For decades the WANZIE team has proudly and fairly paid everyone connected with their innovative, often outrageous productions, from MONORAIL INFERNO to the LADIES OF EOLA HEIGHTS trilogy and the record-breaking THE LION QUEEN, DRAGNESS OF GOD, CAROLINA MOON, LIZZIE The Musical and many other wholly original locally-conceived and locally-produced shows. No other company produces more original, entertaining and thought provoking shows (with all persons involved well paid) as done WANZIE PRESENTS. The company also scouts the original works of others and, in conjunction with the Footlight Theater, plays a significant role in presenting works by other local artists, providing a rent-free theater, along with marketing, promotional, and ticketing assistance, with no up-front financial risk to the artists. WANZIE PRESENTS truly makes it possible for Orlando's home-town best-of-the best to give extended life to their productions. In addition to creating hysterical original comedies such as TWO MEN TRAPED IN WOMEN'S BODIES and A TRAILER TRASH CHRISTMAS the team has also tended to the dramatic with the Wanzie original IN ClOSE QUATERS among others. Most recently WANZIE PRESENTS co-produced WHEN PIGS FLY (With D Squared Productions) at Orlando Fringe 2008 as well as many individual Cabaret Artists at the Footlight Lounge including Andrea Vox, Becky Fisher, Mark Barrateli, and Anthony Johnson. Long time team members have included Director Kenny Howard, Composer Rich Charron, Actors DOUG Ba'aser. Tommy Wooten, Frank McClain and Miss Sammy along with Make-up artist Mike Nesheim, Costume designer Marcy Singhaus and gal friday Catherine Goodison. WANZIE PRESENTS also benefits greatly from repeat, loyal title sponsors; The Parliament House, The Closing Agent, 903 Mills Market, Scott Laurent Collection and REALTOR David (also a Wanzie Presents Team Member/Actor/and now - Dancer) Dorman. WANZIE audiences "Expect the Unexpected" and WANZIE PRESENTS delivers just that. Always pushing the envelope of Orlando theater, and always entertaining.
Very original plays that make you laugh until you feel as if you were in the gym for an hour! Wanzie is a very creative mind, with a wickedly hysterical sense of humor. It is no wonder to me that they are leading the pack, because the best is right here!
One word; AMAZING! (ok, so i am not allowed to only make it one - it wants me to write more.) The productions put on by Wanzie, are second to none. The writing, directing, the talent are world class, and the passion is unlike anything i have ever seen.
I have always been pleased with the great productions presented by WANZIE Presents. Michael is extemly talented. His writing is amazing. I look forward to futher productions.
It's me, WANZIE. I'm voting for our company, cause I think we actually do amazing stuff without being subsidized by any organization and without benefit of a subscription base from which to draw upon. We at WANZIE PRESENTS do what we do because we love it, and we try to create a fun and entertaining experience for everyone who gets involved with us, whether on stage, backstage, or as a member of the audience. Regardless of the outcome of this process, we know we have a home in Orlando and we remain grateful to our many loyal patrons who attend our shows whenever at the PH and who follow us where ever we go. We love and appreciate our audience!
great variety - from original works to sponsored artists, the choice is always often and exciting. The ensemble, witty plays to the cabaret acts provide great entertainment . Wanzie with Doug, Tommy and Miss Sammy are a delight.
They say when you laugh -- this is when you are closest to God. Michael Wanzie and his group are FULL of laughs -- and well deserved of this recognition!
We've seen everything from "Monorail Inferno" to "The Ladies of Eola Heights." and other great shows from VariTease group. Love individual performances by Becky Fisher (we still sing her Beaver song), Mark Baratelli and Amy Steinberg too. We watch for the Wanzie Presents signs for consistently fun entertainment!
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