DIRECTOR

Rick Roemer (Director)
Rick received his PhD in Theatre Theory, History & Directing Styles from UCLA and is the author of Charles Ludlam and the Ridiculous Theatrical Company. He was Chair/Artistic Director of the Theatre Department at Southwestern University for 15 years, and now teaches all levels of acting at The Actor’s School. Rick has worked off-Broadway and in Regional theatre all across the country. Rick’s Austin acting credits include work at Zach Theatre, Penfold Theatre, Austin Playhouse, Austin Shakespeare, and St. Edwards University. In Austin, Rick has directed for Jarrott Productions, City Theatre, Bohemian Theatricals and Magnolia Musical Theatre, as well as numerous productions at Southwestern University.
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Veronica DeSantos Ryan (Music Director)
Veronica is a Music Director and performer. She loves her Palace family and has been a part of this theater in some capacity since 2014. With the Palace she has Music Directed Bright Star, A Christmas Carol, Cabaret, and Grease on the Springer Stage. She has also music directed The Addams Family High School Edition, Pippin, Annie Kids, Into the Woods Jr., and the TYA Awesome Allie: First Kid Astronaut with the Palace Education Department where she also teaches and works with the Palace Performance Company (PPC) Senior students. Veronica holds an MA in Music and Music Education from Teacher’s College at Columbia University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Ohio University with specializations in English, Music, Theatre, and Dance. She is also a former Teach for America alumni who has taught in Round Rock ISD, and in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas (Brownsville ISD, and Harlingen CISD). Veronica loves bringing her passion for music and acting to children of all ages.

CHOREOGRAPHER

Evan Carlson (Choreographer)
Evan graduated with a B.F.A. in Dance performance from The University of Texas at Austin. Recent choreography credits are Elf: The Musical and assistant choreographer of Anything Goes both at TexArts. Performance credits include: A Chorus Line (Short North Stage), Newsies (Zilker Theatre Productions), and The Woodstock Playhouse 2023 summer season.
Instagram: evancarlson_
PRODUCTION TEAM
Stage Manager –
Jacob Horton
Scenic Designer –
Theada Haning
Lighting Designer –
Faith Castaneda
Costume Designer –
Erin Pena
Properties –
Ellen Houlden