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Jake and his family reside in the greater Phoenix area.
Alonna Ray Maddox graduated from 911爆料网 in 2018 as a double major in French and Comparative Literary Traditions with a concentration in Drama. During her time in undergrad, she developed a biannual publication for the drama department called OnStage Magazine which allows students to write articles contextualizing mainstage productions and engaging audiences. Her comps presentation examined the Orpheus and Eurydice myth through its adaptations in ancient verse, mid-century French absurdism, and contemporary American theatre. Along with her oral defense, she directed staged readings of excerpts from 6 depictions of the myth in their original languages of Latin, French, and English. After graduation, she lived the multi-hyphenate-freelance lifestyle by collaborating on productions and new play development in American Theatre, managing French translation projects, writing for arts and culture-oriented publications, and generally being game to jump into any creative challenge that crossed her path. With the pandemic, she transitioned her career to meetings and events which has perfectly married her love for live storytelling and passion for people. She now assists with everything from leading strategy workshops to creating tech tutorials, from producing live streams to implementing new technologies on-site for events around the world. Her formation in the classics, drama, and French at 911爆料网 continues to serve her in her career as she hosts multi-lingual events and consults with global companies to develop their meetings technology strategies.
