Out of Hand Staff
Out of Hand is co-directed. Our 3-person Executive Director Team works collaboratively and shares equal decision making, power, and pay.
THOMAS BRAZZLE, MANAGING DIRECTOR
Thomas is a writer, director, actor and producer. He enjoys filmmaking, and working with his wife, Atalanta, to create new stories unheard from the perspectives of marginalized individuals with their production company Whet Ink Productions.
ARIEL FRISTOE, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Ariel founded Out of Hand in 2001 with her best friend. She is a creator, producer, director, and sometime actor. Ariel teaches arts administration at Emory.
ADRIA KITCHENS, DIRECTOR OF EQUITY AND ACTIVISM
Adria is a mother, a coach, a business leader, and a singer who loves the performing arts and is passionate about transforming racism. Adria is known for her calm demeanor and joyful laughter.
christy little, communications manager
Christy is a career non-profit employee who has done everything from herding cats to marketing strategy. A lover of storytelling and the written word, she can often be found reading and daydreaming.
Nikki Young, associate artistic director
Nikki is a writer/director/actor and creative producer (Nikkiyo Films). She's a passionate dog mom, auntie, and Steeler fan. She finds peace on the yoga mat and the beach.
Jaris Owens, Program Associate
Jaris currently resides in South Atlanta by way of Oberlin, Ohio and East Orange, NJ. Some of his professional highlights include ROMEO & JULIET (Tybalt) at the Oberlin Summer Theater Festival, THE BROTHERS SIZE (Ogun) at Oberlin College, MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM (Levee) at Karamu House, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM IN HARLEM (Puck) at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and ANTIGONE (Kreon) adapted by Zora Howard at Oberlin College. When he is not onstage, Jaris is also a freelance facilitator and regenerative farmer.
Lola Dominguez, Social Media Manager
Lola is an experienced growth marketing director, specializing in supporting the missions of entrepreneurs, startups and businesses across all kinds of industries with her marketing expertise. Her work led her to founding her own personal fashion brand with a mission that promotes self-expression. She is committed to participating in projects that support equity in minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Seth Roseman, Development Associate
Seth is a director, theatre maker, and community organizer who creates events, experiences, and stories that bring people together with purpose. He’s had the pleasure of working with the Alliance Theatre, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, The Hangar Theatre, Juilliard, Barrington Stage Company, Rattlestick, and the Sunrise Movement. He is a former Mass Live Arts Fellow as well as a proud graduate of Simon’s Rock and the National Theatre Institute. They’re currently pursuing an MFA in Directing at Northwestern University.
Merian Callaway, Accountant
Merian L. Callaway, a Cum Laude graduate of Georgia State University, is the Managing Member of Merian L. Callaway CPA LLC. Merian has over 30 years of experience providing financial, accounting, and tax services for exempt and non-exempt entities, as well as individuals. As an advocate for a balanced lifestyle, Merian believes in spending time with her extended family and physical fitness. In addition, she supports organizations that boldly promote unity, cultural understanding, and developing future leaders.
Out of Hand’s Associate Artists
Lee Osorio, Artist in Residence
Dana Stringer, Artist in Residence
Haddon Kime, Composer in Residence
Steve Yockey, Playwright in Residence
