Our Mission
To create quality theatre that challenges and entertains our audiences and nurtures talent.
Our Vision
To be a regional leader in presenting innovative works and giving voice to new plays by southern writers.
A Brief History of BFT
Founded in 1972, Birmingham Festival Theatre is the oldest theatre in
Birmingham producing contemporary and classic theatre. It is managed by an
all-volunteer board of directors. Since its founding, BFT has staged over
200 productions – involving more than 50 directors, almost 1,000 actors and
500 crew people – attended by almost 100,000 audience members.
BFT Board of Directors
Carl Sosnin, President
Karla Stamps, Vice President
Heath Mixon, Secretary
Jason Adams, Treasurer
John Batson
Janelle Cochrane
Vicki Goldstein
John Falkenberry
Ginny Loggins
Mark Pynes
Donna Thornton
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