RAPT-Rogersville Area Puppet Troupe

RAPT-Rogersville Area Puppet Troupe R.A.P.T. began as a puppeteering project of the Rogersville Arts Council. We have since become our own entity, giving much thanks to RAC for our beginning.
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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
RAPT on Facebook
RAC Events or Venue Rental-(423) 293-0882***
RAC website: www.rogartscouncil.org
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***There are no regular daily office hours, so when calling this number, please leave a brief message, making sure to include your name and phone number. Please speak slowing and distinctly, as our answering machine does not pick up well when someone speaks too quickly or quietly. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.

05/07/2024
It pains me to say that R.A.P.T. is no longer available for performances.
03/17/2024

It pains me to say that R.A.P.T. is no longer available for performances.

03/14/2024

Again, it's been too long since my last post here. Unfortunately, continued illnesses have pretty much put the brakes on R.A.P.T. being able to get back on our feet. It hurts my heart that we'll no longer be performing in any capacity. We want to thank everyone who has kept an eye out for updates and possible performance dates.

Blessings to all.

To: Grandma Becky Dobbins WilderFrom: Eris, Reggie, Corvin and TimbiYou are the one we hold dearest to our hearts! Hope ...
02/14/2022

To: Grandma Becky Dobbins Wilder
From: Eris, Reggie, Corvin and Timbi

You are the one we hold dearest to our hearts! Hope that your Valentine's day was as special as you are to all of us!

Love you great big gobs and bunches!!!

07/23/2021

R.A.P.T. would like to sincerely apologize for not having posted in way too long.
Due to Covid, and a lot of illness among our crew, we have not been able to do any performances, and unfortunately, that is our current status, as well.
However, we've not totally given up on eventually getting started up again, but it will be a while in coming. If you've been checking in over the past year or so, we gratefully thank you for your loyalty. If you've only recently been checking in, we thank you, as well. I will do my best to be more diligent with updates, so please continue to check in with us. We truly appreciate your patience.

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630 Williams Road
Rogersville, TN
37857

Opening Hours

Monday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 8:30pm

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+14237544771

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