| Heidi Fite; Chief Tycoon
I once heard a tale from down yonder Arkansas 'bout a little lady whose talk was as tender and as spicy as her famous pies. These here pies was the talk of the county, the South, heck, the whole goldern country. She sold 'em off of a little stand down at the Mercantile. Well, for some of a while, anyways. Seems the womenfolk wernt too fond of her talk NOR her pies, condsid'ren th'affects they had on the men folk. One day, that sultry Southern siren and 'er spicy pies got the better o'those God-fearin' ladies, and they runned her out on a rail, all the way t'Californee. 'Course, Heidi seems a bit more comfy there, iffin I'm a-bein' honest. Seems 'em Californee-ans get up t'more antics than a cartload o'spicy pies could ever blamed fer.
Damon Stone; Instruction, Competitions, Performances
A wise old coot once said, "Life is a cabaret, my friend". Now, I don't know why he's a-callin' me his friend, exceptin' that maybe some's just friendlier than others. But I do know that 'round these parts, ain't no one better at puttin' on a cabaret than Mr Stone. Even though actin' and dancin' is widely considered t'be the Devil's Own Profession, his shows are so dang purty that even the parson's been seen a-shadowin' the theater door. I cain't say m'self what he gets his folks up to behind them doors seein' as how I got myself a nightly... poker game... with one of Mme Summer's fair employees down at the waterin' hole, but I hear say it's a sight to see. Get yerself a seat and don't a-miss a twitch or a wiggle of the finest show in all o'Texas.
Sara Cherny; Facilitator
I done heard tell this lady's taken t'callin' herself a "facilitator". I'm sure I don't know hide nor hair o'what that means, but what I do know is this: Once, before a single rail was tied across a single plain, there was known in these parts a plague of God himself. An infestation of unholy creatures so great as to make Davy Crocket tremble in his coonskin cap. They was known as The Roamin' Cats of The Hill Country. The Cats, for shortnin'. The damnable creatures took a right to roam up and down the hills of Austin every bit as if they owned 'em, a-skeerin' off the God-fearin' folk and raisin' holy hell wherever they padded. But they was no match for Miss Sara, the legendary cat-herder of the hills. She rounded them felines up, took 'em in hand, and set the fear of the Good Lord in 'em. Story goes that she set one purdy spurred boot on one grassy green hill and they all just turned around three times and set down for a nap. And that's the doggone truth.
Keith Shapiro; Technical and Music Director
There's some talk here in this territory of a man who was so wily and terrifyin', he done skeered off all the competition. Now, there been aplenty men since the rail was laid what made a name for themselves. But none, be they rail man or oil man, carpetbagger or cattle baron, ever had a such a fearful name as The Man in the Black Hat. He knowed his music so damn well, he'd send a second-string fiddler a-scampin' back to Kansas City afore old man Driskill could pull out his watch agin. He also's rumored to know his way 'round a mechanism or two, and that he's darkened Mme Summer's door on a number of occasions. When y'make yer way down Austintown, keep an eye out. The Man in the Black Hat ain't nothin' to fool with.
Summer Shapiro; Hospitality and Communications
The Republic is known far and wide for its ladies of a hospitable nature. When folks meander on down to Austin and are lookin' fer a good time, they call on Mme Summer. They know they can count on her for a hot meal, some entertainment of a pleasin' nature, and various and sundry other goods sure to make a weary traveler's heart glad. It don't hurt none that she's a sight for sore eyes. Whatever your requirement, be it home-style victuals, a friendly waterin' hole, or some other discreet piece o'business, jes make it known and she'll graciously attend.
Tina Davis, Austin Support & Competitions
Each person what traverses this hallowed land, or that knows somethin' or two about it, knows that a body got to prove they're worth them's salt afore they kin set up shop with any kinda respect. And about the only way I kin see to do that is to go one on one with another body in a show o'strength. 'Course, there's got to be yet another body, one with no discernible links t'the other two, what can sit by and judge in a fair and honest fashion, or set the thing up for others t'do so. In this case, Miss Tina's yer gal. She knows how to fix it so it's fair an'how to make all parties feel as if they're wantin' to give their best. Folks all across this Great Land know they kin trust this fine and upright woman to fill 'em with the spirit o'friendly competition, and to make for absolute sure they each got a fightin' chance. A more upstanding lady y'never knew, or I never gigged a frog on a rainy Austin night.
Jeremy Emack; Housing Coordinator
Texas is famous, if not notorious, for its hospitality. Iffin y'find yerself landed here, you jest might also find yerself as comfy and cozy as can be. Our own Mr. Jeremy kin help you with that.
Rachel Jordan; Registration and General Liason
Liason is a fancy word fer go-between. Don't let it bother you none. Ms Rachel is an expert. She'll getcha signed up, showed in, hooked up and the like. If you got questions, and likely you do, she's yer gal.
Jen Delk; Volunteer Coordinator
Some o' you folks is kind enough to give yer time an' efforts for the cause. Ms Delk is kind enough to give her time an' efforts to makin' sure you know what it is yer doin'.
Colin Wise; DJ Coordinator and Staff Assistant
Two big jobs all wrapped up in one man. How kin one man manage to herd DJ's whilst at the same time answerin' to the whims an' wiles of yer staff? Well... you'll jest have t'ask him.
Reed Penney, Dee Kalick; Venue Managers
Two rules: don't break stuff, and don't break stuff. Also, if y'need to know where the powder room is, or where you kin go grab a ceegar, or where you kin store your bootleg whiskey, jest go ask these two.
Ben Hejkal, Wendy Corn, Jonathan Jow, Eric Lim; Photo & Video
Yer purdy as a picture. Maybe even a movin' picture. These folk're in charge o' makin' sure yer purdy face makes it onto both.