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Lois Neville, Co-Executive Director
Lois works in LA as a community-based fundraiser, friend-raiser, and artistic consultant. With a background in theatre performance and teaching, as well as her current work in arts administration, she is driven to connect artists and the broader community through strategic partnerships to keep theatre accessible.
Adam J.K. Potrykus, Founding Director
Stockholm Fringe Festival (STOFF)
Co-Founder & Co-Director of the first Fringe in Scandinavia and co-instigator of the Baltic Nordic Fringe Network. Polish-born, raised in Sweden, and educated in Australia in media and visual communication, he brings a distinctly international perspective to his work. A devoted “Fringe Tourist”, Adam champions bold, unapologetic culture and builds bridges between arts communities across the global fringe circuit and beyond.
Kevin-Charles Patterson, Founder & CEO
San Diego International Fringe Festival
Founder & CEO of SDFringe, a visionary Native Hawaiian, Chinese, and Western European arts leader who champions bold artists, builds lasting portfolios, and opens global opportunities through one of North America’s most dynamic multidisciplinary platforms.
Holly Lombardo, Director
Change Maker |
Community Builder | Innovative Visioner | Conscious Leader | Big Picture Strategist | Door Opener | Ecosystem Analyst | Exchange Facilitator | Peer Supporter
Kuljeet Singj, Creative Director
Atelier Theatre/New Delhi Fringe Festival
Kuljeet Singh is an artist, actor, and educator. Formerly teaching English at Delhi University, he now works in theatre and film, with credits including Margarita With a Straw, Sardar Udham, and Trial by Fire. He leads Atelier Theatre and Meraki Residency, creating programmes that fuse storytelling, education, and performance.
Ann Sabbah
Executive Director
Ann Sabbah is Executive Director of the Denver Fringe Festival, leading its mission to showcase bold, original performance. Since launching in 2020, she has championed accessibility, creative freedom, and community connection, growing the festival into a key platform for emerging and independent artists.
Felicia Cooper
Director of Audience and Volunteer Engagement
Felicia Cooper (she/her) is the Director of Audience and Volunteer Engagement at Minnesota Fringe, where she trains and manages a 40+ Front of House Staff and a team of 100+ volunteers. She is a public arts producer, researcher, and an artist.
Amber Bjork
Artist Liaison
Amber Bjork is the Artist Liaison for Minnesota Fringe, supporting performers through every stage of their Fringe journey. An artist and producer herself, Amber brings insight, care, and connection to her role, helping create a welcoming and empowering environment for all participants.
Francesca Romana Vitale
Co-Founder and President
Fringe Italia OFF / Fringe Milano OFF / Fringe Catania OFF
Francesca Romana Vitale was born in Catania, Sicily, where she graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts and became a lawyer in the entertainment and copyright sectors, moving to Milan.
A writer, producer and actress, in 2016 she established the first edition of Fringe Milano OFF, followed a few years later by Fringe Catania OFF. With an international project in mind, she founded the Fringe Italia OFF network.
Executive Director
I have over 8 years of experience with Minnesota Fringe Festival, overseeing operations, finances, and strategy for one of the country’s largest performing arts festivals. I build partnerships across Minnesota’s arts, business, and funding communities to strengthen the festival’s impact.
My focus is on strategic planning and change management, supported by skills in database systems. I’m committed to helping mission-driven organisations thrive through collaboration and thoughtful leadership
Executive & Artistic Director
Dale Heinen is Co-Founder and Artistic & Executive Director of the BorderLight Theatre Festival, which since 2019 has brought Fringe performances and international premieres to downtown Cleveland. She has directed more than thirty productions in the U.S., U.K., and abroad, and previously served as Artistic Associate at Soho Theatre in London’s West End.
CEO
With over two decades of experience at the forefront of the arts and cultural sector in both the UK and Australia, Patrick Kennedy is an accomplished leader with a proven track record in strategic marketing, organisational growth, and championing independent artists. Joining Sydney Fringe as Head of Marketing in March 2024, and appointed CEO in July 2025, Patrick brings deep expertise in building sustainable business models, developing innovative partnerships, and delivering large-scale cultural events.
Managing Director
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Jennifer Bennett (AKA jenben, she/her) is a photographer, videographer, and graphic designer based outside of Asheville, NC. She's been working with Asheville Fringe for about a decade.
Producer
World Fringe / Wandsworth Arts Fringe
Cath cut her teeth in the fringe world at Brighton Fringe in 2008 and here she found her passion for fringe, and is also where she met Holly Lombardo and went on to work with Holly Lombardo to support the development of World Fringe. Cath began as a consultant Producer with Wandsworth Arts Fringe and carries on developing the festival as part of Wandsworth Council’s Arts Service.
Creative Director
Raised across Italy, Austria, and Iran, Amrita's aim for the upcoming first edition of the Vienna Fringe Festival in 2027 is to bridge cultures through performance in the heart of Europe. With a soft spot for immersive and innovative models, she seeks to enrapture and captivate audiences with the unique magic of theatre. She looks forward to connecting with fellow directors to exchange ideas and to foster partnerships that will help bring diverse, world-class immersive experiences to the Viennese stage.
Co-Executive Director
As HFF's Co-Executive Director, they seek to create programming that connects HFF with the LA Theatre community at large. Previously HFF's Programs Director, they helped create Fringe Scholarships & Fringe Access, HFF's initiatives to help expand & diversify the pool of artists at the festival, as well as ran the Producers & Creatives Workshop & Networking series. Outside of the Fringe, Ellen has worked in programming, festival production and/or community outreach at various arts orgs such as Goldenvoice, Live Nation, B.R.I.D.G.E Theatre Project, Industry Opera LA & Grand Vision Foundation, as well as participated in Cornerstone Summer Institute & Arts for LA ACTIVATE program.
Ted Wenskus
Fringe Audio Director
Ted Wenskus is a sound designer, theatre/voice actor, and Foley artist who has worked on 100+ audio dramas and radio plays, including live staged performances, audio projects for the National Park Service, and titles for Audible. He has helped steer the Fringe Audio program for Atlanta Fringe for three years.
Director
Dr Cameron Abbott-Betts is a fringe director and academic who champions bold, brilliant performance. He loves fringe chaos, big ideas, and turning Colchester into a buzzing playground for artists and audiences alike.
Pippa Morris
Marketing & Social Media Manager
Social Media Manager for Colchester Fringe with a passion for creating unique, eye-catching content and staying ahead of the latest social media trends.
Producer
I’m an DC based Artistic Director & theater producer with 18+ years of experience creating independent, mostly new, work with a talented cohort of fellow artists. I write plays and songs about women done wrong and the dark comedy of life. In 2025, our local festival closed, so I got together with other artists and we co-founded District Fringe. We are carrying the torch for independent, artist driven work in the nation’s capital.
Executive Artistic Director
Bill Bragin is the founding Executive Artistic Director of The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, launched in 2015 and twice winner of the Pride of Abu Dhabi Award. He co-founded globalFEST, recipient of the APAP William Dawson Award, and previously held senior roles at Lincoln Center and Joe’s Pub. He has advised TED and served internationally as a speaker, curator and DJ.
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