ELIZABETH WEISSTEIN, PRESIDENT
Elizabeth has studied theater, been a performer, and worked behind the scenes. She has a degree in Theatre from Rollins College and a Masters in Business Administration from Crummer Graduate School of Business. She currently works at Universal Orlando as a performer.
Elizabeth brings her incredible breadth of experience in theatre to LANCE as President, a position dedicated to supporting the growth and stability of the Troupe as a whole.
Elizabeth brings her incredible breadth of experience in theatre to LANCE as President, a position dedicated to supporting the growth and stability of the Troupe as a whole.
MICHAEL CORINELLA, VICE PRESIDENT
Michael has been working in the visual arts industry for over ten years. Though he is a relative newcomer to the local theatre scene, his wide range of performance experience, from directed to improvised to theatre-in-the-round, makes a Michael a perfect fit for LANCE Orlando. Michael has performed in several productions in the Greater Orlando area including local independent theatre as well as Marquee event entertainment at Universal Studios Orlando.
CHARLES HALE, TREASURER
Charles Hale has been working in entertainment in the Orlando area for five years. He has worked for SeaWorld, Universal, and Disney in the role of entertainment technician, and also currently works at The Holy Land Experience production.
Charles graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Theatre Studies and a minor in Business Administration. He first started performing stage combat in 2003 at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire with the Thieves Guilde and has since moved on to become a founding member of LANCE Orlando.
As Treasurer, Charles handles the money for LANCE, and his keen eye for opportunities for the troupe has served LANCE well from the very beginning.
Charles graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Theatre Studies and a minor in Business Administration. He first started performing stage combat in 2003 at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire with the Thieves Guilde and has since moved on to become a founding member of LANCE Orlando.
As Treasurer, Charles handles the money for LANCE, and his keen eye for opportunities for the troupe has served LANCE well from the very beginning.
HEIDI BROMUND, SECRETARY
Heidi is a character animator and instructor at Full Sail University. She loves great stories and the drive to create her own saw her earn a master’s degree in Creative Writing. Believing that theater is another way to share stories, Heidi has been involved in the dramatic arts through school plays, Community Theater, and directing children in Christmas pageants and other special events for many years.
After accepting an invitation to learn how to (pretend) punch people, Heidi has been a dedicated member of LANCE since January of 2016. Looking for more ways to get involved, she’s served on multiple production teams. She was also the co-scriptwriter and costume consultant for the Feast of Fools show performed in April of 2017 and wrote the script for the pirate show performed by LANCE at the 2017 Orlando Science Center Pirate Week. Heidi is looking forward to growing with LANCE and developing many more skills with the company.
After accepting an invitation to learn how to (pretend) punch people, Heidi has been a dedicated member of LANCE since January of 2016. Looking for more ways to get involved, she’s served on multiple production teams. She was also the co-scriptwriter and costume consultant for the Feast of Fools show performed in April of 2017 and wrote the script for the pirate show performed by LANCE at the 2017 Orlando Science Center Pirate Week. Heidi is looking forward to growing with LANCE and developing many more skills with the company.
RJ GARCIA, TRAINING CHAIR
RJ grew up in New York and moved to Florida after serving in the US Army. He has studied six forms of martial arts over his lifetime. RJ has taught both martial arts and stage combat for many years. He started participating in Renaissance Festivals in 2007 at the Tampa Bay Area Renaissance Festival, this was also his first year with a featured fight. RJ was apart of the original LANCE leadership in 2013 but left to support Olivia in 2014, and returned in 2016 when they moved back. RJ is excited to see what the future holds for the company he helped create and hopes to continue to be apart of that future.
ASH STELLA, SAFETY CHAIR
Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Ash is a veterinary technician with over 10 years of animal care experience under her belt. While stage combat and performing are both some of her more recently discovered passions, she also enjoys cosplaying, writing, and playing video games in her spare time.
