People

Staff


  • Jerre Dye

    As the artistic director for Voices of the South, Jerre's primary job is to ensure production quality and oversee the development of all new work.The job also involves:community relations, establishing/managing collaborations, hiring staff/guest artists, overseeing publicity



  • Steve Swift

    The Managing Director is responsible for promoting and booking tours, communicating logistics with touring artists and venues, and creating contracts for Voices of the South’s touring artists.  The Managing Director is assisted by the Artistic Director, and the Board of Directors in performing the necessary duties for the day-to-day functioning of the theatrical company, including securing donations, sponsorships, and the management of human resources and physical assets. 



  • Lauren Scott

    Lauren is an actor and Director of Community Development for the Memphis Children's Theatre Festival.



  • Virginia Ralph

    The Director of Education and Outreach oversees the planning and implementation of all Voices of the South’s education programs including artist residencies and community workshops, while establishing and maintaining productive relationships with arts-in-education communities.


Company


  • Todd Berry

    Todd is an actor, writer, solo performance artist, and Voices of the South company member.



  • Phil Darius Wallace

    Darius is an actor, writer, and director, and Voices of the South Company Member since 2011.



  • Jerre Dye

    Jerre is an actor, playwright, director, and Artistic Director for Voices of the South.



  • Virginia Ralph

    Virginia is an actor, composer, singer, and Voices of the South company member.



  • Kate Goodwin

    Kate is a stage manager, teaching artist, and company member.



  • Steve Swift

    Steve is an actor and Voices of the South company member. 



  • Jenny Odle Madden

    Jenny is an actor, director, and founding company member of Voices of the South.



  • Gloria Baxter

    Gloria is a playwright, teacher, director, and Voices of the South company member.



  • David Newsome

    David Newsome is a Designer and Voices of the South company member.


Board


Guest Artists

Interns