OUR EMCEES
We are so honored to have two talented performers hosting the 2021 Virtual Gala!
Jason Marks is an award-winning singer, actor, and composer of musicals. New York: Broadway Gypsy of the Year (with Carol Channing), Young Edgar, Bound for Broadway (featured soloist). Regional: Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Mill Mountain Theatre, New Stage Theatre, Park Playhouse, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. Locally, Mr. Marks has starred in such productions as The Producers, 1776, Guys & Dolls, Seussical, Shrek, and many more with Virginia Repertory Theatre. Other work includes stage roles with Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Riverside Center (Fredericksburg), and guest artist appearances with Theatre VCU and SPARC. As a concert soloist, Jason has performed with the Washington Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Richmond Symphony and Maryland Symphony, and has also toured solo cabaret performances throughout the state of Virginia. His award-winning musicals have been commissioned and tour the United States with Virginia Rep's children's touring department. Mr. Marks' Artsie-award winning Croaker has been performed across the country, and off-Broadway in New York City. In addition to his onstage work as a performer, Jason has worked behind the scenes for years in theatre education with such organizations such as SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community), Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre, and Cadence Theatre Company, teaching voice and acting to young performers, ages 5 - 18. Mr. Marks has also served as a music director for over a decade for numerous theatrical productions across the metro Richmond area. He is the winner of the 2012 Theresa Pollak Prize for Excellence in the Arts (Theater), presented by Richmond Magazine.
Cathy Motley-Fitch has had an extensive performing career while traveling the world performing on board many, luxury cruise lines and at theaters across the nation. Mrs. Motley-Fitch has performed for Virginia Opera, Kings Dominion, Opryland Productions and the National Tour of “Puttin’ on the Hitz!” She performed such roles as Belle in “Beauty and the Beast”, Jennifer in “I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change” and the Narrator in “Joseph…Dreamcoat”. Mrs. Motley-Fitch has vocal directed for Royal Caribbean, Paramount Kings Dominion, Virginia Repertory Theatre and continues to perform with the Richmond Divas. Cathy’s voice is heard on many regional voiceovers and commercials while she maintains a successful vocal studio for singers and speakers who want to speak up and impact change. www.cathymotleyfitch.com . Many of her clients showcase their talents in boardrooms, online, in person and on- stage. Improve Your Voice to build your confidence and affect your audience. Mrs. Motley-Fitch is the cofounder of Lola’s Song Project with her husband www.lolassong.com and travels the US telling the story of their daughter Lola and the dangers of Mistakes and Miscommunications in hopes of preventing Medical Errors. Cathy received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University.
