FOVL Board Member Kris Geddie Recognized

FOVL Board Kris Geddie to Receive National Shining Star Award, June 2023

The Friends of Venice Library (FOVL) are proud to report that FOVL Board Member Kristopher Geddie will receive a national Shining Star award this summer. The Shining Star recognizes an individual Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) member with significant leadership and service on a national level.

FOVL Board Member Kristofer Geddie is Venice Theatre’s Director of Diversity and General Manager. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, an M.A. in Arts Administration and has been seen numerous times performing on stages around the world.

In addition to Kris’ duties at Venice Theatre, he serves on the Ambassador Circle for Embracing our Differences, the EDIA+ committee for Southeastern Theatre Conference, is the treasurer of the Florida Theatre Conference, Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative, and AACT. He has been instrumental in advancing the mission of AACT through his dedication and service on the board, in his home theatre, and through his tireless advocation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

When AACT found itself in the middle of a global pandemic and social justice movement in the spring of 2020, Kris was frequently the person it turned to in order to help guide the conversation.