About Rachel
Rachel Bertone is an award-winning director, choreographer, and professor of theater and dance. Her mission is to foster collaborative processes for artists and create high-quality experiences, productions, and services for communities around the world.
Rachel Bertone has nearly 20 years of experience as a theater and dance professional. Over the past decade, she has staged more than 50 musicals and has garnered an international student base. Located in New York City, she continues to direct, choreograph, teach, and provide professional development services to established and aspiring artists.
Bertone’s director and choreographer credits include Cabaret, In the Heights, Carousel, Oklahoma!, Gypsy, and The Wild Party, among others.
Bertone offers a variety of weekly dance classes and private lessons in Musical Theater; Ballet; Stretch, Strength, and Conditioning; and Musical Theater Dance for Kids. In addition to hosting a variety of popular workshop series, Bertone offers Professional Development Consulting Services in Song Coaching, Monologue Coaching, Career Advice, Resume and Reel Editing, Personalized Audition Preparation, and Website Recommendations.
Mission
To foster collaborative, positive, and stimulating processes for artists and to create high quality experiences, productions, and services for communities around the world.
Vision
To be known for creating high quality, emotionally engaging theatrical experiences, providing professional and positive processes and utilizing the power of theater and dance for social change.
Core Values
Community: Bertone is committed to building inclusive communities and creating safe spaces. She wants artists to feel comfortable to explore, play, and trust in their own instincts. Everyone is welcomed into her community and has a seat at the table.
Collaboration: Bertone believes that theater is a collaborative process. All voices in the room should be heard to not only create an equitable environment but to also help everyone feel invested in the work they are creating together.
Empowerment: Bertone uses her position of influence to uplift and give power to everyone on her team. She strives to cultivate as many opportunities as she can for artists—especially BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women.
Integrity: Bertone embodies a strong sense of integrity and will fight for what matters most. She stands by what she says and will do what is right no matter the circumstances. She focuses on the greater good of her team and her work.