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Today we wrap up with our final creative team introductions for The Little Mermaid Jr. 🎭 Nick Eversman brings decades of...
06/05/2026

Today we wrap up with our final creative team introductions for The Little Mermaid Jr.

🎭 Nick Eversman brings decades of professional acting experience to our creative team. From Hollywood sets to the RCSA stage, he’s excited to help inspire and mentor young performers as they dive into the world of theatre.

🎟️ Jenna Klaproth helps keep our voyage running smoothly as Operations Manager. Her background as both a performer and arts administrator makes her an invaluable part of the team.

🔨 Lisa Giebler is helping construct the world beneath the sea. With years of experience as a scenic artist and Technical Director, she’s turning the stage into a vibrant underwater kingdom.

🌟 Madeline Jadwiga Abel brings a wealth of directing experience from both the United States and London. Her passion for storytelling and arts education helps create an environment where young artists can thrive.

Thank you for joining us as we’ve introduced the talented team behind The Little Mermaid Jr. We can’t wait for our campers to learn, grow, create, and make magical memories both onstage and off. Tickets are ON SALE NOW at www.rauecenter.org or thru the RCSA Linktree

Here comes the next round of introductions for The Little Mermaid Jr. Creative Team. 🐠 Katie Witt helps steer our ship a...
06/05/2026

Here comes the next round of introductions for The Little Mermaid Jr. Creative Team.

🐠 Katie Witt helps steer our ship as Production Stage Manager. A former RCSA student and returning summer staff member, Katie knows firsthand the impact theatre can have on young performers and is excited to help create that experience for this cast.

💡 Ryan Meadow is lighting the depths of Atlantica. His expertise in lighting, projections, and production design helps transform the stage into a vibrant underwater kingdom where imagination can flourish.

💃 Mary Einhorn is bringing the movement of the ocean to life as Choreographer. With experience choreographing youth productions and a passion for arts education, she’s excited to help our performers dance, move, and tell this beloved story.

Stay tuned as we meet more of the team tomorrow! Tickets are ON SALE NOW at www.rauecenter.org or thru the RCSA Linktree

Let's meet the next round of creative team introductions for RCSA's The Little Mermaid Jr. Summer Camp & Production.🧜‍♀️...
06/04/2026

Let's meet the next round of creative team introductions for RCSA's The Little Mermaid Jr. Summer Camp & Production.

🧜‍♀️ Christina Giorgi returns to lead our voyage under the sea as Director. Having previously directed Frozen Jr., Moana Jr., Pure Imagination and Dancing Through Life Spring Break Workshop for RCSA, she’s passionate about helping young artists discover their confidence and creativity through theatre.

🎚️ Chris Tumblin is making sure every song, splash, and story moment is heard. With more than two decades of production experience, he’s helping bring the sounds of Atlantica to life. This summer he's pulling double duty with sound for this show and Hadestown: Teen Edition.

🐚 Emily Stipetic helps keep everything running smoothly as Assistant Stage Manager and Props Master. With experience across Chicago’s theatre community and a strong passion for stage management, she’s an essential part of our production team. We can't wait to see what she has planned for some of the amazing props in the show.

Stay tuned as we meet more of the team tomorrow! Tickets are ON SALE NOW at www.rauecenter.org or thru the RCSA Linktree

Today RCSA's Summer Camp Program & Production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. got started with the first day of audit...
06/03/2026

Today RCSA's Summer Camp Program & Production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. got started with the first day of auditions. It's time now to start meeting their awesome creative team for the summer.

🧜‍♀️ Kristen Brinati is returned to RCSA and helping create the colorful world beneath the sea as Costume Designer. With extensive experience in costume design and wardrobe leadership, she’s bringing Ariel’s world to life one costume at a time.

🎶 Gavin Kempf-Kutemeier returns as Music Director after last summer’s Frozen Jr.. A talented musician and educator, he’s helping our cast find their voices and tell this beloved story through song.

🎭 Brooke Ulen comes full circle as a former Raue performer now helping guide the next generation of young artists. Her passion for theatre and education makes her a wonderful addition to the team.

Together, they’re helping make a splash with The Little Mermaid Jr. this summer! 🐠🦀🐚🌊

Stay tuned as we meet more of the team tomorrow! Tickets are ON SALE NOW at www.rauecenter.org or thru the RCSA Linktree

Today we finish our journey through the Underworld with the intro of the final 3 creative team members for Hadestown: T...
06/01/2026

Today we finish our journey through the Underworld with the intro of the final 3 creative team members for Hadestown: Teen Edition. Tomorrow is the day that we officially get underway with our Summer Program & Production/

💡 Ryan Meadow is lighting the road to Hadestown. His experience in production lighting and visual storytelling helps transform the stage into a world filled with atmosphere, imagination, and magic.

🎟️ Jenna Klaproth helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes as Operations Manager. A performer, arts administrator, and proud theatre graduate, she brings both creativity and organization to the production.

🎚️ Chris Tumblin is the force behind the sound of Hadestown. With more than two decades of production experience, he helps ensure every lyric, harmony, and storytelling moment reaches the audience.

