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Magic Circle Theatre Management Staff

Robert C. Gerould - Executive Producer

In Bob's long career in show business he has sung with a band, appeared as a featured dancer in variety shows and musicals, done stand up comedy, directed and performed in a live radio series for children called Let's Go Down Storybook Lane, worked on two series on public television, appeared in three movies, managed two theatre companies and appeared in over 100 plays. In the local area he has appeared with the Davis Art Center, the Davis Civic Theatre, Garbeau's Dinner Theatre, Roseville Concerts and Davis Musical Theatre Company before opening the Magic Circle Rep. in 1987. Bob has appeared in numerous of his own main stage productions including Tribute, Arsenic & Old Lace and Guys & Dolls. He has also been a regular performer in the theatre's Children's Repertory Theatre Company playing such diverse characters as an ogre, a friendly bear, Cinderella's footman, a wacky quack, duck doctor and the emperor with no clothes. In addition to his acting and producing duties, Bob has written several of the theatre's children's plays and writes, produces, directs and appears in the theatre's Black Tie Gala show.

Bob studied acting with Clarabelle Baird at the University of Michigan where he received his AB degree. He also holds a Masters Degree from California Western University and two California teaching certificates.

 

Rosemarie Gerould - Artistic Director

Rosemarie began her theatrical career at CSUS in 1970 and continued her education in directing at Kearney State in Nebraska. She has served as Artistic Director of the Bacchus Theatre in Old Sacramento and as Assistant Director for several productions at Garbeau's Dinner Theatre. Rosemarie was also the Assistant Director of Nuts at the Chautauqua Playhouse and Technical Director of Children Of A Lesser God for the Process Theatre. Since it's inception in 1987, Rosemarie has directed the majority of the main stage, children's theatre and children's workshop productions of the Magic Circle Theatre. In addition to her directing work, Rosemarie has considerable acting experience with performances in A Thousand Clowns, The Odd Couple, California Suite, Charley's Aunt, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, The Housekeeper, Squabbles, A Bad Year For Tomatoes, The Second Lady, and others. Rosemarie is also an accomplished writer, having written the majority of the plays presented by our children's repertory theatre company.

 

Rick Daniels - Technical Director

Rick's association with the Magic Circle Rep. began as the host of our Cabaret Dinner Theatre when he was the proprietor of the Vernon Street Grill. In his spare time, he began helping out with our sets, including installing a working refrigerator and sink with running water for Wait Until Dark. Since the closing of the Vernon Street Grill, we have been able to take advantage of his considerable construction knowledge and skills by appointing him our Technical Director. Rick also serves as the President of the
Downtown Roseville Merchants organization.

Board of Directors

Administrative Staff

  • Jennifer Vaughn, Resident Musical Director
  • Stephen Hatcher, Resident Choreographer
  • John Bowles, Production Manager
  • Kris Hunt, Public Relations and Grants Manager
  • Raquel Pearson, Operations Manager
  • Michelle Pabst, Director of Education and Outreach
  • Michelle Pattillo, Box Office Clerk
  • Karen Couey, Scenic Artist
  • Mary Ann Pujals, Resident Costumer
  • Pam Coles, Children's Rep Musical Director

Workshop Staff

  • Kris Hunt & Christi Axelson, Acting Instructors
  • Jennifer Vaughn, Musical Director
  • Stephen Hatcher & Samantha Ellinwood, Choreographers
  • Workshop Coordinator Position Open