Jared Warren

Jared Warren (He/Him) is currently aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas (the biggest cruise ship in the world…), performing as a Lead Vocalist and Principle Understudy in the productions “The Wizard of Oz” and “The Effectors: The Origin Story” until May of 2025. In tandem, Jared is remotely and retroactively finishing his last semester pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Studies and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre at Kent State University, with a projected graduation in May of 2025 as well. Originating from the Sunshine State, Jared has been training and performing professionally in the Central Florida area since his youth. Select credits include Jesse Tuck in “Tuck Everlasting The Musical TYA” (Orlando REP), Abel/Ham in “Children Of Eden” (Theatre At St. Luke’s), Prentiss in “Peter And The Starcatcher” (Theatre At St. Luke’s), Tom Sawyer in “Big River” (Theatre At St. Luke’s), Neleus in “Mary Poppins” (Theatre At St. Luke’s), Hermey in “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” (Orlando REP), as well as a part of the companies of “Matilda” (Garden Theatre), “Hello, Dolly!” (Garden Theatre), and “Head Over Heels” (Encore Performing Arts). He has also had the opportunity to perform in the nationally televised Orlando Citrus Parade (2018), Walt Disney World’s EPCOT International Festival of The Arts (2018), as well as numerous prestigious performing arts venues in the Central Florida area. After his relocation to Northern Ohio to pursue his numerous degrees, Jared performed in multiple productions, credits including Snowboy in “West Side Story” (Porthouse Theatre), as well as a part of the companies of “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” (Porthouse Theatre), “The Prom” (Porthouse Theatre), and “Freaky Friday” (Kent State University). During his time at Kent State, Jared served as a two year member of the Kent Dance Ensemble, Kent State University’s pre-professional dance company, under the Artistic Direction of Catherine Meredith. While being with the company, Jared had the esteemed privilege to perform works including “Remedy” by Norbert De La Cruz III, “Counting Distances” by Rena Butler, “Boléro” by Heinz Poll, “Primal” by Micaela Taylor, excerpts of “Murmurs Of A Stream” by Michael Uthoff, as well as “Into The Fold” and “Redux Exodus” by Catherine Meredith. Jared has had the honor of performing with the company Catherine Meredith & Artists at Playhouse Square in “Touch” by Catherine Meredith. Jared also performed in “From The Eyes of Girl” by Willow Freed at the Cleveland Dance Festival (2022) and the American College Dance Association's East-Central Conference in 2023. Additionally, he's done works by Jennifer Black, Mark Smith, Jennifer Savelli, and Mia Savelli. “‘You Will Not Certainly Die…’” (2022) is Warren's premiere choreographic composition. The piece was initially presented at the American College Dance Association's East-Central Conference in 2023. It was then produced in the Kent Dance Ensemble Concert (2023): “Collective Impressions” - as a part of Kent State University’s School of Theatre And Dance 2022-2023 Main Stage Season, in a program alongside renowned choreographers such as Micaela Taylor and Heinz Poll. In March of 2024, Jared premiered his newest work entitled “Puritans Of Prey” in the BFA Senior Dance Concert/Student Dance Festival “REIGNITE” based off of his physically interpretive exploration of the concepts of Predator vs. Prey and Birds of Prey through the lens of the Salem Witch Trials. The piece was then produced in the Kent Dance Ensemble Concert (2024): “On The Cusp” as a part of the 2023-2024 Main Stage Season, in a program alongside renowned choreographers such as Rena Butler, Michael Uthoff, and Norbert De La Cruz III. The piece was then further commissioned and presented in Thailand in January of 2025 as a part of a collaborative performance festival attended by “East Meets West” - Kent State University’s international study abroad dance program. “Puritans Of Prey” is furthermore projected to be presented at the American College Dance Association’s East-Central Conference in March of 2025, as well as at the OhioDance Festival in April of the same year. Jared’s passion for storytelling and cultivating a cathartic experience for his audiences is at the forefront of every one of his performance and choreographic opportunities. (3/1/2025)