Hervey Folsom

Hervey Folsom, one of the founding members of CAST, has been a major arts figure in the community for more than 35 years. She is the Arts Columnist for THE ANNISTON STAR and the JACKSONVILLE NEWS. She hosts a weekly radio program, entitled “Art Beat”, on WDNG, a local station. She is a contributing journalist to MISSISSIPPI magazine. Besides her many years as an actress with community theatre, editor of NewsCAST (CAST’s periodic newsletter), and co-chair of the Box Office Committee, she served several years as Board Secretary. Hervey is a violinist with the JSU/Community Symphony Orchestra. A long-time member of the Bienville Chapter, DAR, she is also an active member of the Anniston Civitan Club and the Book Club.

Ike Brown

Ike Brown is married to his wife Carrie and has one daughter, Wittney.  He is the Associate Resident Director and Vice President of the Merrill Lynch office in Anniston AL since 1994.  Ike graduated from Jacksonville State University and is a Certified Financial Planner (R) .  Ike is serving or has served on the boards of the Anniston Rotary Club, United Cerebral Palsy Center of East Alabama, the 3 E Association, the Greater Alabama Business and Professionals Association, Co chair of the AFTER Tornado Relief effort and CAST.  In 2011, Ike became a recipient of the prestigious David Brady awardfrom Bank of America Merrill Lynch which is awarded each year to less than 10 employees worldwide for their community service and client dedication.  Ike was also appointed by the Governor to the Alabama Holocaust Commission.In his free time he enjoys activities with his family and enjoys travel and the arts. 

Mike Stedham

Mike Stedham, one of the founding members of CAST, is the immediate past President of the Board of Directors. Mike is a native of Anniston and has been involved in theater most of his life as a director, actor, and playwright. He has written five murder-mystery scripts that have been produced by charity organizations and high schools throughout the area. He is frequently seen on stage in CAST productions, and he is a part-time news anchor on WJXS, TV-24. A former radio news director and newspaper reporter/editor, Mike is currently Manager of Student Media at Jacksonville State University.
 

Bill Wall

Bill Wall is happy to serve his first year on the board.  He is an accomplished pianist and has accompanied for choirs, recitals, soloists and numerous musicals for the better part of his life.  He has provided the keyboards for three CAST musicals which include South Pacific, Once Upon A Mattress and Sound of Music.  Bill has practiced general dentistry for 27 years and has lived in Anniston for 20 years.  He serves as an elder at Anniston Bible Church and with his wife, Jennie, stays quite busy raising their five children.  Bill has served in leadership positions on the boards of the Blount County (TN) Public Health Dept. and the Golden Springs Swim Club.  Bill hopes to combine his expertise as a musician with excellent administrative skills to help the CAST board enhance our community’s theater experiences.