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Carolan Trbovich has been called a modern Renaissance woman, an insatiable learner, and a natural conduit of people, whose career spans the corporate, nonprofit, and entertainment domains.

She is an accomplished entertainment executive, celebrated for her gracious approach to people and processes. Her professional style is defined by her ability to fuse corporate insight with creative vision, sparking innovative solutions across multiple business platforms. While at Nashville's Word Entertainment (Warner Bros. Records) and Sparrow Records (EMI Music Group), she earned a reputation for translating bold concepts into respectful, high-impact action. A trailblazer in the Christian music and book industry, she chaired the National Christian Suppliers Credit Group, where she set new standards for credit reporting and label relations, opening doors for credit/finance managers to participate in sales conferences and conventions.

Carolan later founded Absinthe: A Broadway Cabaret, Tennessee’s first venue of its kind, drawing Broadway talent to the Nashville stage. Over the last ten years, Carolan has continued her work as a theater critic and Nashville’s lead editor for BroadwayWorld New York, where her insightful reviews, entertainment features, and engaging celebrity interviews have brought Nashville’s creative spirit to the national stage.

In the nonprofit sector, Carolan has strengthened donor relations, community engagement, volunteer involvement, and event management. She forged strategic partnerships for faith-based organizations, including Jewish Family and Children’s Services in Sarasota, Florida, and BrightStone in Franklin, Tennessee.

As a business development consultant, Carolan combines trend-savvy marketing with strategic thinking to help clients raise awareness and boost profitability. A sought-after speaker at retail trade shows and performing-arts conventions, she is known for her collaborative style and for leading dynamic think-tank sessions.

With a proven record of innovation in business operations, media management, and community engagement, Carolan continues to shape the entertainment, nonprofit, and performing arts landscapes with originality, grace, and purpose.

Catherine ‘Cat” Burford is a writer, actress, and director who has participated in theatre since she was a little girl. She’s down for anything from Shakespeare to 20th century musicals to contemporary works. Her favorite thing about theatre is its unique use of storytelling, which is what she looks for anytime she sees a show. She’s also autistic and used acting to work on her communication skills and make her feel more confident, fueling her belief that the theatre world should be inclusive.