W EL CO M E
Board of
Directors
P re s i d e n t
J o Be t h G o n z a l e z
Im m e d i a t e P a s t P re s i d e n t
D a n i e l A . Ke l i n , II
P re s i d e n t - E l e c t
G a r y M i n y a rd
S t r a t e gi c P l an n i n g
D i re c t or
M i t c h Mat t son
D e v e lopme n t Di re ct or,
Grants
L a u r i e Me l n i k
Tre a s u re r
R a c h e l P ro u t y
M e m b e r s h i p D i re c t o r,
Ou t re a c h
S t a c e y A rd e l e a n
President, Jo Beth Gonzalez
Wel c om e t o t h e
Rock i to overlap conference this year with the
es!
We are thrilled
P rog r ammi n g Di re ct or,
N a t i o n al
Ka r i n a Nau me r
M e m b e r sh i p Di re ct or,
N e t w or ks
M a t t Omast a
D e v e l o p m e n t D i re c t or,
Gifts
M i c h a e l Bob b i t t
A d v ocacy Di re ct or
A m y P e t e r se n Je n se n
R e s e arch an d S ch ol ar sh i p
D i re c t or
G u s t a ve We l t se k
P rog r a m m i n g D i re c t or,
R e g i on a l
J e n n i f e r D i Be l l a
E x Offi ci o
P e t e r Du ffy
Multiculturalism and
D i v e r s i t y D i re c t or
Stephen Gundersheim
Colorado Thespians!
The 27th Annual AATE conference challenges us to climb to new heights
of theatrical creativity and contemplation. From these peaks we can
view how far we’ve come and gaze toward long-term goals. During
conference, we’ll trek into new territories of best practice, take risks on
slippery slopes, and rely on one another for camaraderie, insight, and
inspiration. As our paths crisscross over the course of conference, let’s
reflect, celebrate, share, and plan together.
C o m m u n i c a t i on D i re c t or
J e re m y Ki s l i n g
E x Offi ci o
Be t s y Qu i n n
E x Offi ci o
Ka t h y K r zys
Use conference to associate the work we do as artists, teachers,
and scholars in our local communities with the work of others
in communities far away. As we breathe the mountain air and
surround ourselves with friendships new and renewed, remember
that AATE is strong because of the connections members make
with and for one another. Finally, take time to experience the
varied cultures of our host city even as you mine the riches of
conference.
Director of Operations, Alexis Truitt
S t a ff L ist ing
Alexis Truitt
Director of Operations
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Sarah Sullivan
Editor, Incite/Insight
Sarah Sidoti
Managing Editor, Youth
Theatre Journal
Xanthia Walker
Editor, Incite/Insight
Bohye Choi
Volunteer Coordinator
We lco me t o DENVER!
Kate Lichter, CMP
Meeting Coordinator
(Meetings ala Carte)