Meet the
Board of Directors
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. Current resident of Jonesboro Arkansas, where he lives with his Husband Ethan, and two dogs. Bringing theater to these small communities has always been a passion of his, as a long time theater kid from a small town himself. He wishes to see Studio 42 and co and other community theaters like them continue to thrive, and is honored to provide art, and art education to our local communities.
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Ethan Poe
Technical Director
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I started doing community theater in 2013, at 15 years old. This is where I met our Executive Director, Kennedy Baker, and countless other friends. As a child in a small town who loved theatre, I would have my parents drive me, and later drive myself very far from home to get involved. I wanted to become involved in Studio 42 & Co. because bringing community theatre to the small towns around me; to give these kids and families something I wish I had when I was younger. Each generation should be given better opportunities than the last. I am so proud to be apart of something that will be so impactful for our communities.
Alyssa Burks
Director of Records
Jordyn Counts
Director of Social Media
Jordyn is a 24-year-old performer who is new to Studio 42 and excited to be working with the team. She has been involved in theatre for five years and, after taking a break following high school, is eager to return to the stage. With friends and family closely connected to Studio 42, she has enjoyed getting to know the organization and its members. Jordyn is also enthusiastic about using her media skills to assist with marketing efforts and support the continued growth of the team.
Abby Collums
Director of Community Outreach
Abby Collums is a Jonesboro,AR Native Who now resides in Bay,AR with her Partner and Cat. She has been involved in theatre since the age of 12. Noteable Roles include: Miss Hannigan (Annie), Ellie Blake (Freaky Friday), Margot (Legally Blonde), Ocean (Ride the Cyclone), Amy March (Little Women), And LuLu (Cabaret). She has also Directed, Written, and Stage Managed. Aside from doing shows she enjoys her job as a Barista at 7Brew. She wants to encourage everyone to Join the Studio 42 Family and “Create The Impossible”
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