After joining LANCE Orlando in early 2016 she quickly fell in with her newfound family, gradually getting more involved with the organization by assisting on the production team for the Orlando Renaissance Festival in 2017 and becoming a trainer in 2018. Moving forward, Ash hopes to help in the continued success of the company and the safety of its members.
After joining LANCE Orlando in early 2016 she quickly fell in with her newfound family, gradually getting more involved with the organization by assisting on the production team for the Orlando Renaissance Festival in 2017 and becoming a trainer in 2018. Moving forward, Ash hopes to help in the continued success of the company and the safety of its members.
KYLE CLEMENS, QUARTERMASTER
Kyle Clemens has been training with LANCE Orlando for a year. He currently works for Disney while heading LANCE’s Quartermaster position. Kyle has experience in LARP, full contact combat, acting, and over 10 years of costume creation and cosplay. He performed with LANCE as Little John at the Orlando Renaissance Festival (2018) as well as performing in Halloween Horror Nights for two seasons. Kyle hopes for LANCE to continue to be a great performance company where everyone has fun, he wants to help in any way he can; be that as a fighter, as community support, or as our Quartermaster!
MARISSA KRAATZ, DOCUMENTARIAN
A Michigan native, Marissa moved to Florida to pursue an education in computer graphics. After graduating with a degree in computer animation, she became an educator teaching in the university's animation department. With a specialization in motion capture she has experience in digital performance, but live performance and stage combat are relatively new additions to her repertoire. However, she is dedicated to constant improvement as both a performer and for LANCE as a whole.
Having taken up the mantle of Documentarian, Marissa is responsible for the documentation of LANCE's events, training, and choreography. This includes not only photos and videos of training, rehearsals, outings, and shows but also event reports, scribed choreography, and the general organization and archiving of such materials for the troupe.
Having taken up the mantle of Documentarian, Marissa is responsible for the documentation of LANCE's events, training, and choreography. This includes not only photos and videos of training, rehearsals, outings, and shows but also event reports, scribed choreography, and the general organization and archiving of such materials for the troupe.
BEX STUBBLEFIELD, MEMBER RELATIONS CHAIR
Originally from California, Bex came to Florida to further their studies in dance and theater. Bex has been a part of a Rocky Horror Shadowcast, as well as a performer with Universal Marquee Events. Through connections made during these performances, they discovered and joined LANCE Orlando.
After performing with LANCE at the Orlando Renaissance Festival, Bex wanted to help the company grow. They feel that one of the best ways to do this is to strengthen and support the community that the members of LANCE have built. As the Member Relations Committee Chair, Bex strives to provide a welcoming and fun atmosphere for everyone.
After performing with LANCE at the Orlando Renaissance Festival, Bex wanted to help the company grow. They feel that one of the best ways to do this is to strengthen and support the community that the members of LANCE have built. As the Member Relations Committee Chair, Bex strives to provide a welcoming and fun atmosphere for everyone.
OLIVIA (OLI) LANHAM, PUBLICITY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Oli is a flight attendant with JetBlue Airways and has been flying for four years. They enjoy reading, crochet, sewing, and baking. Usually, they’re non-confrontational but became interested in stage combat through their love of theater; acting since the age of 11. Oli put on their gloves for the first time in 2017, but has been with LANCE since the beginning. They left to pursue their career flying in 2014 and was so excited to return in February of 2016. Trying to get more involved after returning, they joined the production team for the 2016 Orlando Renaissance Festival, assisted in member events, and joined every committee that would take them. Oli can’t wait to grow and build with LANCE and continue learning new skills along the way, throughout their career with the company.
Development CHAIR
Currently, this position is vacant. Stay tuned for updates.
Would you like to get more involved with LANCE? We’re a growing organization, and all help is welcome! Message us through Facebook, give us a call at (407) 906-3647, or send us an email at lance.orlando.info@gmail.com. Let’s work together to create something unforgettable!