Milburn Smith was an American writer. During the 1960's and 70's, Smith was an entertainment journalist and profiled celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Johnny Cash, and Warren Beatty. After years in the field, he became the associate publisher for the Starlog Group, a position he held until his retirement.

In addition to his career in journalism, Smith enjoyed success as a playwright. His plays include Sensations of the Bitten Partner, The Ten O'Clock Hour, Bloodsport (PH), and Breakfast at Schlankenwald.  He also wrote the book of the musical Flim Flam. He later wrote for televsion, writing for The Disney Channel and American Movie Classics.

Smith passed away in 2002. He is survived by his wife, four children, and five grandchildren.

Russell Treyz is an American director. He won a Drama Desk Award for directing his first off-Broadway play, Whitsunitide. Also in New York, Mr. Treyz has directed for theatres including American Place Theater (The Yearof the Dragon), Playwrights Horizons (The Girls Most Likely to Succeed, Bloodsport,The Case Against Robert Guardino), and La Mama, etc (The Refrigerators). His extensive regional credits include the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Comedy of Errors, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Tartuffe), Godspeed Opera (Babes in Arms), the Royal Poinciana Playhouse (Man with a Load of Mischief), and Actors Theatre of Louisville (Mass Appeal).

Mr. Treyz is a graduate of Princeton University and the Yale School of Drama.