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Celebrating 29 years of holiday entertainment in Charleston.
Performers
Producers Brad and Jennifer Moranz gather some of the country’s most talented performers for an entirely new show featuring holiday favorites.
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.'
Jordan Maria Benton, Dancer
Jordan is a recent graduate of the College of Charleston, double majoring in dance and theatre, with lightening concentration. This summer, she headlined Charleston’s first Juneteenth Festival as a solo artist. She also spent her summer working as the choreographer and assistant director for #SLACABERET. She has worked on set of "The Righteous Gemstones," an advertisement for Apple, and a performance with Motown Throwdown.
Matthew Billman, Singer
Matthew is a singer, composer, producer and arts technologist who lives in New York City. He’s appeared off Broadway and, when he’s not singing, serves as pipeline technical director at Ingenuity Studios, a visual effects firm known for its work on the films “Get Out" and "A Star is Born" and for the music videos of Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, BTS and Coldplay.
Camille Cabrera, Dancer
Camille began her training at Columbia City Jazz Conservatory under the direction of Dale Lam, where she studied a variety of styles including jazz, ballet, pointe, contemporary, modern, tap, and hip hop. In May 2024, she earned her BA in dance and BS in exercise science from the College of Charleston. Camille has performed works by many notable choreographers, including Desmond Richardson, Sonyah Tayeh, Peter Chu and Jae Man Joo. She has been featured in productions with Columbia City Ballet, the College of Charleston, Robert Ivey Ballet, and HBO’s Righteous Gemstones. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy while continuing her work as a freelancer performer and teacher/choreographer with Dance Lab Charleston.
Addison “Addie” Collins, Dancer
Addie, 12, has been dancing at United We Dance in Summerville since she was 2 years old. She’s been a competitive dancer since the age of 5 and has received multiple convention scholarships and dance awards. This is Addie’s sixth year in the Charleston Christmas Special. Addie loves to sing, act, dance, and bring joy to those around her. She hopes one day to attend a musical theater college and travel the world.
Winston Daniels, Singer
All the way from Dallas/Fort Worth, Winston is making his debut with Moranz Entertainment this holiday season. His previous credits include, Teen Angel/Johnny Casino - Grease, Drifter - The Carole King Musical, Victor - Smokey Joe's Cafe, Sebastian - The Little Mermaid.
Kelsey Denae, Singer
Kelsey Denae is absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Charleston Christmas Special! National Tours: Les Misérables (Wigmaker, US Fantine/Factory Girl). Regional: Smokey Joe’s Café (Patti); Always, Patsy Cline (Patsy); 9 to 5 (Judy); Show Boat (Julie). Green Bay native (Go Pack!). BFA UWSP. Huge thanks to Brad and Jenny for bringing me down to Charleston. Love always, to my family and Jacob. @kk_denae
Tori Edwards, Dancer
Tori is represented by Go2Talent Agency and specializes in both classical and commercial dancing. Over the past six years, she has been performing on Princess Cruise Lines, working with producers like Steven Schwartz, Danny Teeson and Liz Imperio. She has also performed behind multiple arts all over the U.S., Europe and China. Tori is happy to be back for her second Christmas Special!
Jenna Flaherty, Singer
Jenna filmed several episodes of HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones,” was featured in a national commercial with actor Danny McBride for ZenWTR, and filmed several social media advertising campaigns for Jamba Juice, Ellio’s Pizza and Virtuoso Pizza, among others. The young performer just completed filming for “Blood Runs,” her first featured role in a short film.
Jillian Hansborough, Dancer
Jillian is a competitive dancer at United We Dance in Summerville, S.C. She has been dancing since the age of 2. Jillian has received many solo awards, title awards, and convention scholarships. She also had the opportunity to dance on the television series, “The Righteous Gemstones.” When she is not dancing, Jillian enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Marin Lutz, Dancer
Marin Lutz began dancing at age 2. Member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts as a dance major at the Charleston County School of the Arts. Advanced track dancer for Lab Co. Dance Lab Charleston. Recipient of numerous dance merit scholarships and awards. Performs and competes year-round, including summer intensives: BalletMet (OH), Charlotte Ballet (NC), 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 (PA). Served as a dance ambassador for Ignite Dance Competition and is a Pro Reveler on the 24-25 Revel Dance Competition tour. Performed with Annex Dance Company and in Uncharted TedX Charleston. Part of the dance ensemble for Luke & Lucy The Musical and Daniel & The Kings.
Georgia Milligan, Dancer
Georgia, a native of Charleston, S.C., is a junior at Porter Gaud School. She began dancing at the age of 4 at Trudy’s School of Dance. She has been dancing at Dance Lab for five years and is a member of their Empowered Company performance and competition team. She has performed and competed extensively with the Empowered Company the past few years. Recent highlights include performing in Rat King with Dance Lab, Seasons with Annex Dance Company, as Dorothy in Dance Lab’s Emerald City, and in Daniel and The Kings.
Tiffany Parker, Singer
Tiffany has been a featured singer on international cruise ships who now lives in Charleston and can be seen regularly in Moranz Entertainment productions. She started singing at age 10 with The Charleston Youth Company. Even when relegated to the garage with a broomstick for a microphone, she knew performing would be her passion.
Shivam Patel, Singer
Shivam received his Masters in Music Theatre at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, UK. He has performed all across the East Coast and in the UK with past credits including Disgraced, Septima (World Premiere), Clyde’s, Mlima’s Tale, Working – A Musical, Grace for President (World Premiere), The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged, Into the Woods, Legally Blonde: The Musical, The Seagull, Next Fall, and many others. Patel works at PURE Theatre as a member of their Core Ensemble and as their Education Associate, helping to build PURE's education programs. He is a seasoned educator with experience teaching/coaching for international companies leading their workshops, seasonal camps, and tutoring programs.
Matt Shingledecker, Singer
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”).
Peyton Whaley, Dancer
Peyton has been training in all genres of dance at United We Dance since the age of 5. At 8 years old, she joined the elite competition team. As a lyrical and jazz soloist, Peyton has won numerous awards, including overalls and title winner. She also starred as "Aladdin" in her team's musical theater production dance last season. Peyton hopes to become a member of a college dance team after she graduates high school and major in a cosmetic medical field.