Meet the Crew
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Producer: Robert Geitner for Olympia Arts MIAMI
Gaby Fernandez Sanchez – Writer & Director
Gabriela Fernandez is half Venezuelan, half Spanish, but a Miamian at heart. She studied theater in Madrid, in one of the cities’ most important schools: Laboratorio de Teatro William Layton. Once graduated, migrated to Miami out of love. Gaby is an actress, writer, director, producer and overall theater nerd. She is the founder and creative director of the Front Yard Theatre Collective, as well as the host of the local chapter of The Moth in Miami and one of the production managers at Olympia Arts Miami.
Katia Ribeyro – Assistant Director & Stage Manager
Katia Ribeyro is a Peruvian actress and producer who has always enjoyed being in front of the camera as much as behind it; she has performed in various theatrical plays in Miami & short films. She is one of ten winners of the Sustainability in Action Public Service Announcement contest organized by Oolite Arts and the City of Miami Beach, where she directed, produced, and acted in the short film: "A Day At The Beach." Katia was a collaborator of the visual series Quarantine Around The World, which streamed during the pandemic, and is currently a member of Miami's Front Yard Theater Collective. When she is not acting, Katia also likes to tell stories through photography, where she earned an honorable mention in the iPhone Photography Awards.
Aída Pichardo – Assistant Director & Stage Manager
Aída Pichardo is an experienced Project Manager graduated in Communications with a Masters degree in Marketing. Aída has over 10 years of experience; starting as a TV and Radio Host, she then followed her career in Public Relations and Marketing specializing in massive event productions. Aída loves art and has worked as an assistant director for FYTC for "History on wheels" in 2022 and 2023 and coordinating audiences in shows as big as "Premios Juventud" and the "Latin Grammys".
Maggie Duran – Stage Manager
Production coordinator that loves to work on projects that bring culture and entertainment to our community. Impacting the experience of our audience with happiness and joy. I am a believer in a working environment that is professional , respectful and enjoyable.
Viktoriia Merkulova – Stage Manager
Viktoriia Merkulova stands out as a dynamic and positive assistant in the realm of art and entertainment productions. With a contagiously positive attitude, she brings boundless energy to every action. Viktoriia thrives on the synergy of teamwork, channeling her enthusiasm into crafting unparalleled audience experiences.
Ana Laura Maña – Social Media & Content Creation
From the hills of Miranda state in Venezuela she promised she will try everything at least once including theater. Has a love-hate relationship with social media so every six months dramatically she breaks up with her socials, after going on a compulsive scrolling binge. She’s terrified of public speaking and hates to be in the spotlight but she loves theater. She also hates tomatoes but loves Gazpacho.
Gaby Fernandez Sanchez – Writer & Director
Gabriela Fernandez is half Venezuelan, half Spanish, but a Miamian at heart. She studied theater in Madrid, in one of the cities’ most important schools: Laboratorio de Teatro William Layton. Once graduated, migrated to Miami out of love. Gaby is an actress, writer, director, producer and overall theater nerd. She is the founder and creative director of the Front Yard Theatre Collective, as well as the host of the local chapter of The Moth in Miami and one of the production managers at Olympia Arts Miami.
Katia Ribeyro – Assistant Director & Stage Manager
Katia Ribeyro is a Peruvian actress and producer who has always enjoyed being in front of the camera as much as behind it; she has performed in various theatrical plays in Miami & short films. She is one of ten winners of the Sustainability in Action Public Service Announcement contest organized by Oolite Arts and the City of Miami Beach, where she directed, produced, and acted in the short film: "A Day At The Beach." Katia was a collaborator of the visual series Quarantine Around The World, which streamed during the pandemic, and is currently a member of Miami's Front Yard Theater Collective. When she is not acting, Katia also likes to tell stories through photography, where she earned an honorable mention in the iPhone Photography Awards.
Aída Pichardo – Assistant Director & Stage Manager
Aída Pichardo is an experienced Project Manager graduated in Communications with a Masters degree in Marketing. Aída has over 10 years of experience; starting as a TV and Radio Host, she then followed her career in Public Relations and Marketing specializing in massive event productions. Aída loves art and has worked as an assistant director for FYTC for "History on wheels" in 2022 and 2023 and coordinating audiences in shows as big as "Premios Juventud" and the "Latin Grammys".
Maggie Duran – Stage Manager
Production coordinator that loves to work on projects that bring culture and entertainment to our community. Impacting the experience of our audience with happiness and joy. I am a believer in a working environment that is professional , respectful and enjoyable.
Viktoriia Merkulova – Stage Manager
Viktoriia Merkulova stands out as a dynamic and positive assistant in the realm of art and entertainment productions. With a contagiously positive attitude, she brings boundless energy to every action. Viktoriia thrives on the synergy of teamwork, channeling her enthusiasm into crafting unparalleled audience experiences.
Ana Laura Maña – Social Media & Content Creation
From the hills of Miranda state in Venezuela she promised she will try everything at least once including theater. Has a love-hate relationship with social media so every six months dramatically she breaks up with her socials, after going on a compulsive scrolling binge. She’s terrified of public speaking and hates to be in the spotlight but she loves theater. She also hates tomatoes but loves Gazpacho.