MADISON KELLY (Technical Director)
Madison Kelly is the new Technical Director at Rose State College, where she oversees all aspects of production design and technical operations. With a background in set design and properties management/design, Madison brings 13 years of experience in theatre production, and has worked in Educational Theatre for most of her career. Before joining Rose State College, she worked with the University of Central Oklahoma, Inspired Theatre, Reclaiming Arts, and Red Carpet Community Theatre, supporting a wide range of performances from Musicals, Plays, and Dance Recitals. Passionate about collaboration and student development, Madison is grateful for the opportunity to foster an environment where creativity and technical excellence meet.
DEBBIE RUEDA (Costume Coordinator)
Debbie joined the Rose State College Theatre Department in February 2025 as the Costume Coordinator after retiring from a rewarding 42-year career in public education in Oklahoma and Colorado. During her years as an educator, she directed numerous musicals and theatrical productions, inspiring generations of students through the performing arts. Debbie is thrilled to be part of the Rose State College Theatre team and enjoys collaborating with the talented staff and students who bring each production to life.
RICK NELSON (Production Director, Professor of Theatre, RSC Theatre) received his MFA in Acting from the National Theatre Conservatory in Denver and earned his BFA in Theatre from the University of Oklahoma. Classical Studies were undertaken at the British-American Drama Academy at Oxford University. He is a founding member and Past Artistic Director of Oklahoma City Theatre Company. Recently, he has been seen in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theseus/Oberon), Julius Caesar (Brutus), Antony and Cleopatra (Antony), and King John (King John) with Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park. He has directed more than 50 productions. His professional productions as an actor include Angels in America, Parts I and II, Dancing at Lughnasa, Picnic and Burn This on stages from Denver to Seattle to NYC and is a 30-year member of Actors' Equity Association. He would like to thank his lovely wife and his children for supporting him and tolerating his rehearsal time.
