Ann Talmadge Ragan

Background

Ragan, Ann Talmadge was born on July 6, 1951 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Samuel Talmadge and Marjorie Lois (Usher) Ragan.

Education

Student, University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1971. Student, Finch College, 1973. Student, New School Social Research, 1974.

Student, Western Washington University, 1978.

Career

Accountant estimator Benton & Bowles Incorporated, New York York City, 1971-1972, media buyer, 1974-1977. Speechwriter, press aide Senator Robert Morgan, Washington, 1978-1979. Assistant producer, casting director John F. Murray Incorporated, New York York City, 1979—1980.

Produced, sales director Grand St. Films, 1980-1984. Independent produced for various clients, 1984-1986. Assistant public The Pilot, Inc., Southern Pines, North Carolina, 1986-1996, board directors.

Production manager Anglo American Media Workshops, London, 1988—1990. Director Screen Actors Guild Conservatory American Film Institute, Los Angeles, 2003—2007, coach Film Camp, 2005—2007, consultant. Manager, executive producer films, commercials, audio books Blue Kiss, LLC, since 2000.

Production manager, coach Directing Workshop for Women. Workshop leader in field.

Achievements

• Ann Talmadge Ragan has been listed as a notable Media and production consultant, actor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Life member Roanoke Island History Association. Member Moore County Arts Council, 1986-1989. Member advisory board Art & Soul since 2006.

Lost Colony Alumni Committee, since 2007, Voice Advance Team since 2008. Member of Screen Actors Guild (conservatory committee, recording secretary 1997—2006, consultant, vice-chair since 2003), American Federation of television and Radio Artists, FIND, Audio Publications Association, Women in Film, Women in Theatre (administrative director 1995-1997, treasurer 1997-1999, board directors 1997-1999, president since 2004), Actors Equity Association, Kings and Clowns Educational Shakespeare Alliance (treasurer board directors 1999—2002, advisory board since 2003), Pi Beta Phi.

Connections

Married L. Worth Keeter III, August 22, 1992.

Father:

Samuel Talmadge Ragan

Mother:

Marjorie Lois (Usher) Ragan

Spouse:

L. Worth Keeter III