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Forgotten Broadway
2025 Sarasota Improv Festival
Forgotten Broadway
Forgotten Broadway
2025 Sarasota Improv FestivalExperience a one-of-a-kind evening as “forgotten” Broadway stars—portrayed by Orlando’s top improvisers—take center stage in a completely improvised revue. Using audience suggestions, these performers will create legendary Broadway stars, shows and tunes on the spot.
Running Time
On their game and earned plenty of well-deserved laughs
Forgotten Broadway Cast
Mike Carr
DK Reinemer
Lisa Glaze
Emily Fontano
Chris Leavy
Mike has been acting and improvising professionally since 2004, studying and performing at iO in Chicago before relocating to Orlando where he can be seen on several stages at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and as a "Ride Guy" all over the internet for Universal Studios. Mike performed regularly at SAK Comedy Lab in Orlando, where he also served as Artistic Director for seven years before relocating to his hometown to become the Comedy School Manager and Artistic Director for ImprovBoston, where he performed with the National Touring Company until 2020.
Born and raised by hippies in the Pacific Northwest, DK had no choice but to pursue a life of comedy. In 2004, DK helped open The Upfront Theatre in Bellingham, Wa. with Ryan Stiles of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and has since toured improv, sketch, and his one-man comedy shows across North America. Headlining festivals like: San Francisco Sketchfest, Chicago Improv Festival, Los Angeles Comedy Festival, Toronto Fringe Festival, Austin SketchFest, Orlando Fringe Festival and much more. DK currently lives in Orlando, Fl. Where he performs regularly at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SAK Comedy Lab.DK also knows how to knit.
Lisa has been improvising and loving it for some time now. She’s been an ensemble member at Disney’s Comedy Warehouse, SAK Comedy Club and Mama’s Comedy in good ol’ Orlando, FL. She’s dabbled in commercials and film as well. Ooh la la! Lisa is a full time actor at Walt Disney World. She also has BA in Business Administration and a MS in I/O Psychology … and uses neither. Good times!
Emily Fontano has been performing since childhood—first in Massachusetts, then at Dr. Phillips Highschool's Visual Performing Arts program in Orlando. She studied at The Boston Conservatory before spending a decade as a singer-songwriter touring the East Coast.
Improv brought her back to Orlando, where she became a core performer, teacher, and creator at SAK Comedy Lab. In 2018, she made history as SAK’s first female Artistic Director, championing diversity, gender-neutral casting, and LGBTQ+ visibility. Beyond improv, Emily has created, directed, and performed in multiple award-winning Orlando Fringe shows. She currently serves on the Orlando International Fringe board of Directors.
Christopher Leavy is an American composer and lyricist, regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century musical theater, he is credited with reinventing the American musical. He has won eight Tony Awards, an Academy Award, eight Grammy Awards, an Olivier Award, and the Pulitzer Prize...oh, you wanted a REAL bio!
CHRISTOPHER LEAVY is currently in his 18th season as resident MD at the Winter Park Playhouse and occasionally moonlights as a pianist, vocal coach and performer at Walt Disney World. His improv skills have been flexed at SAK Comedy Lab, Orlando International Fringe Festival and more. His headshot is very old.
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Festival Workshops
Our offerings allow you to learn from the experts with intimate trainings led by Festival artists from across the country and around the world. Featuring workshops in a wide range of improvisational styles and techniques, there is something for improvisers of all experience levels at the 2025 Sarasota Improv Festival. All workshops take place Saturday, July 19.