Lucille rieke
actor • musician • arts administrator
ABOUT LUCILLE
Hi! I'm Lucille, a 22-year-old artist based in Washington, D.C., originally from San Francisco, CA (still home in my heart!). I moved across the country to study at American University, where I've just graduated with a dual degree in Theatre Performance and Public Relations.
Theatre has always been my first love, but AU’s liberal arts education opened up an exciting new path in PR: one that complements and deepens my artistry. I was drawn to PR for its power to amplify the arts and tell meaningful stories. As a performer, my PR training has expanded my creative lens, allowing me to connect with audiences in new ways and advocate for the transformative power of theatre. I explore that intersection as a writer for DC Theater Arts, where I review performances and stay engaged with the vibrant D.C. arts scene, and at The Keegan Theatre, where I spent the past year as the Arts Administration Intern.
I also honor my artistic roots by working as a Teaching Artist, bringing theatre into local elementary schools. Guiding young students as they discover their own voices through performance is one of the most fulfilling parts of my work.
I’m especially drawn to theatre that challenges, provokes, and inspires. I believe the most powerful stories are the ones that ask big questions, spark conversation, and leave room for hope. Theatre, to me, is a catalyst for change, and I’m passionate about creating and supporting work that reflects the world we live in while imagining something better.
Updates
Exciting things to share!
Hundred Days
Lucille will be performing as an actor-musician in the DC Premiere of Hundred Days at The Keegan Theatre, directed by Christina A. Coakley and music directed by Lucia LaNave. Hundred Days performs Oct. 8- Nov. 15. Tickets available here.
Speech & Debate
For Lucille's Senior Capstone, she starred as Diwata in Speech & Debate by Stephen Karam. In addition to acting, she also produced the production and led communications & outreach efforts, making it a culmination of her creative and academic pursuits in college. This entirely student-produced, alumni-directed capstone met great success with two sold-out performances and plans to continue in the future.
Disarming Girls
Lucille starred as Truus in Disarming Girls, a brand-new play directed by Jenna Place, based on the true story of three women (Hannie, Truus, and Freddie) who worked with the Dutch Resistance during WWII. The script was workshopped throughout the rehearsal period, and the play is now performing in the Netherlands after the AU production's success. Disarming Girls had a record number of 12 performances, and as part of a collaboration with the university, the entire freshman class was required to attend to learn more about these incredible women.
The Last Night at Ballyhoo
Lucille made her professional debut as Lala Levy in Theater J's staged reading of The Last Night at Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry, directed by Aaron Posner.
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Lucille played Silvia in a new adaptation of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Aaron Posner, with bluegrass music by Posner & Kotis. This production became the blueprint for Aaron Posner's Two Gents at American Players Theatre in Summer 2026.
"Rieke’s Sylvia is one of elegance and relatability. Similar to her character, the actress’ energy was magnetic." - The Eagle
Shakespeare & Co
Lucille spent four weeks of her summer in Lenox, MA, with Shakespeare & Co. in a highly selective Shakespeare intensive. She trained in the Linklater voice technique, movement, Elizabethan dance, fight, clown, and of course, Shakespeare. For the culminating scene, she played Richard III in Act 1, Scene 2 of Richard III.
