SAM RATELLE ( Creator, Director, Costume Design ) is a Director, Composer, Designer, and the Co-founder / Chief Creative Officer of RRR Creative (Triple R), a progressive production company and agency based in Manhattan. He brings with him a unique perspective, style, and vision with a formidable background in producing, directing, marketing, communications and LGBTQ advertising and initiatives. Ratelle’s iconic visual and theatrical experiences took place at a multitude of events including The Academy Awards, The Emmys, The Golden Globes, The Grammys, The Critics Choice Awards, The Peabody Awards and The Tonys - moments that resounded throughout the world splashing across newspapers, magazines, television and the internet. Vogue Magazine heralded Ratelle for creating “the most fabulous entrance in Met Gala history” while referring to Mr. Porter’s Egyptian inspired look while being carried in by 6 Broadway men on an Egyptian palanquin. 2019 was a turning point for Sam Ratelle. He was recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of four “Rising Hollywood Stylists to Watch”, Google reported that Ratelle / Porter were the number one top trending search for celebrities on the red carpet, and in less than one year in February 2020, Ratelle was received a breakout double-page feature by fashion journalist, Ruth La Ferla in the coveted New York Times Style section.
Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Ratelle immigrated with his mother to the United States at the age of eight, first to Miami and then to Houston. It was in his early childhood, at the age of five, that Sam developed his love for music starting out by singing in front of thousands in The William Branham cult where he immersed himself in spiritual / gospel music. Since then, Ratelle has honed his performing skills and has appeared at some of New York City’s top venues including The United Palace Theater and The Cutting Room. He is currently directing, composing and designing a musical inspired by his early life growing up in the religious Christian cult, Branhamism entitled, A New City with acclaimed writer, Crystal Skillman. The musical is set to premiere its first production in the fall of 2022.
RYAN R. RATELLE ( Producer ) is a New York City based producer, director, and publicist with ten years of experience working on Broadway. As a producer, Ryan currently has several projects in development, including Austen’s Pride, Merrilee Mannerly - A Magnificent New Musical, A New City, Teens on Broadway, The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test, Confessions of a Housewife, and Rock On! As a senior publicist at Barlow-Hartman PR and DKC/O&M, Ryan has managed Tony Award-winning Broadway publicity campaigns for such shows as Michael Moore: The Terms of My Surrender, Sunset Boulevard, School of Rock - The Musical, CATS, After Midnight, Kinky Boots, Clybourne Park, Patti LuPone’s Gypsy, Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark, Wicked, Grease, and many more. Ryan was the Artistic Director of the Hartford Children’s Theatre in Connecticut from 2009 – 2012 where he staged award-winning productions of Pinkalicious, Willy Wonka, 13, Little Women, Annie, and Beauty and the Beast, among others. He single-handedly designed and implemented “HCT on the Road,” a touring division that brought live theatre directly to underserved children in communities throughout the tri-state area. In his three years at HCT, Ratelle lead the charge to revitalize the Main Stage of the beloved institution garnering rave reviews, increased attendance, and three National Youth Theatre Awards. A Connecticut native, Mr. Ratelle has directed at theatres throughout the region.
ANN STREICHMAN ( Co-Orchestrator ) is a music producer, songwriter, singer and DJ based in NYC. Born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel, Ann started playing piano at a young age and during high-school majored in classical music. She then attended “Muzik School” in Tel-Aviv, where she studied electronic music production, and began DJ’ing and performing with various bands and artists in Tel-Aviv’s largest venues and events. Later, Ann joined the backing band for Israeli rock star Assaf Amdursky, playing keys, synths, Ableton Live and singing backing vocals. Ann was also a band member for Israeli pop star Roni Superstar among others. In 2014 Ann moved to NYC where she currently resides and consistently DJ’s in different venues and private events all over the city. Ann has also been working as a sound mixer and sound designer, mixing and mastering national TV and Radio ads for top brands and clients.
She was also a co-creator of the electronic opera “Strike”.
JACK DEPALMA ( Dramaturg ) is a creative consultant for both new musicals and plays as packager, dramaturg, and developer. Jack helped develop The Band Wagon which played City Center and is the creative consultant for a number of other musicals currently in development. More recently, he was Play Development Director at the Old Globe where he helped plan the Globe's seasons. Among the productions were Matthew Lopez' The Whipping Man, Duncan Sheik’s Whisper House, Leslie Bricusse’s Sammy and the Broadway bound musicals The First Wives Club and Robin and the 7 Hoods. Prior to that, Jack was the Creative Director for the National Arts Management Company where he was involved in the productions of Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, Seussical, Wonderful Town, Sweet Charity and This is Our Youth, in addition to helping in the development of musical adaptations of Clueless and The Opposite of Sex.
RRR CREATIVE ( Producer, Marketing and Publicity ) Is a progressive creative agency specializing in production, branding, design, communications and creative direction. They use culture, current trends and experience to catapult the brilliant work of their clients forward. RRR Creative is thrilled to collaborate with an exciting variety of artists, creators, and professionals to shine a light on their unique qualities with vibrant visuals and compelling storytelling.