what happens when the “other” looks just like you?

Jesus’ ministry—his defiance of purity laws, his solidarity with sex workers, his elevation of women, his insistence that the last shall be first—reads today as a manifesto for liberation. He stood with those pushed to the fringes: the sick, the poor, the nonconformists, the unclean, the outcasts. He was not apolitical; he was revolutionary. In our production, that revolution is alive in the voices and bodies of the marginalized—those still being crucified by systems of white supremacy, cisheteronormativity, and economic oppression.

We’re especially interested in reclaiming voices long erased: Mary Magdalene not as the repentant whore, but as a disciple and leader in her own right; Judas not simply as villain, but as a tragic figure of resistance, disillusionment, and doomed love. Drawing from feminist theology and queer interpretations of scripture, we’ve aimed to tell a version of this story that disrupts the binaries—of good and evil, male and female, divine and human.

At the core of our Superstar is a belief that there is no “other” in the kingdom Jesus imagined. Empire will always fear what it can’t control, and history shows us that prophets rarely die of old age. But love—the radical, inclusive, world-turning love that Jesus preached—is still the biggest threat to tyranny there is. 

So we’ve turned the volume all the way up. We’ve reclaimed the story and we’re telling it loud, proud, and unfiltered, because if Jesus comes back, you better believe he’s not showing up in a business suit at a megachurch.

He’s marching at the front of the protest.
He’s flipping tables.
And he’s not asking for your permission.

Tara Kromer

DIRECTOR

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