The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival runs on the life blood of its extremely dedicated staff. Each year as the festival grows, the Orlando Fringe is able to add more staff members to its fabulous family.
Beth Marshall - Producing Artistic Director
producer@orlandofringe.org
Beth Marshall has dedicated her life’s work to the arts and has worked in most every form of arts work imaginable. She is completely devoted to heightening awareness of the arts within her community, as well as on the national and international levels. It is her belief that people look to the arts to laugh, to feel, to think and to be educated while experiencing something truly unique. Artists lead the way. She truly feels blessed to aid our community in giving people those four things!
Beth began her Orlando Fringe career as a Beer Tent volunteer in 1997, has acted/directed/produced in 12 Fringe shows, served as the Associate Producer 2003-2004 and has been Producing Artistic Director since 2004.
In addition to running The Orlando Fringe, Beth also is a member of The Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF)where she served as Vice President from 2004-2006 and The United States Alliance of Fringe Festivals (USAFF) and The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Central Fl and has her own production company Beth Marshall Presents.
Beth's awards and honors include:
- United Arts of Central Florida Artist Grant (in support of The Wishing Well Girl production, 2008)
- Bank of America- Orlando LOCAL HERO award, 2007
Prestigious award given to individuals who have:
-Made a special and significant impact on individuals, families, or the community at large
-Inspired others to volunteer for community service
-Has been a catalyst for new visions, understanding, and change in a community
(Award included a $5,000 gift to my charity of choice.)
- 2007 United Arts A+ Award for Operational Excellence for an Arts Administrator
- 2007 United Arts A+ Award for Best Marketing Strategy
- 2007 United Arts Excellence Award for Fringe Marketing Strategy for Orlando Fringe organization
- Nominee for the 2007 Association of Fundraising Professional Excellence in Fundraising award
- 2006 WaterMark award for being one of the 35 most influential people in Orlando under the age of 35
- 2006 United Arts Professional Development Grant awardee
- Kip Weiner Award for for AIDS awareness thru art- 1996
- Kansas City Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress, 1995
More than anything, Beth's favorite roles are those of mother, wife and friend.
George Wallace - General Manager
george@orlandofringe.org
George Wallace grew up in a small town just outside of Boston. His love for theatre began when he was cast as Rudolph in his kindergarten Christmas pageant. He began at Fringe in 2003 as a volunteer and in 2007 won the prestigious Mary Lou Rucker Voluteer Award. In 2008 he was the Volunteer Coordinator and in 2008 assisted the Director of Development in creating the Friends of the Fringe Program and is excited to be on staff now as Director of Operations.
George is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in both Business Management and Behavioral Science and holds an MPA from Troy University in Alabama. George can be found at Red Sox games throughout the country in his spare time. When not working for Fringe, George also owns a Human Service agency in Orlando and advocates for persons with developmental disabilities.
Anna McCambridge: Visual Fringe Producer
visualfringe@orlandofringe.org
Anna McCambridge is fervently rhapsodic about making this her eighth year as the Producer of the Orlando Visual Fringe, the art exhibit which is one of the gleaming facets of the gem we call the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. She is looking forward to the 2010 season, which will be a showcase of veterans and emerging artists, from foreigners to local favorites, featuring painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, collage, mixed media, multimedia, installation and more. There's always a surprise at Visual Fringe.
Anna is a local artist, designer and arts activist. She also curates for the Orlando Museum of Art 1st Thursday events, co-curates the art openings at Dandelion Communitea Cafe, and is in the process of creating and collaborating on several art and performance art projects.
She is grateful for the support of the wonderful Fringe staff, the fabulous Fringe volunteers, and her lovely assistants, Vicki Jones and Faith Amon.
Theresa Rogers: Kids Fringe Producer
Hi, I am Theresa Rogers and I have been involved with the Orlando International Fringe Festival for over 10 years. I started out as a patron and loved the energy of the Fringe. Then I volunteered - so I could see shows for FREE!! Then I became an über-volunteer, then Volunteer Coordinator, Board Member and now I am the Producer of Kids Fringe!!!
