Award-winning Broadway director and choreographer, recently acclaimed as a 'director with a joyous touch' by the New York Times, Jeff Whiting specializes in work for theater, opera, television, special events and concerts around the world, including James Taylor, Bette Midler, Steve Martin, Tony Bennett, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Sting.

Founder of Matthew Corozine Studios in NYC, LA, Miami, and D.C. Over the years, Matthew has coached actors and performers on Broadway, TV, Film, including platinum-selling America’s Got Talent finalist, Jackie Evancho. Also, Matthew directed the original show “Going Through Life With No Direction” at 54 Below (NYC), produced by Alicia Keys.

Producing Artistic Director - Florida Repertory Theatre. Since 1998, Greg has worked on over 73 productions at Florida Rep as an actor, director, fight choreographer, and dialect coach. His other acting credits include performances at The Charlotte Repertory Theatre, Riverside Theatre, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Florida Stage, Pittsburgh Playhouse, and many more.

General Manager for New York City’s premier board game café: Hex & Company. Ben has led Hex & Co since its conception and lifted it from its humble beginning to a titan of industry. He spearheaded the franchising process of Hex & Co and helped to open multiply locations. Ben has also helped guide Hex & Co’s thriving afterschool program which services hundreds of children each week.

Performer/Production Manager/Non-Profit Consultant. Naomi Bates is a Multidisciplinary Artist and Arts Manager and has worked in Marketing, Stage Management, Production Management, and various production team roles. In the past, she served as the Assistant Production Manager at Florida Repertory Theatre, and is currently serving on the Omaha Fringe Festival board as a Marketing and Social Media Coordinator.

Executive Director at Florida Repertory Theatre. John is a graduate of Appalachian State University and holds a JD from the City University of New York Law School. He has worked in public administration for the New York City Human Rights Commission, law, nonprofit development, and always theatre, including Theatre Rhinoceros in San Francisco. John has served on nonprofit boards in New York, California and Florida and as a multi-year panelist for the Florida Division of Arts & Culture.

A tenth-generation Tennessean, R. J. has lived in Knoxville for most of his life. He graduated from The University of Tennessee with a degree in Supply Chain Management. Before pursuing a career in real-estate, his professional background centered around compliance, risk management and process improvement in a variety of industries. His long-term goals focus around investment in historic preservation balanced with responsible redevelopment and central planning.

Technical Film instructor at Savannah Technical College. Grace has more than 25 years of experience in film production with nearly two decades working as a film and media educator. He co-founded the SouthWest Institute of Film and Television in 1997. Selected credits include: Better Call Saul; Whisky, Tango Foxtrot; Breaking Bad; The Space Between Us; Independence Day – Resurgence; Longmire; and many more.