About Adirondack Ballet Theater

Adirondack Ballet Theater was founded in 1992 to help young dancers pursue their dreams of ballet performance. ABT is a non-profit organization that thrives on volunteers, private donation and sponsor support.

Some of those who volunteer their time at ABT are:

 

Board of Directors

Bill Otto, President

Diane Labruzzo, Secretary

Paul Scimeca, Treasurer

Becky Troelstra

Marcy Flores

 

Staff:

Bethany L. Osborn – was named Artistic Director of the Adirondack Ballet Theater in January 2001. She currently teaches ballet and jazz at DCQ. She is also on faculty at Mary Ann Fortunes Dance Studio in Mechanicville. She graduated from the Boston Conservatory in 1999 and went on to dance in Chicago with Chicagolands Jazz Troupe. She has worked with many greats, such as Donna Silva, Anamarie Sarazin, Kathryn Anderson, Gus Giordano, Michael Taylor, Jennifer Scanlon, and Danny Grossman.

Carl Spaulding – has been a skilled technician and lighting and set designer for 10 years. Originally from Noblesville , Indiana , he attended Ball State University in Muncie , Indiana . He has had abundant experience in technical direction, lighting, and set design. This is his third year as lighting designer for Adirondack Ballet Theater's production of The Nutcracker for three years, and his first year providing set design.

Jade Miller – is the House Manager for the Adirondack Ballet Theater.

Liz Mulshine – is a Costume Mistress for the Adirondack Ballet Theater.

Nancy Morrissey – is a Costume Mistress for the Adirondack Ballet Theater.

Anna Poulos – is a Costume Mistress for the Adirondack Ballet Theater.