Brad Moranz, Producer

Brad has appeared on Broadway in the role of Cosmo in "Singin’ in the Rain," and he later re-created the role for the national touring production. Other Broadway credits include "A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine," and the original off-Broadway production of "Little Shop of Horrors," playing the role of Seymour. His film and TV credits include "Radioland Murders," "Stompin’ at the Savoy," and guest appearances on “Matlock” and “Surface.”   

Jennifer Moranz, Producer

Jennifer danced in the original Broadway production of "42nd Street." Prior to that she was high kicking as one of the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. She was a featured dancer in the national tour of "Singin’ in the Rain," and she has appeared in regional productions of "Guys and Dolls" and "A Chorus Line," as well as the TV movie, "Stompin’ at the Savoy." Choreographic credits include films "Radioland Murders" and "The Road to Wellville.'

Kindred Moore

A native of Charleston, Kindred recently moved to NYC after earning her BFA in Musical Theatre at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Some of her favorite credits include As You Like It (Rosalind), The Robber Bridegroom (Rosamund), and Into The Woods (Cinderella’s Mother). Most recently she originated the role of Sam in Pleasure Never Lies at PURE Theatre with music and lyrics by Brad Moranz and Marshall Hagins. “All glory to God!” Connect with Kindred on Instagram @kindred_moore or at kindredmoore.com

Maddie Casto

Maddie is a graduate of Wright State University, where she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre. She has lived and performed from New York to Las Vegas and everywhere in between. Maddie is a proud company member at The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre and one-quarter owner of the vintage radio theatre company, Shortwave Kitsch. Favorite regional credits include Destiney (Mating Games/World Premier), Miss Hannigan (Annie), Eliza (The Curious Case of the Watson Intelligence), Mattie Fae Aiken (August: Osage County), Widow Corney (Oliver!), DeeDee (The DWord – Las Vegas Cast), Swill (How I Became a Pirate – National Tour), Marlafaye Mosely (The Savannah Sipping Society), Janet Compton / The Brain (The Brain That Wouldn’t Die – World Premiere), Ollie Fitster (Boogie Woogie Bugle Gals).

Brandon L. Joyner

Charleston native Brandon L. Joyner holds a degree in Vocal Performance from the College of Charleston. He is an award-winning stand-up comedian and an Emmy nominee for the Yuletide Madrigal Feast. His original scripts Shelter in Place, Timeshare, and Eggs have earned recognition from the Beyond the Curve International Film Festival and The Finish Line Script Competition. A SAG-AFTRA member, his on-screen credits include Army Wives. On stage, he most recently appeared in Daniel and the Kings at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. He is the creator and producer of Shortwave Kitsch, a 1940s-inspired live radio variety show featuring original comedy, music, and storytelling.

Diego Cintrón Rivera

Diego is ecstatic to be part of this production! Recent theatrical credits include: Mouse 2/Ensemble in Likah!; David Van Patten in American Psycho; Yellow Dog in Go, Dog, Go!; Abdul in Exception to the Rule at the Modern Theater; Gabe in Next to Normal at the Central Square Theater; Young Barack/Benny in OTP at the Boston Playwrights Theater; Purlie in Purlie at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee; Paul/Ensemble in Rent at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee; Everybody in Everybody at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, etc. Proud student of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music, & recipient of the Norton Award for Outstanding Musical 2025, & Elliot Norton Award nominee for Outstanding Featured Performer in 2025. 

Brandon Cusma

 A native New Yorker with a career bridging real estate and performing arts. Three decades as both a realtor and performer. A life built around communication, connection, and storytelling. After years of success in real estate investment and sales he’s returning to the stage! Brandon believes business and art share the same principles -- listening, empathy, and presence. Some past stage credits include M1 Lead Singer Holland America Cruise Lines, American Music theatre and The Charleston Music Hall. Brandon Is proud member of The Screen Actors Guild. Some recent Television Co Star Roles Include multiple appearances on Law and Order, Seven Seconds, FBI, Blue Bloods, City on a Hill and The Black List! Love to friends, Brother Franklin and Momma Mari and of course wifey Shannon also known as Cub, Buddy and in some parts of southern Long Island N.Y.-Snuggle-licious Brown! A very happy birthday to my Dad "Captain Frank" as today July 18th is his 79Th birthday-Love ya, Pop!

Michael Minor

Michael (singer/ventriloquist) has been a guest entertainer for several cruise lines, including Oceania, Regent and Princess. When he is on land, Michael enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife, Jill, and two children, Noah and Neve. Together, Michael and his family have performed their Family Variety Show and Family Christmas Show at several theatres in Pennsylvania since 2010.

Matt Shingledecker

Growing up in Charleston, Matt performed at Porter-Gaud, Charleston Youth Co., South of Broadway Theater Co., Footlight Players, Spoleto, and Charleston Stage Company. While studying music theater at Elon University, Shingledecker played the role of Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera” before joining the Broadway and First National Touring Company of “Spring Awakening” as Georg. He also performed on Broadway as Fiyero in “Wicked” and as Tony in “West Side Story.” He is currently performing as Disney’s Broadway Guest Artist playing both King Triton (“The Little Mermaid”) and Jafar (“Aladdin”). 

