Chris Armbrister (Producer) originally hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA & his career has taken him from coast to coast (as well as internationally) working as an actor, director, writer, fight choreographer & producer…all of which he has done on The Butte stage. Chris is very proud to be a part of continuing the legacy of theatre in Cripple Creek as Producing Director for Thin Air Theatre Company (TATC). TATC is the 5th theatre company Chris has been a part of founding…including Arthur’s Realm Productions (which produced the film Elements of Society & Old Fashion Technology); Vision Factory (located in Los Angeles, CA); and East Tennessee Children’s Theatre. Chris holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Alabama and is the Program & Education Director for Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Camp in NY. In 2007 Chris was inducted into the East Tennessee State University Alumni Hall of Fame for his contributions to the continuing development of theatre in America.  Some favorite "gigs" include  playing Bob Womack in A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol (which he co-wrote with Chris Sorensen) here at The Butte and Uncle Peck in How I Learned to Drive (for which he receive a Garland Award nomination) at the Ensemble Theatre of Santa Barbara; directing Bat Boy The Musical and The Laramie Project, both in NY; and choreographing the fights for Three Musketeers and Rashomon for Sierra Repertory Theatre. Chris has also followed his personal mantra which is: Follow Your Heart and Dare To Dream!