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Ashley is a theatre maker originally from Worcester, Massachusetts. She is the founding Artistic Director of Kerfuffle, a theatre and dance company devoted to creating performances with and for children under 6 year olds. With Kerfuffle, she has developed and directed Nested, The Caterpillar's Footprint, and Goose and Gert. She is a teaching artist and has 10 years of teaching artist experience, specializing in drama in the early childhood classroom. In Chicago, Ashley is proud to be a teaching artist with Lifeline Theatre, The Stage School, Northbrook Theatre, Filament Theatre, and a children’s yoga instructor with Mission Propelle. Additionally, Ashley is a director, playwright and actor, and has performed and had her work produced nationally at the Omaha Theater Company at The Rose, Brelby Theatre, National Theatre for Children, VEE Corporation, Roxy Regional Theatre, Vital Theatre Company and Storyland. Ashley was proud to be one of the five 2018 Artist Fellows at the Union for Contemporary Art in Omaha, Nebraska, and the 2019 TYA/USA Ann Shaw Fellow. She holds an M.F.A in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University and a B.A. in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre from Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts. For more information, visit www.ashleylaverty.com.

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Kerfuffle And The Connecting Routes Project Travel By Train To Bring Theatre To Chicagoland Children


All aboard the magic train! Where should we go? Who shall we visit? The conductors are here to get you where you need to be in this new play specifically designed for very young children by Kerfuffle.

Kerfuffle Brings Theatre For The Very Young To Chicago Parks This Summer!


HONK HONK! Attention toddlers! Goose is here, and she is excited to share that Kerfuffle is bringing the fun to the parks this summer!

BWW Review: GOOSEBUMPS: THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM at The Rose Theater May Give You Shivers!


GOOSEBUMPS: THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM may not give you the shivers because it is scary, but those beautiful young voices may raise a few goosebumps!

Omaha Community Playhouse Presents a Special Event: THE PATCHWORK PLAY PROJECT


A special event called the Patchwork Play Project will be held at the Omaha Community Playhouse as part of the Alternative Programming series Monday, April 23, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in OCP's Hawks Mainstage Theatre. The event is free and open to the public with the opportunity for donation. No tickets or reservations are necessary.

BWW Review: WONDERLAND: ALICE'S ROCK & ROLL ADVENTURE at Rose Theater


I wish I could write everything I found beautiful or hilarious or imaginative in this show, but there isn't room. You need to jump down that rabbit hole and see for yourself. Yes, it's impossible to be perfect, but as Alice says, 'I believe in the impossible.' I'm already calling this as a nominee for several awards.

Photo Coverage: BITTERSWEET: A VALENTINE'S HANGOVER CABARET


BITTERSWEET: A VALENTINE HANGOVER CABARET held just after Valentine's Day at The Max in Omaha, was one more fun music and humor filled evening. Sarah Gibson, Ashley Laverty, and Mallory Vallier put together a two act show featuring local actors singing about the ups and downs of love.

Rose Theater Announces the Cast of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER


The Rose is excited to share information about the cast of the upcoming production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

Rose Theater Announces the Cast of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER


The Rose is excited to share information about the cast of the upcoming production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

BWW Review: MISTER AND MISSCAST: A GENDER BENDING MUSICAL THEATRE CABARET is Colorful to the Max


Sarah Gibson, Mallory Vallier, and Ashley Laverty created a new one-night cabaret featuring favorite show tunes with a twist... or should I say a 'bend?' MISTER AND MISSCAST: A GENDER BENDING MUSICAL THEATRE CABARET, a clever name for a clever show, featured the genders mixing it up. Men performed songs typically sung by women and vice versa. The result was a colorful concoction that was fresh and fun.

The Omaha Community Playhouse Announces Alternative Programming Series 2017


The Omaha Community Playhouse is announcing its Alternative Programming series for the 2017-18 season. Alternative Programming includes a series of staged readings, special events and play development collaborations. All events are held at OCP.

BWW Review: Nik and Sarah's Cabaret: HOMEMADE FUSION at Club Vibe


This is musical theater at its most personal. Take a small venue, one pianist, and a handful of really talented local performers, toss them together for a fusion of fun.

The Rose Announces 2017-18 Season


It is said that experience is the best teacher. Matt Gutschick, artistic director of The Rose Theater, puts a slight twist on that old idiom. 'Theater experience is the best teacher,' he says.

Brelby's WHERE OUR STUFF GOES is Theatre for Young Audiences


9-year old Alexander would rather play in his basement with his goldfish, Bubbles, than be anywhere near his neighbor Sheila Stone.

BWW Review: THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS at The Rose Theater Will Blow You Away!


Did the Big Bad Wolf really huff and puff and blow the houses down? Did he really eat those innocent little pigs? Was he really a big bad wolf? You be the jury. Listen to both sides of the story at the Rose Theater as they present THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS.

Audience Will Decide Big Bad Wolf's fate in The True S THREE LITTLE PIGS at The Rose


The Big Bad Wolf is on trial and audiences at The Rose will decide his fate in The True Story of The Three Little Pigs, the latest mainstage musical playing January 27 - February 12 at The Rose. The 60-minute production features a cast of Rose favorites, along with some newcomers to the stage in a retro romp the entire family will enjoy.

BWW Feature: Brelby Theatre Nourishes Historic Downtown Glendale


Brelby is committed to encouraging, nurturing and producing the work of local playwrights. Their 2017 lineup features ten world premieres.

AVENUE Q Begins Tonight at Austin Theatre Project


Every few years or so a show comes to Broadway that takes the world by storm. Even rarer... when that show wins the coveted Tony Award 'triple crown!' Avenue Q shocked the theatre world when it walked away with Best Show, Best Book, and Best Score - defeating Wicked, the odds-on favorite to sweep the awards that season.

AVENUE Q to Play Austin Theatre Project, Beg. 5/30


Every few years or so a show comes to Broadway that takes the world by storm. Even rarer... when that show wins the coveted Tony Award 'triple crown!' Avenue Q shocked the theatre world when it walked away with Best Show, Best Book, and Best Score - defeating Wicked, the odds-on favorite to sweep the awards that season.

Austin Theatre Project to Present AVENUE Q, 5/30-6/16


Joining the Avenue Q cast is Michelle Alexander (Gary Coleman), Isaac Arrieta (Princeton), Matthew Charles Burnett (Rod/Bad Idea Bear), RMichael Clinkscales (Brian), Marett Hanes (Kate Monster) Rachel Hoovler (Mrs. Thistletwat/Bad Idea Bear), June Julian (Christmas Eve), Ashley Laverty (Lucy T. Slut), and Eric Meo (Nicky/Trekkie Monster).

The Secret Theatre Announces Upcoming Season Events


The Secret Theatre has announced its new season of children's musicals! The new season opens with PIRATE PETE'S PARROT and will alternate every Saturday with DOTTY DOT! beginning September 8th. All shows are at 2:00 pm. For tickets or more information, visit www.secrettheatre.com.

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