Gary is an engineer by day, but an avid theatre lover at heart. He is also a gifted woodworker, carpenter, and all-around handyman. He has worked on shows for Free Spirit Theatre and many others. He is active in Knoxville's chapter of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) having been recognized with a national award last year for his dedication in helping educate and mentor budding architects.

Jill has enjoyed a varied and diverse career in theatre as actor, director, college professor, and writer. She holds degrees in both music and theatre and has also enjoyed professional work in music, live performance photography, publicity, writing, and jewelry design. Jill has acted or directed in more than 100 productions for theatres around the Southeastern U.S.  She recently retired from teaching at UTK. www.jillstapletonbergeron.com

Donna has recently returned to Knoxville after living 22 years in lower Alabama where she and her husband raised their three children.  After retiring from banking, she went back into the work force as a Records Specialist for the Knoxville Police Department. Although it’s been over 40 years since she was on a stage, she’s excited to have the chance to help with this production of Cactus Flower. 

This is the 2nd time to be of service at TKD. I’d like to thank Jill for the opportunity to serve as Stage Manager in helping to support her and the cast & crew in this delightful screwball comedy. I’m honored to play a small part in bringing this lighthearted, raucous laughter-inspired rom-com to our TKD Knoxvillian audience. Happy Spring 2024, everyone. Enjoy the show, and remember: A (“cactus”) flower blossoms for its own joy - Oscar Wilde

Sarah studied theatre at UTK until she fell in love with animal science. She went to vet school at UT, and then did a residency in equine surgery in Kentucky. She is now a Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care clinician at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. She is so thrilled to be back in the theatre and participating in her first TKD production!