The Last Five Years

The Last Five Years - February 03 - February 13, 2022

Rome Shakespeare Festival

Who's Who

Olivia Parker

as Catherine Hiatt

Olivia is thrilled and grateful to return to the stage after two years with such a fantastic artistic group. She attended Brenau University for a BFA in Musical Theatre, and plans to continue at Berry College. She has been seen in various productions, including as Ursula and Balthasar in Much Ado About Nothing with RSF, and Little Red Ridinghood in Into the Woods with RLT.
Trey Wilkerson

as Jamie Wellerstein

Trey is thrilled to be making his debut at The RAD. He was last seen as Joanne in Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean at Berry College, where he is an English and Theatre double major. Besides performing, Trey enjoys playing piano, reading, and coffee shops. He'd like to thank those at the RAD, and his mother, Kimberly, for her continued love and support.
Susan Gaukel

Director

Susan has been a musical theatre professional for over 25 years. With a BS in Music Education and an MFA in Musical Theatre Performance, she was given the Kennedy Center’s ACTF award for Excellence in Directing at Shorter University, where she is an Associate Professor. Susan's favorite roles are being the wife of her wonderful husband and mother to her amazing daughter.
Evan Brackett

Technical Director

Evan has been an active member of the technical theatre industry for over ten years. He’s spent time in nearly every aspect of the technical process, most notably as a lighting and scenic designer, and TD. He's a Rome local and has been working with RSF since its founding in 2016. Evan is excited to bring his craft to the Playhouse again and hopes you enjoy the show!
Kim Brackett

Lighting Designer

A professional percussionist since age 14, Kim credits her farmer/rancher grandfather with igniting her theater interest by taking her to see No, No, Nanette in 6th grade. Her mentor, Chuck Morris, sparked her lighting interest in 2007 when he needed a light operator for The Hobbit. She's designed shows for RSF founder, Gail Deschamps, and has been with the RAD since 2019.