From Here, a New Musical by Donald Rupe
January 22, 2023
Written by Florida native Donald Rupe, From Here explores what life was like in Orlando during the aftermath of the shooting at Pulse nightclub in 2016. Centered amidst the fictionalized story of Daniel, a thirty-something mess on his journey toward self-fulfillment, everything stops as one tight-knit community of friends processes a tragedy in their hometown. It’s a heartwarming and often funny story of love, memory, family, and chosen family.
From Here debuted in Orlando in 2019 and has since become a musical love-letter to a healing community. Each year, the musical has been presented in June to commemorate the tragedy, and after years of development will debut in NYC right here at 54 Below.
Featuring a team of artists from Central Florida, including:
Blake Aburn (originated the role of Daniel, a performer at Walt Disney World)
Sara Catherine Barnes
Xavier Cano (Grease on Broadway, a Central Florida native)
Justin Jimenez
Kendall Leamy
Adonus Mabry
Joshian Morales
Devin Skorupski
Becca Southworth (From Here original cast)
Written by Donald Rupe, with orchestrations/arrangements by Jason M. Bailey. The team previously brought their musical Flying Lessons to the final New York Musical Festival.
Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.
