Kristin Henn, Festival Director
Kristin teaches, produces, directs and performs Improv & Storytelling in Austin, Texas. She holds a BFA in Directing Theatre and an MA in Theatre History and Criticism and is a proud graduate of the ColdTowne Conservatory. Kristin is the owner of Move Your Tale (Applied Improv for Schools & Organizations), Excused Absence Comedy and the Director of ExAb Fest. She has two daughters, two dogs, two rabbits and a cat named Kevin. Please do not offer her any additional animals.
Chase Brewer, Assistant Director
Born and raised in Austin, TX, Chase is a graduate of Southwestern University in Theatre and Education. He has worked with ZACH as an Administrator, Teaching Artist, and Actor, playing in children’s shows such as Frog and Toad and Very Hungry Caterpillar. He currently serves as Zach’s Education Manager. Chase is incredibly patient and good-natured.
Additional staff to be announced soon!
Excused Absence Comedy Festival 