TONY THOMPSON gave me my first-ever paid role in South Florida theatre. TONY has also been an actor, director and playwright in South Florida since 1978. TONY has worked alongside the esteemed theatre legend, VINNETTE CARROLL until her death in 2002. Then, TONY carried on her legacy by creating the Metropolitan Diversity Theatre. Recently, TONY returned to his hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina to seek new opportunities.