Charleston Christmas Special

    Celebrating 29 years of holiday entertainment in Charleston.

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    Producers Brad and Jennifer Moranz gather some of the country’s most talented performers for an entirely new show featuring holiday favorites.

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    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.”   

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    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.'

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    Jordan Maria, Dancer

    A native of Charleston, in 2012 Jordan launched her dancing career at 14 years old with Moranz Entertainment, and is happy to still be performing with them 12 years later. 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, and has proudly been a part of the company for 3 years. Along with this she has 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 seen the last year with musicals such as "Daniel and the Kings" and "Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat." Jordan is excited to be choreographing a premiering musical “Pleasure Never Lies” this coming spring 2025.

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    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. 

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    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. 

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    Addison “Addie” Collins, Dancer

    Addie has trained at United We Dance in Summerville since she was just 2 years old. She began her journey as a competitive dancer at the age of 5, earning numerous scholarships and accolades for her exceptional skills. Since 2018, Addie has showcased her talent with Moranz Entertainment, where her performances have brought joy to many.
    In addition to her passion for dance, Addie loves to sing and act. With dreams of attending a musical theater college, she aspires to combine her love for the stage with a future career as an esthetician, all while traveling the globe to share her talents with the world.

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    Raegan Collins, Dancer

    Raegan began her dance journey at the young age of 2 and has been competing since she was 6 years old. Currently training at United We Dance in Summerville, South Carolina, she thrives in all dance genres, with a particular strength as a contemporary soloist. Raegan has frequently been honored with the “Storytelling Award” for her exceptional performances. She actively participates in performing and even choreographing for her high school dance team. Raegan is preparing to audition for a dance major program in college. She plans to travel to choreograph, teach master classes, and judge competitions. Her ultimate goal is to own her own studio to teach the next generation of young dancers. 

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    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. 

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    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 

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    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. 

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    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. 

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    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.

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    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. 

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    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.

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    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.

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    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”). 

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    Kenley Walker, Dancer

    Kenley is a 12-year-old dancer from Summerville, South Carolina. She is the daughter of Veronica Walker, who was an original Serenade dancer with Brad and Jenny Moranz. Kenley dances at United We Dance and is part of their competition team. Kenley has won many local and national dance competitions and was part of a specially selected video crew this past summer in Orlando, Florida. Kenley has also appeared in a Righteous Gemstones episode this past Christmas. Kenley lives with her parents and her sister and of course…her dog Carl. 

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    KP Whaley, Dancer

    Kinley Paige "KP" trains at United We Dance and is a member of their competitive dance team. She practices all genres of dance, but excels in lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. She competes as a soloist in the lyrical category and has been a National Championship Title Winner and received several specialty awards for her technique. She's honored and excited to join the cast of the Charleston Christmas Special this year!

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    Parker Whaley, Dancer 

    Parker, 9, is the youngest dancer of the cast. She was practically raised in the dance studio watching her older sisters, Peyton and KP, train and was eager to start dancing competitively with United We Dance at a very young age. She’s won several first place awards for her jazz solos and many specialty awards for her fearless level energy and sassiness on stage. She loves to perform and is grateful to Brad and Jenny for this opportunity!

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    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.