Casey Fortuno

Casey, originally from Ohio, is a vocalist and performer whose music has reached international audiences. She gained notable success in Brazil with her hit song “Wake Up and Love Me,” featured on the soundtrack for the No. 1 telenovela Amor à Vida. The album placed her alongside globally recognized artists including Pink, Bruno Mars, and David Bowie — marking a standout moment in her recording career. Known for her powerful, emotive voice and theatrical performance style, Casey’s background in musical theater continues to shape her artistry both on stage and in the studio. In addition to her music career, she is the owner and operator of a Hawaii-based entertainment company, where she produces high-end performances and immersive experiences that blend storytelling with live entertainment.

Sophia Anna O’Brien

Sophia is thrilled to be back in Charleston after appearing as a vocalist in the 2025 Charleston Christmas Special. Sophia hails from Hopewell Junction, New York. Past credits include The Hello Girls at Syracuse Stage (Louise LeBreton), Les Misérables (Eponine), for which she was a 2022 Jimmy Awards Nominee, RENT (Maureen) and Legally Blonde (Paulette). Sophia is also a recent graduate of The Norwalk Conservatory for the Arts. Connect with her on Instagram: @sophia_anna25 | TikTok: @sophia25ao | sophiaannaobrien.com

Melissa VanPelt

Melissa is a Memphis native and proud graduate of Overton High school of Performing Arts Choir. A graduate of AMDA (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy) NYC. Theater credits include Hairspray on Broadway, Hairspray National Tour, Superfreak:The Rick James Story National Tour, Ain't Misbehavin, Purlie, Fame, Once on this Island. While living in New York City, Melissa joined the USO Show Troupe as the dance captain and performed for the military and their families. These performances include the New Year's Eve Time Square Ball Drop, opening for Katie Perry during fleet week, and singing the National Anthem at Dodgers Stadium with Kiss Frontman Gene Simmons. Melissa's live entertainment credits include guest entertainer on cruise ships, production contracts on Royal Caribbean, amusement parks, various bands and church ministries.She has over 20 commercials and industrials under her belt including FedEx, Renasant Mortgage, and Draft Kings.Melissa has several prominent roles in independent films, short films and a web series streaming on various platforms. Print work includes Ampro hair gel, Pigeon Forge Tourism and Orb magazine in Spain. Choreography credits include Hairspray Opera House Theatre Company -Wilmington NC, Motown Review Show-Salt Lake City, All Shook Up for Munford High School, Christmas and Spring shows for Cordova High school choirs, Stax Music Academy and The Orpheum Memphis where she works as a choreographer for the HSMTA'S and various programs. Be on the lookout for her latest film project titled Unhinged Love currently playing on Tubi. 

Neve Minor

Neve Minor is so excited to be joining her dad, Michael Minor, and the cast of Blast From the Past for her first Moranz Entertainment Show! Neve has been acting, singing, and modeling since a very young age and has appeared in numerous Minor Family Productions, as well as Swamp Fox Stage musicals and plays. Her first role came at the age of nine in The Lifetime movie Conrad and Michelle: If Words Could Kill. She has also appeared on television shows, The Righteous Gemstones and American Greed. She will be attending Marymount Manhattan College for Musical Theater this fall.

Montel Butler

Montel is a captivating DMV-based teaching artist who has performed professionally around the world. Recent credits include James Lawson in Young John Lewis: A Prodigy of Protest, special guest vocalist for Natalie Weiss in Natalie Weiss in Concert, and the world premiere of Gun & Powder at Signature Theatre. Additional highlights include ensemble work for Phish’s 2023 New Year’s Eve concert at Madison Square Garden and background vocals for Sam Smith on Saturday Night Live. 

Jordan Maria

A native of Charleston, in 2012 Jordan Giancursio launched her dancing career at 14 years old with Moranz Entertainment. Jordan attended the Charleston County School of the Arts and is a graduate of the College of Charleston, double majoring in Dance and Theatre. Jordan is a company member of Annex Dance Company. She performed with Pauletta Washington and The Charleston Pops. Jordan’s work has engaged a form of video artistry that is a collaboration of storytelling and dance. Projects have included working with award-winning artists Marcus Amaker and Ranky Tanky, Wade Davis (CNN), Gino Castillo (Cha Cha Charleston). Jordan has also created visual works such as Glory Comes, Selah, and an Apple marketing campaign. Her choreography has been featured in such musicals as "Daniel and the Kings," "Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat," and “Pleasure Never Lies.”

Tori Edwards

Born and raised in South Carolina, Tori has spent the past decade traveling around the world performing on land and sea. She is represented by Go2Talent Agency and specializes in both commercial and classical Jazz dancing . She has been a performer with Princess cruises for 6 years and in between contract has continued performing behind multiple artist all across Europe and China. She is excited to be back in Charleston performing with Moranz Entertainment.

Marin Lutz

Marin began dancing at the age of 2 and has performed ever since. He is a dance major at the Charleston County School of the Arts and an advanced track member for Dance Lab’s Youth Company. He is recipient of dance merit scholarship and awards for his work as a soloist as well as duets, trios, small groups, and large productions. He trains, performs, and competes year-round, including summer intensives: Nashville Ballet (TN), Cosmopolitan Ballet Theatre (MA), Ruth Page School of Dance International Dance Experience (IL), Aria Ballet Intensive (CA), and AMDA College of the Performing Arts (CA). Participated in the National High School Dance Festival in PA and is a dance ambassador for the Ignite Dance Competition.