Let's Get to Know Each Other
All the way back in May of 2001, a baby girl named after the Cabbage Patch Kid hit, "Get Back Home" was born in Omaha, NE. That's me, Ramie or Rachel. Like most theatre artists, I began my journey in the arts much later, after playing an ancestor in The Addams Family my freshman year of high school. Don't let this fool you, I was always performing throughout childhood - especially when I made my family watch my rendition of "Hex Girl"from the all-American cinematic classic, Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire.
I went on to pursue this passion in college and graduated with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and Business Studies minor from Drake University in May of 2023. Some of my favorite collegiate credits include Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods, Roz Keith in 9 to 5, Mira in The Theory of Relativity, and Stage Manager of It Shoulda Been You. In addition to studying in Des Moines, IA, I also attended the National Theatre Institute (NTI) at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center in Waterford, CT for the Fall 2022 semester, earning my certificate of completion for the National Music Theatre Institute program. Getting a taste of out East was everything this midwest girl needed, leading me to become employed with the O'Neill as NTI Program Representative and Admissions Manager upon college graduation. Here, I have the unique opportunity of traveling across the country to offer workshops in a variety of artistic disciplines as well as bring awareness to our educational programming.
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When not teaching or doing something in the theatrical arts, I enjoy spending my free time connecting with family/friends, playing with my Shiba Inu Bella, pumping iron at the local Planet Fitness, attending a spin class at Cyclebar, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies no matter the season.
All about little miss Rachel Marie
Mission.
Values.
Vision.
Mission:
“To create art in which brings light to a lack of empathy, feeling, and compassion for others that we face in civilization today and in turn bridge societal divide.”
Values:
“My work, lifestyle, and perception of the world will be guided and informed by my beliefs and commitments to:
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Accountability – upholding obligations and accepting responsibility for one’s actions.
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Collaboration – working with others by sharing thoughts, ideas, knowledge, etc. to produce and create something
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Creativity – utilizing the imagination to form organic/authentic thoughts and ideas.
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Empathy – being aware of, sensitive to, and understanding of the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others.
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Excellence – striving for quality/distinction through continuous self improvement.
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Inclusivity – respecting everyone no matter their walk of life and valuing what diversifies us for one another.
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Vulnerability – allowing oneself to being unguarded, take risks, and expose emotion.”
Vision:
"To mold young minds by extending my knowledge/experience of the craft onto others and provide educational theatre opportunities to those who have had limited access, in an environment based on acceptance and inclusivity.”
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Identity Statement:
"I understand and acknowledge that I teach through the lens of my own background, culture, and experience. It is neither my goal nor my desire to foist my lens upon students, but to facilitate an understanding and skill set when approaching these works that enhances and celebrates their own culture and identity of self. I will work hard to expand out of my lens and to hold space for personal and artistic growth."