REACH Theatre:
Where Every Star Shines

REACH Theatre teaches every actor to be the best they can be – whether they’re 8 or 80. They foster community and confidence both onstage and off through acting, music, and fun.

REACH YOUTH AND FAMILY THEATRE

At Reach Youth Theatre, we give students and adults the opportunity to shine on stage with multiple shows each year. CLICK HERE to learn more.

YOUTH CLASSES

Youth theatre classes are part of our mission to help aspiring young people and adolescents build confidence and perform before a live audience.

THEATRE CAMPS

Annual summer camps provide a chance to audition, rehearse and perform before an audience. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Our Mission

At REACH Youth and Family Theatre, we believe that theatre empowers children while helping develop their skills, confidence, curiosity, and imagination. We aim to create a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive learning community where each child’s individual self-worth, creativity, and talents are celebrated. Additionally, we encourage each child to contribute their gifts to strengthen and sustain the vibrancy of this community. We aim to engage the region in live, family-friendly theatre, in addition to providing safe spaces for personal growth.

Board of Directors

Benji Cotter, Executive Director

Andy Soukup, President

Jaymi Leif, Secretary

Kim Cotter, Board Member

Lael McKernan, Board Member

Adam Vega, Board Member

Kayla Griffith, Board Member

Jessica Wheeler, Board Member

Meredith Malenosky, Board Member

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Our Promise to You

Every interaction that we have with youth is built on the idea that we are helping them build confidence, trust and skills as a member of the theatre community.

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Why Live Theatre Matters

Live theatre and performance are at the bedrock of our existence. We know that engaging in a community theatre group can improve language, vocal, and speaking skills. But it also builds character.

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An Experienced Team

REACH Theatre has an experienced team of leaders who bring decades of teaching experince both off and onstage. In fact, most of them are actors and actresses themselves, and their goal is to make every participant shine in the spotlight.

Executive Director Benji Cotter

Benji cotter reach theatre sioux city Twenty-four years ago, a nervous, skeptical, self-conscious, 14-year-old Benji Cotter attended his first theatre class with a friend. There, his eyes, mind, and heart were opened to a brand-new world.

He had discovered an environment that catered to his creative imagination, and a group of kids who made noises, told stories, had too much energy, and were loud, wild, goofy, and silly, just like he was.

He had finally found his people and a way of life that allowed him to freely express himself; his true, quirky, artistic, original self. Thereafter, he no longer would have to keep all those “weird” qualities hidden. He was free!

From that time on, Benji has been entirely immersed into the world of theatre, not only as a performer, but also as a leader. In that role, he helps shape and guide countless young actors as they, too, seek opportunities to channel their own creative expression. In conclusion, it is Benji’s passion to share the art of theatre, and to bless, inspire, teach, guide, and encourage others to let their true, imaginative selves shine.

REACH Theatre:Where Every Star Shines