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LEADERSHIP & STAFF


TEACHING ARTISTS

Curriculum Consultant: Emma MacLean (she/her)

Creative Associates

Emeritus CA’s: Andrew Kosnik, Lucas Miezal, Sam Radinsky

2024-2025 Volunteer Facilitators

  • Nette Angelini

  • Amy Bahr

  • Rebecca Bailey*

  • Andrea Bazzoli

  • Lewis Beaver

  • SOMER BENSON

  • Erica Clark*

  • Audrey Connelly

  • Kara Davidson

  • Elizabeth Davisson*

  • Shannon Diegel

  • Ari Domeraski*

  • MARY FEIGENBUTZ

  • Megan GraY

  • Sarah Haley*

  • Paige Henderson

  • Chelsea Hosler

  • Jo Jennings

 

  • Erica Johnson

  • Brigid Lally*

  • Kaitlynn Milvert*

  • Kate McDuffie

  • Erin Nishida

  • ERIK Prather*

  • Jenna Rapisarda

  • Liam Schlosser

  • Haley Schroeck*

  • Julianne Shea

  • Margaret Sheils

  • Lindsay Stock

  • Caroline Thelen*

  • Jessica Williams*

  • 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? Click here to read more about being a facilitator.

Board of Directors

  • Mary Kate Ashe (Vice President)

  • Rosie Bross (president)

  • Erin Kaukialo (Secretary)

  • Nicole Kuebler

  • Luke Shadley

  • Deborah Strama (Treasurer)

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 click here to fill out an application.

program Advisory Council

  • Shannon Diegel (Facilitator)

  • Erin Harvey (Actor)

  • Kate McDuffie (Facilitator)

  • Eric Williams (Actor)

2024-2025 Season Supporters

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