Directors & Staff

We can’t do it alone

The RMRT Youth Theatre Program is directed each year by an all-star team of teaching artists and working professionals from around the country. Each member is dedicated to making every young artist shine!

“In early youth, as we contemplate our coming life, we are like children in a theatre before the curtain is raised, sitting there in high spirits and eagerly waiting for the play to begin.” – Arthur Schopenhauer


Meet our new Education Director

Christopher (Topher) Lengerich!

Christopher Lengerich is ecstatic to be returning to RMRT for his 6th summer! His choreographic work was presented at the 2024 ITF Nationals with Fossil Ridge’s Alice by Heart, and All Shook Up at Littleton THAC was recognized with an Onstage Colorado Award for Best Choreography. He’s also a Resident Director at PAA Colorado, and Vocal Director for Royal Caribbean – Follow his wall-catching world travels: @calengerich #tophythewallcatcher  Other selected credits: Choreography: Crazy for You (Tent Theatre) Performance: Big Band Beat at Tokyo DisneySea, Natl Tour: The Will Rogers Follies. NYC: [title of show], Regional: Crazy for You (Bobby), Showboat (IRNE Award). Artistic Director of Songful Artists, Gsus Band.  Thanks to Michael, Christal, Jennifer, the youth staff and the  RMRT board for continued support in engaging the youth of Grand County!