Lynn Kenny Richards

CEO/Co-Founder
Educational Director, Instructor

Summer Camp Producer/Show Director

Lynn Kenny Richards is proud to be a small, woman-owned business professional. She is also a professional stage and screen actor who worked for several years in NYC, where she focused on original theatrical works. She directed projects and originated roles that were later published by Samuel French and Martin Denton’s Plays and Playwrights anthology of new works. Lynn’s film credits include features such as Richard Kelly’s The Box and Judges by Stephen Patrick Walker. Lynn served for several years as one of two Drama Directors at Spring Branch Community Church and as a teacher with Regent Summer Theatre Camps and Theatrix. She was recently seen as Mrs. Cratchit/Ensemble in A Christmas Carol at Virginia Stage Company and as Margot in Tidewater Stage’s production of Dial ‘M’ For Murder. Lynn holds an MFA in Acting from Regent University and a BA in Theatre Arts from Taylor University. She is the proud mother of three boys and is madly in love with her husband, Jason Richards.

Rich Studio

Private Actor Coaching

Jason Richards

Co-Founder, Technical Director, Director, Instructor

Summer Camp Co-Producer

Jason Richards has a heart for the dramatic arts and children. He served on the staff of Spring Branch Community Church in Virginia Beach as the Children’s Ministry Creative Director for 6 years. There he produced the weekly K-5th Grade programming known as Rock City, a weekly scripted half-hour variety show in which adults and kids grades 6+ performed on stage, and children grades 4+ worked light, sound, and video cues (with adults!) in the tech booth. Jason spent years as a professional actor in Miami, performing in musical theatre, in major (and minor!) motion pictures, and television. He also worked as an elementary school Drama Teacher, directing and often writing plays for grades 1-6. Jason holds an MA in Cinema-Television Directing from Regent University and a BA in Business Administration from the University of Florida. He is passionately and happily married to Lynn Kenny Richards and is the father of three boys.

Film Camp

Angelina Din

Summer Camp Musical Director

Angelina Din has had a passion for vocal performance since she was very young. Raised in upstate NY, Angelina is somewhat new to the Virginia Beach area but is already making a name for herself as a worship leader, vocal coach, piano teacher, and soloist. She is excited about her forays into musical theater and writing her first solo album. This is Angelina's third Rich Theatre production in which she is heavily involved, but she has been trained under Rich Theatre since 2019, when she began taking vocal lessons from Hannah Rosenfarb. Hannah encouraged her to participate in Rich Theatre's summer camp, Disney's High School Musical JR (2020). After starring as Gabriella Montez, she was given the opportunity to apprentice under Hannah as a vocal coach. Now, she continues to look for every opportunity to share her passion about music with others and give back to the Rich Theatre family for their support.

Summer Camp Dance Instructor/Choreographer - Announcement Coming Soon!

Jacob Hodges

Summer Camp Acting Instructor

Jacob Hodges is a passionate actor, musician, and writer who is currently studying a BFA in Acting at Liberty University. Jacob has a big heart for the younger generation and giving back to aspiring theatre kids. Jacob loves having fun and doing everything he can to make dull or low moments as bright as possible. Jacob comes from a military family, and has lived in many different areas, meeting and befriending all kinds of people, but he calls Virginia home. Jacob's most recent projects include playing Friar John and understudying Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet at Liberty University, and playing Ed Carmichael in You Can't Take It With You at Liberty University. Jacob is thrilled to be returning to the Rich Theatre staff for his second year, and cannot wait to make more memories and have so much fun. Jacob’s goal is to do the best that he can to culture and grow the positive, encouraging, and fun environment of the Rich Theatre community, and hopes that everyone who comes into contact with Rich Theatre feels the love and encouragement of this wonderful team's heart.

Micaela Calcagno - Camper Enrichment Specialist & Assistant Stage Manager - Summer Camp

Jenn Martin

Summer Camp Costume Designer

Jenn Martin is excited to once again share her creative talents with Rich Theatre. Her appreciation of theatre began over 25 years ago when she met her husband, local Hampton Roads actor Garry Manasco, and these days she can be found sporting her luxurious Mrs. Claus design alongside his Santa costume each year as they delight children and families in Hampton Roads. She loves to bring characters to life through costume and prop creation and has a long track record of costuming adult talent. Jenn has also designed and constructed the costumes and props for educational theatre such as "Shrek JR." (Rich Theatre), "James and the Giant Peach Jr." (Rich Theatre), "Clue" (Catholic High), and "Once Upon a Mattress" (Catholic High). When she’s not working in theatre, she serves on staff as the Preschool Ministry Director at Spring Branch Community Church. She and her husband have 2 daughters who have made their own mark on the local theatre scene.

Carrie Doherty

Box Office & Front of House Manager

Carrie Anne Doherty is back for another summer with Rich Theatre and is pleased to use her innovative ideas and organization with our beloved patrons in mind. Carrie has a rich history in the theatre - her husband, Sean Doherty, is a professional stage and screen actor, her 4 children have performed in multiple theatre and film projects over the years, and Carrie has served the local theatre community in key technical and crew positions for the last 20+ years.

Carrie has a passion for people, creating beautiful spaces and environments, and helping to make visions come to life in inspiring ways.

Summer Camp

for Ages 7-12