George Culver: Puttin' on the Ritz

George Culver is a producer, arts administrator, and the former executive director of Talladega’s Ritz Theatre. His innovative approach to theatre programming and background as a producer helped transform the Ritz into an indispensable cultural asset for audiences throughout East Alabama.   Special appreciation to Stefani Priskos, Director of the Alabama Center for Traditional Culture at the Alabama State Council on the Arts, for conducting the interview.   Arts Fell on Alabama airs weekly on Troy Public Radio. © 2026 Alabama State Council on the Art.