GERALDINE TEAGARDEN (Artistic Director and Co-Author) has worked in theatre in New York for over 20 years in all areas, including acting, writing, stage managing and producing. She acted in and was stage manager for numerous Off Broadway plays. Her Broadway stage managing credits include Chu Chem and A Tribute to Irving Berlin . Ms. Teagarden was artistic and administrative director for Hudson Guild Theatre School for the Performing Arts, where she supervised and/or taught over 40 classes in theater, dance and music. Ms.Teagarden has adapted many classic books to the stage. She was producing director for Spectrum Stage Co. for two years.