Kathy Evans

Emily Skinner, Adrian Blake Enscoe and Courtnee Carter to Perform at 2025 RWR Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's its 2025 Gala Concert will feature performances from Broadway's Emily Skinner and more! Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Adam Chanler-Berat, Regina Strayhorn and Kalani Queypo to Host Rhinebeck Writers Retreat’s Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat alumni writers Adam Chanler-Berat, Regina Strayhorn, and Kalani Queypo will host the 2025 Gala Concert honoring Founder Kathy Evans. LEARN MORE!

Erica Rotstein Will Succeed Kathy Evans as Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

The Board of Directors of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that, after a nation-wide search, Erica Rotstein has been chosen to succeed Founding Executive Director Kathy Evans as Executive Director.

Kathy Evans Will Depart Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

The Board of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has announced that Kathy Evans will be leaving her position as Founding Executive Director later this year, and the search for the new Executive Director is underway.

Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's 15th Summer of Weeklong Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Applications are now open to all musical theatre writers for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat’s summer residencies. Learn more about the residencies and see how to apply.

Adam Chanler-Berat And Julian Hornik Selected For Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Triple R Program
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that ASSISTED, by Adam Chanler-Berat and Julian Hornik, was selected for this year’s Triple R program.

Dramatists Guild Foundation to Present Work by 2022-23 Class of Musical Theater Writing Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024

The Dramatists Guild Foundation will present selections of work by the 2022-2023 Class of Musical Theater Writing Fellows on Monday, March 25, at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more about the Fellows here!

Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Weeklong Summer Residencies for Musical Theatre Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

Applications are now open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's weeklong summer residencies for musical theatre writers. Nine teams will be selected for a private retreat in the Hudson Valley to focus solely on writing their musical.

Ann Harada, Krysta Rodriguez, and More Will Lead Reading Of STARSTRUCK Written by Beth Malone and The Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is presenting a reading of the new musical STARSTRUCK, written by Tony-nominee Beth Malone (FUN HOME), Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, and Mary Ann Stratton.

Applications Open For Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Summer Residencies
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2023

Applications are open to all musical theatre writers for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's summer residencies. Nine teams will be hosted for nine consecutive weeks in the Hudson Valley between June 25 and August 27. Each writing team will have a private retreat to focus solely on writing their musical for one week.

Applications Now Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Summer Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2023

Applications are open to all musical theatre writers for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's summer residencies. Nine teams will be hosted for nine consecutive weeks in the Hudson Valley between June 25 and August 27.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Hosts 16 Award-winning Musical Theatre Writers For Summer Residencies
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host 16 award-winning musical theatre writers of eight new musicals for eight consecutive weeklong residencies between July 3 and August 28.

Nic Rouleau, Glenn Stanton & Brandi Porter to Star in MISSING PEACE Reading at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is presenting a reading of MISSING PEACE, a contemporary Native musical by Kalani Queypo and Kyle Puccia. The reading is directed by Devanand Janki (Little Girl Blue-The Nina Simone Musical) and music-directed by Yan Li.

Applications Open For Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Summer Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2022

Kathy Evans, Founding Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, announced that applications are open to all musical theatre writers to participate in weeklong residencies in the Hudson Valley between June 26 and August 28.

Joe Iconis, Tracie Thoms, Bonnie Milligan and More Join Rhinebeck Writers Retreat 10th Anniversary Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2021

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is having a 10th anniversary virtual fundraiser November 18th at 7:00pm EST, 'Celebrating a Decade of Writers & New Musicals.'

Nikki M. James, Joel Perez & Krysta Rodriguez to Star in Reading of AGAINST WOMEN & MUSIC!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2021

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is presenting a reading of the new musical AGAINST WOMEN & MUSIC!, book and lyrics by Kate Douglas and music and lyrics by Lucille Lortel-winner Grace McLean. The reading is directed by Jaki Bradley, with music direction by Kris Kukul.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Hosts Residencies For 23 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2021

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host nine weeklong in-person residencies for 23 musical theatre writers of nine new musicals between June 27 and August 29.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat to Host Residencies for 23 Writers of Nine New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host nine weeklong in-person residencies for 23 musical theatre writers of nine new musicals between June 27 and August 29.  Writers include Tony-nominee Beth Malone, Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls; Jonathan Larson winners Avi Amon, Sara Cooper, Ty Defoe, and Anna Jacobs and more.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat To Receive $10,000 Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2021

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has been approved for a $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support musical theatre writer summer residencies and Triple R - 2 readings and a residency. This is Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's fifth award from the NEA in its ten-year history.

Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's 10th Anniversary Summer Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2021

Kathy Evans, Founding Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, announced that applications are open for the 10th anniversary of hosting retreats for musical theatre writers. There will be nine consecutive weeklong residencies in the Hudson Valley between June 27 and August 29 for nine musical theatre writing teams.