Rai Ortman

Rai has been a part of the theater community since she was 6yrs old, performing on stage at Footlite Theater in Indianapolis, Indiana. Throughout high school and into her college years, Rai worked as a performer and house manager for the Indianapolis Children’s Museum’s, Lilly Theater. Rai then went on to study theater and mass communications at Indiana State University. Since then, Rai and her business partner, Amanda, have co-directed shows together for 22 years. Together, they directed at a local middle school where they chartered an award winning Jr. Thespian Troupe. As a performer, Rai is a member of the CrazyLake Acting Company, and is also represented by the talent agency, Talent Fusion. She has been a part of many productions at various local theaters and can be seen in several local and regional commercials. 

Growing up in a tough inner-city neighborhood, and enduring her own childhood trauma, the theater quickly became Rai’s escape and safe haven. As a biracial woman, and a person with a disability, Rai is passionate about providing quality theater education and opportunities to youth of all abilities and ethnic backgrounds. Rai desires to produce shows that accurately represents the world we live in and hopes to empower her students to project their voice both on and off the stage. 

Rai lives on the east side of Indianapolis with her husband, their three children, and two dogs.