Nathan Wynn Founds Ripple Theatricals in Gainesville
The Gainesville organization brings together performers of all ages to share the stage in community theater productions.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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Founded in March 2025, Ripple Theatricals provides a space for residents to rehearse and perform together in Gainesville. The company aims to bridge the gap between youth and adult performers in local productions.
Why it matters
Founder Nathan Wynn launched the initiative because he believed theater productions frequently separated younger actors from adults. The company creates a collaborative environment for community members of various experience levels.
The theater company offers tickets at $16.65 for children and $21.90 for adults. Performers range from youth to adult participants, including members like the Ayers family who have participated in three shows.
The players
Nathan Wynn
He is the 17-year-old founder of Ripple Theatricals who began planning the organization at age 15.
Jade Hundley
She is the 21-year-old director of dance for the organization.
The details
Ripple Theatricals hosts productions including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mary Poppins, and Newsies. The company renovated its theater building between August 2025 and November 2025, though initial performances in November 2025 lacked permanent bathrooms.
Timeline
Nathan Wynn directed a youth production of The Wizard of Oz in 2024.
Ripple Theatricals was founded in March 2025.
The theater building underwent renovations from August through November 2025.
Inaugural performances began in November 2025.
The company will host a production of Dear Evan Hansen on November 27, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Ripple Theatricals follows the trend of the multigenerational community theater movement by prioritizing shared stages over age-segregated casting. This approach shifts local production standards by emphasizing collaborative learning across different skill levels.
Local residents can attend performances with ticket prices set at $16.65 for children and $21.90 for adults. These events provide the community with ongoing opportunities to see theater productions featuring local actors of all ages.
The takeaway
Ripple Theatricals demonstrates how community theater can serve as a bridge between different generations of performers. Residents looking to support local arts can check upcoming show schedules to participate as either performers or audience members.
What happens next
Ripple Theatricals is scheduled to host a production of Dear Evan Hansen at 5505 SW 63rd Blvd on November 27, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more local performances and youth initiatives on the Gainesville Children’s Theater page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Independent Florida Alligator.
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