Dillstar Productions™ was formed in 1996 in Rancho Cucamonga, California by Hank Stickney. Starting off as a franchise operation for "Joey and Maria's Comedy Wedding" and then, in 2001, finallly purchasing the national rights from Franklin Productions and taking the concept into over 26 states nationwide.

Hank Stickney, CEO
Hank Stickney graduated with an MBA from Boston University and was later commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Airforce. He was the president and founder of Western Medical Specialties, one of the first and only providers of specialized home health care services. Currently he has turned his attention to his first love of sports. He is now the Chief Executive Officer of Mandalay Sports Entertainment and is the driving force behind Dillstar Productions.

Anne Kelley, Director of East Coast Operations
Anne started her journey in theater in 1987 with a supporting role in "Witness for the Prosecution" and spent 8 years acting, directing, and even owning her very own production company in Boston before coming to "Joey and Maria's Comedy Wedding" as the zany bridesmaid, Louisa Ravioli in 1994 where she performed weekly until taking on the role of Director in 2003. She was also an integral part of taking the shows international to both England and Ireland as well as having personally opened 8 locations nationwide from Houston to Cleveland.