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Founded in 2004 in St. Helens Oregon, River City Children's Theater (RCCT) has introduced over 200 local students to the world of theater through numerous workshops and an annual summer musical production. Our four original musicals have been enjoyed by people of all ages. RCCT is a presentation of St. Helens High School Drama and is based at Olmscheid Auditorium in St. Helens. We feel our mission is to allow theater to be discovered, learned and enjoyed.
MEET OUR STAFF...
Caleb Thurston (Founding Director)
Caleb is a student at George Fox University where he studies theatre arts with a concentration in stage directing. He is the 2006 recipient of the International Thespian Society's Outstanding Student Achievement award. He has appeared in a variety of shows such as
The Secret Garden, The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, Fiddler on the Roof and The Importance of Being Earnest. He served as stage manager for George Fox University's production of Damien. Caleb also played the Beast in ShoeString Player's production of  Disney's Beauty and the Beast. With RCCT, he has adapted and co-directed Rapunzel, Peter Pan, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, and The Secret Garden.
Heather Bishop (Founding Director)
Heather is a student at Brigham Young University where she studies media music. In the past, she has been a leader in Destination Imagination and Missoula Children's Theater. Besides being an accomplished pianist and composer, she has appeared in
Annie, Bye Bye Birdie and as the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. She has performed in the orchestra for School House Rock Live, Peter Pan and Beauty and the Beast. With RCCT, she composed the score and co-directed Rapunzel, Peter Pan, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp and The Secret Garden.
Our 2008 Assistant Directors...
Newt Acker
Joseph Baisch
Heidi Bishop
Spencer Helwig (Stage Manager)
Caitlin Munger
Kyla Tompkins
Megan Wacker
Ron Barnett (Producer)
Mr. Barnett is the director of the award-winning St. Helens High School Drama Department. He is also the advisor for Thespian Troupe #2002. He recently received his Master's degree in theater production from Central Washington University. He has directed such plays as
The Importance of Being Earnest, Stage Door, The Wizard of Oz and Antigone. Mr. Barnett is also an accomplished set and light designer.
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