About MOTH LIVE

Eric Prather is an innovative arts and culture leader with a background in devised theater, social circus, immersive performance, and nonprofit strategy. As Associate Director of MOTH Live, he blends visionary design with hands-on production to create emotionally resonant, high-impact performances around the world. He also serves as Development Manager at Denver Film—home to the largest film festival in the Rocky Mountain region—where he leads fundraising and program strategy to champion independent cinema and amplify diverse voices on screen. With previous roles at Cirque du Soleil, the Alliance Theatre, and Redmoon Theater, Eric brings over a decade of experience reimagining cultural experiences, building authentic partnerships, and developing initiatives that engage communities and expand equity-driven storytelling.

Melissa James’ resume is a world’s only filigree of the arts. The Australian multidisciplinary artist has been Dance Captain of numerous Broadway masterpieces such as ‘Chicago,’ ‘Hairspray,’ ‘Mamma Mia,’ and Future Cinema’s productions of ‘Dirty Dancing,’ (Penny) and ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ (Betty Boop/ Choreographer) in London, UK. Melissa has bridged this unique articulation to life in the air as Associate Aerial Choreographer, Artist, and Artistic Coordinator of Franco Dragone’s “La Perle” in Dubai, starred as an Aerial Soloist at Dubai’s 2020 World Expo, headlined on the Las Vegas strip and was the star of the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Saudi Games. Most recently, Melissa has returned from the Middle East where she played the lead role of ‘Aurora’ in the big top cirque extravaganza ‘Celestia Nouveau’ in which she was also Choreographer and Associate Director

Patrick Soluri is an award winning producer, composer, & drummer from NYC. His love of telling stories through music is evident in a large body of work for stage, screen & concert hall. This includes numerous operas & ballet scores… performed from Carnegie Hall & The Kennedy Center, to the great opera houses of Europe. He also produces hundreds of jazz events, is a voting member of the Recording Academy for the Grammys, and tours nationally as bandleader & drummer with HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND.

Avery James Evans a native of Jackson, MS, and has received his B.S in Theatre from Jackson State University, his M.F.A in Stage Management from The University of California, Irvine. Evans has dedicated his career to making a change ethically in the industry primarily focusing on representation and equity, as well as youth and community outreach. LORT: The Little Mermaid (Dallas Theatre Center), Trouble in Mind (Hartford Stage), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Old Globe), Folks at Home (Baltimore Center Stage). Opera: Elixir of Love, La Boheme, Aida, (Fort Worth Opera). Event Production: Club World Cup 2025, SuperBowl LIX Halftime Show 2025, Bloomberg CityLab 2023, and NBA All Star Week 2022, Avery has dedicated his career to making a change ethically in the industry primarily focusing on representation and equity, as well as youth and community outreach. When not working, Avery enjoys gaming, baseball, and being a father to his beautiful daughter Demi and puppy GiGi.

Sara is a Partnership Manager with a background in Architectural Engineering and over 11 years of experience in international consulting and corporate partnerships. At MOTH, she leads brand awareness and strategic collaborations across the Middle East. Previously, she managed a $37.5M portfolio with partners from Turkey and the UK, driving significant revenue growth and market expansion. Sara holds an MBA in Marketing and is passionate about building innovative, results-driven partnerships.

Elliot is a seasoned live music production professional with 20+ years of experience in Production Management, Stage Management, and Production Design. He has worked with top artists like The Chainsmokers, Tiesto, John Summit, and Peggy Gou, delivering high-profile events worldwide. Elliot has played a vital role in major festivals, including Soundstorm (Saudi Arabia) and Palm Tree Music Festival (U.S.), expertly managing complex stage setups and large-scale logistics. Known for his leadership, technical expertise, and ability to execute seamless productions under pressure, he is dedicated to enhancing the live music experience through precision and creativity.

Joseph Reiben is an attorney and executive with over 15 years' experience in business, tax and regulatory matters. He has practiced law both independently and with Reiben & Velvis, later Reiben & Reiben, LLC, where he serves as Managing Partner, since his admission to the bar in 2008. From 2019-August 2024, he served as Director and CEO of Mandala Acquisition, LLC, parent company of Mandala Exchange, Ltd. During his legal career, Mr. Reiben has served as both inside and outside counsel to a number of startups in blockchain and other emerging industries, for companies, including Stasis (EURS), Divi, DeliveryChain, Beaxy/Hxro Gaming, Blockpax, CoralApp, Earthy, B/C Brands, CannabisOne, Apollo Sciences, (CBD/Cannabis products) and many others. Joseph has been actively involved in furthering these markets as well, appearing in interviews on the NASDAQ floor, ABC, Coindesk, Stockhead Australia, and numerous media outlets other blockchain and cannabis publications, discussing the role of exchanges in the current crypto markets, compliance and regulatory issues, and challenges facing the industries moving forward. He has been and remains active in drafting and advising State and US legislators on blockchain, cannabis, hemp and other proposed legislation, much of which has been adopted or is pending in various states and before the US Congress. He received his BA in multiple disciplines, including Business Administration (with a focus on Accounting and Corporate Finance) and Economics, from Bucknell University and his JD degree from Case Western University and maintains an active bar admission in the State of Illinois. Since 2009, he has resided in the State of Colorado, where he received degrees in Music Performance and Music Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Richard H. Reiben has over four decades of experience with corporate, tax and commercial law, with an emphasis on transactional work. He was co-founder and CEO of First Stratford Corp., which controlled a $300 million real estate syndication portfolio. He later founded and managed a merger and acquisitions firm that bought and then sold a technology company to a Fortune 500 purchaser. He then served for over a decade as corporate secretary and generalcounsel to a multi-billion-dollar automotive subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation, a Fortune 200 multinational. He has also served as an officer and chairman of several non-profits involved in the arts. Mr. Reiben moved from New York to Colorado in 2016, where he has represented clients in emerging industries including cannabis, hemp and cryptocurrency. From 2020 to 2024 he served as Chief Legal and Financial Officer of Mandala Acquisition, LLC, parent company of an international cryptocurrency exchange. Mr. Reiben maintains an active New York State law license. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester and New York University Law School.