Helen Rigby is currently a development officer at American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) in San Francisco.  She has worked in the arts first as a music teacher and performer, then as Development Director in several theaters and also as Owner/Director of Music Tours and More!, a touring company for musical students.  At A.C.T., she has recently arranged successful tours of Oregon Shakespeare Theater Festival and the Shaw and Stratford Festivals in Canada.  Helen holds a BS in Music Education, an MM in Performance and an MFA in Arts Administration. She resides in Oakland, close to her absolutely adorable three grandchildren and their lovely parents.