Deejay Young
DeeJay Young is a singer-songwriter, actor, and performer from Tampa, Florida. He began his career at the age of five in the Gospel-theatrical stage play Daddy Please Don’t Leave and has since performed as an independent artist and actor. In 2019, he joined the First National Tour of Hamilton as a principal standby and later made his Broadway debut as Aaron Burr in the New York company of Hamilton in spring 2024. His additional theatrical credits include performances in Hairspray, RENT, and Ain’t Misbehavin’, and he was a featured contestant on Season 24 of the Emmy®-winning reality competition series The Voice on NBC. His recent albums PRIMITIVE and The Primitive Sessions: Live both reached the Top 10 on the iTunes R&B charts, and his holiday album An Unplugged Christmas was a top seller on Amazon Music. DeeJay has received four Independent Music Awards and two Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARAs), as well as a Tampa Bay Theatre Award and two BroadwayWorld Awards, and was recognized as Best Soul Act in Orlando Weekly’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Poll. As a performer and educator, he is passionate about sharing his artistry and industry experience with the next generation of singers and performers.
Kevin Harris
Kevin Harris is a vocalist, educator, arranger, composer, and vocal coach with more than two decades of experience in professional music and entertainment. He is a long-standing member, featured soloist, vocal captain, and administrative leader of one of Walt Disney World's premier a cappella ensembles, where he has inspired audiences from around the world through exceptional vocal artistry and performance. In addition to his performance career, Kevin serves as a Teaching Artist for Disney's Imagination Campus, helping middle and high school students gain insight into the professional performing arts industry. He is also an accomplished arranger, composer, and vocal coach through Harrisland Studios, where he mentors singers and musicians of all ages. Beyond Disney, Kevin has served as Director of Music, Fine Arts, and Technology for Windermere Union Church and is widely respected throughout Central Florida for his leadership, musicianship, and commitment to developing the next generation of artists. His passion for storytelling, vocal excellence, and mentorship has made him a sought-after performer, educator, and clinician.
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The Broadway Bradshaws
Jared and Lindsay Bradshaw are Broadway and screen veterans with extensive experience in musical theatre, television, and live performance. Jared Bradshaw starred in Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (u/s Willy Wonka) and spent eight years in Jersey Boys, with additional credits including Forbidden Broadway, Parade, and concert performances nationwide. Lindsay Northen Bradshaw spent over a decade with Broadway’s Wicked as an ensemble member and understudy for Glinda and has appeared on television in New Amsterdam, The Americans, Tales of the City, The Last O.G., Mr. Robot, and numerous national commercials. Now based in Florida, both Jared and Lindsay also perform with Disney, bringing their Broadway artistry to one of the world’s most iconic entertainment companies. Beyond performance, they are passionate educators and mentors, sharing practical insight into auditioning, storytelling, vocal technique, and career-building in the performing arts. Together, the Broadway Bradshaws bring Broadway-level excellence, authenticity, and inspiration to students and educators alike.
Cheryl Ann Sanders
Cheryl Ann Sanders is a southern Indiana native, a past recipient of the ACSI Young Performing Artist of the Year Award, an ACSI Arts Educator nominee, and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from the Webster Conservatory. She has worked professionally across the country as a singer, actress, dancer, choreographer, director, guest instructor, and makeup artist. Cheryl is currently a resident of Orlando, Florida and is celebrating her 12th anniversary with Cirque du Soleil, while also working with Walt Disney World Entertainment, Marriott Gaylord Resorts, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, WWE, Orlando Ballet, and numerous school and university programs across the country, as well as serving as an invited guest instructor for the Festival Internacional de las Artes Escénicas in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. She is passionate about sharing her professional experience with students and educators, bringing real-world performance insight, creativity, and versatility into rehearsal rooms and classrooms alike.
Kate Garnes
Kate Garnes is a speaker, emcee, DJ, and choreographer, and an all-around normal girl trying to leave this world a tiny bit brighter than when she came into it. Originally from Missouri, she has spent over ten years working with youth, helping teens navigate the same chase for perfection she once saw in herself. From being told she would never be “good enough,” to creating magic for audiences as a performer at Walt Disney World, to becoming a published author, Kate transformed her negative narrative and became her own hero by learning how to save herself. Kate has called the stage home since she was a young girl and has performed as a dancer and actor throughout Orlando, Florida, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND, and regional theatres, as well as touring the country with a national dance competition tour as their resident emcee. In 2019, she published her first book based on her keynote talk. Kate’s energy, humor, and genuine love for others have captivated audiences from California to Florida, and she continues to inspire teens to stop listening to limiting beliefs and start embracing the greatness within them.
Juan Cantu
​Juan Cantú is a director, writer, performer, and creative leader in live entertainment whose work spans theme parks, cruise lines, theater, and international productions. Originally from Houston, Texas, and now based in Orlando, Florida, Juan currently serves as a Show Director for Walt Disney World Live Entertainment. His directing credits include productions for Universal Studios Japan (including work in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Halloween Horror Nights), Disney’s American Music Machine, Viking Ocean Cruises, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Mad Cow Theatre, where he directed Avenue Q and Ain’t Misbehavin’. As a writer, Juan has created award-winning original musicals that premiered at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, including Bless Me Father, For I Have Danced and the Latinx adaptation El Wiz. As a performer, he previously appeared in Disney’s Tarzan Rocks! and Finding Nemo: The Musical and has recorded vocals for Disney shows and parades, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean. His songwriting credits also include national events such as the Miss America Show Us Your Shoes Parade, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C.
Ameenah Kaplan
Ameenah Kaplan is a director, choreographer, and performer currently working as a Show Director for Disney Live Entertainment and former Resident Director for the North American tour of The Lion King. She has appeared as a choreographer and director on Encore! and brings a dynamic background spanning theater, television, and live performance. Ameenah began her career in the original American cast of STOMP and has since worked as an actor on projects including The Office, Grey’s Anatomy, and Avengers: Infinity War. A multi-award-winning choreographer, her work has been seen on stage and screen, including Dancing with the Stars. She is also a longtime drum coach for Blue Man Group and has performed with artists such as Rihanna, Macy Gray, and Adam Lambert. Her directing credits include productions with ACT Theatre Seattle, American Players Theatre, and First Stage Milwaukee. Ameenah’s work blends rhythm, storytelling, and high-impact physical theater.
The American Sirens
The American Sirens are a premier vintage vocal trio that brings the glamour, sophistication, and timeless charm of the Golden Age of Hollywood to modern audiences. Inspired by iconic acts such as The Andrews Sisters and contemporary vintage sensations like Postmodern Jukebox, The American Sirens captivate audiences with stunning harmonies, dazzling stage presence, and expertly crafted musical performances. Known for their polished vocals, elegant style, and high-energy production numbers, The American Sirens seamlessly blend classic jazz, swing, and vintage favorites with a fresh, contemporary flair. With their signature blend of artistry, nostalgia, and showmanship, The American Sirens deliver an unforgettable concert experience that transports audiences back in time while remaining engaging and relevant for today's performers and music lovers alike.
