Rachel Ropella is originally from Menomonie, Wisconsin and recently graduated from St. Olaf College in 2020 with a BA in Theater. She is passionate about directing ensemble-driven shows and new works for the stage. Rachel is the co-founder of the Minnesota theatre company, Melancholics Anonymous, and a teaching assistant for the Children’s Theatre Company. When not directing, Rachel can be found writing plays and dabbling in textile arts. You can learn more about her work at: https://rachelropella.wixsite.com/rachelropella.