Leadership

Robert J. Eagle founded the Reagle Players in 1969. He is executive producer. Eagle has produced and directed over three hundred productions during his career. He is a pioneer in blending talents of professional and amateur performers, creating a unique performing and learning environment for both, while increasing pleasure for Reagle audiences.

Eagle, a Waltham Public School teacher and administrator, received a grant from the Waltham City Council to support a summer theatre. Bob established a unique relationship between the Waltham Schools and Reagle Players forty years ago. Eagle recently received a citation from the American Theatre Wing for his dedication to the promotion of education and the arts, for founding and operating Reagle Players, and for being the catalyst for the 1.2 million dollar addition and improvements to the Fine Arts Center at Waltham High School.

Eagle has been recognized for outstanding achievement in the arts and education by his alma maters, Boston College (Boston, MA) and The Catholic University of America (Washington, DC). Eagle is very proud of the educational programs originated by Reagle Players at Waltham High, as well as the record-breaking number of IRNE (Independent Reviewers of New England) Awards bestowed on Reagle Players.

Eileen Grace is honored to be in her third year as associate producer after many years of admiring the superior productions produced by Reagle’s “Broadway Bob.” It is a pleasure for her to be a part of Reagle Players, a great theatrical treasure. She is currently also the Director, and Co-Choreographer.

Grace has appeared in various Broadway productions including the casts of 42nd Street, The Will Rogers Follies (original cast member and dance captain), and in the international tour of My One and Only (with Tommy Tune). Her television credits include the Grammy Awards, the Tony Awards, One Life to Live, the Today Show, Good Morning America, Macy’s Parade, Christmas at Rockefeller Center, the Kennedy Center Honors, the Late Show with David Letterman, and Oprah. Grace’s choreography credits include, On Your Toes, Guys and Dolls, My One and Only (IRNE Award), Crazy for You (IRNE Award), The Will Rogers Follies (IRNE Award), Cabaret, Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Annie Get Your Gun (starring Andrea McArdle), Fiddler on the Roof, the World Cup Opening Ceremonies, and many industrials. She also choreographed the Rockette appearances on Jay Leno, Donnie and Marie, Oprah, the Columbus Day Parade, and the Today Show.

She is currently a director/choreographer for Radio City Music Hall, where she performed as a Rockette for eight years, and she is artistic director for the Rockette Summer Intensive program.