NOTHING ABOUT US...without us?
a new play by Ulyana Roy and Amy Schwabe
This show is a result of several conversations with adults with disabilities and their caregivers.
The play explores topics of concern to the Disability Community – care, quality of life, and basic dignity.
Show Dates
All performances take place at:
Pink's Accessible Theater House aka The PATH
1104 W Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Saturday, November 7th at 2 PM
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4 tickets remaining
Sunday, November 8th at 2 PM
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24 tickets remaining​
Saturday, November 14th at 2 PM
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20 tickets remaining
Sunday, November 15th at 2 PM
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24 tickets remaining
Meet the Cast
Abi Charbonneau
Actor
she/her
Abi Charbonneau (she/her/hers) is a Milwaukee-based theater maker, and proud member of the Sidekick Troupe in NYC. A proud graduate of the New School, she has worked with across the US with companies like NYC Ballet, Inside Broadway, Overture Center, Danceworks MKE, Children’s Theater of Madison, First Stage, Theatre Aspen, REV Theatre Company, and Sheboygan Theatre Company, where she serves as Executive Assistant & Education Coordinator. Recent acting credits include Sidekick Turns 6 (Green Room 42), Barbie Weekend (The Chain), REV on Tour (REV Theatre Company), Vincent the Musical (Spark Theatre Festival), Les Femme Musketeers (NYC Theater Festival), Love and Legacy (Lake Country Playhouse).
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Ash Mulholland
Actor - Understudy
she/her
Ash has been on stage for Pink Umbrella Theater for more occasions than the number of times you can blink. This is Ash’s 10th production with Pink Umbrella Theater Company, her first time as an “Understudy”, and her first time performing in PATH. Ash is known for her previous roles including SHINE/SHINE Remount (2021-22) as Pickle, Kaleidoscope the Musical (2023) as Ruthie, and Portraits the Musical (2024) as Ellen. When Ash is not doing projects with Pink, she can also be seen performing in cabarets with different theatre companies including All in Productions and Theatrical Tendencies. Her recent performance was with The West Allis Players including roles in West Side Story (2026) as Gladhand, and Neil Simon’s FOOLS (2026) as Yenchna. Check out Ash’s Actress website http://ashmulholland.com/ and
her YouTube channel for extra content.
JT Walker
Actor
they/them
JT "Chops" Walker is relatively new to Wisconsin having moved here from Columbus, OH where they worked for many years with a variety of professional theaters including Shadowbox Live, Actor's Theatre of Columbus, Evolution, and Endeavor. He loves collaborative theatre but also engages in solo performance such as standup comedy, poetry, and piano/vocal shows. She can even be seen performing non-binary burlesque under the name Emily Rose Lee. JT loves reading, a good pipe, his partner, and Mora - the beautiful orange lady who screams at them for food.
Narkeez Carlton
Actor
he/him
My name is Narkeez I am a very adventurous kid! I love to go to music shows with my ASL interpreter! I have cerebral palsy but that doesn’t stop me from being crazy and having fun. I use American Sign Language to communicate.
Leah Rhodes: Actor
Aly Leavitt
Actor
she/her
My name is Alyson Leavitt, and I am a 19-year-old actress with a passion for storytelling and performing. My love for acting began when I was a child through participating in plays at church, and I continued exploring acting through a school play and other performance opportunities.
I also have a background in dance and cheer. These experiences helped me become more comfortable performing, expressing myself, and working in front of an audience. I am excited to continue growing as an actress, take on new and challenging roles, and gain more experience in the entertainment industry. My long-term dream is to pursue acting professionally and one day earn a role in a Hollywood film.
Clayton Mortl
Actor
he/him
Clayton Mortl (he/him) is excited to be making his first appearance as an actor with Pink Umbrella Theater Company in their new space! He has most recently appeared with them as an actor in "A Christmas Carol" in 2025, and has worked with them in a behind the scenes capacity as assistant director of "Kaleidoscope" in 2023 and as a sensory friendly performance consultant for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 2023 production of "Much Ado About Nothing", as well as for other productions in the Milwaukee area. He hopes you enjoy the show!
MJ Lamb
Actor
they/them
MJ (they/them) is a proudly queer poet, spoken word performer, and abstract watercolor artist. A frequent theatergoer, this is MJ's first time on stage since they played an apple-throwing tree in a middle school production of The Wizard of Oz twenty years ago. They are grateful to have their ""grown-up"" theater debut be with such an accessible, welcoming, and joyful theater company. MJ would like to thank their partners, cats, and communities for endless support and love. Remember: healing is a work of art.
Tayler Erby-Walker
Actor
she/her
Tayler Erby-Walker is so excited to be performing with Pink Umbrella once again! In the past, she has performed in Portraits, Symphonic Superpowers with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Our Mothers are not Refrigerators. Pink Umbrella has revealed a new world Tayler, giving her the opportunity to take classes, make new friends, and perform in the theatre she so loved growing up. She is grateful to everyone that supports her!
