Ben Gunter (Artistic Director) researches, translates and directs for TWAM.  Ben holds a PhD. in dramaturgy from FSU.  His translations have been performed by middle-school students in summer theater camps, taught in university theater and literature courses, featured at national and international conferences, and published in peer-reviewed journals.  His dramaturgy has won grant support from the Florida Humanities Council, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, the Association for Hispanic Classical Theatre, and the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas.

Idy Codington (Assistant Director, choreographer) recreates historic dance for TWAM.  Idy holds an M.A. in American Dance Studies from FSU.  Before coming to Tallahassee, she danced as a member of The Ohio Ballet, performed 19th-century dance with The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers, and toured the US and Asia as the Kamikaze Jitterbugs.  Idy teaches advanced beginner ballet at kitchenballet.dance.

Carolina Mérida (Interim Treasurer) is a certified Contract & Event Manager with a passion for the performing arts. From the spotlight to behind the scenes, she has explored nearly every aspect of the theater since age 16—embracing roles such as Actress, Producer, Stage Manager, House Manager, Casting Director, and Co-Director. As Interim Treasurer for Theater with a Mission, she manages finances, ensures regulatory compliance, and oversees payments in line with board policy. She also serves as a board member with Tallahassee Hispanic Theater. She is excited to contribute her skills to fostering growth and creativity in the arts community.

Sonia Guerra (Outreach Coordinator/ Social Media specialist) is known to the blogosphere as “Bohemian Babushka,” a high-profile commentator who specializes in building bridges between Anglo and Hispanic populations.  Her blog “Babushka's Baile” has won her over 30,000 followers (Facebook 7343, Twitter 13000, G+ 2448, Instagram 3487, and Pinterest 3335). Completely bilingual as well as fluently digital, Sonia acts, translates, and manages TWAM’s presence on social media platforms.