Margarita is the founder of the Alabama International Fringe Festival. She graduated in Great Britain as a Registered Nurse (RMN) and served as a senior manager in the National Health Service. Her play ‘Tolpuddle! The Musical’ was presented at the AIFF in 2023. Margarita is the CEO of Walk-on Part Productions, LLC.

Tony is a founding member of AIFF, President of the Prattville Creative and Performing Arts Council, and very active in promoting arts and events in Prattville and the River Region. He is owner/operator of Echo7Sound studio and has 40 years experience as a professional musician, engineer, and producer.

Barbara retired as Manager of Prattville Cultural Arts and Special Events. She is an award-winning artist and is active in several arts organizations. Her work has been part of international, national and regional exhibits.

Kat is the Assistant Director of Hope In Action, a nonprofit based in Prattville, Alabama, where she helps provide emergency assistance and support to families and individuals in need. Alongside her nonprofit work, Kat is a Reiki and QHHT practitioner and spiritual life coach. A passionate creative and musician, Kat is a dedicated supporter of the arts in her community. She believes in the power of creative expression to bring people together, inspire connection, and spark meaningful change.

Yankee is an advocate for the international Women’s Group, an artist and member of the Prattauga Art Guild, and member of the YMCA. She works with newcomers, helping them to become involved in the community and volunteers with and supports many church and civic organizations throughout the River Region.

Patty has a BFA from Atlanta College of Fine Arts and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Fine Arts. She has served as the Youth Development Professional with the Boys and Girls Clubs for 35 years. She is a musician, visual artist, and supporter of the arts of the River Region.

Originally from Bucharest, Romania, Cosmin specializes in relationship building and public speaking. He is a comedian and an actor, having been a major member of the cast of “Tolpuddle! the Musical” at AIFF 2023.

Rebecca holds a BFA in Graphic Design and Web Design and is a supporter of the arts in the River Region. A skilled digital illustrator and graphic designer, she is the Creative Services Assistant at the Retirement Systems of Alabama, producing graphical, video, and written content for social media, employee newsletters, websites, and the RSA Advisor. She is also an editor for the AIFF official newsletter, Alabama Fringe Beat.

Founded by an award-winning duo in 1992, TCGWest is a highly respected and innovative multimedia group, a strategic and creative communication solutions production company, creating branding strategies, programs and live events worldwide, encompassing video productions, films commercials, animations and marketing communications web platforms. TCG West creates personalized events that resonate with global audiences.

Through TCGWest, he has produced shows for Fortune 500 companies. He’s had the opportunity to work with headline bands like Credence Clearwater, Michael McDonald, Bruce Hornsby, Manhattan Transfer, among others, as well as comedians such as Jay Leno, Sinbad and Larry the Cable Guy. His use of innovative multimedia applications has taken him to various parts of the world.

Barbara is an unconventional creative visionary who has contributed effectively to TV commercials, theatre productions and Fortune 500 Company’s branding strategy and growth. She has extensive experience architecting, creating and supervising virtual/live events, visual storytelling and transmedia branding.

Latest Media is an international media platform which promotes arts, cultural, and socially relevant events to the community through its TV, publications, and social media platforms.

Founder and Managing Director of Latest Media Group, is a writer and songwriter, TV and film director, and promotes community arts and expression, as well as being an advocate for social justice.

Ryan Thornhill is a Pennsylvania native with a BA in Theatre, with a concentration on directing. An award-winning director and producer, Ryan has travelled the world as a theatre director. In 2020, he created the digital social media theatre space, Thornhill Theatre Space, and produced award-winning world-wide virtual fringe festival, which was awarded the Off West End ONEOFF award. He was the Festival Director for the 2023 inaugural Alabama Fringe festival and directed ‘Tolpuddle! the Musical’ at Alabama Shakespeare Festival Garden amphitheater and at the Prattville Way Off Broadway Theatre.