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Elisabeth Speckman
FOUNDER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Elisabeth Speckman is the founder of Ensemble Children's Theatre and the
main director and instruction for all productions and classes. She is a theatre artist
who has appeared in over 50 productions as an actor and directed over 20 youth
productions. As a playwright, Elisabeth's plays have been produced and recognized
nationally and internationally. Many of the plays in Ensemble's seasons have been
original, premiere productions of her work. She also currently serves as the costume and scenic designer for Ensemble productions.
Her plays are available via Next Stage Press, YouthPLAYS, and the New Play Exchange, among others. Poetry, prose, and photography appears in Midwestern Gothic, Flash Fiction Magazine, CHEAP POP, Three Line Poetry, and Pidgeonholes, among others. Elisabeth also has experience as a screenwriter, and her work has received multiple film festival selections, nominations, and wins.
In her free time, she enjoys photography, travel, reading, and spending time with her family, including her husband and two sons. She is currently working on her certification in Drama for Wellness.
Rachel Kelso
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STAGE MANAGER
Rachel Kelso is an Indianapolis-based actress and vocalist who has been involved in local semi-professional theatre for the last several years, and has been performing onstage since age 5. She spends her time both onstage and behind the scenes as a Producer. Rachel also serves as the Treasurer on the Board at Main Street Productions. She loves spending time with the kids at Ensemble and spreading the joy of performance to kids in the Indianapolis area.
Rachel Kelso is an Indianapolis-based actress and vocalist who has been involved in local semi-professional theatre for the last several years, and has been performing onstage since age 5. She spends her time both onstage and behind the scenes as a Producer. Rachel also serves as the Treasurer on the Board at Main Street Productions. She loves spending time with the kids at Ensemble and spreading the joy of performance to kids in the Indianapolis area.
Rachel is well-versed in a variety of performance theories and follows both the Meisner and Hagen techniques to bring elements of real life into her performances. She believes that authentic performances are not only the best to watch, but the most fun to put on! She also believes that exploring multiple methods and techniques is the best way to spark creativity, increase imagination, and allow actors to discover their own storytelling techniques.
When not onstage, Rachel enjoys spending time with her cat and husband, watching live music, doing yoga, and writing.
Ava Sweeney
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STAGE MANAGER
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