I love being a part of the Fringe community and it is a true community. The patrons, artists, techs, producers, sponsors, volunteers and staff make up our Fabulous Fringe Family. I urge you to join the Fringe family by becoming a become a sponsor, patron, volunteer or artist - better yet become all of the them...
About me - I worked for corporate America for 13 years and was bored out of my mind! I took a leap of faith and now I am a high school teacher! I really enjoy teaching I am so grateful to be making a difference in the world. I encourage you to listen to that little voice inside of you that says "I wish I could be a ..."
I hope to see you at the Orlando International Fringe Festival!
Carla Davis - Box Office & Ticketing Manager
Carla Davis' longtime love of theater began in 1982 when she visited NYC for the first time, and was able to see "Chorus Line" at the Shubert Theater. Upon returning home, she enrolled in theater class at L-SCC, and spent many happy years on stage.
Carla had attended nearly every Fringe Festival by the time it suddenly occurred to her in 2003 that nearly everyone involved in Fringe was a volunteer. She made a vow that she would take the week off for Fringe in 2004, and volunteer. Sadly, it slipped her mind until she saw in the paper that Fringe 2004 was about to begin. She promptly wrote the dates for Fringe 2005 on her calendar, and fulfilled her vow. Carla signed up for almost every volunteer duty that year except Cashier and Venue Captain...then ended up cashiering for nearly the entire festival (except for the two times she was Venue Captain). She was thrilled to win the "Stand Up Volunteer" award that year, and in 2006 she was "promoted" to Box Office Assistant Manager. Expertly trained by Cid Stoll and Mike Garvey (both of whom she loves dearly), Carla was asked to return to the next year's Fringe as Box Office Manager, and was honored to do so.
In "real life", Carla works at a preschool, and spends time with her friends, family, and her soulmate, Rob.
Christine Asp - Assistant Box Office Manager
Christine Asp was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she was blessed to have an exceptional theatre program in High School. It gave her the opportunity to travel to the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh as the Narrator in Joseph where she fell in love with Fringe.
Desperate to escape the Minnesota winters, Christine moved to Orlando. She started volunteering with the SAK Comedy Lab in 2008 and is now a proud member of their Front of House Staff. Her first experience with the Orlando Fringe was in 2008 when she served as a Tech for The Executives. She had so much fun that she returned in 2009. She spent most of the festival avoiding the rain as a Box Office volunteer. With her experience in Banking and Customer Service, it seemed to be a perfect fit.
Christine is honored to be joining the Orlando Fringe team as Box Office Assistant Manager
Amy Hadley - Technical Director
No bio provided, but she is awesome.
Jae Nale - Outdoor Events Coordinator
No bio provided, but she is awesome as well.
Jackie Martinez- Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@orlandofringe.org
Jackie Martinez is thrilled to be joining the Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival as staff. She was first introduced to the Orlando Fringe by her partner and has been a patron since 2006. She started volunteering in 2009 and won the esteemed Mary Lou Rucker Volunteer Excellence Award her first time around.
Jackie was born in Texas and raised throughout Florida. She graduated from Clewiston High School and quickly moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida where she graduated with a BA in Liberal Studies. She has worked in several human services agencies since her graduation and is happy to help wherever she can. When Jackie’s not working at Mimi’s Café, she volunteers with the Orlando Local Advocacy Council and her co-ed service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, while still finding time to spend with family and friends.
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James Wolf - Webmaster/IT Support
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It's been said that some are born into their position, others have it thrust upon them, and still others have a wife on the Board of Directors who gives them an order. The latter is the manor in which James comes to his position with the Fringe.
Actually, James is happy to help the Fringe in any way possible. James has been attending Fringe since the early days of running around downtown from one leaky (and possibly non-air-conditioned) space to the next to see shows. He has volunteered for more than ten years; and during the festival can usually be found either selling tickets or serving beer.
In his other life, James is the IT Manager for Metters Incorporated, a simulation and training manufacturer located in Orlando's Research Park. James spends the rest of his free time, treating his wife Lisa, like the princess that she believes she is.
