Tara Ricasa

Tara Ricasa is an experienced arts educator and coordinator currently serving as the LA Puppet Program Coordinator at PACER Center since September 2019. With extensive involvement as a teaching artist across multiple esteemed institutions, including The Old Globe, Center Theatre Group, La Jolla Playhouse, and Geffen Playhouse, Tara has facilitated various programs such as Disney Musicals in Schools and Arts Integration initiatives. In addition to teaching, Tara has held administrative roles, notably as the Office Manager at Reading Town Sunnyside. Formerly the Co-Artistic Director at Vertigo Theater Company, Tara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from UCLA, earned between 2001 and 2005.