VaShannon has been performing since the age of three and is happy to continue her journey in theatre! She is an alum of North Carolina A&T State University where she studied professional theatre. During her time at school, she was in Oedipus the Queen and This One Girl’s Story. After graduating, VaShannon sailed on the Disney Magic and danced in their Broadway-style production of Disney Dreams. She has previously performed in Ragtime with Little Radical Theatrics, The Little Mermaid and Heathers with Orange Rose Performances, Central Florida Arts Choir, The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Encore Performing Arts, and The Promise with Anderson Theatre!

Originally from Griswold, Connecticut, Jake Plante is an Orlando-based actor, playwright, and dramaturg. Jake has appeared in numerous productions at the Collegiate level, and was a part of the premiere cast of Manor of Death at the 2023 Orlando Fringe Festival. They have been a part of productions of Into the Woods, The Bridges of Madison County, and student-written works such as Ghostwriter and We're All Stars Here, among others. In 2025, they made their directing and playwriting debut with Camp Slash at Orlando Fringe.

Yinelly Marie Pastrana graduated Summa Cum Laude in Theatre from Lamar University. With various productions under her belt as cast and crew, some of her past credits as a performer include The Addams Family, The Murray Method, Enthrallment, A Streetcar Named Desire, Southern Fried Murder, Silence, The Magic Castle Still Stands, They/ Who, Cult Classic and Aquila Pole Dancing X Prometheus Bound. Her production credits include Lincolnesque, Uncle Vanya, Waiting for Godot, and Olympiaganza.  She is very excited to be participating in this extremely powerful and important production. Hopefully it will help some people see things from a different perspective.

Terry Olson has performed at many theatres in the area (Orlando Shakes, Winter Park Playhouse, Mad Cow, Garden Theatre, Orlando Fringe Festival, etc.). He was a founder of SAK Theatre and brought SAK here for the opening of Epcot Center. With SAK, Olson has performed across the country, in Canada, England and Australia. Most recently he was the protagonist, provided voice over, and was the on-camera host for a full-length documentary, “The Call”, which is likely to have its world premiere at the Florida Film Festival in April. Orange County hired Olson to create and run the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs where he served the arts community for 23 years under three different mayors. He has enjoyed performing with his wife Robin Olson in the annual production of RS&C’s Dickens By Candlelight: A Christmas Carol — a Central Florida tradition since 1997. He has also performed with Southern Ballet Theatre, Orlando Opera, Orlando Sings, Central Florida Community Arts and more. His photography has been exhibited by SNAP! Gallery, and his “Exotic Landscapes of Morocco” will open April 2 for a month-long exhibition at the Mills Gallery.

Robin Olson has been working and teaching in the Orlando Area since 1994. Her credits include Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility at Orlando Shakes, and The History Boys and Antonin Show Business at Mad Cow Theatre. Currently, she works as a wandkeeper at Universal Studios.

Hedy Fatemi is an actor who genuinely enjoys the craft and the challenge of stepping into different characters. She is always excited to explore what makes them human. Hedy has trained across a variety of techniques, such as Meisner and Chekhov and is currently taking more courses as curiosity and openness are what she feels will help her grow as an actor. Hedy has played parts (both lead and supporting) in a few student films with Full Sail University. No matter what Hedy is working on, she approaches every project with respect for the process and a real enthusiasm and commitment for the work. Hedy looks forward to this production as a chance to bring her passion, focus, and whole heart into this collaborative environment.

Playwright

Jason Porrata is a Director, Teaching Artist, and Playwright from Winter Park, FL. He currently serves as the Director of Theatre at Innovation High School, as well as a current collaborator and past Collective Member of Whiskey Theatre Factory. He also works as Director and Teaching Artist for Central Florida Community Arts. Recent credits include: Puffs, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Peter and the Starcatcher. Jason is a proud alum of the School of Theatre at Florida State University. Jason enjoys spending time with his wife Leah and has two children Marcelo (4) and Luisa (1). He is an avid Orlando City Supporter.

Director

Reese Twilla (he/him) is excited to be making his Orlando directorial debut with Whiskey Theatre Factory's "The Vagabond and the Viscount!” As a member of WTF's Artistic Collective, Reese has enjoyed being involved in a variety of WTF's projects, from writing for Here and Queer, the One Minute Play Competition, and various Artist Salons; to performing in Everyone's Fine With Virginia Woolf and How It Gets In. Reese is active in the Orlando community as a playwright, performer, and alligator wrestler at Gatorland, but always considers WTF to be his artistic home! He'd like to thank Max for bringing him into this project with such amazing actors and crew, and–of course–his incomparable wife Ashley, who inspires him with her unique mind daily.

Dramaturg

Faith Dickens has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from UCF and an MA in English Literature from Simon Fraser University. She specialized in eighteenth-century literature, focusing on Jane Austen and the writers that Austen herself was reading. Faith first read The Vagabond and the Viscount two years ago to help as a consultant on historical accuracy, and has enjoyed getting to see the play come to life these past few weeks. She wants to thank Bethany Dickens Assaf for connecting her to the project and Jason Porrata for many enjoyable conversations on Regency culture and history.

Stage Manager