I am continuing to play therapist Dr. Matthews in the Super Therapy Series with Barley Political/The Key of Awesome. I also had the amazing opportunity to read the role of Lila in a new play called Denny and Lila by August Schulenburg the artistic director of Flux Theatre Ensemble as part of the MTWorks 2012 National Newborn Festival.
End of 2011 Round up
Whew! Its been a busy year! Some highlights over the last few months include playing Cinnamon in Costa Rehab with MTWorks, a new Adele video with the Key of Awesome, playing the recurring therapist, Dr. Matthews for the KOA gang in their Super Therapy Series, a couple of Eileen Fisher fashion informals, one year of marriage to husband Rob Benson, arrival of a new kitten- Romeo into our household, a grant from the Queens Arts Council awarded to On the Square Productions, and a partridge in a pear tree! Looking forward to what 2012 brings.
Fall Updates
Rachel has started rehearsals and will be appearing as Cinnamon in Costa Rehab by Rich Rubin with MTWorks in November. You can purchase tickets here.
Rachel also just shot another fun video with the Key of Awesome. Watch here!
She is still filming the feature A Guy Named Rick. Make sure to like the facebook page here for up to the minute news.
Mad Men Photo Shoot
In June, I shot a series of “Joan-esque” portraits with Paul Newland.
Check out a sampling of the images below!
July Update
Rachel has been cast in the role of Jonna in a trailer to raise money for the feature in Booby Traps, an 80′s slasher spoof. Have a look here.
Rachel will also be performing in 2 scenes for the MTWorks season kick off party, Flashbacks, on August 7th. Get tickets here.
Slip/Shot Play Reading
On Monday, June 20th- I will be reading the role of Kitty in Slip/Shot by Jacqueline Goldfinger. This is part of the Next Generation Playwriting Award’s Finalist Reading Series with Reverie Productions.
May Events
Rachel will be co-hosting and performing in an “MTWorkshop” and fundraising event with MT Works on Saturday May 21 at 7pm. $10 suggested donation. More info can be found here.
She will also be reading in Morning, Noon, and Night in Central Park by Alex Bond with On the Square Productions on Sunday May 22 at 7:30pm in the TONY Lounge at New World Stages. $10 cover.
Adele ft. Angry Birds
Adele Music Video Spoof
Rachel just booked a comedic music video parody of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” with The Key of Awesome. The shoot will also be covered by 20/20 as they are doing a story on Youtube.
Latest news!
Rachel was recently asked to be a company member of the award winning Maieutic Theatre Works company. She will also appear in A Guy Named Rick - a comedy feature which will shoot next fall. The film is written by Joe Benedetto with Christina Calph, Ashley C. Williams, and Michael McGlone.





