RITE OF PASSAGE
THEATRE COMPANY
Taking a Farm-to-Table Approach to Theatre Since 2008.
Taking a Farm-to-Table Approach to Theatre Since 2008.
history
Our Mission: Rite of Passage Theatre Company exists to facilitate opportunity for young "coming of age" theatre artists who are transitioning into the professional world. We believe that training, skill, patience, and dedication to our art must be coupled with a chance to perform in order to foster success. Rite of Passage is also dedicated to the cultivation and realization of new and thought-provoking works by both emerging and established artists.
PRODUCTION HISTORY:
in 2008 in Waco, Texas.
RPTC’s first production, Clay Wheeler’s Holy Mother of God, was produced for WaterTower Theatre’s 2009 Out-of-the-Loop Fringe Festival.
Holy Mother of God by Clay Wheeler
RPTC’s first production, Clay Wheeler’s Holy Mother of God, was produced for WaterTower Theatre’s 2009 Out-of-the-Loop Fringe Festival.
Holy Mother of God by Clay Wheeler
Cal- Sky Bennett
Amber- Cassie Bann
Thommy- Matthew Clark
Virgin Mother- Ginger Goldman
Thommy- Matthew Clark
Virgin Mother- Ginger Goldman
Directed by Amber Jackson
Stage Manager- Kirstin Hodges
All Design- Amber Jackson
The Company produced Wheeler’s Angry Glances for the 2009 FIT.
Angry Glances by Clay Wheeler
Gray- Quinten Quintero
Henry- Charles Ryan Roach
Charlotte- Marianne Galloway
Holly- Cassie Bann
The Company produced Wheeler’s Angry Glances for the 2009 FIT.
Angry Glances by Clay Wheeler
Gray- Quinten Quintero
Henry- Charles Ryan Roach
Charlotte- Marianne Galloway
Holly- Cassie Bann
Directed by Christopher Eastland
Producer & Sound Designer- Clay Wheeler
Set & Light Designer- Christopher Eastland
In 2010, RPTC produced the World Premiere of Thomas Ward’s award-winning dark comedy, Binge, for WaterTower Theatre’s Out-of-the-Loop Fringe Festival.
Binge by Thomas Ward
Doug- Mark C. Guerra
Dr. Wilson- James Prince
Chris- Roger Schwermer
Beth- Rachel Hall
Set & Light Designer- Christopher Eastland
In 2010, RPTC produced the World Premiere of Thomas Ward’s award-winning dark comedy, Binge, for WaterTower Theatre’s Out-of-the-Loop Fringe Festival.
Binge by Thomas Ward
Doug- Mark C. Guerra
Dr. Wilson- James Prince
Chris- Roger Schwermer
Beth- Rachel Hall
Directed by Clay Wheeler
Stage Manager- Christopher Eastland
Producer- Matthew Clark
Set Designer- Amber Jackson
Costume Designer- Maggie Talley
Sound Designers- Clay Wheeler/Matthew Clark
Dramaturg- Melissa Flower
Dresser- Cameron Wheeler
Earlier this year, RPTC presented a double-bill for WaterTower Theatre's 2011 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival:
Technically Related: Two Variations on Love & Family
by Christina Cigala & Clay Wheeler
Part One: Unit Cohesion by Clay Wheeler
Cam- David Jeremiah
Serge- Adrian Godinez
Nina- Cassie Bann
Michelle- Ariana Cook
Part Two: Hard Candy Christmas by Christina Cigala
Butch- Adrian Godinez
Jenny- Cassie Bann
James- David Jeremiah
Marla- Lulu Ward
Producer- Matthew Clark
Set Designer- Amber Jackson
Costume Designer- Maggie Talley
Sound Designers- Clay Wheeler/Matthew Clark
Dramaturg- Melissa Flower
Dresser- Cameron Wheeler
Earlier this year, RPTC presented a double-bill for WaterTower Theatre's 2011 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival:
Technically Related: Two Variations on Love & Family
by Christina Cigala & Clay Wheeler
Part One: Unit Cohesion by Clay Wheeler
Cam- David Jeremiah
Serge- Adrian Godinez
Nina- Cassie Bann
Michelle- Ariana Cook
Part Two: Hard Candy Christmas by Christina Cigala
Butch- Adrian Godinez
Jenny- Cassie Bann
James- David Jeremiah
Marla- Lulu Ward
Directed by Christopher Eastland
Stage Manager- Emily Trimble
Producers- Matthew Clark, Clay Wheeler
Producers- Matthew Clark, Clay Wheeler
All Design- Rite of Passage Executive Ensemble
