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LEADERSHIP & STAFF


TEACHING ARTISTS

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

  • Elizabeth Davisson*

  • Shannon Diegel

  • MARY FEIGENBUTZ

  • Megan GraY

 

  • Paige Henderson

  • Jo Jennings

  • Erica Johnson

  • Brigid Lally*

  • Kate McDuffie

  • ERIK Prather*

  • Liam Schlosser

  • Julianne Shea

  • Margaret Sheils

  • Lindsay Stock

  • 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

  • Lisa Bracker

  • Rosie Bross (president)

  • Erin Kaukialo (Secretary)

  • Nicole Kuebler

  • Joe Marren (Treasurer)

A.B.L.E. is always seeking new board members. At this time, we are especially looking for more perspective on law, and marketing/PR. 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)

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