RTG Spotlight
The hundreds of dedicated volunteers the work of the Racine Theatre Guild possible give so much of their time and talents to support each and every production.
“Whether I’m in a show or on crew, I love the process of going from nothing, through the rehearsals, and watch it all come together. I continue with the RTG because I’ve met wonderful people who work together with such teamwork.”
– Ric Morales, RTG volunteer and board member
As part of each mainstage production’s Callboard, the Racine Theatre Guild shines the spotlight on dedicated volunteers and production staff members on and off stage that make our community theatre possible. Read more about some of their stories and be a part of the greater RTG community by becoming a volunteer.
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Jonathan & Raquel Wright: Sharing the love of theatre
Jonathan Wright got into theatre during his high school years, and began volunteering at the RTG for Native Gardens, when his wife Raquel was in the cast. They married in 2022, and have had theatre as a common passion. “We like being together for shows,” Jonathan explains. “I work on crew for shows when she’s … Read more
Jenny Bauer: Making Everything Shine
Jenny Bauer travels back and forth between Missouri and Wisconsin each year, but seems to always find herself back at the Racine Theatre Guild. A freelance theatre technician and lighting designer, her first official gig at RTG was hanging, focusing, repairing, and cleaning lights while she was a student at Union Grove High School. “”I … Read more
Emily Mueller: Touching People with Theatre
When Emily Mueller was the featured volunteer in 2002, she stated that she loved “the incredible power of theatre to move people as it tells a story.” She says something similar now, 23 years later. “Theatre is powerful,” she states. “It touches people’s interests and social consciences and funny bones. It’s something that can generate … Read more
Vanetta Powell: Grateful to Be On Stage
Vanetta Powell was in her first year of college when she auditioned and was cast as Sally in Pack of Lies at the Racine Theatre Guild in 1992. Norm McPhee was her director and she learned much from him throughout the rehearsal process. “I was glad my first experience was with him,” Vanetta shared. “He … Read more
Timothy James Lewis: Building Relationships
Timothy James Lewis discovered a love of theatre when he was in middle school and played the violin for school musicals. “I thought maybe I could do what they are doing up on stage,” he says. His journey, from being born in the Philippines (to a military family), to attending Ball State University in Muncie, … Read more
Isabella Bullock: Living Her Theatre Dream
Isabella Bullock credits seeing her aunt Anna Marie Smetana in the play Southern Hospitality in 2010, for getting her interested in theatre in general, and the RTG specifically. “I loved seeing live theatre in such a professional setting,” she says. “At the theatre was a poster for auditions for Miracle on 34th Street. They needed … Read more
Cynthy McCrory: A Volunteer Who Loves to Be Busy
Cynthy McCrory volunteered with the Racine Theatre Guild from about 1975 to 1985 when she was asked to work on wardrobe for Summer of the Seventeenth Doll. She worked show after show, from sewing and designing costumes, to doing props, makeup and working in the booth. She took a hiatus to be with her children … Read more
Adrianna Jones: A First Time Guest Director
“I love theatre,” Adrianna Jones says, simply. “I started out as a performer and earned my degree in musical theatre at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. I went on to find acting jobs all over the place, from cruise ships to Los Angeles, to the Midwest. Eventually I decided to get a Master’s degree.” … Read more
