What is RAPT (Rogersville Arts Puppet Troupe) ?:
R.A.P.T. is the most recent ongoing project of the Rogersville Arts Council (RAC)--directed by Becky Wilder, a retired professional puppeteer, and current member of the RAC Board of Directors. RAPT was founded in March, 2016 and debuted in May, 2016 during the annual 'Rogersville In Bloom' festival, which 'housed' RAC's annual 'Appalachian Spring
Festival'. Who is RAPT (Rogersville Arts Puppet Troupe?:
RAPT is a group of people of various ages who enjoy the art of puppetry. Puppeteers were trained by Becky Wilder, who had worked as a professional puppeteer for 10 years. Retiring from professional puppetry, she continued to enjoy the art by helping various churches in both Alabama and Tennessee begin puppet ministries. While RAPT does a variety of types of shows, we lean heavily toward teaching programs. Our puppeteers consist of two high school Sophmores and an 8th grader, all from the Rogersville area. A high school freshman provides the voice for one of the puppets, and is a stage hand. A husband and wife team (parents of 2 members) provide art work, some computer tech and run the computer and sound system for our shows. All RAPT members are volunteer, and we love what we do and are enjoying our journey together. In the future, RAPT will be available to perform at your event, your school, your business. Fees TBD. For more information about RAPT or RAC, or to book RAPT for your event, or rent the RAC venue, please use any of the following methods of contact. RAPT-Becky Wilder (423) 754-4771
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