The CFT Executive Staff

Krista Anderson (Executive Producer) - Krista became involved with CFT during the 1996/1997 season when her nine-year old son joined CFT. At that time CFT was meeting at Liberty Church in Marietta, where Krista and her husband, Jim, have been faithful members since 1988. They currently serve as Elders in the Friday congregation, minister on the worship team, and lead a home group at their home in Acworth. During the 1997/1998 season, all four Anderson children joined and remained in CFT until graduation. Krista's daughter, Becca, served for two years as part of the CFT Leadership Team, directing and stage managing during the 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 seasons. Krista has filled the rolls of director and stage manager since becoming part of the staff during the 2000/2001 season, and has also worked green room, makeup, concessions, lighting, set design, and set construction. In 2005, she became an Executive Producer of the CFT organization with Gale Bowen. Krista home schooled her four children through high school graduation.

Gale Bowen (Executive Producer) - Gale became involved in CFT during the 2000/2001 season when two of her teenage daughters joined the Omega Troupe. Gale has been CFT's Wardrobe Director since 2001 and, began her backstage experience as stage manager in 2002. Through her years with CFT, Gale has been involved as a washing mom, house manager, photographer, green room worker, proofreader, and parent liaison. In 2005, Gale became an Executive Producer of the CFT organization with Krista Anderson. Gale and her husband, Jeff, have been committed members of Marietta Church of God since 1991 where she has served as the Vice President of their ladies ministry, Bible study leader, and Sunday school teacher. The Bowens currently serve as Elders for a group of approximately 100 members. She is also very involved in drama at Marietta Church of God where she has been the stage manager of several productions, as well as play write and co-director. Gale home schooled their three girls for 15+ years through graduation. Her daughter Elizabeth Kier, who married her CFT sweetheart in 2008, joined the CFT Leadership Team in February of 2009.

Kay Stokes (Executive Administrator) - Kay came to CFT during the 2005/2006 season when her seven-year old daughter joined the Alpha Troupe. Kay became a staff member during the 2007/2008 season. Kay's background includes 20+ years secretarial and office management experience, along with ten years traveling and performing as a stand-up comedienne. In 2001, through the Lord's saving grace, mercy and guidance, Kay left the secular comedy industry to be a stay-at-home (home school) mom. Kay and her husband, Eddie, faithfully attend and serve at their church, New Hope Fellowship in Cedartown, GA. Kay provides administrative support for the church and their senior pastor. Not only does Kay serve through church and CFT, she is currently a humorous motivational speaker (in her spare time). Since being with CFT, Kay has risen to wear many administrative hats, including publicity, house manager, graphic design, green room director and parent liaison.

The CFT Leadership Team

Miranda Dodd - Miranda has been with CFT since our 2004/2005 season when she joined the Omega troupe and has been featured in at least two productions every season since. Miranda closed out her senior year with us in the 2008/2009 season as the lovely and enchanting "Maria" in The Sound of Music. She has received training through The Actor's Scene and did very well in the Actors, Models and Talent Competition (AMTC) in Orlando in 2008. Miranda attends Eagle Pointe Church. Miranda is a home school graduate and is now pursuing a degree in photography.

Elizabeth Kier - Elizabeth joined CFT as a student in 2000/2001, acting and eventually serving back stage in all productions until her graduation from home school in 2006. She attended Florida School of the Arts for Photography, returning to this area after graduation to marry her CFT sweetheart, Jonathan Kier in 2008. Elizabeth returned to CFT during the 2008/2009 season to direct one of the Alpha productions and continues to direct and teach the Alpha students. Elizabeth and Jonathan attend Calvary Chapel NW. She is the daughter of Executive Director, Gale Bowen.

Jeanette Maldonado - Jeanette's family joined CFT during the 2008/2009 season. She majored in theater at Columbia College and because of her willingness to pitch in where needed in CFT, Jeanette joined us in the 2009/2010 season to direct one of our Omega productions. Jeanette loves working backstage with makeup and is a talented artist. She is married to Felipe and has three children-Jordan, Ezra, and Jade. Their family attends Liberty Church, where Jeanette works with junior high youth.

Samantha Morrow - Samantha joined CFT during our 1997/1998 season as an Alpha student and remained in CFT through 2005. She graduated from Toccoa Falls College in 2008 with a degree in Counseling/Biblical Studies. Samantha returned during the 2008/2009 season to work behind the scenes with makeup and the many costume changes required for the Von Trapp children in The Sound of Music. Samantha continues with our team as a director, stage manager and music director. She attends Grace Life Church.