The QCTC Team
Meet our visionary creators and advocates, shaping theatre with bold narratives and diverse voices.

Aaron Paulley
they/himFounder
A trained improviser and theatrical performer with experience at UCB and Magnet Theater, Aaron brings a deep passion for storytelling, music, and creating inclusive spaces to every aspect of QCTC.

River Tricarico
she/theyFounder
With a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and graduate studies in Educational Theatre at Adelphi University, River combines therapeutic insight with theatrical passion. A Trans Voices Cabaret performer, she is dedicated to creating art that heals and connects.