next act’s ‘the christians’ is compelling - November 25, 2020

Rick Richter, a smooth and sonorous voice of reason […] The performances are quite polished […] If we have to go online, Next Act has set the bar high with this smart production.

waukesha civic theatre's 'barefoot in the park' an effortless comedic romp - june 5, 2017

Richter simply is one of the area's finest actors, adding an ease and confidence to every role he dives into.  His Velasco is suave enough to not seem smarmy, confident, yet not arrogant.  Richter is always engaging.

welcome to 60's laugh & laughter in waukesha civic's 'barefoot in the park' - june 5, 2017

Richter as Velasco [...] finds warmth and sincerity in his character, infusing a sense of love and care, which contributes greatly to the success of the production.

waukesha civic delivers with 'barefoot' - june 8, 2017

Richter mastered his role as Victor, including the accent.  It has been gratifying watching his growth as an actor over the years.

local theater filled with laughter and music in 2016 - january 18, 2017

Under the direction of Diana Alioto, this "Fiddler" has a great sense of hopefulness [...] Much of that has to do with Rick Richter, who plays Tevye with strength, yet vulnerability, but always conveying that his faith and family will see him through.

Sunset has found the perfect Tevye in Rick Richter [...] I've seen "Fiddler" several times and never has an audience responded to Tevye as this one did.

TIMELESS 'FIDDLER' CAPTURES FAMILY, TRADITION - OCTOBER 20, 2016

Rick Richter has all the ingredients to make this story come alive.  He is a perfect fit.  It has been a joy to watch this actor/singer develop over the years.  [...] The opener, "Tradition," immediately grabs us with a strong solo by Tevye [...] We're already hooked even before Richter follows this impressive number with "If I Were a Rich Man." 

sunset's 'fiddler' keeps up tradition - OCTOBER 18, 2016

Sunset's latest production has found the perfect Tevye in Rick Richter, a veteran local actor who had played the role some years ago for another area group. He was wonderful then and is even better now. Richter's Tevye is wiser and wittier, more comfortable, though questioning his lot in life.

I've seen "Fiddler" several times and never has an audience responded to Tevye as this one did. There was an undercurrent of sound when the audience anticipated Tevye's anger at a daughter's insolence or other issues that tested his hold on tradition.

Intimacy on a big stage - October 18, 2016

Rick Richter summons textured wit to the role of Tevye. Pithy bits of humor often slip by with grace and subtly under his breath.  It's a tremendously charismatic performance.

A dazzling 'my fair lady' at skylight - NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Moses is engaging and dramatic with Ford, while having a very entertaining chemistry with his fellow phonetics specialist, Colonel Pickering, played with dexterity by Rick Richter.

SKYLIGHT PRESENTS A BLOOMIN' BEAUTIFUL AND BRILLIANT MY FAIR LADY - NOVEMBER 24, 2015

A fabulous supporting cast includes Rick Richter's sympathetic Colonel Pickering [...] .

skylight's 'my fair lady' enchants with graceful singing, staging - NOVEMBER 21, 2015

Other supporting players contribute brightly as well: Rick Richter as Col. Pickering [...] .

Skylight shows why 'Oz' still captivates audiences - November 26, 2014

It was gratifying to see Rick Richter as Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz, the man who is willing to admit that he is a mere mortal.  Richter worked for many years in community theaters and is deservedly advancing in his career.

Skylight Music Theatre performers cast a spell with excellent 'Wizard of Oz' - November 22, 2014

The Kansas scenes that precede Oz not only establish the characters of Dorothy's friends, but also remind us what a piece of Americana this show is — not just in the wonderful songs and score, but also in the people, especially Professor Marvel and his Oz counterpart the Wizard (Rick Richter), a gentle specimen of the classic American flimflam man.

Richter's Scrooge is generously professional - December 12, 2013

Richter transformed the holiday's best-known fictional character with a perfectly pitched, nuanced performance that captured everything we love and hate in Scrooge.

Lake Country Players stage heartfelt 'Christmas Carol' 

Rick Richter's role as Scrooge hits the mark - December 12, 2013

Rick Richter has reprised his role as Scrooge, and well he should since his re-creation of this iconic character is so compelling.  The transformation is complete.

Feisty '42nd Street' taps local talent - May 9, 2009

As Marsh, Richter embodies all those traits and is especially effective when he must convince Sawyer to return to the show.