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Albert Gutierrez originally hails from Turnersville, New Jersey, where he saw his first stage musical - a high school production of West Side Story - at the age of thirteen. There was no turning back, as he's been fascinated by the stage and its craft ever since. After attending Temple University for a year, he took a semester off to participate in the Walt Disney World College Program, working throughout the Magic Kingdom before returning home to complete his studies. Transferring from Temple University to Rowan University, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and Subject-Matter Education. Initially a teacher, Albert switched careers in 2013 to move back to Florida, where he now works at Disney's Animal Kingdom. A Disney fan all his life, he had previously written for DVDizzy.com, focusing on both Disney and non-Disney media products. You can follow him on Wordpress, Instagram, and Twitter.

A native of Mobile, AL, Julie Gardieff developed a love for theater when her mom made her learn a song from “Cats” (before she could read) to audition for Oliver.  She spent much of her youth and adolescence doing community theater at Playhouse in the Park. She then went on to attend Florida State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature with a minor in music.  

She has been living in the Central Florida area for more than twenty years where she has taught varying levels of English/language arts, reading and drama.  As a teacher, she has become a theater director where she established the drama program and International Thespian Society troupe at her current school.  She has also been involved with various community and youth theater programs in the Central Florida area as well.  In her spare time, Julie likes to go to the theme parks with her husband and teenage son, spend time with her cats, read and diamond paint.  Follow her on Instagram @juliepgardieff!