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Review: ‘Stories That Shaped Us’ — celebrating 35 years of the Heartsparkle Players 
Review: ‘Stories That Shaped Us’ — celebrating 35 years of the Heartsparkle Players 

Originally published on The JOLT News on January 13, 2026

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Rachel’s guide to making performances a regular part of life: Part two 
Rachel’s guide to making performances a regular part of life: Part two 

Originally published on The JOLT News on January 8, 2026

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Rachel’s guide to making performances a regular part of life: Part one
Rachel’s guide to making performances a regular part of life: Part one

Originally published on The JOLT News on January 7, 2025

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Review: Olympia Symphony Orchestra’s 'Dance' Masquerade Ball Concert
Review: Olympia Symphony Orchestra’s 'Dance' Masquerade Ball Concert

Originally published on The JOLT News on January 6, 2026

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Auld Lang Syne
Auld Lang Syne

Originally published on The JOLT News on January 1, 2026

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Advocate for the Arts and Performance Enthusiast

Rachel’s pieces primarily focus on current events and performers in the local art’s scene and the relationship between the arts, politics, history, and life. Her writing has included (but is not limited to) performance reviews, artists interviews, and pre-show discussions. She is also an essay, poetry, and devotional writer.

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