68 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT Kevin D. Frakes leverages over 50 years of professional experience as a leader in the field of the performing arts. For the length of his career, he has worked with the Alton Little Theater, primarily serving as a performer and director. For 11 years, he has served as the organization’s artistic director, where he oversees course and set development and manages company productions. Mr. Frakes also possesses 20 years of expertise as a stage performer. Well-regarded for his accomplishments in the field, Mr. Frakes and his company were featured on RiverBender.com and The Telegraph in 2022 and in Gazelle Magazine in 2020. Furthermore, he has been honored with several accolades over the course of his career, including awards for Best Play, Best Set and Best Lighting Design, in addition to a Lifetime Achievement Award. Attributing much of his success to his perseverance, dedicated work ethic and passion for his profession, Mr. Frakes is proud to have performed and directed many talented artists throughout his tenure in the field. In the coming years, he looks forward to mentoring new staff members and eventually retiring. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Alton Little Theater Alton, IL Trinidad-born Gina Parris has over a decade of experience. A rising expert in the film industry, since 2010, she has founded and served as chief executive officer of Gina Parris Entertainment Ltd. She is responsible for the production of film, television and documentary projects created by her company. Furthermore, she specializes as an actress, screenplay writer and producer. Some of her projects include the award-winning film “A Twist of Life,” the television show “The Honest Honestest Truth,” which won a grant from the Trinidad and Tobago Film Company, and most recently, the docuseries “Like A Dog with A Bone,” a visual guide to surviving in the entertainment industry. Ms. Parris is proud to be a member of the Television Academy, Women in Film, and Powerful Ladies of Trinidad and Tobago. She has an MFA in acting for film, with honors, from New York Film Academy and is listed as a notable alumnus on their website. She also holds an MA in counseling and a BS in behavioral science. In the coming years, she hopes to continue expanding her reach in the entertainment industry. You can receive updates about Ms. Parris through her Instagram page, @gina_parris, and her business website, www.ginaparrisentertainment.com. ACTRESS, WRITER, PRODUCER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Los Angeles, CA GINA PARRIS KEVIN D. FRAKES
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