Directors

Rich Hall - Director
This is Rich's 10th directorial opportunity here at the Grand Opera House. Most recently Rich directed Nuncrackers, The Amorous Ambassador, and last summer's production of Grease. Rich has also appeared in over 16 Grand Opera House productions on the stage. His most favorite roles have been The Silent King Sextimus in Once Upon A Mattress, Rick Steadman in The Nerd, Melvin P. Thorpe in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Max in Lend Me A Tenor. By day Rich is the theater manager here at the Grand Opera House. Rich also owns and operates Ricky Rox Mobile Disc Jockey Service. Rich loves sharing the theater with his family. His son Cameron plays Charles Bates in the kids' chorus, Jeremy (who played Eugene in Grease last summer) is on the stage crew, and wife Marel is helping with props. Rich was recently inducted into the Grand Opera House Hall of Fame.

Rich has been spending long hours at the Grand getting everyone, old and young alike, ready for the opening of the show. He oversees all aspects of show production and coordinates the many people contributing to the show.

Holly Richey - Assistant Director
Holly is taking her first try as an assistant director after being an avid actor on the Grand's stage. Holly was seen in last year's summer production of Grease as Sandy. Holly is currently a junior at University of Northern Iowa. She is a double major in theatre performance and theatre education. At UNI she has been in many shows, including: Angels in America, Tale of the Red Dragon, and Hair. Holly has had a great time being behind the scenes for Oliver! Holly is joined in this show by her dad, Ron, who is lighting up the stage.

Theater Manager
John Stuff

Office Manager
Lorjean Potter

 

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