BRANDON RACHAL

Brandon Rachal is a theatremaker, curriculum designer, and applied theatre educator based in Los Angeles. He holds a BA in Theatre from the USC School of Dramatic Arts, and has been a featured performer with: Black Light Arts Collective, Anteaus Theatre, Inkwell Theatre Lab, Texas Shakespeare Festival, and Downtown Rep.

As a teaching artist, his focus is on using applied theatre methods in non-traditional settings to inspire creative expression and foster social change. He has taught and developed curriculum with organizations such as artworxLA, About Productions, The Unusual Suspects, Harold Robinson Foundation, and CITYstage. Beyond the classroom and stage, Brandon also co-hosts The Melanated Archives, a podcast that serves as a digital time capsule celebrating iconic Black actors in theatre, film, and television.