Her eye for detail, determination to succeed, and ability to negotiate on behalf of and advocate for the arts define her exemplary work and career: Katie entered the industry in 2008 at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville, Georgia as resident stage manager before transitioning to an arts administration role to support the nonprofit’s operations. In 2019, she became general manager before transitioning to the role of managing director in 2020. 

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Katie secured $1.5 million in government relief for the theatre and positioned the theatre to expand despite the economic downturn plaguing the industry nationwide. Not only did the theatre’s robust programming and community engagement continue to grow, but Katie’s proactive foresight, coupled with that of theatre Co-Founders Anthony Rodriguez and Ann-Carol Pence, guided the theatre to expand its partnership with the City of Lawrenceville to construct the multi-million dollar Lawrenceville Arts Center—and see it through to successful completion.

In 2024, Katie joined Dad’s Garage as Managing Director. She is instrumental in the day-to-day business of the theatre, but also keeps our organization focused on the future of the performing arts, and how Dad’s Garage can continue to transform people, communities, and perspectives through laughter.

Before that, he was the artistic director, writer, performer, and playwright at Dad’s Garage Theatre (and now he’s back!) He has extensive experience both on and off the stage of some of the most influential institutions in America. He is an award-winning improviser, oversaw Audience Development at the Alliance Theatre Company, founded United Atlanta Improv—an organization dedicated to helping improv theatres around Atlanta—and was the winner of the 2018 Suzi Bass award for his play Black Nerd. However, his greatest accomplishments are being a dad to his daughter, Ava, and a loving partner to Annie.

Tim’s directorial credits include the Dad’s Garage original productions Reversible Lane and To Peach Their Own, as well as co-directing Sketchy Show alongside Eve Krueger and co-directing The White Chip, aco-production between Dad’s Garage and Theatrical Outfit, with Matt Torney.

Atlanta theatre credits include The Alliance, The Academy Theatre, Synchronicity, Jewish Theatre of the South, Center for Puppetry Arts, Agatha’s Dinner Theatre, and Laughing Matters. Chicago credits include The Second City Touring Company, Metropolis Theatre, Annoyance, UP Stage, The Second City ETC and Mainstage, iO, and Goodman Theatre. He has also performed at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Phoenix Theatre. Tim has been seen in numerous commercials for AT&T, T-Mobile, Georgia Lottery, Dollar Shave Club, Southwest Airlines, Walgreens, and, most recently, WhatsApp.

He attended Kennesaw State University and studied improvisation as a member of the school’s Kennesaw Improv Society. Nate’s administrative responsibilities as operations director include data-based management, accounting, website management, and organizational skills to support a welcoming community and entertainment space at Dad’s Garage in service to its mission of transforming people, perspectives, and communities through laughter.

Carlie grew up performing on stage and studied acting, physical theatre, and voice at Coastal Carolina University. Her extensive hospitality experience and leadership of the Front of House department ensures an amazing experience for everyone who walks through the doors of Dad’s Garage.

Jamie also serves on the IDEAS Committee of the Production Managers Forum through TCG, on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Green Theatre Alliance, and as part of the Facility Task Force that found and renovated the Dad’s Garage 569 Ezzard Street location.

He has taught improv since 2011, and developed an Improv for Actors class at The American Academy of Dramatic Art (AADA) in Los Angeles, CA. Abel's time at AADA as well as his many improv and on-set adventures opened his eyes to the benefits improv skills brought to performance, professional settings, and everyday life. 

As the corporate manager at Dad’s Garage, Abel expands an already amazing program that showcases improv as an invaluable skill for teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving.

She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2014. Initially, her marketing career began in the Architecture, Design, and Construction (AEC) industry managing firms’ internal marketing, proposal submissions, and public and media outreach. In 2020, she transitioned to the digital marketing and public relations firm communications 21 and gained experience managing clients from diverse industries and of every breadth of organizational size. She joined Dad’s Garage in 2024 and is excited to support the theatre’s growth!

From 2015 - 2018, Ames produced a popular live reading series for women (cis and trans) and non-binary people called Bleux Stockings Society with the goal of amplifying marginalized voices in the local writing community. Now, Ames keeps the world abreast of the news from Dad’s Garage and keeps our cutting-edge comedy top-of-mind in the media.