Attended The Conservatory of Musical Theatre at Webster University in St. Louis. He's studied and performed with Stage & in San Diego, Culture Shock Dance Co and Steps in PDX. He was Managing Artistic Director of Shoe Bop Rhythm Experiment in Taos, New Mexico. He continues to teach and choreograph various dances. Recent works include: Kinky Boots at FRT, Cabaret and Pippin at NCRT

Craig Benson is a seasoned local director, actor, choreographer, and teacher. He has performed at NCRT, RCT, FRT, and HLOC. He has a broad understanding of both speaking voice and singing voice production. He enjoys teaching adults of all skill levels.

Julie is a teaching artist for the Humboldt County Office of Education, and teaches acting for OLLI. She has taught for KidCo, RCT Conservatory, California Shakespeare Theatre, and Colorado College. Acting credits include American Conservatory Theatre, Berkeley Rep., San Jose Rep., The California Shakespeare Theatre, and Seattle Rep. Julie has a B.A. in Theatre Arts from U.C. Davis and completed post-grad work at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art.

Ruthi Engelke is an educator, facilitator, performer, director, connector, organizer, writer, weaver, and guide. She's been teaching theater of one form or another since high school. In 2017, Ruthi founded Theater of the Oppressed Humboldt, conducting workshops & forums in Humboldt County. She served as Board Chair of Redwood Curtain Theater (RCT), Board Chair of Pedagogy and Theater of the Oppressed Inc., and Board Chair of Austin Circle of Theaters. Ruthi has acted & directed theatrical productions locally for RCT, North Coast Repertory Theater, Ferndale Repertory Theater, EXIT Arcata, and the Arcata Playhouse. Ruthi taught secondary theater, speech, and English for 15 years in Texas public schools before moving to Humboldt. She holds a Masters in English Literature and Composition from the University of Houston CLC and a Bachelors of Art in Theater from the University of Texas.

AJ is an actor, artist & martial artist. He has performed & trained for 15 years on stage, screen, and in competition. AJ refined his acting in 2019 when he studied at the American Conservatory Theater Summer Intensive and Shakespeare Intensive. He is double majoring in Theater & Religious Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt. As an instructor, AJ prioritizes awareness, engagement, and dynamic movement. He encourages actors to become aware of their environment & respond honestly to both imagined & real circumstances.

Is the Humboldt-Del Norte County Film Commissioner. She has worked extensively as an Actor and Director. Her last local directing project was the sold-out Hurricane Diane at D St. Theatre. As Commissioner, her most recent major movie was the Leonardo DiCaprio film, "the BC project" that also featured Sean Penn and Regina Hall and was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

Is the recipient of an MFA in Scenography from CalPoly Humboldt, and has been active on the North Coast for nearly two decades as a performer, director, and a designer in multiple disciplines. He has served as the Managing Artistic Director for the North Coast Repertory Theatre since 2016, where in addition to administration, he applies his trades in directing and designing.

Is a Tony nominated Broadway actress. Her television and film career can be accessed on IMDb. She has performed throughout the country, Canada, and all over Humboldt. Local acting and directing credits include shows at NCRT, D St. Theatre, Ferndale Rep, Exit Theate, Redwood Playhouse, Redwood Curtain Theatre, and Longhshadr Productions. She also works locally as an acting coach.

Is a teacher and theatre professional. She earned her bachelor’s at Willamette University, her teaching credential at Cal Poly Humboldt, and her Masters at Walden University. She received additional training at the British American Drama Academy Shakespeare Program in London. She is certified by the Society of American Fight Directors in unarmed and single-sword combat.

Bob has worked as a scenic and lighting designer, scenic artist, technical director, and theatre technician for nearly four decades. He is currently an Assistant Professor/ Scenic Designer with the Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre at Cal Poly Humboldt. He has previously taught a variety of theatre production and film courses at Butte College, CSU Chico, Georgetown College (Kentucky) and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He counts every opportunity to work with the Redwood Curtain Theatre as his personal joie de vivre!

Has worked in theaters throughout Humboldt County, San Diego, Sacramento, and the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her theatre education includes acting, directing, and makeup courses at Cal State San Marcos and Humboldt State University. Denise has also been a guest instructor at Fredrick and Charles Beauty College teaching basic theatre makeup.

Elizabeth “Liz” Whittemore wears many hats as an actor, singer, director, vocal coach, and teacher. She started her theater career in Humboldt county with three Irene Ryan nominations at Humboldt State and soon decided to transition into coaching, teaching and directing. She is an accomplished vocal coach, taking clients of all ages, as well as directing and music directing. Selected works: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (NCRT), and Rock of Ages: Youth Edition (McKinleyville Union School District). She is currently directing Potato Gumbo at EXIT Theatre and hopes to continue sharing her knowledge, especially with youth.