Thanks so much for spending the last several days meeting this group of industry professionals. We cannot wait for you to see the show. Tickets are ON SALE NOW at www.rauecenter.org or thru the RCSA Linktree

We're continuing our journey through the Underworld with the intro of 3 more creative team members for Hadestown: Teen E...
05/31/2026

We're continuing our journey through the Underworld with the intro of 3 more creative team members for Hadestown: Teen Edition.

🎭 Sophia Kuranda helps keep every detail on track as Assistant Stage Manager and Props Master. With experience both onstage and behind the scenes, she brings creativity, organization, and a passion for storytelling to the production.

🎬 Rob Scharlow leads our journey to the Underworld as Director. With more than three decades of experience as an educator, actor, and director, he’s dedicated to helping young artists grow while creating powerful theatrical experiences.

🔨 Lisa Giebler is building the world of Hadestown from the ground up. Her years of experience as a scenic artist, carpenter, and Technical Director help transform the stage into a place where myth and music can come alive.

Stay tuned as we wrap up our meeting the remaining members of our team tomorrow! Tickets are ON SALE NOW at www.rauecenter.org or thru the RCSA Linktree

Today we introduce three more incredible creative team members for Hadestown: Teen Edition.🎭 Brynn Engle keeps the train...
05/30/2026

Today we introduce three more incredible creative team members for Hadestown: Teen Edition.

🎭 Brynn Engle keeps the trains running on time as our Stage Manager. An incoming Stage Management student at DePaul University, she’s already led productions including The SpongeBob Musical, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Spamalot.

🎹 Aiden M. Johnson is bringing the music of Hadestown to life. A vocalist, educator, multi-instrumentalist, and Vocal Performance student, he’s passionate about helping performers discover the power of storytelling through song.

🎭 Ashley Leake joins our team as Teacher Assistant, bringing experience from both stage and film. From Shakespeare tours to digital filmmaking, Ashley loves exploring stories from every angle.

Stay tuned as we meet more of the team tomorrow! Tickets are ON SALE NOW at www.rauecenter.org or thru the RCSA Linktree

The Road to Hadestown is built by an incredible creative team…🎭 Raegan DuHamel helps guide our cast as one of our Teache...
05/29/2026

The Road to Hadestown is built by an incredible creative team…

🎭 Raegan DuHamel helps guide our cast as one of our Teacher Assistants, bringing her training as a Musical Theatre major and experience as both a stage and film performer.

💃 Victoria Medich is crafting the movement of our world below. A Roosevelt University graduate and accomplished choreographer, Hadestown holds a special place in her heart as her very first Broadway show.

👗 Brandi Witt is designing the looks that will bring our story to life. With over a decade of youth theatre experience, she’s dedicated to helping every performer feel confident and shine on stage.

Stay tuned over the next few days as we introduce more members of the team bringing Hadestown: Teen Edition to life! Tickets are ON SALE NOW at www.rauecenter.org or thru the RCSA Linktree

There’s still time to join Dance Foundations: Triple Threat Training this summer at RCSA and we’re currently looking fo...
05/26/2026

There’s still time to join Dance Foundations: Triple Threat Training this summer at RCSA and we’re currently looking for a few more students to help the class officially run, and we’d LOVE to welcome some new performers into the room! Enrollment closes on Tuesday, June 2nd!!

✔️ No dance experience needed
✔️ Beginner friendly
✔️ Build confidence & performance skills
✔️ Learn in a fun, supportive environment

Instructor Maddie Lukas is excited to get started and share her passion for dance with students this summer. With 15 years of dance experience and training in multiple styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and poms, Maddie is ready to help students grow, move, and shine.

Don’t miss your chance to jump into the fun before enrollment closes! Info and enrollment through our RCSA Linktree or at www.rauecenter.org/education

Big talent. Small canvases. Life-changing impact. 🎭✨Mark your calendars! The Raue Center’s 6x6 Project 2026 is officiall...
05/23/2026

Big talent. Small canvases. Life-changing impact. 🎭✨

Mark your calendars! The Raue Center’s 6x6 Project 2026 is officially back, and this year we are celebrating our 8th Anniversary with a special addition of 8x8 art pieces!

Whether you love a mini masterpiece or want to snag a rare find, this is your chance to bid on incredible artwork from talented local artists.

Best of all? When you "Bid on Art for the Arts," every single dollar raised goes directly toward:

📚 Raue Center School For The Arts – Keeping arts education vibrant and accessible for students of all ages.

🚌 Mission Imagination – Bringing in spectacular educational productions for local schoolchildren, ensuring our community's youth get to experience the magic and wonder of live performing arts.

The online auction kicks off early, but you won't want to miss our in-person Open House and Reception! Come for the art, enjoy live entertainment and refreshments, and win prizes!

📅 Save the Dates!
💻 Online Bidding Begins: June 13, 2026
🎉 Art Fundraiser Auction & Open House Reception: June 27, 2026
⏰ Reception Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE entry!
📍 Location: Raue Center for the Arts | 26 N Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL

👉 Can’t wait? Preview the details and get ready to bid at rauecenter.org/6x6-project or scan the QR code on our flyer!

Let’s come together to support local talent and inspire the next generation of creative minds. See you there!

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