ARTA is your Association of Regional Theatre Artists.
Our mission is to provide our members with community, advocacy, education and opportunity, enhancing the richness of the live theatre produced in Western New York. We are committed to identifying and eliminating unfair and unsafe practices in our industry. We foster equity, camaraderie, and community among our members in order to enrich, inspire, and empower them to advocate for themselves, their work, and each other.
Meet ARTA’s 2025-26 Member Council
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Franklin Corey Aquilina
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Robin Barker
EDIAA Co-Chair
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Caitlin Baeumler Coleman
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Lindsay A. Curcio
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Ann Emo
EDIAA Co-Chair
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Connor Graham
Treasurer | Finance Chair
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Peter Horn
Education Co-Chair | SDAT Co-Coordinator
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Kaylie Horowitz
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Kristen Tripp Kelley
Education Co-Chair
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Sara Kow-Falcone
Secretary
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David Lundy
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David Marciniak
Co-President | Membership Chair
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Bella Poynton
Vice President
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Matt Refermat
SDAT Co-Coordinator
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Matt Rittler
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Kathleen Rooney
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Amelia Scinta
Events Co-Chair
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Dee Dee Tolbert
EDIAA Co-Chair
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David Wysocki
Co-President
NOW AVAILABLE!
“Stage Directions”
ARTA’s Best Practices for Theatre Practitioners and Producers
A parody of the informative kind. We hope you watch, laugh and then peruse the document!

