Drama Teacher and Director of Fall Musical
Tim Fitz-Gerald

Tim Fitz-Gerald is thrilled to be part of the Autrey Mill family!  Tim recently moved to Alpharetta after receiving his MFA in theatre pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University last spring. Before grad school, Tim enjoyed a 20 year professional acting career.  Tim starred in the original Broadway production of "The Boy from Oz" opposite Hugh Jackman. He spent several years in various companies of the Broadway smash "Wicked" all over the country. In addition, he has performed in several regional and touring productions including most recently playing "Lumiere" in "Beauty and the Beast" at Virginia Rep last spring. Tim is a proud member of the actors union Actors Equity Association and graduate of Syracuse University.  He lives with his wife beautiful wife, Brenda, and remarkable daughter, Maira.

Co-Producer and Lighting Director, Forensics Teacher
Michelle Hains

Michelle Hains has been singing in choirs since elementary school, acting since middle school and working behind the scenes since high school. When Autrey Mill opened, she welcomed to opportunity to expand her skill set and support the drama department, and has been organizing auditions, running the light board and helping with rehearsals in addition to her teaching duties ever since. She currently teaches Library Research Skills, better known as Forensic Science.

Co-Producer and Musical Director, Choral Director
Vanessa Edwards

Vanessa Edwards, a Texas native, has served as choral director at AMMS since 2014. At AMMS, she directs a program of 225 students in chorus, and serves as music director for the Fall Musical. Mrs. Edwards attended McNeese State University, earning a Bachelors of Music Education, and two levels of Kodaly certification.  Mrs. Edwards has taught in Fulton County for 13 years. As a performer, she cantors frequently at St. Jude Catholic Church in Sandy Springs and sings with the Michael O'Neal Summer Singers Choral Group.

Mrs. Edwards lives in Forsyth County with her husband, Corey, and 6 year old daughter, Kayleigh. She is so excited to have the opportunity to work with the amazingly talented musical theatre students at AMMS again this year!

Director of Choreography and Costume Design
Brenda Hamilton

BRENDA HAMILTON is an accomplished professional actor, singer, and dancer.  Favorite performing credits include Wicked (Broadway/National Tour), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (National Tour),  Some Like It Hot (National Tour), and A Chorus Line (Paper Mill Playhouse, NJ).  Most recently, Brenda directed Virginia Rep’s Little Mermaid Jr.  In addition to directing and choreographing, Brenda teaches dance and musical theatre at RISPA, in Alpharetta.  Brenda provides quality training in which students gain confidence, work ethic, and a sense of accomplishment.  She is a big believer in encouraging children to rise to their fullest potential and live their dream today.  To learn more, go to www.brendajeanhamilton.com.