Tyler Hazelwood
Actor
he/him
The last play I was apart of was, “Native Gardens”. I had a great experience with the actors and crew. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to continue my journey in theater. I am looking forward to showcasing what I have learned from Pink Umbrella classes. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.
Meet the Crew
Amy Schwabe
Playwright
she/her
Amy Schwabe is a writer who believes in the power of storytelling to build empathy, encourage advocacy, and inspire activism. She started her career in advocacy in 2014 with a blog to help fellow food allergy parents find community. After several years at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Amy became an independent journalist in 2025, giving her more freedom to advocate for the people she's met through her writing. In her free time, she has hours-long conversations with her husband and two daughters analyzing the many movies, TV shows, and video games they all love.
Mark Weinberg
Director
he/him
Mark Weinberg is Co-director, with Jenny Wanasek, of The Center for Applied Theatre (www.centerforappliedtheatre.org) in Milwaukee. He began his study of Theatre of the Oppressed with Augusto Boal in 1992 and has since offered interactive and collaborative workshops and training sessions that use techniques drawn primarily from TO and The Virtues Project to educators, administrators, students, activists, theatre-makers, and community organizations in the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Europe. Mark is a storytelling coach and workshop leader with Ex Fabula and very excited to be directing for the first time at Pink Umbrella.
Cat Sadler
Stage Manager
they/them
Cat Sadler they/them (Stage Manager) is thrilled to join their first production under the Pink Umbrella! Cat has stage managed with many local theatre companies including Wisconsin Classic Stage, Kith and Kin Theatre Co, The Full Frontal Püppets, Quasimondo Physical Theatre Co, and Cabaret Milwaukee. You may have also seen Cat acting onstage or puppeteering with local companies including Kith and Kin Theatre Co, Cabaret Milwaukee, Kohl's Wild Theatre, Quasimondo Physical Theatre Co, Shakespeare Raw, and The Full Frontal Püppets. Much love to everyone who supports them! Enjoy!
Rory Donovan
Set Designer
they/them
Rory is a multi-disciplinary artist dipping into the theatrical realm! They believe art is a tool for expression and learning that everyone should have access to. They lead workshops to facilitate creative processes, make art about theories of change, and also alter and upcycle clothes. They are grateful to have this opportunity to be a part of the Pink Umbrella scene.
Kristina VanSlyke: Costume Designer
Ulyana Roy
Playwright
she/her
I am a Ukrainian theatre researcher, educator, and cultural practitioner with a background in theatre history and many years of university teaching experience. My work with inclusive theatre has deepened my understanding of theatre as a space where everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and valued. I am particularly interested in collaborative creative processes that bring together different perspectives and experiences. I see theatre as a way to build connections, challenge assumptions, and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue.
Sarah Bunn-Elston
Assistant Director
she/they
Sarah BE (She/They) is a HopePunk theatremaker dedicated to creating meaningful and authentic theatrical experiences. Originally from Johnstown, PA; she holds a BA in Theatre Studies from Guilford College and an MFA in Performance from the University of Louisville. Through art activism, she aims to create work that asks the “big questions” and activates Hope as a radical form of resistance. Since moving to MKE in 2025, Sarah has had the pleasure of working as an arts educator with First Stage, Kohl’s Wild Theatre, Summit Players, and Pink Umbrella.
Abby Hartleb
Lighting Designer
they/she
Abby recently graduated from University of the Arts London and is excited to be making their professional debut as a lighting designer! During their studies, they designed for The Threepenny Opera (costume); The Cherry Orchard (set, costume); Yerma (set); The Oresteia (costume); The Tempest (set, costume, lighting); Metamorphosis (set, lighting); and Hadestown (set, costume, lighting). Thank you to Pink Umbrella for providing me with this opportunity!
Ev Ponder
Sound Designer
she/they
Ev Ponder (she/they) is an audio engineer and sound designer currently based in the Midwest. From sound design to deck crew, she loves working on all aspects of theatre. Favorite productions include: Our Town (Hope Summer Repertory Theatre), Newsies (Theatre Aspen), Fiddler On The Roof (Skylight Music Theatre), Songs For A New World (Capital University), and the world premiere of A Rockin Midsummer Night’s Dream (Skylight Music Theatre). Special thanks to Coral, the emotional support orange kitten! ev.ponder-it.com
Katie Cummings
Accessibility Manager
she/hers
Katie Cummings (she/her) has dedicated over twenty years as a theater artist, educator and advocate for inclusion and diversity in theater. A Wisconsin native, Katie graduated from Cardinal Stritch University with a BA in Theater and Business. Her resume includes First Stage, Bunny Gumbo, UW-Milwaukee, Chamber Theater and St. Joseph High School. Katie believes that theater has the power to develop empathy, create meaningful connections and engage community.
Performance Resources
- coming soon -
Social Narrative
Visual Agenda
Actor Audio Descriptions coming soon!