Rachel, originally from Lakeville, Minnesota, is joining Crane River as a recent graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design/Technology and had the opportunity to work on more than twenty shows. As a stage manager she worked on Phantom of the Opera, Legally Blonde: The Musical, Chicago, The Rocky Horror Show, Into the Woods, and The Producers. She has also served in positions such as scenic designer for The Shape of Things, mix engineer for Altar Boyz, and house manager for Spring Awakening.Rachel has also worked for Highland Summer Theatre in Minnesota on multiple productions. Later this summer she is joining Milwaukee Repertory Theatre as an intern. She wants to thank her family for always supporting her decisions to pursue the dreams laid on her heart, and her friends in Mankato for teaching her so much. “For my Audience of One, for my family, and for Kaela.”