I am a charismatic, energetic, and knowledgeable vocalist and all-around stage performer with experience in front of and behind the mic. I have performed in a variety of venues worldwide and I’ve worked as an audio technician on the production side, giving me a well-rounded perspective on live performance. I am adaptable and travel-ready, bringing passion, discipline, and teamwork to every stage, cast, and family I join.

Dante J Payne

I am a charismatic, energetic, and knowledgeable vocalist and all-around stage performer with experience in front of and behind the mic. I have performed in a variety of venues worldwide and I’ve worked as an audio technician on the production side, giving me a well-rounded perspective on live performance. I am adaptable and travel-ready, bringing passion, discipline, and teamwork to every stage, cast, and family I join.

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I am a charismatic, energetic, and knowledgeable vocalist and all-around stage performer with experience in front of and behind the mic. I have performed in a variety of venues worldwide and I’ve worked as an audio technician on the production side, giving me a well-rounded perspective on live performance.

I am adaptable and travel-ready, bringing passion, discipline, and teamwork to every stage, cast, and family I join.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Norwegian
Beginner
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Performer / Entertainer at Kings Island
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Performed in various live shows across four summer seasons and three fall seasons at Kings Island in Cincinnati, OH.
Vocalist / Cast Member at Celebrity Cruises
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2026
Vocalist across multiple ships and casts, including Vocal Captain (2nd & 8th Cast) on the Silhouette; 6th Cast on Millennium; 8th Cast on Beyond Eden.
Performer at Hong Kong Disneyland
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Festival of the Lion King – Simba; Let’s Get Wicked – Dr Facilier; Mickey and Friends’ Christmas Time Ball – Self; Momentus – Studio Vocalist.
Performer / Vocalist at Walt Disney World
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Finding Nemo: The Musical (Crush & Bloat); Festival of the Lion King (Nakawa); Disney Jr. Dance Party (Finn Fiesta); Move It! Shake It! Mousekedance It! (Self); Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Live (Xandarian Band Leader); Studio recording sessions for Disney Creative/Imagineering; Disney In Concert.

Education

BA Theatrical Audio Production at Ball State University
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment