Camelot Theatre Company - Board of Directors

Directors

President: Brad D. Fowler - Brad's credits include - Acting: a Hoovervillian, Bert Healy and as Franklin D. Roosevelt in Camelot's 2002 production of Annie; Commander Harbison in South Pacific (2003); the school teacher in School House Rock (2004, 2006 & 2007); the lawyer in Haints in Huntington Hall (2005); Mr. Cocker in Back to the 80's; Harvey in The Papers (2010); Jim in All Shook Up (2012); the father in Meet Me in St. Louis (2013); Sponge Bob in School Hose Rock Live! (2017); Brian in How to Have the Best Christmas Ever (2017); and Corey Sr. in Back to the 80's (2018). Producing: Nunsense (2005); Back to the 80's (2009); and Disney's High School Musical (2010). Assistant Directing: Hansel & Gretel (2014); The Outsiders (2016); Disney's Sleeping Beauty Kids (2017) and Godspell (2019). Directing: School House Rock (2004 ~ co-director); School House Rock (2006, 2007, & 2009); School House Rock Too (2008); Willy Wonka, Junior (2008); The Wizard of Oz (2010); The Papers (2010); Disney's Camp Rock (2011); Snow White Goes West (2011); All Shook Up (2012); Disney's Beauty & the Beast, Junior (2012); Meet Me in St. Louis (2013); Disney's The Little Mermaid, Junior (2013); Disney's My Son Pinocchio, Junior (2014) The Adventures of Robin Hood (2015); Disney's Peter Pan, Junior (2015); Disney's The Lion King, Junior (2016); The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2017); School House Rock Live! (2017); How to Have the Best Christmas Ever (2017); Back to the 80's (2018); Junie B. Jones, Junior (2018); Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Junior (2019); Gilligan's Island the Musical (2019); Beauty and the Beast (2021); Clue - On Stage (2021); and most recently Moana Jr. (2021). Brad also directed some of Camelot's young actors in a nationwide competition at the 2011-2018, and 2020 Junior Theatre Festivals. Brad's wife, Colleen, and two daughters, Whitley and Lindsey are also very active with Camelot in various roles. Brad was an IT Project Manager for the Georgia Department of Labor in Atlanta for 27 years. He is currently employed at Primerica and Hoshizaki. He was a local Girl Scout leader and is a member of the Georgia Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministry.

Vice-President: Tim Franklin - Tim is a valuable asset to the board. He and his family have been very involved in Camelot over the past several years. Tim helps in the set construction for all shows including The Wizard of Oz, Camp Rock, All Shook Up, The Lion King, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Gilligan's Island the Musical, Beauty and the Beast, and most recently Clue - On Stage just to name a few. He made his acting debut in All Shook Up and made his directoral debut with Arsenic & Old Lace (2012). Tim also runs the sound board during the productions.

Treasurer: Brenda Whitley - Brenda Whitley received her Bachelor degree in Accounting in 2005 and a Degreed Certificate in Accounting in 2008. She worked as a staff accountant and eventually became a regional accountant for a national company that managed Senior Retirement Communities. She and her husband, Julius moved to Griffin, GA in 2011 from Tucson, AZ. Recently they moved to Locust Grove.She became familiar with Camelot about 6 years ago. She and her husband owned a T-shirt printing company and has printed Camelot's show shirts. She and Julius have been to several shows and she jumped at the opportunity to volunteer as Treasure when asked. She also volunteers in the business office of their church.

Board of Directors

Kitt Holmes - Kitt is the wife of Gene and mother of Katie and Mary. They live on a small farm in Spalding County. As Kitt grew up in New Jersey, she was often told that she was nearly born at the Wagon Wheel Playhouse while her parents performed in The Mousetrap. She followed her parents into the spotlight as a member of the Children's Theatre Repertory of Monmouth County and in many elementary and middle school productions. Her fondest Neptune Sr. High memories are of her performances in The Bells are Ringing, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Carousel. Although she hasn't appeared on stage since graduation (except in a conga line during Five Guys Named Moe at the Atlanta Fox), Kitt has used her theatrical talents as a Sunday school teacher, IT instructor at Georgia Power, school volunteer, founding member of the Scottish Society of Middle Georgia, and Girl Scout leader. Kitt wears many hats for Camelot. She helps with costumes, props, painting, refreshments, and programs.

Lori Bush - Lori first discovered her passion for theatre at Upson High School in the 9th grade. She also became involved with the arts in Griffin as a teenager studying dance and mime under the Bradleys at Arts in Motion. Upon her graduation in 1993 she received a theatre scholarship to Gordon College. After finishing her associate's she moved on to the University of Georgia where she graduated with honors and a double major in theatre and English. Soon after, Lori and her husband returned to Griffin and Lori was immediately able to put her degree to good use teaching ballet, acting and mime, and directing her first show for Arts In Motion at the age of 24. Once her first daughter was born in 2000, theatre took a backseat to motherhood as Lori enjoyed being a stay at home mom and involving herself in her children's pursuits. Lori became involved with Camelot in 2010 when she and her daughters auditioned for The Wizard of Oz. Since then, she and all three of her children have been very active on and off the stage with Camelot and also with TUAC in Thomaston. Recently, Lori has completed a second bachelor's degree in Education from Gordon, and she currently teaches drama at Pike County Middle & High School. Her favorite past roles include Shelby in Steel Magnolias, Anna in The King and I, Lady Macduff in Macbeth at UGA, the Wicked Witch in Camelot's Wizard of Oz, and Mayor Matilda in Camelot's All Shook Up. Lori is a firm believer that creativity, collaboration, and accountability are just a few of the real-life essential skills that our kids are able to master when given the chance to participate in the arts.

Dee Coombs - Dee was born and lives in Griffin. She is married to Greg and they have a Son, Kyle. Dee has worked in healthcare for over 35 years. She has volunteered her time working with costumes, and enjoys being involved in theater. Dee was recently quoted saying, “Kyle has performed in several productions, and I fell in love with theater”. And, “I’m amazed watching the cast bring the costumes to life”. She looks forward to working with cast members & crew, sharing in the theatrical development of everyone involved. Dee was the official costumer for Disney's The Lion King Jr, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, School House Rock Live!, Back to the 80's, Junie B. Jones Jr; Godspell; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Gilligan's Island the Musical; and Clue - On Stage.

Allison Smyly - Allison Smyly fell in love with theatre early, participating in church productions as a child and duet acting competitions in junior high. She studied speech and drama throughout high school under Mrs. Pat Lee and was chosen to participate in the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program in Drama. After graduating from the University of Georgia, she worked in human resources, served as editor of a regional magazine, and is now Marketing Director for an architecture firm. She has three daughters who have participated in various Camelot productions and is glad to be part of Camelot Theatre Company’s Board of Directors.

Logan Chase Fagin - Logan is an alumnus of the University of West Georgia. He is very active in his local community theater program, Camelot Theatre, having performed in and assisted with various productions over the last seven years. In addition to being involved with local theatre, Logan is also a third year drama instructor for an after school program in Henry County. He recently portrayed Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast (2021); and Mr. Boddy in Clue - On Stage (2021).

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