Team

Board of Directors

Daniel Guyton – President/Founder/Artistic Director

Daniel Guyton is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter from just south of Atlanta, where he lives with his beautiful wife and two dogs. His stage plays have been produced nearly 700 times around the world, and his screenplays have won dozens of awards. He is Chair of the Humanities Department at Georgia Military College and is a member of both the Dramatists Guild and the Writers Guild of America. For more info, please visit: www.danguyton.com.

Carol Welter – Vice President

Carol Welter is a multifaceted artist with a passion for bringing stories to life on stage and screen. With a rich background in theatre arts and a keen eye for design, Carol has established herself as a versatile force in the world of performing arts.

With her diverse skill set and unwavering dedication to her craft, Carol Welter continues to make a lasting impact on the world of theatre and beyond. Whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in the therapist’s chair, she remains committed to inspiring others and making the world a more vibrant and compassionate place through her artistry and empathy.

Anthony Urda – Treasurer

Anthony Urda (he/him) is a playwright, director, and actor from the mountains/farmland of New York State, who lives south of Atlanta, GA. He received his Bachelors of the Arts degree in Theatre from the State University of New York at Potsdam. He works in communications for a local government, is a minister with the Universal Life Church, and his work has been performed by the Homer Center for the Arts in Homer, NY and the Academy Theatre in Hapeville, GA. You can find him chowing down on a burrito in a Superman t-shirt watching one of the many films he has in his extensive, nearly 3000+ film collection.

Paige Steadman – Safety Coordinator

Paige Steadman (they/she/he) has been involved with theatre and music since they were negative nine months old.  Plays they have written have often been produced by theatres such as The Academy Theatre and The Atlanta Radio Theatre Company. Theatrical publications include Amicable, chosen by Applause Theatre and Cinema Book for The Best New Ten-Minute Plays 2020 anthology and I Prefer “They,” published by Smith& Krauss, Inc. in WE/US: Monologues for Gender Minority Characters.

Paige also enjoys acting, composing music, directing, and teaching. They are passionate about stage safety, including stage combat.  They are a member of the Society of American Fight Directors.  When teaching theatre, their motto is: “Safety, story, fun!” They love books, cats, music, horses, and their amazing husband.

You can learn more about Paige at https://paigesteadman.com — sometimes they even remember to update their website.

Winston Archibald Wilson – Secretary

I’m a passionate storyteller, captivating audiences through the power of theatre and insightful leadership development. As a playwright, my works explore the complexities of the human experience, leaving audiences moved and reflecting on the world around them.

Head over to my website https://www.winstonawilson.com to delve deeper into my plays, and for a glimpse into the creative process, check out my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@WinstonAWilson) There, you’ll find behind-the-scenes insights, interviews, and maybe even a sneak peek at upcoming productions!

Beyond the stage, I leverage my experience as a playwright and public speaker to guide and inspire leaders. My leadership consultancy helps individuals and teams unlock their full potential, fostering communication, collaboration, and a culture of success.

Stay connected with me on social media, @Winstonawilson (on all platforms) for the latest updates on my plays, upcoming speaking engagements, and leadership development workshops. I’m always eager to spark conversations and share the power of storytelling and impactful leadership.

Cameron LaFoy – Ombudsperson

Cameron is a lifelong resident of the Southside Atlanta area and has lived in Fayetteville Ga for nearly the last 20 years. He’s been part of the “theatre periphery” for the last 15 years because of his wife Kate, and continues to be a huge part of the cheering section for Atlanta’s theatrical community.  When he’s not working or otherwise involved in anything, he enjoys spending time with his wife Kate, daughter Kaylynn and their 2 “almost” dogs. 
“I am thrilled and honored to have been asked to serve with this fine group of people and can’t wait to see what we can bring to the community!”

Mia Kristin Smith – Membership Coordinator

Mia Kristin Smith is a professional Director, Actor, Writer, Producer and Dramaturg. She holds an MFA from the New School of Drama in NYC, a BA focused on media studies and playwriting, and an AA in Theater Production. Mia is also a drama instructor, stage combat choreographer, and works by using drama for therapy. Smith, a native of New Orleans now living in Atlanta, is the former Artist Director of  Karibu Performing Arts, LLC .  Here she produced several thought-provoking, socioeconomic, plays in the city of Atlanta and its surrounding areas.  She has performed and directed on many stages in cities such as New Orleans, Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta. Her work has previously been named one of Atlanta’s Best Bets, as well as Creative Loafing’s Top Ten and Burnaway Magazine’s Top 5 Top Ten Things to Do.

Charles Pillsbury III – Web Designer and Marketing Coordinator

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Charles usually just describes himself as a “Standard Nerd”, but his nerdery includes: Being a founding member of Death By Puppets, a local Atlanta group of puppeteers (who perhaps have always focused on entertaining themselves more than the audience), building and designing theater sets for a number of educational and community theatres (usually the ones where his wife or kids are part of the shows), having run the website Wordtrip for writers from 2003 till Facebook destroyed the online specialized forum space, having been accepted to both the National Puppetry Conference at The Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center and XPT at The Center for Puppetry Arts (and they swear it wasn’t a mistake), having been a volunteer for the puppetry track at Dragon*Con for over a decade, and probably a lot more general nonsense (and an overabundance of parenthetical asides in his writing and speech).

Alicia Pillsbury – Education Coordinator

Alicia Pillsbury has been a teacher, director, and homeschooling mom since 2000. She is married to Charles, a standard nerd, and they have four fantastically unique children: Piper, Ender, Julianna, and Oliver. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as a  Georgia state teaching certificate. She has taught drama classes and directed theatre for over 20 years. She currently teaches in elementary and middle school hybrid educational settings, and directs youth theatre productions locally.

Tanya Blackwell – Grants Coordinator

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Advisory Board:

  • Corey-Jan Albert
  • Valetta Anderson
  • William M Carroll
  • Amy Chandler
  • Robert Drake
  • Kit Fay
  • Kate Guyton
  • Rich Hammett
  • Rus McCoy
  • Margarita Moldovan
  • RP Singletary

Non-Board Member Positions:

  • Artistic Director: Daniel Guyton
  • Graphic Designer: Demmarie Boreland
  • Assistant Moderator: Daniel Carter Brown

Artistic Committee (Non-board Members):

  • Corey-Jan Albert
  • Valetta Anderson
  • Liz Bigler
  • William M Carroll
  • Amy Chandler
  • Heidi Crane
  • Robert Drake
  • Michael Erger
  • Kit Fay
  • Kate Guyton
  • Rich Hammett
  • Rod Lindsey
  • Rus McCoy
  • Margarita Moldovan
  • Leonard Presberg
  • RP Singletary