Rachael received her BS in Theater from Skidmore College and her MA in Educational Theatre from NYU. She is an actor, director, educator and playwright. Rachael has dedicated herself to educational theatre and has worked as a professional teaching artist and education director; creating curriculum and teaching classes in acting, directing, playwriting and movement. Her directing credits include The Wizard of Oz, The Laramie Project, The Death of a Caterpillar, West Side Story, The Tempest, South Pacific, Sister Act, Singin’ in the Rain, The Ash Girl and Silent Sky (for which she was a finalist for a NHTA “Best Director” Award in 2019). Acting credits include The Importance of Being Earnest, The Crucible, Desdemona, Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play, The Penelopiad, The Burial at Thebes, Natural Shocks, Gideon's Knot, The Boyg and The Wolves. Rachael has taught theater at the college level for many years and is the founder of Shawsheen Arts Studio and a proud member of the Andover Cultural Council in Andover, MA. She is also a company member and actor with theatre KAPOW. She lives in Andover, Massachusetts with her amazing husband Mike, son Connor, daughter Susie and their fur babies, Parker and Ozzi. She loves nature, the sea, morning coffee, reading, dancing and is always seeking adventure.
Skills
Creative & Educational Program Development
Theatre Administration
Arts Curriculum Development
Directing
Group and private acting coaching
Background in Ballet and Modern dance
Paralegal Services
Event Planning
