Board Members

Jeff Rapkin - President
Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a MD and is now an Ophthalmologist/ Retina Surgeon with the Eye Center Group. Jeff has been in Footloose, Frankenstein, Ragtime and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s nest all this season. He is also on the board for the Muncie Symphony Orchestra and the Muncie Sunrise Rotary.

Chip Etchison - Vice President
Chip is a security consultant with Consumer Security Systems. He has been involved with previous productions of Honk, Robber Bridegroom, and Your Can’t Take It With You. He also served as the president of the board previously.

Matt Wolfert - Vice President
“MCT is a vital part of this great community. It gives our family the opportunity to share and create wonderful memories both in the audience and on stage. The programming is good for everyone and we are giving our children culture in their lives. Thank you MCT!” Matt has a degree in Sports Maketing and Management from Indiana University and Sports Administration from Ohio University. He currently works as the Associate Athletic Director/ External Affairs at Ball State University. This is Matt’s 5th year as a subscriber and 2nd year serving on the board.

Clarence Casazza - Secretary
Clarence is a graduate of Miami University with a BA and a MBA as well as Indiana University with a Ed.D. He is currently retired from Ball State University. Clarence has been a subscriber for more than 25 years and has been a board member for more than 15 of those years. Clarence supports Muncie Civic Theatre because he views live community theatre as an opportunity for youth and adults to participate.

Cassandra Miller - Treasurer
Cassie is a graduate of Ball State University with a BS in Finance with specialization in Corporations and Financial Institutions. This is her second year on the Board of Directors. She supports MCT because “it’s a good organization” and “the people are very nice to work with.”

James W. Trulock - Past President
Jim has a BA from Wabash College and a JD from Indiana University. He is the President of Indiana Title Insurance company. Jim has been a subscriber for more than 17 years and this is his 13th year on the Board of Directors. He supports MCT because he enjoys the opportunity to see live theatre in a historic, beautiful venue. He wants to give back to his community by helping out an organization that benefits so many people of all ages.

Katy Rapkin- Grants Chairman
Kathy attended Ball State University, MSW and Indiana University with a degree in Social Work. She is now a Therapeutic Riding for Handicapped Program Director at Whispering Pines Equestrian Center in Muncie. She acted in Footloose and Anne of Green Gables. She has a daughter named Rachel who is also involved in the arts at Muncie Civic Theatre.

Susie Deeter - Board Member
Susie is a graduate of Ball State University with a MA in Health Science and Physiology/Family and Consumer Sciences. She currently works at the Youth Opportunity Center as a Quality Assurance Editor for the Quality Assurance Department. Susie has been a subscriber for over 10 years and this is her first year on the Board of Directors.

John Lee - Board Member
John Lee has a BS from Ball State University and an MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. He currently works as a physician. John has been a subscriber for 4 years and this is his 3rd year on the Board of Directors. He supports MCT because he believes “that MCT is a vital cultural experience for Muncie and has a very important role in the community…plus, it’s FUN!”

Greg Huffman - Board Member
Greg received an AB from Indiana University and a JD from the University of Michigan. He is now an attorney with Defur Voran LLP.

Gary Kern- Board Member
Gary’s folks were subscribers to Civic through most of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. He recently moved back to town so he has been a subscriber for just 1 year. He was in plays as a youth at Civic in the early 1970’s. Typically, those were productions where his Mother was Choreographer. He was Newsboy in “Gypsy”, “Little Jake” in “Annie Get Your Gun”, “Town Kid” in “Music Man”, and he was “Joe Harper” in the Children’s workshop production of “Tom Sawyer”. Recently he has been able to be in shows with his daughter, and being involved with the shows is a great “stress reliever” for him from his day job. His recent shows include: A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Wizard of Oz (Uncle Henry/Gatekeeper), Annie, Jr (Bundles, Bum, Bert Healy, Louis Howe, Ragtime (Willie Conklin, Ensemble rolls). He thinks it’s great to have something that allows local folks to be ‘culturally active’ in our community!

Liz Rozelle- Board Member
“Having a community theater in Muncie improves the quality of life of those who attend, participate and support its theatrical endeavors.” Liz is a graduate of Indiana University with a Masters Degree in Library Science. She is currently the Director and Children’s Librarian at Yorktown Public Library. Liz has been a subscriber for one year and this is her first year on the Board of Directors. She supports MCT because she has been attending and enjoying performances at MCT since her children were young, so she appreciates the importance of the theater to the community and its families. She views MCT as a “jewel we cannot afford to ignore. Muncie would lose a valuable asset” and she doesn’t want to “sit idly by and allow that to happen. We must work hard to keep it solvent and help it thrive and grow.” She is hopeful that serving on the Board will give her the chance to do her part. She is glad to try to help in this mission because it has meant so much to her family.

Jodi Reinke - Board Member
Jodi is a graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Masters in Counseling. She currently works as a Foster Care Program Manager. This is her second year as a subscriber and her first year on the board. She supports MCT because "MCT has provided a tremendous outlet for my son's creative abilities. It is a fun, safe, and family-based environment for him to be involved in and has been a source for the formation of many friendships for our entire family. Prior to being a part of MCT, I was unaware of the depth of artistic talent that exists in our community and I want to see those talents continue to be nurtured . Being a part of MCT has added a new, exciting dimension to our family's life!"

Robby Tompkins - Board Member
Robby Tompkins is the Director of Education at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. He graduated from Taylor University with a degree in Theatre Arts and Film. Robby has been involved in numerous theatrical productions in community theatres, high schools, colleges, and professional theatres throughout central Indiana, serving in capacities such as director, assistant director, producer, designer, playwright, actor, stage manager, consultant, and technical crew. Robby is an independent filmmaker and also serves as Festival Director for the Harvest Moon Film Festival. He moved to Muncie in 2006 and has directed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and God's Favorite at Muncie Civic Theatre.

Jeff Carter - Board Member

Michael Deahn - Board Member

Beth Turcotte - Board Member