Testimonials from Students & Parents:
"I found my confidence and love for the performing arts through Mrs. Keppner's methods of teaching. She elevated me to become one with my character in our play and motivated me to develop myself into a confident student and leader among my peers. I was proud to be a student of Mrs. Keppner's Shakespeare class." ~Samantha J., former student
"Working with Rachel Keppner, as a student, an actor, and assistant director, was always a joy. We continuously played off each others sassy personalities and always had fun. Not only did I have a great time whenever I worked with her, I also was able to learn so much no matter which capacity I was in at the time. It's because of Rachel's loving influence and desire to push me that led me to where I am today as a classical theatre practitioner." ~Jean Y., former student
"Rachel is an amazing director! My shy daughter loved working with her. By show time, no one would have guessed that she was nervous at all. I asked My kids who their fave teacher was, and this was of all time. [My daughter] named [Mrs. K]."
~ Elise H., mother of a student
"Working with Rachel Keppner, as a student, an actor, and assistant director, was always a joy. We continuously played off each others sassy personalities and always had fun. Not only did I have a great time whenever I worked with her, I also was able to learn so much no matter which capacity I was in at the time. It's because of Rachel's loving influence and desire to push me that led me to where I am today as a classical theatre practitioner." ~Jean Y., former student
"Rachel is an amazing director! My shy daughter loved working with her. By show time, no one would have guessed that she was nervous at all. I asked My kids who their fave teacher was, and this was of all time. [My daughter] named [Mrs. K]."
~ Elise H., mother of a student
About the Author and Mentor
Rachel Keppner (or Mrs. K., as she's known to her students) began performing onstage at the tender age of eight, and has been active in music, choirs, concerts, and drama programs in her church and community ever since, wherever she lives. She continues to stay busy in her homeschool community and enjoys speaking at homeschool conferences. She loves teaching her own Shakespeare class, directing plays, designing and sewing Renaissance costumes, and both singing and reading with her family.
Highlights of her performing experiences include:
Highlights of her performing experiences include:
- Meeting her husband in a community production of "My Fair Lady."
- Attending BYU-Idaho as a Theatre Arts major in 1992 and as a cast member of the American Music Theatre Festival where she received a talent scholarship to continue with her theatre studies.
- Working in the BYU-Idaho costume shop constructing and caring for costume stock.
- Helping establish the Idaho Falls Youth Arts Center (IFYAC), serving on their governing board and directing their first summer theater camp production.
- Participating in homeschool Shakespeare productions with her children, where she continues to mentor drama and Shakespeare, designs costumes and directs shows.
Our Dramatic Productions
Two Gentlemen of Verona - 2018
The Taming of the Shrew - 2016
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" 2014
"As You Like It" 2013
"A Comedy of Errors" 2011
"Much Ado About Nothing" 2010
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" 2009
"Twelfth Night" 2008
