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AACT Staff
AACT Executive Director Quiana Clark-Roland solicited
keynotes and led staff in the logistical planning, organization, and
execution of the virtual festival.
AACTFest Production Manager Mary Jo DeNolf worked with
the entire AACT staff to create and administer the festival. Ron
Zigeler coordinated all the National Company productions,
attending the recordings of the productions with Colvin Theatrical.
Kathy Pingel assembled the roster of workshops, panels, and
sessions that were so enlightening. Jill Patchin assembled the
festival sponsors, and coordinated the sponsored social hours, and
assisted with the fabulous roster of keynote speakers. Darlene
DeLorenzo assembled and coordinated the exhibitors. Registrar
Karen Matheny administered all participants' registrations and
answered all questions. David Cockerell marketed the festival
with great assistance from Social Media Coordinator Keith Tomasek.
Webmaster Stephen Peithman kept the website updated
and worked to keep events in order on the Whova app.
Festival Sponsors
Technical Staff
Tech staff leaders, Mary Jo DeNolf and Winston Daniels, worked
behind the scenes as the “stage managers” of the festival. They
were assisted by the incredible crew of Intern Marcus Chapman
(Grand Rapids, Michigan), and tech staff members JR Bornemann
(Midland Michigan), Chuck Goddeeris (Royal Oak, Michigan),
Geoffrey Baker (Hanover, Pennsylvania), Ashley Parks (Charlotte,
North Carolina).
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