Rachel Fishback

Rachel is a seasoned performer with a theater career spanning forty years. Her most recent performances include Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, Libby Ruth in Always A Bridesmaid, Lillybelle in Curious Savage, Grace in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Patsey Price in Dearly Beloved & Christmas Belles. She has also served as director for the  LTB productions of The Miracle Worker and Play On! Rachel is originally from Michigan, but has lived in Bedford with her husband Scott for almost thirty years. For most of those thirty years, she has been involved with The Little Theatre of Bedford. Her two children, Katie and Garrett, have both grown up on and behind the sets of LTB productions.  She works for SAIC as a Logistician and is thankful to God for the wonderful community in which she gets the opportunity to live, work, and serve.

Katie Fishback

Katie has a theatre career spanning twenty years, having started at LTB when she was only five. Some of her past work includes Anelle in a BNL production of Steel Magnolias, Beth in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker, and Patty Simcox in Grease. Katie has been part of the Ensemble in multiple musicals, has helped with many backstage projects, and recently started learning lights. She is twenty-two years old and works at Cook Medical in Bloomington. She is so excited to play mother and daughter with her actual mother. It's really fun to get to play a character this bright and bubbly who shares some of her own medical struggles of having Diabetes.

Alec Guerra
Alec has been involved in theatre since they were just a kid, and what a great journey it has been! Some of their past performances include Annie in Misery,  Lynette in And to all a Good Night, and  Charlotte Lucas in Pride and Prejudice. Alec has always enjoyed the art of storytelling, whether that be on stage, directing, or backstage. They are thankful for the cast and crew for putting together this great production.

Lisa Van Osch

Lisa has considered herself an actor for thirty years. After a hiatus, she is ready to step back into the spotlight as Clairee. Her past performances include Maria Callas in Masterclass, Anna in Closer, Katherine in The Taming of the Shrew, Roxie Hart in Chicago, Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly, and Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, among others. Lisa and her husband have been in Bloomington only a year, and she is grateful to The Little Theatre of Bedford for allowing her to be back on stage after many years!

Kacy Gould-Eichmiller

Kaci has been involved in theatre for eight years, spending this most recent season with The Little Theater of Bedford. Her past performances with LTB include Mickey in The Odd Couple as well as ensemble roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Ballad of Sweeney Todd. Kaci is thrilled to be back on stage for such a beloved play and to be part of such a strong female cast. She is grateful for our wonderful Director, Assistant Director, Stage Manager, set builders, and her husband, Ben, for all his support with Ethan during rehearsals.

Paula Herendeen

Paula has spent a few years with the theatre, taking breaks between her performances. Her past performances with The Little Theatre of Bedford include Miss Hannigan in Annie the Musical and  General Geneva in Southern Hospitality. Paula has been employed supporting  NSWC Crane for 23 years in Strategic Meeting Facilitation, Experimentation Event Support, Contracting, Fleet Support, and Executive Administration. She recently completed her second Master's Degree in Public Administration. Paula volunteers with LIFE food pantry board, Phi Beta Psi Sorority, supporting local cancer patients, and Mt. Pleasant Christian Church Praise Team. She is a proud wife to Robert Buford for over 16 years and a proud Mom to Darcy (Andrew) Ireland and David Herendeen.