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Isabel Kaczmarek
Isabel (Isy) Kaczmarek is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where she earned a B.A. in Theatre Arts Education (K-12). A Raleigh native and passionate theatre-maker, she spent many of her high school and college summers working as a teaching… Read More
Amara Grace
Amara Grace’s passion for storytelling began with her introduction to dance and musical theatre in middle school. The emotions she could evoke through movement went beyond words and provided her access to a new dictionary of vocabulary. Amara trained as… Read More
Candace Spencer (she/her)
Candace Spencer, Education Programs Specialist at RLT, is an accomplished African American theatre professional passionate about nurturing young artists. She holds a BA in Theatre from Greensboro College and an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Louisville. Candace… Read More
Romni Rossi
Romni Rossi is an accomplished instructor and actress, in both improvisational and scripted work, as well as a professional singer. She is a founding member of Venus Fly Trap Comedy (2018), a member of Raleigh’s Village Idiots Improv Troupe (1998),… Read More
Renee Wimberley
Renee Wimberley is a Triangle based actor, director, caregiver-artist advocate, and educator specializing in arts integration. She has over 30 years of experience teaching theatre arts programs in Wake County Schools, homeschool co-ops, and community programs such as Seed Art… Read More
Michelle Cristion
Michelle Cristion holds a BFA in Acting from UMBC. She has been teaching drama K-12 in various capacities since 2011, including on a hospital ship in West Africa! She is currently a 2nd grade teacher through Wake County Public Schools. Read More
John DuVall
One of John DuVall’s favorite quotes is “Art has the power to change the world,” and he has devoted his life to proving it. Having an artistic resume that spans 45 years has reinforced his conviction that a community’s strength… Read More
Alexandra Finazzo
Alexandra Finazzo is a performing artist based in the Raleigh area. She has done theatre professionally all over North Carolina and has been featured in shows at Theatre Raleigh, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Playmakers Repertory Co., Burning Coal, and The… Read More
Lindsey Atkins
Lindsey holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts Education from East Carolina University. She has a teaching license in Theatre Arts K-12 and Elementary Education. She works full time as a first grade teacher in Wake County, where… Read More
Ruthie Martinez
Ruthie Martinez is a lifelong theatre educator and actress. She has a BA in Biology and Drama from UNC-Chapel Hill and an MFA in Acting and Directing from UNC-Greensboro. She is also a certified K-12 instructor in Theatre Arts and… Read More
Brittney Gonzalez
Brittney Gonzalez is a recent graduate of Appalachian State University with a B.A. in Theatre Arts Education K-12. She grew up in the Raleigh area and is thrilled to return and continue dedicating her time to the arts. Read More
Charles Holt
Charles Holt is a Broadway Actor, vocalist, author, and Youth mentor. He is a speaker who empowers, encourages, and inspires audiences of all groups and ages. He has starred in some of the most spectacular and celebrated productions in theatre… Read More