MIKE FITELSON (Writer/Co-Creator) is the CEO of the United Palace in Washington Heights, Manhattan’s 4th largest theatre which turns 100 in 2030. In co-creating The Hip Hop Nutcracker, he adapted the story, supplied the images for the digital scenery, and produced its premiere. Fitelson has worked to build the Northern Manhattan arts community for 24 years. He co-founded the annual Uptown Arts Stroll festival and helped found the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance.