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Meet the
Board of Directors
Board Members: Welcome
Kennedy Baker
Founder/ Executive Director
Kennedy Baker is the Founder and Executive Director of Studio 42 & Co., a nonprofit theatre company dedicated to making the performing arts accessible and inspiring for youth and families in Northeast Arkansas. A passionate director and arts educator, her credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, High School Musical Jr., Seussical Jr., Shrek Jr., and The Wizard of Oz. Kennedy is committed to creating safe, joy-filled spaces where young artists can grow in confidence and creativity. She is grateful for the unwavering support of her husband, Luke, and their daughter, Josie.
Dylan Poe
Co Director
Dylan Poe has been with Studio 42 & Co. since its founding in 2023. He currently resides in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with his husband, Ethan, and their two dogs. As a longtime theatre kid who grew up in a small town, bringing theatre to smaller communities has always been a passion of his. Dylan hopes to see Studio 42 & Co., along with other community theatres like it, continue to grow and thrive. He is honored to help provide art and arts education to the local communities they serve.
Ethan Poe
Technical Director
Ethan began participating in community theatre in 2013 at the age of 15, where he met Studio 42 & Co.’s Executive Director, Kennedy Baker, along with many lifelong friends. Growing up in a small town with a passion for theatre, he often traveled long distances to pursue opportunities to perform.
His involvement with Studio 42 & Co. is driven by a desire to bring community theatre to the small towns around him, giving local kids and families the opportunities he wished had been available when he was younger. He believes every generation should have greater opportunities than the last and is proud to be part of something that can make a meaningful impact in the community.
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Alyssa Burks
Director of Records
Alyssa brings a strong passion for the arts, organization, and community service to our team. With a deep love for local theatre and storytelling, she is committed to preserving the history, integrity, and continued growth of Studio 42 & Co.
Through her role, Alyssa helps ensure that our records, processes, and organizational details are thoughtfully maintained so our creative work can thrive. She is proud to support Studio 42’s mission and is passionate about helping create meaningful artistic opportunities for performers and audiences alike
Jordyn Counts
Director of Media
Jordyn is performer with five years of theatre experience and a deep love for the arts. After taking a break following high school, she’s thrilled to be stepping back into the theatre world.
Her theatre experience includes A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Legally Blonde, Grease, and Rocky Horror Picture Show. She was costumer for Back to the 80s and Ride the Cyclone.
With close friends and family already connected to Studio 42 & Co., Jordyn has loved getting to know our organization and the people who make it so special. She’s passionate about using her media and marketing skills to help tell our story, grow our outreach, and support the continued growth of our team.
Abby Collums
Director of Community Outreach
Abby Collums is a Jonesboro, Arkansas native who now resides in Bay, Arkansas, with her partner and their cats. She has been involved in theatre since the age of 12. Notable roles include Miss Hannigan in Annie, Ellie Blake in Freaky Friday, Margot in Legally Blonde, Ocean in Ride the Cyclone, Amy March in Little Women, and Lulu in Cabaret.
In addition to performing, Abby has also directed, written, and stage managed productions. Outside of theatre, she enjoys her work as a barista at 7 Brew. She encourages everyone to join the Studio 42 family and help “Create the Impossible.”
Board Members: Team Members
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