Rachael Gafner
Production Manager, Mainstage Director, CATE Co-Chair, Set Design & Prop MasterBiography
Since joining CKP in 2012, Rachael is now immersed in every aspect of the company. If you’re not in her cast, you will always hear from her or see her at some point! Rachael is has been working as a theatre educator for the last 12 years, and is so honored to continue her journey with the most incredible actors, families, and team from CKP. Rachael can be found directing, organizing costumes, building sets and props, preparing for CATE, and managing all off-stage needs for CKP.
Rachael is an honored recipient by Orange County Mental Health for her use of the Theatre Arts as a playwright and actor for awareness campaigns, as well as serving as a research assistant for Arizona State University. Although she has since retired from being on stage herself, she now has the privilege of watching her own children on the CKP stage.