Rick joined The Studio in 2019, with a passion for theatre that began at childhood and led to his career producing corporate “business theatre” and high-profile events for over three decades. Rick graduated from the University of Wisconsin (BA) and Northwestern University (MA) with degrees in Broadcast Communications and Film. He was Senior VP of Production at agencies in Chicago and New York City, before founding ProductionPro, Inc, and offering his expertise to agencies nationwide.  He brings to The Studio a voice from outside traditional theatre and the desire to engage audiences with thought provoking stories.