innovo artists
theo williams (D.MA, B.DIAC) is international director of Innovo Physical Theatre and Pastor of Wooded Hills Bible Church in Colgate, WI. Traveling internationally as a recognized expert in the art of mime and arts theology, Theo is known for his excellence in performance, directing and choreography. Theo has been trained in the art of mime by revered professionals including Todd & Marilyn Farley and the world famous Marcel Marceau. Theo has also received training in Corporeal Mime, Ballet, Jazz, Fencing, Acrobatics, Japanese Swordplay, Drama and Physical Theatre. Theo grew up in South Africa where he received a Shodan (black belt) in the art of Karate and graduated from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Social Work, with a minor in Psychology. He is currently completing his Doctorate at the Robert E. Webber Institute of Worship Studies.
jolie williams (D.MA, M.WS) is known for her excellence in choreography, storytelling, and strong performance. At a young age Jolie began pursuing dance in worship and choreographed numbers for her church. Having completed her Masters, Jolie is now studying for her Doctorate at the Robert E. Webber Institute of Worship Studies in Florida. She brings an informed view on the arts in worship as an educator, speaker and improvisational movement artist. Mentored by Marilyn Farley, Jolie has been trained by revered mime artists including Todd & Marilyn Farley and the legendary Marcel Marceau. Experienced with missions, (DTS, Youth With a Mission) she has assisted teams in Mexico, Guatemala and the Philippines. As mother of two and director of Innovo Physical Theatre, she and her husband Theo tour as masters of mime and ordained ministers across the globe.
rommel ruiz was raised in Dominican Republic (DR). Rommel was intrinsically drawn
to the arts from a young age. Rommel and his wife Anny have been fully dedicated to the visual and performing arts for the last 12 years. Trained under many masters artists such as Theo Williams, Todd & Marilyn Farley, Cesar Ruiz, Thomas Leabhart, Rommel has also mentored under Jolie Williams. Founding "In Silence International" with Anny, both have toured
throughout Central America and directed theatrical events all over the Dominican Republic. Rommel has
taught mime at schools of dance throughout the DR, including the School
of Dramatic Arts. Graduate of Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo in
Advertising and Innovo's Conservatory of Physical Theatre in 2009, Rommel serves as creative director of Innovo Grafika and
member of Innovo's Company.
anny escaño - ruiz was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Anny has taught movement
arts throughout Central America and the USA. Anny has received
extensive training from revered artists, including Theo & Jolie
Williams and Thomas Leabhart. In 2002, Anny and her husband Rommel
founded "In Silence International", producing theatrical events
including Exodo and Cuerpo & Alma. Graduate of the Universidad
Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) in Advertising, Anny served as Art
Director for recognized companies and agencies in the Dominican
Republic. In July 2008 Anny graduated from Innovo's Conservatory, now
working alongside her husband Rommel as graphic artist for Innovo
Grafika and member of Innovo's Company.
