RCTC Theater produces three main stage plays every year. In the Fall, we produce a children’s play that is seen by 3,000-4,000 students a year. In the Spring, we produce one larger comedy or drama and one experimental play, often in conjunction with the Rochester Reads program. Beyond our main stage offerings, the student-directed Drama Club writes and performs short one or two-night variety shows and performs and hosts performances for fundraising events for on and off-campus organizations. The Drama Club typically does three to four performances a year, as well as attends local and professional shows for free or at a discounted price.
2025 Fall Children’s Production, “Ouch!”
Written and directed by Jerry Casper, RCTC Theater Director and Instructor
Dates: Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2pm, and Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 2pm
The play runs about 60 minutes with no intermission.
Archaeologists are always making new discoveries about how early humans developed into societies. Ouch! is an entertaining fantasy about the development of language, the discovery of fire and the dangers of the wild animals of that time period. Could it be that a young girl named Flower is smarter than anyone else in the community? Silly characters and outrageous situations make for an hour of fun for everyone!
Tickets
Get your tickets in advance at 507-285-7200 or at the door. Cash or check only.
- $5.00 for adults
- $3.00 for children 12 and under, seniors 65 and older, and non-RCTC students
- Free for RCTC students
RCTC’s Box Office is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9am-4pm (and one hour before each performance).
Theater Courses at RCTC
RCTC Theater offers Theater Appreciation, beginning and intermediate level acting classes, as well as stagecraft, where you can learn about stage and set design!
RCTC Theater Program has a long-standing tradition of providing high-quality education to young and inexperienced actors. We pride ourselves on preparing you for the next level of your theatre arts journey. Whether your interest is to become a regular on the community stage or further your knowledge by going into a four-year theatre program, we will make sure you are ready for the next step.
For more in-depth information about our program, productions, or Drama Club, contact Director Jerry Casper at gerald.casper@rctc.edu or call 507-285-7569.
Charles E. Hill Theater
RCTC offers main-stage productions, which allow students to be involved in all aspects of the productions. Auditions are open to all students.
Faculty and Staff
Director: Jerry Casper has his MS in Theater from Fort Hays State University. He has over 30 years of experience as an actor, director, playwright, motivational speaker, and educator. He was awarded one of Minnesota’s Outstanding Educators of the Year in 2011.
Technical Director: Ben Hain, Ben.Hain@rctc.edu, 507-285-7201