Chris is elated to be joining his fellow castmates in bringing this beloved story to life in our jungle. A biomedical engineer by trade, Chris has performed professionally in Greenville, SC during his studies at Clemson University. In Jacksonville, you may have seen him in (much less acrobatic) shows like Murder Ballad, Bonnie & Clyde, The Toxic Avenger, Violet, and The Wild Party. Much love to his incredible wife Joanna and baby Emerson. Thank you for letting Dad play and be silly with others.

Abigail Douglas is thrilled to be back on the stage at Players by the Sea! She is an incoming sophomore at the Hartt School, getting her BFA degree in Musical Theatre. You could have seen her around town at the Alhambra in Seussical, Sound of Music, and Elf, at FSCJ in Cinderella, or here at PBTS in Ruthless! Her favorite credits include Winnie Foster in Tuck Everlasting and Ensemble in Rock of Ages in Michigan last summer. This has been the most wonderful experience to be able to perform again and would like to thank the entire production team for making this show possible.

Jeremy is thrilled to return to the musical theatre stage for the first time since high school, reigniting a passion that has been simmering for years. Prior to Tarzan, Jeremy dedicated five years to serving in the Navy, a journey that broadened his horizons and deepened his appreciation for teamwork and discipline. Now, as he steps back into the spotlight, Jeremy brings a wealth of life experience and a renewed enthusiasm for the art of storytelling. He is excited to share this performance as Kerchak with you and hopes it will be as inspiring for you as it is for him.

Jocelyn Geronimo is a Florida native and grew up in Atlantic Beach. She’s excited to be back on the Players stage after a long hiatus from performing & directing. She is the founder of SET Studios, a children’s theatre for kids ages 4-17, and also teaches dance at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. She enjoys directing and choreographing for both community and professional theatres in town, as well as, for the NFL Alumni Jacksonville Chapter where she stays active with the Jaguars Alumni. Jocelyn would like to thank her entire family for their continuous love & support! @SET-Studios

Elijah Simms, 18, has been acting and singing since he was young and has always had a love for musical theatre. Elijah is overjoyed to be performing in Tarzan: The Musical. You may have seen him in: Chicago (Douglas Anderson) West Side Story and The Addams Family (Players by the Sea) and as Sebastian in The Little Mermaid (Saltwater Performing Arts Center), and as Papa Ge Once on This Island (Douglas Anderson).

Most recently, David has performed in seven musicals at the Alhambra Theater, including such shows as Footloose, 42st Street, Music Man, It’s a Wonderful Life and The Sound of Music. David’s community theater experience is extensive, with 30+ shows in the Jacksonville area spanning over 30 years. His connection to PBTS is strong, having served as Board President, as well as being involved in many fundraising projects for our beaches theatre. Kudos to the staff, cast and crew of Tarzan for retelling this dynamic classic story. And, finally, thanks go to my beautiful wife, Victoria, for her constant love and support.

Christopher is excited to be back on the Players by the Sea stage! He was last seen here as the narrator in Alabama Story. If you just can’t get enough of me, be sure to check out Lumen Rep Theater’s ShakesBeer tour happening at local breweries around town until November. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Michael is returning, after a 5 year hiatus, to theatre. He’s excited to get back to his roots (i.e. his old passions), and do so with such a meaningful show. He’d like to say ‘thank you’ to Players by the Sea for giving him this opportunity, and welcoming Him into Their (PBTS) space. To His fellow cast & crew, Michael would like to say “E-e-ooo-e HUH”.

Elijah Lawless is elated to have the opportunity to play Young Tarzan in his first production at PBTS. He has been featured in theatre shows, movies, commercials and modeling since he was 7 days old, but this is his first named role. He thanks Mike, the whole team, and all of his cast mates for being so supportive and allowing him to work alongside them to tell this beautiful story. His hope is that one day someone writes a musical that features a Nerf War, so he can combine his two favorite things.

Gray Jensen is in the ensemble and will be attending Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in the fall as a freshman focusing on performance theater. This is his debut show at Players by the Sea. Previous performances at Fletcher Middle School include High School Musical and Once Upon a Mattress in which he played a principal role. In addition to theater, Gray enjoys playing the piano and doing aerial silks.

Abby is an aspiring actress whose dream is to make it on Broadway! In her free time she enjoys playing beach volleyball, coaching youth softball, and working with the young children at her church. She would like to thank her entire family for always being in full support of her dreams and always encouraging her to work towards whatever she wants to accomplish. She will be joining Douglas Anderson School of the Arts next year and is excited to continue working on her performance there. She hopes you enjoy the show and cannot wait to be part of more!

Courteney is excited to be back on stage at Players by the Sea. Previously seen in Winter Wonderettes as Suzy at PBTS, Courteney is grateful for getting another opportunity to perform at this wonderful theatre. Some other credits include Miracle Worker (Kate Keller), Play On (Violet), Night of January 16th (Karen Andre), and Southern Fried Funeral (Harlene Frye). She would like to thank her family, friends, her husband Justin for being her biggest supporters, and Mike for giving her this opportunity. When she is not on stage, she is directing musical theatre youth workshops.

Ava Chung is a junior at Douglas Anderson. You may have seen her in DA’s productions as Abigail in the Crucible or as Masha in The Seagull. She also performed in the Music Man at Alhambra Theatre and Dining, and as Wednesday Addams in Players By the Sea’s The Addams Family. She would like to thank her parents and teachers for the amazing support.

Savannah Lawless is excited to make her debut performance at PBTS in Tarzan. After a hiatus from theatre to focus on academics and career, she returns to the stage excited to perform alongside her younger brother once again. Favorite past credits include Matilda (Miss Honey), Footloose (Ariel Moore), Newsies (Katherine) in local community theatre, as well as professional roles at Alhambra Theatre & Dining and The Wick Theatre. She thanks Mike and team for such a fun opportunity, and her pup daughter Zephyr Sun for making certain she glitters with white fluffy sparkles everywhere she goes.

Jacksonville, FL native Darvin Nelson is thrilled to join Tarzan: The Stage Musical as his second show with Players by the Sea. He made his musical theatre debut earlier this year in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, as one of The Drifters. He is an actor, singer, song-writer and producer who performs in the Jacksonville open-mic circuit. Darvin has also worked in multiple local short films and projects, such as Blood Reckoning (2023), Break the Broom (2020), and a few other local film festival projects. When he’s not on-stage or on-camera, he’s behind one working as a photographer. Now a college graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Darvin is diving into the world of arts and entertainment and hopes to tell beautiful stories for as long as he can.