Meet the directors

Paul Raska, Griffin Hammel

 Griffin Hammel is excited to be back at The Ridge! This is his 3rd year at FRHS and 6th in Keller ISD. He received his BA in Theatre at Central College, then went on to receive his MFA in Theatre from the University of Houston’s Professional Actor Training Program. Griffin is an EMC with Actor’s Equity and an Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors. He regularly attends and teaches stage combat at regional workshops in Texas and Louisiana. Mr. Hammel directed and taught at TCC Northwest from 2017-2018. He’s also worked with companies like Theatre Three, Las Colinas Mainstage, Shakespeare Dallas, and Watertower Theatre. Aside from theatre, he spends his time playing fantasy football, and traveling.

Paul Raska is excited to start his second year at Theatre at the Ridge! This is his 15th year teaching and 8th in Keller ISD. He received his BA in Theatre at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, then went on to receive his MED in Educational Administration from the Lamar University. Raska spends his time hiking and traveling with his wife.