Our Team
Our staff, teaching artists, creative associates, board, and facilitators foster a space for disabled individuals to thrive on and off stage.
Leadership & Staff
Teaching Artists
Curriculum Consultant: Emma MacLean (she/her)
Creative Associates
Emeritus CA’s: Andrew Kosnik, Lucas Miezal, Sam Radinsky
2025-2026 Volunteer Facilitators
Participating side-by-side with A.B.L.E.’s actors, our facilitators ensure everyone has a safe, supportive, and fun rehearsal.
Nette Angelini
Amy Bahr
Andrea Bazzoli
Lewis Beaver
Lauren Bergquist*
Claire Buckley
Erica Clark
Julia Clavadetscher*
Mary Lynn Cleary*
Annabelle Cuitino*
Kara Davidson
Margo DePorter*
Shannon Diegel
Mike Falevits*
Megan Gray
Sarah Haley
Paige Henderson
Ashlyn Horein*
Chelsea Hosler
Avery Lareau*
Kaitlynn Milvert
Kate McDuffie
Steve O’Connell*
Erik Prather
Jenna Rapisarda
Liam Schlosser
Carly Sells*
Julianne Shea
Margaret Sheils
Susan Sjodin
Craig Spidle*
Lindsay Stock
Kate Vargulich*
Julia Waits*
Connor Wiles*
Polly Yukevich
*Denotes first season with A.B.L.E.
Thank you to all of the individuals – past and present – who have shared their time and talents with our ensemble. Want to see your name on this list? Learn more about being a facilitator.
Board of Directors
A.B.L.E.’s Board are volunteers who share their expertise, influence, knowledge, and resources to secure a strong future for the organization.
- Kelly Baldrate
- Rosie Bross-Rice, President
- Nancy Buchanan
- Luke Shadley, Secretary
- Deborah Strama, Treasurer
Emeritus Board Members: Greg Desmond, Jenny Fisher, Matt Maxwell, Kendra Van Kempen
A.B.L.E. is always seeking new board members. If you would like to share your time and expertise with our growing organization, please get in touch!
Program Advisory Council
The Program Advisory Council invites participants with I/DD, caregivers, and volunteers to collaborate with A.B.L.E.’s board and staff in collectively shaping programming decisions. By ensuring our community has an active role in shaping organizational strategy, we uphold the disability advocacy mantra “nothing about us without us.”
- Nette Angelini, Facilitator
- Shannon Diegel, Facilitator
- Erin Harvey, Actor
- Chelsea Hosler, Facilitator
- Carlos Mejia Jr., Actor
- Kate McDuffie, Facilitator
- Zach Wandel, Actor
- Eric Williams, Actor
